Cartwright 43

1979 Cartwright 43 – Sannyasi

Overview

• Sannyasi* is a 43-foot Cartwright designed by Jerry Cartwright and comprehensively refitted between 2009 and 2015. She blends classic craftsmanship with modern upgrades, including a carbon fiber mast, Doyle Vectran sails, bow thruster, and advanced electrical systems. Designed for serious offshore cruising and even shorthanded sailing, she is fully equipped with safety gear, comfort amenities, and reliable systems for extended voyages.

Specifications

• Designer: Jerry Cartwright

• Year: 1979

• Length Overall: 43 ft

• Beam: 12.5 ft

• Draft: 7 ft

• Displacement: 25,000 lbs

• Hull Material: Fiberglass (C-Flex over fiberglass ribs, Treadmaster deck)

• Keel: External lead fin w/ bulb

• Rudder: Skeg hung, cable steering

• Registration: US Documented

Engine & Mechanical

• Engine: Beta Marine 43 HP (2015)

• Cruising Speed: 6.5 knots

• Max Speed: 8.5 knots

• Fuel Capacity: 100 gallons (diesel, ~1 GPH burn)

• Propeller: Variprofile feathering

• Thruster: Side Power SE 80/185 T Bow Thruster (2015)

• Steering: Edson cable with Monitor Wind Vane backup

• Last Service: 2020

Electrical & Power

• House Bank: 400 Ah / 24V Lifeline AGM

• Starting Battery: AGM (relay charged)

• Solar: 500W array

• Wind Generator: Superwind 350

• Charger/Inverter: Victron Multiplus Compact 2000W (24V)

• Watermaker: Spectra Ventura 200T, 30 LPH with Z-Ion option

• Heating: Webasto diesel, 45,000 BTU forced hot water system

• Hot Water Tank: 7 gallons with heat exchanger

Electronics

• Navigation: Dual Simrad chartplotters, Simrad radar, Simrad autopilot

• Instruments: Maretron weather station, depth sounder, wind instruments

• Communications: Icom M802 SSB w/ AT 140, Icom M604 VHF w/ remote mic, Iridium sat phone, SCS Packet Modem

• Entertainment: Fusion stereo system with subwoofer, cockpit and cabin speakers, TV

Accommodations

• Cabins: 2

• Berths: 4 (+2 saloon settees with lee cloths)

• Headroom: 6’2.5” in master, 6’5”–6’7” in saloon/galley

• Head: 1 Raritan electric flush with freshwater supply

• Holding Tank: 1 forward

Galley

• Location: Port side aft

• Stove/Oven: Force 10, 3-burner

• Refrigeration: Sea Frost 24V cold plate system (separate freezer and fridge compressors)

• Freezer: Sea Frost 24V cold plate system

• Microwave: Kenmore

• Sink: Double stainless steel

• Other: Seagull carbon water filter, gas alarm w/ auto shutoff

Rigging & Sails

• Mast: GMT carbon fiber (2015)

• Boom: Selden aluminum

• Spinnaker Pole: Carbon fiber

• Standing Rigging: Stainless steel wire (new 2015)

• Running Rigging:  New in 2015, Jordan series Drouge has 127 cones

• Sails:

  • Doyle Vectran main & headsails (2015)

  • Doyle UPS sail (2018, unused)

  • Storm trysail

• Winches: 10 stainless Andersons

• Reefing: Slab reefing

Safety Equipment

• Liferaft: Yes

• EPIRB: ACR Globalfix Pro RLB 37

• Life Jackets: 8

• Flares, First Aid, MOB Gear: Complete set

• Bilge Pumps: 2 manual, 1 electric

• Drogue: Jordan Series w/ 12 cones (Ace Sailmakers)

• Fire Extinguishers: 2

Ground Tackle

• Primary Anchor: 5 Grade 70 chain rated at 8,760 working Breaking strength of 7/16" Grade 70 around 35,000 pounds.

• Windlass: Maxwell 1500, serviced 2022

• Secondary Anchor & Rode: Spare onboard

Deck & Accessories

• Tender: Inflatable w/ Tohatsu 4 HP outboard

• Davits: Yes

• Cockpit: Cushions, bimini, swim ladder, hot/cold shower

• Other: Mooring lines, fenders, bosun’s chair (x2), full flag set

Refit & Upgrades

• 2009–2015: Complete refit, including deck hardware removal, toe rail replacement, hull peel & barrier coat, new deck layout for short-handed sailing (designed with Bruce Swab), bow thruster & windlass installation, carbon mast & sail plan upgrade with North Sails input.

Highlights

• Fully refitted, structurally sound and optimized for offshore sailing

• Carbon fiber mast and Vectran sails for performance and durability

• Spectra watermaker, solar/wind generation, and Victron power management for off-grid living

• Extensive safety gear, navigation suite, and comfortable accommodations

• New in 2015 all tankage, wiring, plumbing and engine.

⚓ Sannyasi is a proven and refitted bluewater cruiser, ready for her next adventure.