Vela Navis

Sloop Vela Navis

The Cyclades 43 has the classic French style sloping coach roof paired with a horizontal stripe along the sides. The bow is nearly plum for a 38′ waterline length. The sheer is straight from stem to the sugar scoop stern.  

With a draft of 6' 5", bulb keel and spade rudder, the 43.3 is perfect for the sandy shoals of the Bahamas. The forefoot is deep and sharp with a good knuckle giving her a tremendous traction underway. The tall rig has 61′ air draft which is both powerful and ICW friendly. The mainsail is large and balances nicely with a small fractionally rigged headsail.

• Major engine overhaul 7/2023
• Air conditioning (16000 BTU)
• Dinghy davits and outboard motor derrick
• Bimini & Dodger with isinglass covers - new 2022
• New mainsail stack pack and lazy jacks - 8/2023
• Portable Honda generator - new never used

ACCOMODATIONS

• The 43.3 has a three cabin and head layout. The interior is roomy and takes full advantage of her beam; the V-berth forward has a small settee and locker space. The wide stern allows for two large cabins aft with lockers and adjacent heads, all three of which double as shower space.
• The portside galley is equipped with a twin basin stainless sink, propane stove and top-loading ice box/refrigerator/freezer surrounded by a formica countertop. Across is the dinette arrangement that converts to a berth. The headroom is 6’6″ throughout the cabins and saloon.

ELECTRONICS

• Raymarine E90 Hybridtouch Chart plotter
• Raymarine Tridata display - Speed/Depth/Temp
• Raymarine Autopilot

ELECTRICAL

• Shore power and battery charger
• 2 Domestic & 1 Engine Battery
• Stereo
• Horizon VHF

SAILS & RIGGING

• Dacron Main 2008, serviceable condition
• Dacron Jib 2008, serviceable condition
• Rollerfurling headstay
• Stack pack mainsail with lazyjacks

DECK & HULL

• Last Bottom job 6/2018
• Windlass, remote
• Dodger, biminis
• Cockpit table
• Hot and cold cockpit shower
• Navigation lights, anchor light, steaming and deck light 
• Lifeline gates
• Emergency tiller
• Fenders and lines

MECHANICAL

• Engine - Yanmar 4JH4E - 56hp - Recent major overhaul
• Air conditioning (16000 BTU plumbed thru aft stbd head)

RECENT UPGRADES

• Bimini & Dodger with isinglass covers - New 2022
• Mainsail stack pack and lazy jacks - New 8/2023
• Portable Honda generator - new never used

INOPERABLE / IN NEED OF ATTENTION

The asking price accounts for the following systems that are inoperable or in need of attention:

• Recover/replace cushions in main salon 
• Autopilot display screen sunburnt
• cosmetic wear to the gel-coat/stripes
• musty smell in vessel interior
• corroded cabinet latches
• bottom paint in need of renewal

Disclosures: 

• She has been in the Moorings program 2005-2009
• Minor Damage hurricane Irma - Repaired.
• Aft stbd head - sink and sump disconnected
• Port over galley - hinge needs replacement