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.

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.