1988 Shannon 43
$139,000
Boat in Savannah, GA 31401 US
Built in 1988
43
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43.8 feet
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Fiberglass/Reinforced
Entangled is a beautifully maintained and well-equipped Shannon 43. Well known as one of the world's best mid-sized bluewater cruising yachts, the Shannon 43 has a timeless design, quality construction, attention to detail and exemplary follow-up owner support.
Entangled is perfect for shorthanded sailing and liveaboard coastal cruising, with shallow 4'9" draft keel/centerboard hull and a powerful cutter rig with an ICW friendly mast height of 63' .
Entangled is a boat with an interesting life-lesson history. The first owner of the boat meet Walter Schulz and the Shannon crew at the Annapolis Boat Show many years ago, and introduced himself saying that he was not in market for a new boat as he has just filed for bankruptcy that very same day, but he was going to take home the Shannon brochure as motivation, and one day he was going to be back with enough money to have us build a boat for him. Sure enough, about 5 years later he was back on board and said do you remember me. We did, he had made a remarkable financial recovery with our boat as his goal, and Shannon built this boat for his family. Recent survey available.
Entangled comes with these features:
- 75 hp Yanmar diesel engine
- Bow thruster
- Seafrost refrigeration/freezer
- Garmin touchscreen chart plotters at the helm and nav station
- Espar forced hot air 12VDC/diesel heating
- Max prop
- Doyle sails with stack-pack
Accommodations
Entangled features a two stateroom, 2 head interior with teak joinerwork and asolid double-screwed teak and holly sole.
The forward cabin is separated from the main salon by a privacy door that leads to a comfortable "V" berth with an insert that makes it a double berth. The cabin is done in a "Herreshoff" style with white hull ceilings.
There are shelves to port and starboard with an opening locker at the aft end of the shelves. There are two pull out drawers beneath the bed. There are another two lockers for storage along with a set of three drawers. There is an opening hatch above and two opening bronze ports for light and ventilation.
The adjoining head has a marine toilet with holding tank, sink, vanity, cabinet, lockers, telephone shower and teak shower grate.
The salon is amidships and features an "L" shaped settee to starboard with a teak dining table and a long settee to port. Both pull out to make single berths. Above are bookshelves on each side and louvered cabinets for storage. With the teak bulkheads, teak and holly sole plus white headliner and trunk cabin sides, a wonderful ambiance is created. There are opening ports and hatches for ventilation and reading and overhead lighting.
The main salon is very comfortable with a large dropleaf teak table that seats six. It is beautifully varnished and detailed to please the most discriminating eye.
The U-shaped sea-galley features a double stainless sink, Seafrost refrigeration with top and side loading refrigerator and freezer, Force 10 propane store and numerous drawers and lockers.
The navigation station is to starboard and aft, featuring an opening chart table, 110VAC/12VDC electrical panels, along with a large Garmin touchscreen chart plotter.
Across to port is the aft head with dual access doors from the aft cabin and main salon. There is a marine toilet, vanity, mirror, shower, and sink. There is plenty of storage in numerous lockers.
The aft cabin has a double berth with a sliding door for privacy, drawers underneath, four drawers, a hanging locker and shelves to port.
Comfort on cold nights is provided by an Espar diesel heating system.
