1983 Wauquiez 43 Amphitrite Boat in Oriental, NC 28571 US

DREAMCATCHER isn't just a yacht; it's a rare opportunity to own a legendary blue-water cruiser that has been systematically reborn for the modern adventurer. While her Henri Wauquiez pedigree ensures a stiff, powerful, and remarkably comfortable motion at sea, it is her recent, high-capital transformations that set her apart from anything else on the market.

Power and Peace of Mind

Imagine the confidence of turning the key to find a New Beta 60 Diesel (2020). With less than 500 hours, you aren't just buying an engine; you are securing years of quiet, reliable propulsion. This modern powerhouse offers the efficiency and torque that original 1980s blocks simply cannot match.

A New Standard of Rigidity and Performance.

The most critical systems of this vessel have been refreshed with zero compromises.

• Standing Rigging (2026): Brand new and ready for a decade of global voyaging.
• Precision Sails (2021): Crisp, high-performance canvas that captures every knot of wind.
• Running Rigging (2022): Supple, high-strength lines that make handling this ketch-rigged beauty a tactile pleasure.
• Freshly Serviced Bottom (2023 & 2026): Hull sandblasted, faired, and sealed with new epoxy barrier coats, providing an impenetrable moisture barrier. Two coats of antifouling paint applied in 2026.
• Deck Refurbished (2020): Eliminate the maintenance and leaks associated with aged teak. This vessel has undergone a professional deck refurbishment. Teak was completely removed, the sub-deck meticulously filled and sealed with high-grade epoxy, and finished with Kiwi non-skid for superior traction and a clean, modern aesthetic.

The Interior Sanctuary
Below deck, the Amphitrite 43 is famous for its "great room" feel-a voluminous, hand-finished teak interior that feels more like a manor than a boat. Whether you are hosting a sunset dinner in the expansive salon or retreating to the palatial aft cabin, the craftsmanship is timeless, and the atmosphere is one of absolute security. Most yachts of this vintage require a "refit list." This Wauquiez has already seen the heavy lifting completed. She is a turnkey ocean-crosser, waiting for a captain who values the soul of a classic but demands the reliability of the new. Opportunities of this caliber do not stay on the market long; with boating season here, she is primed for an immediate, private showing to discerning buyers ready to act. Do not wait-contact me today to schedule your personal inspection and take the first step toward making this exceptional yacht your own. In the meantime, the other details are worthy of reading. Some are included below. See the listing on Yachtworld.com for all the other details specifics.

Accommodations

DREAMCATCHER is a premier blue water cruiser, renowned for its French craftsmanship and robust Holman & Pye design. Its interior accommodations are thoughtfully engineered for extended liveaboard comfort and offshore reliability, featuring a high-quality wood finish throughout.

Interior Highlights & Layout

• Galley & Integrated Workshop: Located to starboard in the main cabin, the well equipped galley offers a working area with a stainless-steel sink, stove with oven, ample storage, refrigeration, and spacious countertops. Adjacent to this space is a dedicated workshop/utility area, providing critical storage and a practical environment for onboard maintenance.
• Nav Station & Salon: Opposite the galley to port sits a full-size navigation station, designed with enough surface area to double as a functional offshore office. The midships salon features a U-shaped dining area and a long settee, bathed in natural light from numerous windows. The Webasto diesel heater delivers dry, continuous warmth, extending your cruising season and ensuring complete comfort in cooler temperatures in any anchorage without relying on shore power.
• Aft Master Stateroom & Walkthrough: A spacious walkthrough leads aft to the expansive owner's suite, which features a queen-sized bed, wrap-around couch with storage under it, a desk, a chest of drawers, closet with four shelves, cabinet with two shelves, and an en-suite head (head removed) with vanity sink converted to a laundry room.
• Forward V-Berth: The forward guest quarters consist of a large V-berth with plenty of storage.
• Main Head: Conveniently located midship between the salon and V-berth, the main head includes a shower with wrap-around curtain and push button pump that drains overboard.
• Superior Engine Access: The engine room is strategically positioned for ease of maintenance, with access on three sides. This includes large double-door access from the port-side walkthrough, allowing for straightforward inspections and repairs of the low-hour Beta 60 diesel engine.

Galley

• Custom Corian counter tops [2000]
• Deep stainless steel double sinks
• Sea Frost BD plus air/water option refrigerator [2012]
• Dickerson 2 burner stove/oven (left burner inoperative)
• Small microwave oven
• Deep dry locker and ample drawers and cabinets
• Hot/cold/ pressurized water
• Fresh water foot pumps including tip toe pump with Culligan filter

Electronics/Electrical

• Alpha 3000 Autopilot
• Stand-alone emergency tiller connection on deck, straight to the steering quadrant
• 880 Amp hours Lifeline AGM house batteries [2020]
• 220 Amp Lifeline AGM starter battery [2020]
• 400 watts Solar [2023]. Ecoflow BB9 panels, articulating
• Blue Sky MPPT SB3000i Solar charge controller
• Magnum 2812 proSINE inverter/charger with external control unit (AC power via shore power or inverter)
• Core wiring, terminals, etc. replaced between engine/batteries/switches/inverter/ breaker box (2017)
• Xantrax Linkpro Battery monitoring unit
• 30-amp shore power (with various cords and adaptors)
• Spectra Santa Cruz water maker with dual pumps and remote-control unit, 15 gph. Clark pump needs to be serviced (has a leak). Currently pickled. 12V powered.
• Lectrasan MC Type 1 Marine Sanitation Device
• Beta 120 Amp high output alternator externally regulated PolyVee serpentine belt system
• Balmar 614 voltage regulator (lithium compatible)
• Balmar Duo charge unit to charge the starter battery
• Sterling Alternator protection Device [2022] (lithium compatible)
• Two CruisAir hatch air conditioning units (stored ashore)
• Raymarine i50, i60, i70 units. Wind, speed, Depth COG, etc. New units as well as Seatalk NG network backbone and Seatalk 1 converter [2023]
• Emtrak B-954 AIS transponder with WIFI (so tablets can obtain GPS and AIS data [2023]
• New VHF Standard Horizon gx1800 primary and remote hx300 as well as new VHF cabling from the VHF unit to top of mizzen mast [2025]
• Furuno Radar
• Chelsea Barometer
• Ritchie magnetic compass
• Icom SSB Radio ic-m710
• Lowrance Elite 5 and Garmin GPSMap 546s chart plotters