| over the last decade. I can say that they are very well-built , and definitely a boat I'd trust for some long passages. The one downside in my mind is that the layout of the cockpit and the makes setting up a good a little tricky. | 17-09-2021, 12:03 | | Boat: Brewer 12.8 | and all, would it be too much a boat for shorthanded cruising? | 17-09-2021, 12:42 | | | 7 years ago, that's a plus. There's no hours listed on the , that might require replacing, and there's no mention of a gen set. Cool boat. | | | 17-09-2021, 13:15 | | | 7 years ago, that's a plus. There's no hours listed on the , that might require replacing, and there's no mention of a gen set. Cool boat. | 20-09-2021, 05:53 | | Boat: 1988 Hans Christian 33 | with a redesigned cockpit, companionway and . Build quality was very good and she was quite comfortable. Sailed well, but she has a 15' boom and a very large . They are initially , so you need to reef at 15kts. They are difficult to get on/off the , as the turning radius is large and they do not respond to the very well while reversing. I loved the boat. She was beautiful and got positive comments everywhere I took her. In the end, she was too large for me so I her and got a Hans Christian 33 instead. | | | 20-09-2021, 07:09 | | | with a redesigned cockpit, companionway and . Build quality was very good and she was quite comfortable. Sailed well, but she has a 15' boom and a very large . They are initially , so you need to reef at 15kts. They are difficult to get on/off the dock, as the turning radius is large and they do not respond to the very well while reversing. I loved the boat. She was beautiful and got positive comments everywhere I took her. In the end, she was too large for me so I her and got a Hans Christian 33 instead. | 20-09-2021, 07:27 | | | could fill with over the . When the vessel went back in the and shorepower connected the pumped and then the contents of the emptied into the bilge (formerly held in by the bilge water over the tank)and then that got pumped out. Interesting scene the next morning, Anyhow, back on point. The was built in. Very built in. I have dealt with several boats over the years with this idiotic design and most can be replaced in a manner that does not leave scars. Not of course. It was simply not possible with this one. No where could I open up the , replace the tank and re instal the sole without it being obvious. And I am very good at this. Anyhow, that might be something to think on. I believe that any vessel (serious vessel that is) built with a tank that cannot be removed/replaced is severely flawed and if built with that thought process then there must be other flaws just waiting to show themselves at the worst possible moment. This post is for the OP, not interested in argueing or dealing with the trolls. | | | 20-09-2021, 12:26 | | Boat: 1988 Hans Christian 33 | boat, so it might be too large for me even it was a great deal. | 20-09-2021, 16:38 | | Boat: Taswell 49 Cutter | Seemed like a lot of boat for $40k. But the companion way seemed tall and steep. The layout wasn't very good as well, like the is too far from the cockpit and quite squirrelly for the size. What are your thoughts and experience, how does it sail? | 21-09-2021, 03:50 | | Boat: Pape 42’ Aluminum Cutter | a LONG time. Tom Cunliffe has a a 44’ that he likes a lot. You can go to his YouTube channel and look at his videos. I also Bob Perry comments on these boats and he’s not a fan, FWiW. (Edit: I just noticed Toms channel is posted in above post) | | | 21-09-2021, 05:28 | | | a LONG time. Tom Cunliffe has a a 44 that he likes a lot. You can go to his YouTube channel and look at his videos. I also Bob Perry comments on these boats and hes not a fan, FWiW. (Edit: I just noticed Toms channel is posted in above post) | Thread Tools | | Rate This Thread | : | Posting Rules | post new threads post replies post attachments edit your posts is are code is are are are | Similar Threads | Thread | Thread Starter | Forum | Replies | Last Post | | Pat | Monohull Sailboats | 8 | 08-09-2013 06:30 | | watson1990 | Monohull Sailboats | 5 | 03-06-2009 05:08 | | TOM | Monohull Sailboats | 2 | 07-03-2008 13:44 | | Fritz | Monohull Sailboats | 1 | 25-05-2007 12:36 | | Addison | Monohull Sailboats | 0 | 02-03-2006 18:15 | Privacy Guaranteed - your email is never shared with anyone, opt out any time. - Forum Listing
