SERENDIPITY 43
Masthead Sloop • Fin w/spade rudder • Built 1979–1982
Dimensions
- LOA
- 42.52 ft
- LWL
- 34.42 ft
- Beam
- 12.96 ft
- Max Draft
- 7.33 ft
- Displacement
- 17,800 lbs
- Ballast
- 9,300 lbs
Performance Ratios
- Capsize Ratio ⓘ
- 1.99 (offshore safe)
- SA/D Ratio ⓘ
- 19.8
- D/L Ratio ⓘ
- 195
- Ballast Ratio ⓘ
- 52.2%
Sail Plan
- Sail Area
- 843 sq ft
- I
- 56 ft
- J
- 17.68 ft
- P
- 50 ft
- E
- 13.89 ft
Construction
- Hull Type
- Fin w/spade rudder
- Rig Type
- Masthead Sloop
- Hull Material
- FG
- Ballast Type
- Lead
Production
- First Built
- 1979
- Last Built
- 1982
- Number Built
- 26
Engine & Accommodations
- Engine Make
- Pathfinder
- Engine Type
- Diesel
- Fuel
- 30 gal
- Headroom
- 6.5 ft
Peterson design #77 and one of the most successful IOR racing designs. The first example of this design was Wings, constructed of C-Flex over a plywood jig in 1979. A mold was made from this boat's hull.
'Acadia' was a winner at the SORC series of 1980. Another boat of this same design won the same event overall in 1983. ('Scarlett O'Hara' shown in photo.)
The method of construction for this semi-production version was advanced for this period especially considering the number that were ultimately produced. Besides the flush deck "racing" version, there was also a Racer/Cruiser version with a low coach roof, smaller cockpit, and cockpit coamings.
Thanks to "Wings" owner Fredrick Roswold for updated information.
Related Boats
| Name | LOA (ft) | Year | Rig |
|---|---|---|---|
| SERENDIPITY 43 R/C | 42.52 | 1980 | Masthead Sloop |