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1983 Formosa Spindrift 43

$110,000

Used

Boat in Mandeville, LA 70448 US

builtBuilt in 1983
Year the boat was built
model

Spindrift 43

Boat model
engine

1 Engine (Ford )

Engine type and count
length

43 feet

Overall boat length
fuel

Diesel

Fuel type
material

Fiberglass/Reinforced

Hull material
This sailing yacht is ready and equipped for long distance, off shore cruising. The Formosa/Spindrift 43 is a Ron Amy design, long keel, blue water cruiser built by Ka Shing in Taiwan and launched in 1983. Known for her sturdiness, sea worthiness, and beauty, she boasts a combination of sail and power with an ease of handling that translates to effortless speed. She is rigged for short-handed sailing. Her roomy and airy below decks configuration provides two private cabins and amidships double bunks, comfortably sleeping six.
  • Ford Lehman 80 HP Diesel engine-less than1700 hours; rebuilt less than 500 hours ago
  • Two Cruiser air and heat systems
  • 7.4 KW Westerbeke generator-less than 1700 hours
  • 300 gallons of diesel tankage
  • 235 gallons of water tankage
  • 30-gallon holding tankage
  • All lighting upgraded with LED bulbs
Nominal Length
43ft
Length Overall
42.5ft
Length at Waterline
35.42ft
Beam
13ft
Max Draft
6.33ft
Displacement
34810lb
Ballast
10043lb
Cabins
3
Heads
1
Fresh Water Tanks
240gal
Fuel Tanks
250gal
Holding Tanks
30gal
Hull Material
fiberglass
Hull Shape
monohull
Engine 1
Engine Make
Ford
Engine Model
2712E
Total Power
80hp
Engine Hours
473
Engine Type
inboard
Fuel Type
diesel
Engine Year
1983
Drive Type
direct
Accommodations
Salon: This beautifully teak appointed salon includes everything to make cruising, staying at anchor, or even hanging out a dock, a comfortable experience.  Hatches & ports with custom beveled, tempered glass, provides ventilation and natural light.
  • U-shaped settee
  • Highly polished teak dinette table that drops to make a berth
  • Teak handrails throughout
  • Teak & holly sole (floor)
  • Numerous teak cabinets, shelves, & drawers
  • LED lighting 
  • Custom made teak housing with 12V fans
  • Vizio 32” Smart TV with Remote (2025)
  • Aluminum TV Mounting Bracket
  • Vizio J20-J8 Sound Bar with Remote (2022)
  • Sony BDP-S3700 Blueray Disc/DVD Player with Remote (2021)
 Navigation Station:
  • Hidden combination safe
  • Wave One Marine Dual Color Nav Station Chart Lights x 2 (2024)
  • Bey-Berk Internationsal Brass Clock and Barometer Set
  • Garmin Instruments: Wind, Depth, Speed
  • Icom Marine SSB and VHF Transceivers
  • Magnum ME-ARC Remote Control (2021)
  • Xantrex Link Pro Battery Monitor (2021)
 Galley:
  • Teak cabinets
  • Teak pantry
  • Custom made teak housing with 12V fan
  • Double Stainless Steel Galley Sink
    • Whale Flipper GP0418 Fresh Water Pump (2022)
    • Galley Faucet Set (2022)
    • Galley C-60 12V Sea Water Pump (2022)
  • Top Loading Technautics Cool Blue Freezer 12V (2021)
  • Top Loading and Side Loading Refrigerator 12V
  • Seward HilleRange 3 Burner Propane Stove with Oven
  • Toshiba Inverter Countertop Microwave Oven Air Fryer Combo 120AC (2022)
 Aft Cabin:
  • Pullman double berth
  • Teak walls & handrails throughout
  • Teak & holly sole (floor)
  • Numerous teak cabinets, shelves, & drawers
  • Vanity table with mirror
  • Hanging bars for clothes
  • Custom made teak housing with 12V fan
  • Brass reading lamps with LED lighting 
 Forward Cabin:
  • Teak walls  
  • Teak & holly sole (floor)
  • Teak cabinets, shelves, & drawers
  • Custom made teak housing with 12V fan
  • Brass reading lamps with LED lighting 
 Head:
  • Teak cabinetry
  • Vanity with Stainless Steel Galley Sink
  • Shower - Walk In Stand Up Shower
  • SPXFLow Viking Power 16 Waste Pump for Shower (2023)
