1983 Wauquiez 43 Amphitrite
$149,000
Boat in Oriental, NC 28571 US
Built in 1983
43 Amphitrite
1 Engine (Beta)
43 feet
Diesel
Fiberglass/Reinforced
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.
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. For a complete overview of this vessel's extensive upgrades and custom amenities, please navigate to the Other/More Details section below. 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.
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.
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. For a complete overview of this vessel's extensive upgrades and custom amenities, please navigate to the Other/More Details section below. 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.
Nominal Length
43ft
Length Overall
42.75ft
Length at Waterline
34ft
Beam
13.67ft
Max Bridge Clearance
57ft
Max Draft
5.83ft
Drive Up Draft
5.83ft
Dry Weight
28660lb
Ballast
9921lb
Fresh Water Tanks
53gal
Fuel Tanks
112gal
Holding Tanks
25gal
Hull Material
fiberglass
Hull Shape
monohull
Engine 1
Engine Make
Beta
Engine Model
60
Total Power
54hp
Engine Hours
498
Engine Type
inboard
Fuel Type
diesel
Engine Year
2020
Drive Type
direct
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
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 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.
- 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)
- 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
- 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
Mechanical
- New Beta 60 diesel engine [2020]. New Beta control panel -Less than 500 hours on engine (498 hours)
- Shallow sump pump with easy drain oil system
- Side Power 185 Bow thruster with control panel in cockpit
- Flexible prop coupling
- PYI Max Prop 3 Blade VP (Variable Pitch) feathering propeller - rebuilt by PYI [2020]
- New PYI Shaft Seal [2023]
- Dual Racor Fuel filters with vacuum gauge
- Webasto Diesel Heater with thermostats in 3 zones (V-berth, salon, a berth)
- Hot water via 110 hot water heater, Webasto Diesel heater or instant propane water heater
- Most thru-hulls replaced 2011 thru 2017
- Raw Water Engine Intake converter valve for Emergency Bilge Pump
- ZF 25M transmission [2012], less than 700 hours
- Very spacious engine area, with full access to engine on 3 sides.
- Very large, organized inventory of spares
Deck and Hull
- Hull sandblasted and new epoxy barrier coats applied [2023]
- Teak decks removed, epoxied/glassed, Kiwi non-skid applied [2020]
- High bulwarks
- Extended stanchions
- Mast pulpits
- Deep very large center cockpit area
- Large open decks
- Kato Dinghy Davits with winches. Dinghy not included.
- Outboard storage mount. Outboard not included
- Bimini replaced [2023], mosquito netting and shading attachments
- Dodger replaced [2021]
- Cockpit cushions (bottomsiders with sunbrella covers)
- Lofrans Tigres Anchor Windlass with foot switch and (older) wired remote in cockpit
- 55 pound Rocna anchor (primary) and Danforth FX-23 anchor (secondary)
- 200 feet 3/8 inch chain anchor with snubber
- 3 propane tanks (2 not stored aboard)
- Shade Tree boat shading system
- Outland hatch covers to provide shade below and protect the hatches from the sun
Safety Equipment
- Handholds throughout
- 2 Electronic Bilge pumps (upper and lower - both with automatic and manual operation)
- Edson 1 gallon per pump manual pump with handle in cockpit
- Engine Thru-Hull Emergency Bilge Adaptor (to use engine as additional bilge pump)
- Paratech Sea Anchor (parachute, off the boat)
- Halon fire suppression with sensors and automatic activation in the engine room
- Fire Extinguishers
- Carbon monoxide/ fire alarms
- Propane controls and propane leak detection alarm
- EPIRB (2023)
- Various safety equipment, thru-hull plugs, flares, throws, basic PFDs etc.
- Large, secure and comfortable cockpit with high sides
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
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/4/26 | Initial price | $149,000 |
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Address
PO Box 238
Oriental, NC 28571
Boat Location
Contact Triton Yacht Sales and Service, LLC. about 1983 Wauquiez 43 Amphitrite
PO Box 238, Oriental, NC, 28571
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