1992 Wauquiez Amphitrite 43
LOA
13.11m (43.0ft)
Beam
3.96m (13.0ft)
Displacement
11,793kg (25,999lbs)
Year
1992–2000
Manufacturer
Wauquiez
Full Specifications
| Specification | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Length Overall (LOA) | 13.11 m | 43.0 ft |
| Length Waterline (LWL) | 10.67 m | 35.0 ft |
| Beam | 3.96 m | 13.0 ft |
| Draft | 1.98 m | 6.5 ft |
| Mast Height | 15.50 m | 50.9 ft |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 11,793 kg | 25,999 lbs |
| Ballast | 4,763 kg | 10,501 lbs |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 82.0 m² | 883 ft² |
| Rig / Boat Type | Ketch | |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | |
| Keel Type | Fin | |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 55 HP | |
| Fuel Capacity | 250 L | 66.0 gal |
| Water Capacity | 450 L | 118.9 gal |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 7 | |
| Cabins | 3 | |
| Design | ||
| Designer | Jean-Marie Finot | |
| Country of Origin | France | |
Performance Ratios
SA/D Ratio
16.08
Moderate — adequate for cruising
Ballast Ratio
40.4%
Heavy ballast — very stiff and stable
Capsize Screening Ratio
0.70 Offshore Capable
Excellent — suitable for offshore passages
Lower is better. Values below 2.0 are considered suitable for offshore sailing.
Comfort Ratio
22.3
Moderate — acceptable for coastal cruising
About the 1992 Wauquiez Amphitrite 43
The Amphitrite 43 is a spacious ketch-rigged cruiser built for comfortable offshore voyaging. Her divided rig provides easy sail handling while the premium French construction ensures decades of reliable service.