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Howdy folks Im looking at a Mason 43. It has just been re-decked with F/G, and has a new motor. Anyone have any opinions on Masons?. I went aboard this one linked and it was very clean with only some minor cosmetic issues. I am more interested in anyones opinion that has sailed with or on one. Thanks, Steve http://yachtworld.com/core/listing/...units=Feet&access=Public&listing_id=1710&url= Yes, I have an opinion: Awesome boats. I could not open the yachtworld listing here (only partially). Probably an issue on my end, not theirs. Old boat though, but great name. I have not been on a 43, so this is second hand. All depends on how it was maintained, but Mason's are generally regarded as top-end boats (for the time). Take care. - CD Yes I think condition is the key word. This one seems to have alot going for it. But a complete survey in on the way, so that might be a different story. I does have nearly new inboom furling main and a new yanmar. Needs a few things that are just for looks like the dodger has alot of wear and the cabin top could use some paint. Its still on my list of maybe's. Thanks for your input. Take care, Steve Mason/pae I've owned a Mason 44, 54, and a Tashiba 31 (all built by TaShing). I know the company and the boats VERY well. Happy to answer your questions. Steve Schneider I know this thread was last week...but the problem with this boat in NC waters, and alot of places in general, would be the 6"3' draft. I think the offset hatch way is neat and definately allows for a large rear stateroom for an aft-cockpit both. Top Contributors this Month | | | | | | | |
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A boat with a BN of 1.6 or greater is a boat that will be reefed often in offshore cruising. Derek Harvey, "Multihulls for Cruising and Racing", International Marine, Camden, Maine, 1991, states that a BN of 1 is generally accepted as the dividing line between so-called slow and fast multihulls.
The Mason 43 is a 43.83ft cutter designed by Al Mason and built in fiberglass by Ta Shing Yacht Building Ltd. between 1978 and 1985. 180 units have been built. The Mason 43 is a heavy sailboat which is slightly under powered. It is reasonably stable / stiff and has an excellent righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a bluewater ...
Al Mason worked for a number of design firms during his long career including Sparkman & Stephens and Philip Rhodes. ... MASON 43: 43.83 ft / 13.36 m: 1978: MASON 44: 43.92 ft / 13.39 m: 1985: MASON 53: 53.50 ft / 16.31 m: 1982: MASON 63: ... To save a list of favorite sailboats, please login or register. LOGIN REGISTER. KLSC Leaderboard ...
The first Mason 43 to come into the U.S. had a base price of $154,900. Eighteen years later, that is about the average asking price for a used Ma-son 43, although it is possible to find one for under $120,000. The attrac-tion of the Mason 43 for today's off-shore sailor is the ability to buy a hand-some blue water boat of high-quality
43/44Mason43/44Owners say this powerful, Taiwan built world cruiser carries Hinckley quality. t half the price.T he Mason 43 was introduced in 1978 by Pacific Asian Enterprises (PAE), a California based "developer" of Ta. wan-built yachts. The Mason 44 which uses the same hull but a different deck mold, appeared in 1985, and is still in.
The 43 design, which has evolved into the Mason 44, is based upon the earlier Mason 40, which was a wooden racer-cruiser with long overhangs, a springy sheer and conventional full keel with an attached rudder and cut away forefoot. Despite fiberglass construction, with all its engineering advancements, the design concept of the 43 is ...
The Mason 43 is a cruising sailboat known for its solid construction, exceptional design, and excellent handling at sea. It's a full-keel, cutter-rigged vessel that was first introduced in the late 1970s. Designed by naval architect Al Mason, the Mason 43 is built for long-distance cruising and offers a combination of comfort and performance.
The 43 can be steered by most windvanes or au topilok,. Sailing performance is good for a vessel with this kind of volume and dis placement. Most owners cite routine 150-to 160-mile days. Replacing the existing prop with a feathering version improved performance significantly on our boat. The Mason 43 is a pro,verlpassa!lerrlak"f.