Mechanical & Electrical
- 75 hp Yanmar 4JHTE turbo diesel engine
- Twin Racor 500FG fuel filter
- 4 aluminum fuel tanks, 150 gals total
- 150 gals water in two tanks
- Balmar 110 amp alternator with regulator
- Max prop 3 blade propeller
- Ideal 12v windlass
- Seafrost 12v refrigerator/freezer
- 12v and 110v electrical panel
- Espar heating
- Hot water heater
- 2 marine heads with holding tanks
House bank with four Group 31batteries plus 2 Group 24 bow thruster batteries
Navigation Equipment & Electronics
NAV STATION
- Large GarminGPSmap 7212xsv touchscreen chart plotter repeater
- Garmin multi-display
- Clock and barometer
- Standard Horizon VHF radio with AIS
- Ships Bell
- ProNautic 12-30P charger Battery Charger
- Xantrex Pro inverter with monitor
- Spotlight
HELM
- Edson pedestal with Ritchie compass
- Leather wheel
- Winch for centerboard
- Garmin 7212xsv chart plotter with transmitting and receiving AIS
- Garmin multi-display for depth, wind, and speed
- Garmin color radar
- Foot switches for bow thruster at the helm
- Garmin GHS autopilot
- Cockpit speakers
Deck, Sails & Rigging
- Ideal 12v windlass
- 45 lbs CQR anchor with chain and rode
- 30 lb Danforth spare anchor with chain and rode
- Double lifelines
- 5 opening hatches with screens and covers, 12 opening bronze ports
- 4 polished chrome dorades
- SS handrails
- Jack lines
- Saltwater washdown pump
- Shannon diamond patterned non skid
- Dodger and Bimini
- SS dinghy davits
- Rub rail
- SS swimming ladder
- SS Magma BBQ
SAILS
- Doyle Stack Pack with battened main
- Doyle furling staysail
- Doyle furling Genoa
- Storm jib, storm, trysail
- Asymmetrical spinnaker
RIGGING
- Single spreader alloy mast & boom
- All standing rod rigging
- Running rigging upgraded when needed
Cockpit
- Bimini and dodger
- Foot switches for bow thruster
- Cockpit cushions
- Leathered wheel
- Teak cockpit table and drink holder
- Cockpit shower
- Harken ST 48 winch
- 2 X ST 55 Harken sheet winches
- Rope clutch to port of companionway
- Manual bilge pump
- Large sail lockers, port and starboard
- Propane locker under helm seat
- Liferaft compartment under cockpit sole
- Keel/centerboard winch
- Four cubby holes for storage (winch handles, sunscreen etc)
Hull and Deck
Composite core construction
One piece hulls with no keelbolts
Biaxial laminates with Corecell PVS linear foam in the hull and Divinylcell crosslinked foam in the deck. NO balsa that can absorb water and rots
Reliable keel/centerboard design - 4'9" draft for shallower waters and 8'7" draft for offshore windward work.
Dinghy & Outboard
- Hyland inflatable with Yamaha 15HPoutboard motor
Safety Gear
- Liferaft
- GPS EPRIB 406
- LED running and anchoring lights
- Flares and flare gun
- Life jackets and safety harnesses
- Ditch bag
- Lifesling
- Jack lines
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 12/22/25 | Price decreased | $139,000(-0.7%) |
| 12/5/25 | Initial price | $155,000 |
Overview from around the web 1988 Shannon 43
Customers praising the 1988 Shannon 43 often highlight its robust construction and classic design, noting the vessel’s solid craftsmanship and timeless appeal
Many appreciate its spacious interior layout, which offers comfortable living quarters ideal for extended cruising. Reviewers frequently mention the boat’s excellent sailing performance, particularly its stability and handling in various sea conditions. Additionally, owners value the ample storage and practical deck arrangement, making it well-suited for both leisure sailing and longer voyages. Overall, the 1988 Shannon 43 is commended for combining durability, comfort, and reliable performance on the water.
The Biggest Pros and Cons
The 1988 Shannon 43 is a classic cruising sailboat known for its traditional design and solid construction. Here are some of the key pros and cons of this model:
Pros
Robust Build: The Shannon 43 is renowned for its heavy-duty construction, featuring a solid fiberglass hull and encapsulated ballast, which provides excellent durability and stability in rough seas.
Comfortable Interior: The boat offers a spacious and well-laid-out interior with quality woodwork, making it comfortable for extended cruising and liveaboard situations.
Good Seaworthiness: With a full keel design and moderate displacement, the Shannon 43 handles well offshore, offering a stable and predictable ride.
Traditional Aesthetics: Classic lines and a timeless design appeal to sailors who appreciate traditional cruising yachts.
Ample Storage: Generous storage options below deck make it practical for long passages.
Cons
Heavier and Slower: Due to its full keel and heavier displacement, the Shannon 43 is generally slower compared to more modern, lighter designs.
Limited Maneuverability: The full keel can reduce agility in tight marinas or crowded harbors, requiring more careful handling.
Older Systems: Being a 1988 model, some onboard systems and equipment may be outdated and could require upgrading or maintenance.
Less Performance-Oriented: The boat prioritizes comfort and seaworthiness over speed and racing performance, which might not suit all sailors.
Maintenance: The traditional wood interior, while beautiful, requires regular upkeep to maintain its condition.
Made For
The 1988 Shannon 43 is ideal for sailors seeking a classic, sturdy cruising yacht with timeless design and exceptional craftsmanship. Perfect for those who appreciate traditional lines combined with reliable performance, this boat is well-suited for both coastal cruising and extended voyages. Its spacious interior and robust build make it an excellent choice for families, couples, or solo sailors looking for comfort, safety, and enduring quality on the water.
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