Squadron 43 information

[Deleted User YDKXO]

Much better for space, age may be a bit of a concern but if the boat has been looked after then still worth considering.

I'm pretty sure I saw that boat when we were there and I must admit it looked to be a tidy one and the owner was very enthusiastic about the 43' version.

Very different style of boating mind, but you've already done the hairing about type trips!

Good luck.

FWIW, we changed from a 2 cabin f/b boat to a 3 cabin one. With a Med boat, obviously you can't just invite guests for a day; they tend to come for a few days so they need a cabin and if your kids are using the 2nd cabin, you need a 3rd one for guests and a crew cabin is useful as well. It's amazing how many friends and relatives suddenly want to join you for a few days on your boat when they hear it's in Palma rather than Portsmouth!
I like the Sq43 because you definitely get a better level of finish compared to the Phantom series and the galley up arrangement suits Med boating better (because you do a lot of eating in the cockpit). The only downside is the steep ladder to the f/b