Endeavour 43

The Endeavour 43 is a Robert K. Johnson-designed sailboat built by Endeavour Yacht Corp. from 1979 to 1985, available as a sloop, cutter, or ketch. It has a Staysail Ketch rig, a fin keel with a rudder on skeg, measures 13.8 m LOA, 4.3 m beam, 1.7 m draft, and displaces 14968 kg. The model was offered in 'Owners' and 'Charter' versions; the Owners' version featured a taller mast, an inner forestay, and additional winches. The Endeavour 42, a similar center-cockpit fiberglass cruiser, prioritizes interior volume and comfort for shoal-draft waters like the Florida Keys and the Bahamas, with a displacement-to-length ratio over 300 and a 4.5-foot draft.4:09 Its walkthrough design provides engine access, though the passageway also serves as the galley.7:46 Common issues include bulkhead flexing, leaks at mast partners and shroud chain plates, and pinhole leaks in the aluminum fuel tank located in the keel.9:59 Upgrades to running rigging and sail-handling systems, such as a rigid boom vang or self-stowing mainsail, are often needed for shorthanded sailing.4:49