2024 Wiszniewski W43

W43 by W Yachts (Wiszniewski Yachts) - the modern‑classic 45‑footer that's built, not churned.

Born from a father‑and‑son vision-Josef and Michael Wiszniewski-the W43 is the first self‑branded yacht from one of Europe's largest OEM boatbuilders. For 35+ years their yard has quietly built thousands of boats for the world's big names-Sea Ray, Axopar, XO, Bayliner, Quicksilver, Yamarin-and developed full in‑house capabilities from tooling to upholstery to metalwork. The W43 is where that industrial know‑how meets artisanal, slow‑build finishing. This is not an afterthought; it's the culmination.

Why W43

Modern‑classic lines, serious seakeeping: designed with a stepped, deep‑V hull for crisp handling and efficient running, then dressed in timeless proportions. Expect confident performance with twin Mercury V10 400s (standard) or optional triple 300s (like this one); independent tests and early listings report ~40‑knot top speeds when specified accordingly.

Built the slow way: hand‑finished GRP structures, vacuum‑infused hard‑top, and limited production-an explicit commitment to craft over volume.

Deck that transforms: powered drop‑down bulwarks port and starboard create instant terraces; an Opacmare full‑beam swim platform with integrated steps turns the aft end into a proper beach club-even on outboards.

Real engineering pedigree: unveiled at Boot Düsseldorf and shaped with input from top European designers, this is a premium dayboat/weekender from a yard that already builds for the brands you know.

At‑a‑glance specifications

• LOA: 13.85 m (45'5")
• Beam: 3.72 m (12'2")
• Displacement (incl. engines): ~8,800 kg (19,400 lb)
• Fuel: 1,125 L (297 gal) - Fresh water: 250 L (66 gal) - Grey: 110 L (29 gal)
• Power: Mercury outboards - Standard: 2 × 400 hp V10; Option: 3 × 300 hp V8
• Accommodation: 1 cabin / 2 berths + separate head with shower
• Layout that works on the water
• Bow: broad sunpad with backrests over "shark" hull windows; concealed sliding beach ladder for bow‑in landings.

Helm & Hard‑top: vacuum‑infused roof with integrated lighting and an electric Webasto opening; three‑place electric helm bench with armrests and footrest; air‑conditioned windscreen/console; dual SIMRAD NSO16 EVO displays, Mercury DTS & JPO joystick, ZipWake interceptors and bow thruster. It's a driver's boat you can actually run in weather.

Cockpit: proper wet‑bar (sink, Kenyon electric grill, Vitrifrigo drawer refrigeration) faces an L‑shaped lounge with a power‑lowering table-dine, then drop it to form a sunpad. Hit the switches and both bulwarks fold down to expand the deck footprint. Add the SureShade and you've got the right mix of sun and shelter.

Stern: the Opacmare full‑beam platform with steps and a transom gate makes boarding and water access painless; underwater lights complete the scene.

Below: an open‑plan cabin for two with a full‑size berth (sofa option), skylight and large hull windows, meticulous woodwork, and a separate head with a proper shower. The mirror/TV and fully dimmable lighting keep it civil after dark. Cabin A/C and a Webasto diesel heater are available for true shoulder‑season use.

The build story (tradition + tech)

The Wiszniewski yard's vertical integration-tooling, engineering, prototyping, windscreens, upholstery, metalwork, furniture, lamination and assembly-means tighter quality control and finish. That's the "traditional meets modern" promise: hand work where it matters, advanced process where it counts.

Performance & handling

A stepped hull with unusually deep deadrise, matched to twin or triple Mercury packages, delivers punchy acceleration, composed tracking and an easy 30‑to‑40‑knot envelope depending on spec. This is not a loud‑and‑light rocket; it's tuned for real‑world sea‑keeping and range.

In short: If you want a mass‑market 43, you have options. If you want a limited‑build, modern‑classic crafted by the team that's already built boats for the biggest names-and now put their family name on the transom-the W43 is the honest choice. Build slots and configurations (twin 400s or triple 300s, upholstery and materials palette, audio upgrades, shade systems) can be tailored to your brief