1981 Young Sun 43
If you are looking for a robust, go anywhere in comfort vessel this is it. MERFOLK has been continuously upgraded and actively sailed. Upgrades include a new engine in 2018, new hull coatings in 2017, new electronics in 2022 and much, much more.
The experienced, conscientious owner has had many cruising adventures in Merfolk and the vessel is ready to support your ventures further afield in style and comfort.
The Young Sun 43 is the same design as the famed Spindrift 43 – many have crossed oceans and more.
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1981 Young Sun 43 Specifications
Name................................................................ Merfolk
Year...................................................................... 1981
Builder.......................................................... Young Sun
Designer......................................................... Ron Amy
LOA....................................................................... 42.7’
LWL...................................................................... 35.3’
Beam.................................................................... 12.9’
Draft...................................................................... 6.33’
Displacement................................................. 35,000 lbs
Ballast........................................................... 10,800 lbs
Sail Area ......................................................... 1,150 ft2
Hull Solid Fibreglass
Deck................................................... Cored Fibreglass
Steering................................................................ Helm
Keel............................................. Full and encapsulated
Rudder.......................................................... Keel hung
Fuel................................................................... 90 gals
Water............................................................... 275 gals
Hot Water................................................................ Yes
Holding Tank........................................................... Yes
CONSTRUCTION
Very robust construction with sold fibreglass
Cored decks updated in 2000 with new foam core. Teak removed !
INTERIOR
A very practical and comfortable layout with considerable headroom. From the cockpit you can enter the salon or the master cabin. In the salon the dinette is port and the extensive galley is to starboard.
Forward of the salon is the forward cabin with a double berth to port and considerable storage. The forward cabin has a small desk/vanity and has private access to the forward head
The master cabin is accessed from the cockpit or a passageway to starboard. There is queen sized bed and a reading nook. Ensuite head.
To the aft and port of the salon is the workshop room with a very well-organized storage of tools and spares plus work bench. Tool room provides access to the engine room – makes organization and maintenance easier !
Two heads: one to serve as a dayhead and for the forward cabin and an ensuite head for the master cabin.
Salon swivel chair – added with new upholstery 2007
Beautiful bronze opening ports port and starboard throughout. All rebedded in 2021 with new glass and gaskets available (not yet installed0
Saloon upholstery replaced 2008 and updated in 2020
Teak salon table and bench (2002)
Teak and holly floor main floor replaced (2002)
Heat: Hurricane (one of the best systems available) diesel hydronic heater for even heat throughout the boat and with a bit of extra easy plumbing – the luxury of all luxuries – hot domestic water away from the dock. Three zones for complete control of your comfort onboard.
GALLEY
A very functional and spacious galley to starboard.
Top and front filling large Isotherm fridge. Excellent insulation.
Beautiful (and functional !) stainless steel counter and oven cover (2016)
Gimbled three burner Force 10 stove in excellent condition
Propane system confirmed to ABYC standards
MECHANICAL
2018 Yanmar 4JH57 - 57HP – 180 hrs
Amazingly good access for servicing the engine.
Steering hydraulics upgraded with new pump with larger capacity and new lines (2022)
Rudder bearing replaced (2022)
Prop and shaft replaced (2018)
Dripless Shaft Seal replaced (2018)
Water, fuel and waste tanks replaced (2002) with stainless steel
ELECTRICAL + PLUMBING
Water lines replaced and water tanks cleaned (2022)
Aft head – replaced and upgraded (2021/2022)
House bank: 3x Firefly batteries (2019)
30 Amp shore power with Blue Sea AC panel
Xantrax True Charge multistage charger
Invertor: Samlex
2 x 160W solar
INSTRUMENTS
Garmin Chartplotter/MFD (2022)
Garim Autopilot (2022)
Raymarine Radar
Trintec brass barometer
Silva hand bearing compass with mount
SAILS & CANVAS
Doyle mainsail and stackpack (2007)
Furling genoa/yankee
Removable staysail
Asymmetric spinnaker
Storm sail (never used)
COCKPIT
Comfortable and very secure centre cockpit.
Access to the salon or the master cabin.
Full rain enclosure in excellent condition – perfect for our PNW and Alaskan cruising conditions.
Dodger replaced (2022) – foldable for warm weather
Full set of cockpit cushions in good condition.
Stainless steel railing around the vessel (2002)
RIGGING + DECK GEAR
Adaptable cutter or sloop rig with a removable dyneema cutter stay. The best of both worlds.
Deck stepped aluminum mast
Stainless steel bowsprit with teak covering
Roller furling for the genoa.
Forespar rigid boom vang
Spinnaker Pole – mast mounted
Robust stainless steel mast pulpits (or granny bars) for secure working at the mast offshore. Stainless steel belay pins – traditional and functional !
Extensive collection of self tailing winches
Anchor: 60 lb CQR
Rode – 300’ chain plus approx. 200’ rope rode.
Spare anchor: spare anchor with 10’ of chain and rope rode.
Windlass: Robust Lofrans Royal – 12 Volt
Shoreline: floating line on reel at stern
Stern anchor: Bruce-style – disassemblable
ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT
Full custom covers for the teak brightwork including the bowsprit, caprail and towrail (2022)
10’ Inflatable Tender
MAINTENANCE
Hull stripped to gelcoat and all new coatings applied (2017)
Deck superstructure upgraded (2021)
Teak brightwork updated 2021
Last haul-out and anti-fouling: 2022
Last zinc(s) change: 2022
Last engine oil change: 2022 and done annually since new.
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