Mason 43 is a 43′ 9″ / 13.4 m monohull sailboat designed by Alvin Mason and built by Ta Shing Yacht Building Ltd. between 1978 and 1985. Great choice! Your favorites are temporarily saved for this session. Sign in to save them permanently, access them on any device, and receive relevant alerts. ... Mason 43. 1978 — 1985
This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice. Cruiser For Sale: View "Tainan of Barkley", a 43-foot 1981 Mason 43 brokered by Kelly Yacht Sales. This cruiser is located in Ladysmith, BC. Priced to sell at $142,000 CAD.
18-01-2006, 17:25. # 4. Fritz. Registered User. Join Date: Sep 2005. Posts: 42. Mason 43 Tender. When the Mason 44 replaced the Mason 43, I was told by one of the three partners at PAE (the importer) that one improvement in the 44 was to stiffen the boat. Evidently, the 43 was considered by PAE to be too tender.
Mason: Model: 43: Boat Type: Sail: Category: Cruiser (Sail) Year Of Production: 1981: Condition (New/Used) Pre-Owned (Used) Country: Noank, Connecticut : Fuel (Gas/Diesel) Diesel : Hull Material Used: Fiberglass : Length : 13.11 m / (43 ft) Selling Price: 130.000 (USD) Service repair manual: Mason 43 Manual: Engine and Power Specs. Engine ...
Images: 7. Re: Sailing Experiences on Mason 43/44. Just in the process of finishing an around the Atlantic tour in the 2nd to the last Mason 44 built. Ran from Lake Superior to Halifax May/June of 2011, then Halifax to Ireland. Went up the west side of Ireland then to Scotland. Wintered the boat in Ardfern, Scotland.
C. chuck711. 120 posts · Joined 2002. #2 · Jun 3, 2005. There was 3 or 4 Mason 43´s that was lost in Ivan in Grenada last year. The owner told me it was a great sailing yacht. Most boats sail much better and faster than one motors. If I remember he (the salvager)was asking. $175,000 after he repaired the hull.
Mason: Model: 43: Boat Type: Sail: Category: Cruiser (Sail) Year Of Production: 1982: Condition (New/Used) Pre-Owned (Used) Country: Atlantic Highlands, New Jersey : Fuel (Gas/Diesel) Diesel : Hull Material Used: Fiberglass : Length : 13.11 m / (43 ft) Selling Price: 89.900 (USD) Service repair manual: Mason 43 Manual:
Hull Material Used. Fiberglass. Length. 13.11 m / (43 ft) Selling Price. 125.000 (USD) Service repair manual. Mason 43 Manual.
This boat is centrally listed by Latitude Yacht Brokerage. It is offered as a convenience by this broker/dealer to its clients and is not intended to convey direct representation of a particular vessel. Brewer Yacht Sales is pleased to offer this 1981 Mason 43 located in Noank, Connecticut. This yacht is offered at $115,000, and listed with ...
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Boat: 1988 Hans Christian 33. Posts: 727. Re: Mason 43. I had a Mason 44, which is the same hull with a redesigned cockpit, companionway and interior. Build quality was very good and she was quite comfortable. Sailed well, but she has a 15' boom and a very large mainsail. They are initially tender, so you need to reef at 15kts.
S. SailNet Archive Discussion starter. 87689 posts · Joined 1999. #1 · May 28, 2007. Howdy folks. Im looking at a Mason 43. It has just been re-decked with F/G, and has a new motor. Anyone have any opinions on Masons?. I went aboard this one linked and it was very clean with only some minor cosmetic issues.
A boat with a BN of 1.6 or greater is a boat that will be reefed often in offshore cruising. Derek Harvey, "Multihulls for Cruising and Racing", International Marine, Camden, Maine, 1991, states that a BN of 1 is generally accepted as the dividing line between so-called slow and fast multihulls.
The oldest boat was built in 1981 and the newest model is 1982. The starting price is $95,000, the most expensive is $115,000, and the average price of $105,000. Related boats include the following models: 33, 44 and Cutter 43. Boat Trader works with thousands of boat dealers and brokers to bring you one of the largest collections of Mason 43 ...