1988 1988 Taswell 43

Step aboard and you’ll notice the Taswell 43 feels bigger than her length suggests. The raised center cockpit gives you excellent visibility and a dry ride, while also allowing for a generous aft cabin with true privacy. Wide side decks, solid handholds, and substantial bulwarks make moving forward underway feel secure, even in a seaway. Below, the joinery is classic, warm teak with thoughtful sea-going touches like deep fiddles, abundant ventilation, and seaberths you can actually use on passage. Tankage is ample for extended cruising, and storage is cleverly tucked into every corner, from cockpit lockers to full-depth hanging lockers. She’s a boat that rewards close inspection—systems are accessible, wiring is tidy, and the whole layout was clearly drawn with real voyaging in mind.

A Taswell 43 is a smart match for these waters, where conditions can swing from light-air afternoons to blustery fronts. The cutter sail plan lets you dial in an efficient, balanced sail setup whether you’re ghosting along or reefed down and slugging to windward. The moderate draft fin keel opens up access to snug harbors and shallow anchorages without sacrificing upwind performance. With her secure center cockpit and protected companionway, you’re well set up for choppy inlets and cool, wet passages. Below, the generous tankage, real offshore galley, and two genuine staterooms make extended seasonal cruising or full-time living aboard not just possible, but comfortable.