⛵ Sailboat DB

POLARIS 43

Cutter • Fin with rudder on skeg • Built 1979

drawing

Dimensions

LOA
42.67 ft
LWL
35.08 ft
Beam
12.5 ft
Max Draft
6.18 ft
Displacement
24,600 lbs
Ballast
8,450 lbs

Performance Ratios

Capsize Ratio ⓘ
1.72 (offshore safe)
SA/D Ratio ⓘ
16.3
D/L Ratio ⓘ
254
Ballast Ratio ⓘ
34.3%

Sail Plan

Sail Area
860 sq ft

Construction

Hull Type
Fin with rudder on skeg
Rig Type
Cutter
Hull Material
FG
Ballast Type
Lead

Production

First Built
1979
Last Built
Number Built
6

Engine & Accommodations

Engine Make
Volvo
Power
40 hp
Engine Type
Diesel
Water
200 gal
Fuel
100 gal
Mast Height
49.5 ft
Notes: Originally designed for a single client (based on the VALIANT 40) but went into limited and unauthorized production. (against designers wishes with no royalties paid)\nPromoted by Pacific Odyssey Inc., (USA).