  • Head - Blake Lavac Original Commode
  • Whale Henderson Mark V Sanitation Pump (2022)
  • Jabsco Sealed Macerator Pump (2022)
Sails & Rigging
  • Cutter rig
  • Double spreader
  • Tides Marine Sail Track and Slide System (2022)
  • Dacron Mainsail Full Batten 414 sf ( 2018)
  • Dacron Genoa 646 sf (2018)
  • Profurl System for genoa
  • Dacron Staysail 478 sf (2018)
  • Profurl System for staysail
  • Radial Spinnaker 
  • Storm Trysail
  • Anchor Sail
  • Standing Rigging 316SS (2016)
  • Running Rigging (2016 & Newer)
  • Garhauer Main Traveller Blocks
  • Garhauer Ball Bearing Genoa Lead Cars
  • Aqualast self tailing winches
Deck & Hull
  • White, fiberglass hull
  • Non-skid deck
  • Stainless steel stanchions with double lifelines
  • Stainless steel bow pulpit
  • Stainless steel stern pulpit
  • Bow, midship, and aft mooring cleats
  • Dual offset anchor rollers
  • Opening hatches with custom security bars
  • Opening & fixed ports
  • Dorade vents
Cockpit
  • Pedestal mounted teak ship's wheel
  • Dual lever engine control
  • Danforth Greenhouse Style Main Compass
  • Custom teak mounting boxes for electronics
  • Garmin Chart Plotter and SD Card Slots
  • Garmin Autopilot Control
  • Full Set of Cushions and Backrests
  • Bimini 
  • Kuuma Propane Grill in Cockpit with Sunbrella Cover(2021)
  • 2 Each 17lb Viking Composite Propane Cylinders in Aft Propane Compartment
Electrical
GENERAL ELECTRICAL:
  • 12 Each West Marine (East Penn) 190 AH 6V AGM Group GC2 (2021)
  • Balmar XT-SF-170 170A Single Foot Alternator (2022)
  • Balmar MC-618-H Alternator Requlator (2022)
  • Balmar Smart Link Network System (2022)
  • Blue Sea 8498 120VAC Source Selector Distribution Panel (2021)
  • Blue Sea 8382 12V DC Power Distribution Panel (2021)
  • Blue Sea 8406 120VAC Power Distribution Panel (2021)
  • Magnum MS Seiries Pure Sine Wave Inverter/Charger (2021)
  • Magnum ME-ARC Remote Control (2021)
  • Xantrex Link Pro Battery Monitor (2021)
 SHORE POWER:
  • Smart Plug 30A Inlets x 2 (2021)
  • Smart Plug 30A Shore 50-foot Shore Power Cords x 2 (2021)
  • Marinco 50-foot Shore Power Cord (Spare) (2023)
  • Miscellaneous Shore Power Adapters
VENTILATION:
  • 8 Custom Made Teak 12V Fans
  • 3 Vornado 120VAC Fans
  • 2 Dehumidifiers 120VAC Auto Defrost Ultra Quiet 78 oz
  • 16000 BTU Dometic Air/Heat 120 VAC Forward
  • 12000 BTU Dometic Air/Heat 120 VAC Aft
  • March Seawater Circulation Pump 1000 GPH 120 VAC (2021)
 BILGE PUMPS:
  • 5 Jabsco Air Operated Bilge Switches
  • 2 Jabsco Water Puppies
  • 1 Rule 3700 GPH Manual Bilge Pump
  • 1 Rule 2000 GPH Manual Bilge Pump
  • 1 Bilge High Water Alarm
  • 1 Bilge Pump 120VAC 1800 GPH Automatic
  • 1 Large Bronze Manual Bilge Pump (Possibly Edson)
 PLUMBING:
  • Attwood (Dometic) 6-Gallon Hot Water Heater (2019)
  • Jabsco HD4 Freshwater Pump with Jabsco Accumulator Tank
  • Attwood (Dometic) 6 gallon water heater (2019)
  • Groco deck washdown system
 NAVIGATION & OTHER LIGHTING:
  • Signal Mate LED Navigation Lights Port, Stbd, Stern, Steaming, Tri-Anchor (2021)
  • Hella LED Spreader Lights x 2 with 2 Remote Key FOBs (2021)
  • Guest Model 202 Handheld Spotlight 12V
Electronics & Helm
GENERAL ELECTRONICS:
  • Garmin GPSMAP 943xsv Multifunction Display w/BlueChart® g3 and LakeVÜ g3 Charts In Cockpit (2021)
  • Garmin MiniCard Reader in Cockpit (2021)
  • Garmin AIS 600 Automatic Identification System (2021)
  • Garmin GMS10 Network Port Expander (2021)
  • Garmin GNX20 Wind/Depth/Speed Instruments (2021)
  • Garmin GNX Wind Wired Sail Pack Instruments (2021)
  • Garmin GMI20 Instruments (2021)
  • Garmin GHC20 Marine Autopilot Control Unit (2021)
  • Garmin Reactor40 Mechanical/Retrofit/Solenoid Corepack Autopilot (2021)
  • Garmin GRF10, Rudder Feedback Sensor
