The Koopmans 43 is a serious long-distance cruising yacht, combining elegant classic lines with robust construction, excellent seakeeping and a practical layout designed for offshore sailing.
Built with a 28mm Red Cedar core and 2x3mm epoxy laminate covering, she benefits from a structure that is light, strong and naturally well insulated. Her deep, secure cockpit and fixed doghouse provide excellent protection in difficult conditions, while generous deck storage and a well-balanced hull make her particularly well suited to extended passage making.
The cutter rig offers a versatile and easily managed sail plan, with Dyform standing rigging installed in 2019. The inventory includes a furling genoa (from 2023), furling staysail (from 2017), working jib, mainsail (from 2022) and a gennaker with snuffer. An electric winch further assists with sail handling, making the yacht easier and safer to manage with a short-handed crew.
For steering, she is equipped with a Hydrovane self-steering system, complemented by a Robertson/Simrad autopilot. Navigation equipment includes a Raymarine chartplotter installed in 2022, with wind and depth instruments, together with radar, AIS and Starlink connectivity.
The onboard energy system has been set-up for autonomous cruising. Charging is provided by two engine alternators, rated at 35A and 70A, with the larger alternator installed in 2022, together with 660W of solar panels, a D400 Eclectic Energy wind generator and a Honda EU20i portable generator dating from 2020. Storage is divided between a 400Ah gel battery bank and a 220Ah lithium bank, with the batteries renewed in 2024 and 2025.
A Zen 30 watermaker installed in 2024 further enhances her autonomy, making her fully equipped for ocean passages and long-term liveaboard cruising.
Safety equipment is fully up to date, including a 2024 liferaft. The ground tackle is equally reassuring, with a 33 kg Rocna anchor, new chain and an electric windlass.
Below deck, the yacht features a beautifully finished teak interior in a warm, traditional style. Comfort equipment includes a Webasto heating system, fans in all cabins, a refrigerator, a Dometic freezer added in 2024, hot water, and a gas hob and oven.
The engine has been very well maintained, and the yacht is supplied with an extensive inventory of tools, equipment and spare parts. She is genuinely ready to sail without the need for major preparation.
A beautifully proportioned, capable and fully equipped passage maker, this Koopmans 43 will appeal to a discerning owner looking for a safe, elegant and proven yacht for serious ocean cruising.
Key Features
- 28cm Red Cedar core and 2x3mm epoxy laminate covering
- Fixed doghouse and deep, protected cockpit
- Cutter rig with Dyform standing rigging from 2019
- 2022 mainsail, 2023 furling genoa, 2017 furling staysail, working jib and gennaker with snuffer
- Electric winch for easier short-handed sailing
- Hydrovane self-steering and Robertson/Simrad autopilot
- 2022 Raymarine chartplotter, radar, AIS, wind and depth instruments
- Starlink installed
- 660W solar panels and D400 wind generator
- Twin engine alternators: 35A and 70A
- Honda EU20i generator from 2020
- 400Ah gel and 220Ah lithium battery banks, renewed in 2024/2025
- Zen 30 watermaker installed in 2024
- 33 kg Rocna anchor, new chain and electric windlass
- 2024 liferaft and up-to-date safety equipment
- Webasto heating, cabin fans, refrigerator and 2024 Dometic freezer
- Well-maintained engine, and bow thruster
- Extensive nventory of spare parts
Fully equipped and ready for ocean cruising
