Irwin 43' Mk III
"Dream"
The 1985 Irwin 43 Mark III is a 45.5-foot center-cockpit cruiser designed by Ted Irwin, featuring a fiberglass hull, a masthead sloop or cutter rig, and a shoal-draft fin keel (approx. 5 ft). Known for a spacious layout, it has two cabins, two heads, a ~26,000 lb displacement, and ~105 gals of fuel
Overview
S/V Dream
Upgrades
1. Peeled hull bottom and recoated with barrier coast. (9/20/08)
2. Installed new prop shaft. (11/10/19
3. Reconditioned prop. (11/10/19)
4. Installed new cutlass bearing. (11/10/19)
5. Installed new dripless shaft seal. (11/10/19
6. Replaced engine control panel included Veratron multi-function display with new temperature and oil pressure sending units. (5/20/24)
7. Replaced “House Batteries”(4) Vmax107-85Ah deep cycle AGM. (5/22/25)
8. Replaced Raritan 6 gallon water heater. (5/15/25)
9. Replaced pressure water pump. (5/15/25)
10. Replaced electric bilge pump. (5/15/25)
11. Replace manual bilge pump. (5/15/25)
12. Replaced mattress in master cabin, “Bob-O-Pedic” memory foam. 5/15/25
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Specifications
Dimensions
Details
Performance
Registration
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Key Specifications
- LOA (Length Overall): 45.50 ft (13.87 m)
- LWL (Length Waterline): 35.50 ft (10.82 m)
- Beam: 13.58 ft (4.14 m)
- Draft: 4.92 ft (1.50 m)
- Displacement: 26,000 lb (11,793 kg)
- Ballast: 7,000 – 8,000 lb (3,175 – 3,629 kg)
- Fuel Capacity: 105 Gallons (397 L)
- Water Capacity: 180 Gallons (681 L)
- Engine: Often equipped with 60-70HP diesel (Yanmar often cited in later models)
Design & Layout
- Construction: Fiberglass
- Rigging: Masthead sloop or cutter, with a reported Sail Area (S.A.) of ~956-1022 sq. ft.
- Cockpit: Center cockpit design, with many models featuring a walkthrough transom or "sugar scoop" for easy access to the water
- Accommodations: Two private cabins, with the master aft stateroom typically featuring a queen berth and an adjacent head/shower
Common Features
- Keel Type: Shoal fin with centerboard
- Performance: Designed as a stable, comfortable cruiser
Vessel Walkthrough
The main salon, starting port side aft and working clockwise. The chart table with electric power panel above and drawers below, with the communciations center to right. "L" shaped settedd and custom built drop leaf dinging table with storage in center pedestal, and two chairs to starboard.
The entire boat was reupholstered around 2000.
Main salon has many storage areas, including 6 louvre door lockers, a liquor cabinet, and storage under and behind cushions. Two large opening hatches and smaller one center forward of mast, all with screens. Two "Hella" two speed 12 volt fans located on forward bulkhead. The companionway from the main salon to aft stateroom has been fitted with custom built hanging locker, large chart table with storage below and space for the A/C unit.
Owners Stateroom aft has a queen sized berth, make-up vanity with mirror and stool, hanging locker, 10 drawers, private head with tub shower, two large screened openings, four opening ports and two "Hella" fans.
The Guest stateroom has a queen sized V-berth, hanging locker, 10 drawers, dressing settee, one large screened opening hatch, two opening ports, separate head with private entry and a two speed fan.
Galley
Custom refrigerator,
3 burner propane stove with oven
Charcoal filtered pressure fresh water
Water heater
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