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Shannon Pilot 43 Specifications

Builder Shannon Yachts, Bristol , Rhode Island

Designer Walter Schulz & Assoc.

Length on Deck 43' 10"
Length Overall 47' 6"
Length on Waterline 36' 9"
Beam 13' 5"'
Draft Fixed Keel 6' 0"
Draft Centerboard Up 4' 10"
Centerboard Down 8' 7"
Mast Bridge Clearance 63'
Displacement 29,000 lbs
Ballast 10,500 lbs
Displacement / Length 250
Ballast / Displacement Ratio 38%
Sail Area / Displacement Ratio 18.6

RIG
Owner's choice of classic headsail ketch, cutter, or with self-tending option Shannon Scutter rigs in cutter or ketch configurations

SAIL AREA
Double Headsail Cutter 966sq. ft.
Shannon "Scutter" rig 1193 sq. ft.
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SAIL PLAN MEASUREMENTS
I=55, E=17, P=50, IJ=16 OJ=20

SAILMAKER
Owner's choice

CONSTRUCTION
Hand laid-up composite fiberglass one piece hull using linear PVC foam core, sandwich construction with vinylester resin and biaxial laminates. Internal all lead ballast (no keel bolts). One piece deck with closed cell foam core and biaxial laminates

CUSTOM INTERIOR LAYOUT
Owner's choice of cabins, salon, galley and single or dual head layouts. Choice of woods and hardware. Gloss interior and exterior varnish, 6 coats

TANKAGE
Specific tankages are determined based upon layout and the owner's preferences.

A typical Pilot 43 has:
Fuel 140 gals. in two tanks
Water 180 gals. in two tanks
Waste 40 gals. in one tanks
LPG 20 lbs. in two tanks

ENGINE
71 hp Westerbeke (W-71) or 75 HP Yanmar (4JH). Either engine with a high output alternator, external regulator and five gel-cell batteries.

STANDARD FEATURES AND SAILAWAY EQUIPMENT INVENTORY
Shannon has created a very complete inventory with many essential items as part of the standard equipment package. For comparative purposes, listed below are some highlights the gear included as part of the Shannon Pilot 43 sailaway price.

• Composite hull with uni-celluar PVC linear foam core (NOT balsa, NOT solid laminate, NOT cross-linked foam)
  
• 10 year hull and deck laminate warranty
  
• Internal solid lead ballast (NO keel bolts)
  
• Properly sized diesel engine (71/75HP) with plenty of reserve horsepower
  
• Oversized 200 amp engine alternator with external voltage regulator plus spare
  
• Properly sized 160 gallon diesel fuel tank and 180 gallon water tanks for an extended cruising range
  
• Totally custom interior layout plans rendered in 3D by a relational geometry design software program
  
• Excellent ventilation with 6 stainless steel or bronze opening ports, 4 hatches, and 2 dorade vents
  
• Bow platform with two anchor retainers and rollers
  
• Life raft well with locking hatch
  
• Complete sail inventory including main,genoa, and jib
  
• Properly oversized Lewmar Ocean self-tailing winches
  
• Navtec solid stainless steel rod rigging
  
• Custom rigs and sail plans
  
• USCG safety package, two anchors with rodes, dock lines, fenders and spare parts kits
  
• Electronics package including VHF,depthsounder, knotmeter/log, apparent wind speed and direction indicator, and remote log
  

All specifications subject to change without notice prior to purchase contract.