2027 Helmsman Trawlers 43E PILOTHOUSE
$739,000
Boat in Boston, MA 02116 US
Built in 2027
43E PILOTHOUSE
1 Engine (Cummins)
43 feet
Diesel
Fiberglass/Reinforced
Price Quoted is Base Price and Includes Shipping to East or West Coast and Commissioning.
The Helmsman Trawlers 43E Pilothouse is an upgraded version of their popular 38 Pilothouse expanded in every dimension. The volume added by a longer and wider hull and additional freeboard allows space for a second stateroom, expanded salon, even more more interior seating, and increased space in the cockpit area.
The low-rise pilothouse has excellent visibility and open communication with the salon, serving as an auxiliary social area while underway or in port. With its exceptional light and ventilation, the full-beam salon is stunning, expansive and comfortable. A day head is a rare and practical feature, and the convertible settee and day head can be enclosed to provide a private suite for additional guests when needed. You will find that the high, flush bow, sturdy railings, full covered cockpit, deep pilothouse side deck footwells and secure flybridge stairs on both sides increase practicality and safety in adverse conditions.
Minimal exterior maintenance and reliable, economical propulsion systems allow owners to spend more time cruising.
- Semi-displacement hull design with soft chines, deep forefoot, broad sections aft for form stability, and full keel
- Strong stainless steel skeg and large rudder
- Low profile with chariot-style flybridge and low-rise pilothouse
- Full-beam salon, open interior design, port and starboard pilothouse doors, secure steps and handrails to flybridge
- Two staterooms; forward head with shower compartment; day head with shower adjacent to salon
- Convertible settee in salon; space for freestanding chairs or a recliner
- Exceptional light and ventilation – opening windows (7), opening portlights (5), opening hatches (2)
- Structural stiffness with a solid FRP laminate hull with vinylester resins in external layers — hull fitted with an internal FRP grid
- Decks built with substantial laminations and cored with PVC foam
- FRP fuel tanks (2), stainless steel water tanks (2), and FRP holding tank (1)
- Extensive use of sound deadening techniques and materials
- Multi-layer composite interior floor construction, with rubber cork inner layer for sound and vibration reduction, topped with teak and holly strip planks
- Expertly-crafted cabinetry — teak solids and veneers throughout for strength, water resistance and long-lasting beauty
- Hand-brushed and hand-rubbed two-part polyurethane varnish in multiple layers, with final satin finish
- Ceiling panels easily removable for wiring access
- Wireways and cable runs positioned for easy equipment installations
- Quality stainless steel deck hardware
- Aluminum sliding pilothouse doors (2) and aft cabin door
- Oversized double-rung stainless steel safety rails with finely polished welds
- Matterhorn White gel coat hull, superstructure and deck surfaces
- Sleipner bow and stern thrusters
- Transom door
- FRP swim platform with pull-out ladder
- Opening side handrails at pilothouse
- Full-length cockpit cover
- Lewmar V4 windlass with 200’ of 5/16” high tensile chain
- 45 lb stainless steel Bruce-type anchor
- Anchor chain locker access hatch on foredeck
- Raw water anchor washdown at bow
- Hawse cleats on transom (2), aft (2) and amidships (2)
- Flybridge control center with stainless steel wheel
- Lazarette storage compartment
- Flybridge L-shaped settee
- LED navigation lights
- Dual-trumpet electric horn
- Pedestal helm seat on flybridge (1)
- Radar mast with hinge or radar arch with hinges
- Three pantographic windshield wipers
- Stainless steel handrail on transom
- Seahawk epoxy barrier coating and Sharkskin bottom paint
- PropSpeed on underwater running gear
- Cummins QSB 6.7 liter 380 hp electronically controlled common-rail diesel engine
- Dual Racor or Griffin fuel filters
- PYI Dripless-type prop shaft seal with inspection window
- Tides Marine rudder shaft seals
- Sea Star hydraulic steering system with autopilot hydraulic steering taps installed
- Electric bilge pumps (3) with automatic switches and high water bilge alarm
- Shower sump pump
- Hinged interior floor hatches with gas stays
- Removable deck plates throughout engine room
- Tool / storage cabinet
- Victron 200 A-hr AGM house batteries (2); AGM bow thruster batteries (2)
- AGM start battery (1)
- Victron inverter/charger
- Blue Sea Systems remote battery switches and automatic charge relays
- SmartPlug 30 amp shorepower inlets (2) on transom
- Victron isolation transformers (2)
- Blue Sea Systems electrical (AC/DC) distribution panel
- Bonding system with anodes
- LED interior overhead lighting with dimmers
- LED lighting in engineroom
- LED reading lights in salon, galley, pilothouse and master stateroom
- LED cockpit lighting
- Storage cabinet with sliding doors aft of galley
- Pilothouse control center with teak wheel
- Louvered storage cabinet doors for ventilation
- Overhead handholds in pilothouse
- Laminated teak / holly overhead beam with hanging knees in salon
- "Watertight" door for engineroom access from day head
- Stainless steel overhead hatches and portlights with screens
- Opening center windshield window; motor operated
- Wood blinds in salon and pilothouse
- Sliding lower helm seat with flip-up bolster
- Caesarstone galley countertops
- Spice rack in galley
- Overhead drop-down storage cabinets in galley
- Medicine cabinet in master head
- Force 10 galley range - propane or electric; microwave
- Nova Kool 9 cu. ft. refrigerator/freezer
- Webasto Air Top 55 cabin heating systems (2) (or credit toward optional reverse-cycle heating/cooling system)
- Raritan Elegance macerating-type electric
heads (2) - Macerator overboard pump with through-hull fitting
- Marco variable speed potable water pump
- 17 gallon Torrid electric water heater
- Cockpit shower (hot and cold)
- Lines, fenders, shore power cable, and USCG safety equipment included
A wide range of options and customizations including: engine brand and horsepower selections, generators, galley appliances, exterior gel coat colors, upholstery and granite choices, custom cabinetry, bridge layouts, and more.
