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Shannon 43
Shannon · 1986–?
Shannon 43
Shannon · 1986–?
LOA 43.83ft
Beam 13ft
Disp. 27,000lbs
Ballast Ratio 37%
D/L Ratio 246
CSV 1.74
MCR 35.4
SA/D 16.2
Rudder Skeg Hung
Keel Centerboard
Rig Ketch
Mast Keel Stepped
Cockpit Aft
Hull Modified Full
Stern Transom
Walter Schultz design. Staysail ketch with centerboard — 4.75ft board up, 8.6ft board down. Built in USA by Shannon Yachts. Serious bluewater cruiser.
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Offshore passage-making capability. Prioritizes structural strength, stability, safety features, and sea-kindliness.
Rudder Type Skeg Hung · 20% weight ·
100 pts
Keel Type Centerboard · 10% weight ·
30 pts
Mast Step Keel Stepped · 10% weight ·
100 pts
Ballast Ratio 0.37 · 10% weight ·
71 pts
Backstay Yes · 10% weight ·
100 pts
Galley Safety Unknown · 10% weight ·
50 pts
Capsize Screening 1.74 · 10% weight ·
83 pts
D/L Ratio 246 · 10% weight ·
73 pts
Motion Comfort 35.4 · 10% weight ·
81 pts
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