  • Garmin GMR18XHD Radar (2021)
  • Questus Self Leveling Radar Antenna Mount 100GF
  • Airmar DST810 Smart Triducer (Depth/Speed/Temp) (2021)
  • Tri-Lens Radar Reflector
COMMUNICATION:
  • Icom IC-803 Marine SSB HF Transceiver with External Speaker (2021)
  • Icom AT-140 HF Automatic Antenna Tuner (2021)
  • Insulated HF Backstay Antenna
  • Icom IC-M502 VHF Marine Transceiver
  • Icom HM-127 Remote-Control Microphone (Cockpit)
  • Icom IC-M424G VHF Marine Transceiver (2021)
  • Shakespeare 6227-R 8-foot Phase III VHF Antenna
  • GAM Masthead VHF Antenna
  • Antenna Switches
  • Icom IC-M73 VHF Handheld x 2 (2021)
  • GAM WeatherFax/DSC Antenna
Engine & Mechanical
  • Ford Lehman 80hp Diesel Main Engine 2712E Rebuilt 2017 (472.6 Hours 08/01/25)
  • Westerbeke 7.4 KW Generator (1662.6 Hours 08/01/25)
  • Groco G-3 Oil Change System Plumbed to Main Engine, Generator, Transmission (2021)
  • Engine Instruments for Both Cockpit and Interior Helm (2021)
  • Sierra: Voltmeter, Oil Pressure, Tach, Temp
Safety
  • 2 Fireboy-Xintex Battery Operated Marine CO Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • 2 Fireboy-Xintex Smoke and Fire Alarms
  • 1 Kidde B-II - PRO-10MP-1 Proline 3-A, 40-B:C Rechargeable Fire Extinguisher
  • 6 Miscellaneous B-I - 1-A,10-B:C Fire Extinguishers
  • 1 Fireboy-Xintex GC-2 Automatic Diecharge Fire Extinguisher in Engine Room
  • Man Overboard Pole with Flag Shroud Mounted
  • Lifesling in Hard Case Life Line Mounted
  • 8 Type 1 Life Jackets Adult
  • 2 Type 1 Life Jackets Child
  • 2 Sterns Type V Offshore Manual Inflatable Life Jackets w/Spare Cylinders
  • 2 Safety Harness with Twin Tethers
  • 2 Orion Floating Locator Electronic SOS Beacon Kit
  • 2 Orion 12-Gauge High Performance Alerter Flare Guns w/Flares
  • X Numerous Pyrotechnic Flares, Smoke Signals, etc.
  • Compact Sea-Dog Quick Deploy Emergency Ladder 5-Rung
Other
GROUND TACKLE:
  • Lofrans Tigress Electric Windlass (2022)
  • 2 Windlass Remote Controls (2022)
  • Main Anchor: Rocna Galvanized Vulcan 33 Anchor 73 Pounds on Bow (2022)
  • Approximately 150 Feet Galvanized Steel 3/8” BBB Chain
  • Stainless Steel Chain Stopper
  • Mantus Stainless Steel Anchor Swivel (2022)
  • Anchor Bouy with Dynema Line (2025)
  • Stainless Steel Chain Hook (2022)
  • Secondary Anchor: Bruce Galvanized 44 Pound Anchor on Bow
  • Approximately 150 Feet 5/8” Braided Line
  • Galvanized Steel Chain Hook
  • Stern Anchor: Fluke Style Galvanized Steel Anchor Approximately 26lb.
  • Approximately 100 Feet 5/8” Three Strand Nylon Line
  • Mantus Single Leg Snubber System Attached to Waterline Bow Eye (2022)
  • Mantus Universal Bridle System for Use with Bow Cleats (2022)
SECURITY:
  • Stainless Steel Security Bars Installed on All Hatches and Available for Companionway
  • Numberous Locks on Companionway Doors and Slide
DOCKING:
  • Numerous Dock Lines, Chafe Guards and Fenders are aboard
  • 2 Double Fender Holders Attached to Stanchions
  • Todd Dockside Polyethylene 3-Step Boarding Step with Handrail
  • Folding Stainless Steel Gunwale Mount Ladder 5-Rung
MISCELLANEOUS:
  • 6 Five-gallon Plastic Diesel Jerry Cans on Deck with Sunbrella Covers(2022)
  • 3 Seven-gallon Plastic Water Jerry Cans on Deck with Sunbrella Covers (2022)
  • Shade Tree Awnings Fore and Aft
  • Spare water pump for shower
  • Small Fortune Worth of Spare Parts, Fastners, Sails, Sailing Books, Etc.
  • Steps & fasteners to install mast steps
  • Lazy Jack hardware to install a lazy jack system for mainsail
Disclaimer
The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.

Price History

DateEventPrice
5/26/26Initial price$110,000

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700 Mariner's Plaza Drive, Ste 707, Mandeville, LA, 70448

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