The Koopmans 43 is a serious long-distance cruising yacht, combining elegant classic lines with robust construction, excellent seakeeping and a practical layout designed for offshore sailing. Built with a 28mm Red Cedar core and 2x3mm epoxy laminate covering, she benefits from a structure that is light, strong and naturally well insulated. Her deep, secure cockpit and fixed doghouse provide excellent protection in difficult conditions, while generous deck storage and a well-balanced hull make her particularly well suited to extended passage making. The cutter rig offers a versatile and easily managed sail plan, with Dyform standing rigging installed in 2019. The inventory includes a furling genoa (from 2023), furling staysail (from 2017), working jib, mainsail (from 2022) and a gennaker with snuffer. An electric winch further assists with sail handling, making the yacht easier and safer to manage with a short-handed crew. For steering, she is equipped with a Hydrovane self-steering system, complemented by a Robertson/Simrad autopilot. Navigation equipment includes a Raymarine chartplotter installed in 2022, with wind and depth instruments, together with radar, AIS and Starlink connectivity. The onboard energy system has been set-up for autonomous cruising. Charging is provided by two engine alternators, rated at 35A and 70A, with the larger alternator installed in 2022, together with 660W of solar panels, a D400 Eclectic Energy wind generator and a Honda EU20i portable generator dating from 2020. Storage is divided between a 400Ah gel battery bank and a 220Ah lithium bank, with the batteries renewed in 2024 and 2025. A Zen 30 watermaker installed in 2024 further enhances her autonomy, making her fully equipped for ocean passages and long-term liveaboard cruising. Safety equipment is fully up to date, including a 2024 liferaft. The ground tackle is equally reassuring, with a 33 kg Rocna anchor, new chain and an electric windlass. Below deck, the yacht features a beautifully finished teak interior in a warm, traditional style. Comfort equipment includes a Webasto heating system, fans in all cabins, a refrigerator, a Dometic freezer added in 2024, hot water, and a gas hob and oven. The engine has been very well maintained, and the yacht is supplied with an extensive inventory of tools, equipment and spare parts. She is genuinely ready to sail without the need for major preparation. A beautifully proportioned, capable and fully equipped passage maker, this Koopmans 43 will appeal to a discerning owner looking for a safe, elegant and proven yacht for serious ocean cruising. Key Features28cm Red Cedar core and 2x3mm epoxy laminate coveringFixed doghouse and deep, protected cockpitCutter rig with Dyform standing rigging from 20192022 mainsail, 2023 furling genoa, 2017 furling staysail, working jib and gennaker with snufferElectric winch for easier short-handed sailingHydrovane self-steering and Robertson/Simrad autopilot2022 Raymarine chartplotter, radar, AIS, wind and depth instrumentsStarlink installed660W solar panels and D400 wind generatorTwin engine alternators: 35A and 70AHonda EU20i generator from 2020400Ah gel and 220Ah lithium battery banks, renewed in 2024/2025Zen 30 watermaker installed in 202433 kg Rocna anchor, new chain and electric windlass2024 liferaft and up-to-date safety equipmentWebasto heating, cabin fans, refrigerator and 2024 Dometic freezerWell-maintained engine, and bow thrusterExtensive nventory of spare partsFully equipped and ready for ocean cruisingContact Sail Tahiti for the full inventory
Details
ManufacturerKoopmans
ModelKOOPMANS 43
Year (Build / Refit)1997
Length13.1m
Total Power52 hp
Beam3.9m
Specifications
Dimensions
Length13.1m
Beam3.9m
Accommodation
Guest Cabins2
Berths6
Propulsion
Engine 1
Engine Hours4400
Engine TypeInboard
Fuel TypeDiesel
Power52 hp
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