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
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2/14/26 | Initial price | $739,000 |
Boattest.com Review
Overview
The Helmsman Trawler 43 E is a coastal cruiser designed specifically for the owner-operator, emphasizing ease of handling and thoughtful design features. This vessel combines practical operational elements with customizable electronics and a focus on comfort and functionality, making it well-suited for coastal cruising and single-handed operation.
Exterior Design and Deck Layout
The vessel features a clean and uncluttered deck layout with wide open spaces and non-skid surfaces molded into the deck for safety and ease of maintenance. The bow is equipped with polished stainless steel 32-inch high rails and a 20-kilogram anchor mounted on a roller with a swivel, managed by a Lum Mar windlass with both foot and remote controls. A large, draining rode locker beneath the hatch provides ample storage for fenders and lines. The boat’s rails are robust with polished welds, and the cleats measure 10 inches, reflecting quality craftsmanship. A collapsible antenna arch on the flybridge allows for reduced bridge clearance, and the flybridge itself offers a spacious helm station on the starboard side with a weatherproof pedestal seat and a wide open boat deck area suitable for additional seating or equipment installation, such as a crane.
Pilot House and Helm Features
The pilot house is designed with forward-raked windows to minimize glare, each equipped with individual windshield wipers. The center windshield opens electrically and can be securely dogged to maintain watertight integrity. Side doors on both port and starboard provide excellent ventilation and convenient access for line handling, a critical feature for owner-operators. The helm station includes two carbon fiber panels—one high and one low—allowing for customizable electronics layouts, such as multifunction displays and thruster controls. The steering wheel is vertically mounted and complemented by a footrest, while the helm seat offers adjustable height, swivel, and a flip bolster for comfort. The overhead clearance is generous at six feet, seven inches, and ventilation is enhanced by an overhead hatch and side windows. Adjacent to the helm is an L-shaped settee on a raised platform with storage underneath and a thoughtfully integrated headrest, along with a high-low pedestal table. Additional workstation space behind the helm includes storage, generator controls, electrical panels, and battery switches.
Engine Room and Mechanical Systems
Accessed via a hatch in the raised pilot house, the engine room is well-organized and spacious, centered around a Cummins QSB 6.7-liter 380-horsepower engine. The layout provides easy access to all service points, including battery chargers, fuel filters with crossover, and suction gauges. House batteries are located aft of the engine, and a washer-dryer unit and six-kilowatt generator are accessible from a separate hatch in the salon. The engine room floorboards are removable without tools, allowing straightforward inspection and maintenance. Noise reduction is a key design element, with multiple layers of sound-dampening materials incorporated into the deck construction above the engine, contributing to a quiet pilot house environment. Additional mechanical features include twin 30-amp shore power connections with the ability to split loads, isolation transformers for marina compatibility, and a bow thruster with dedicated battery. A telltale water flow indicator near the exhaust allows the operator to verify engine cooling water discharge without leaving the helm.
Performance and Handling
The Helmsman Trawler 43 E measures 45 feet overall with a beam of 14 feet, 2 inches, and a draft of 4 feet, 6 inches. The test weight was approximately 36,355 pounds, including fuel and crew. Powered by a single 380-horsepower Cummins engine turning a 24 by 26-inch propeller, the boat achieved a top speed of 11.3 knots at 3000 RPM. Typical cruising speeds range from 7.3 to 8.2 knots, with fuel consumption between 2.7 and 4.3 gallons per hour, yielding a range of 857 to 1201 nautical miles depending on speed. Maneuvering in tight quarters is facilitated by powerful bow and stern thrusters and a sizable rudder, allowing the vessel to turn nearly on its own length. Docking is straightforward, aided by excellent visibility and intuitive controls. The boat naturally backs to starboard in reverse, a characteristic that can be leveraged for precise docking maneuvers. Overall, the handling characteristics make this trawler particularly well-suited for single-handed operation.
Conclusion
The Helmsman Trawler 43 E presents a well-rounded package for the owner-operator seeking a coastal cruiser with straightforward systems, thoughtful design, and excellent handling. Its customizable electronics layout, comfortable and ventilated pilot house, robust mechanical systems, and efficient performance underscore its suitability for extended cruising and easy single-handed operation. Additional features such as isolation transformers, dual shore power connections, and provisions for solar panels enhance its versatility across various cruising grounds. This vessel balances simplicity with functionality, making it an appealing choice for those prioritizing ease of use and reliability.
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