43 Nauticat 1983 Boat for Sale

Bella

ASKING PRICE: $189,000 Watch Price

Seattle, WA

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Bella Yacht Photos Pics 1983 Nauticat 43 sailboat docked at a marina under clear blue skies.

Bella Yacht Photos Pics Interior of 1983 Nauticat 43 yacht with wooden table and cream seating.

Bella Yacht Photos Pics Interior helm of 1983 Nauticat 43 sailboat with wooden steering wheel and navigation equipment.

Bella Yacht Photos Pics Navigation equipment on 1983 Nauticat 43 sailboat, featuring Raymarine display and chartplotter.

Bella Yacht Photos Pics Electrical setup inside a 1983 Nauticat 43 sailboat, featuring a computer and wiring.

Bella Yacht Photos Pics Interior of 1983 Nauticat 43 yacht with wooden cabinetry and wine storage.

Bella Yacht Photos Pics Cozy cabin interior of 1983 Nauticat 43 sailboat with wood paneling and blue bedding.

Bella Yacht Photos Pics Cozy cabin interior of 1983 Nauticat 43 sailboat with plaid bedding and wooden furnishings.

Bella Yacht Photos Pics 1983 Nauticat 43 yacht bathroom with wooden cabinetry and compact sink.

Bella Yacht Photos Pics Laundry area with washer and toilet in 1983 Nauticat 43 yacht.

Bella Yacht Photos Pics 1983 Nauticat 43 yacht interior with wooden cabinets and sink.

Bella Yacht Photos Pics Stove and oven in 1983 Nauticat 43 yacht kitchen, featuring wooden cabinetry.

Bella Yacht Photos Pics Control panel inside 1983 Nauticat 43 sailboat, featuring digital displays and wooden interior.

Bella Yacht Photos Pics 1983 Nauticat 43 yacht kitchen with stove, sink, and wooden cabinetry.

Bella Yacht Photos Pics 1983 Nauticat 43 yacht kitchen with wooden cabinets and stainless steel sink.

Bella Yacht Photos Pics Built-in oven in 1983 Nauticat 43 yacht kitchen, featuring stainless steel design and control panel.

Bella Yacht Photos Pics Dishes and cleaning supplies in a Nauticat 43 yacht kitchen cabinet, 1983 model.

Bella Yacht Photos Pics Engine compartment of 1983 Nauticat 43 with 20 and 5 micron filters.

Bella Yacht Photos Pics Electrical components inside a 1983 Nauticat 43 sailboat, showcasing wiring and connections.

Bella Yacht Photos Pics 1983 Nauticat 43 interior control panel with wooden finish and electrical switches.

Bella Yacht Photos Pics Engine room of a 1983 Nauticat 43 sailboat, featuring a red engine and wiring.

Bella Yacht Photos Pics Engine components of a 1983 Nauticat 43, featuring Trident-P hose and red wiring.

Bella Yacht Photos Pics Engine compartment of 1983 Nauticat 43 sailboat, featuring wooden paneling and mechanical components.

Bella Yacht Photos Pics Fuel filters in the engine room of a 1983 Nauticat 43 sailboat.

Bella Yacht Photos Pics Engine room of 1983 Nauticat 43 yacht with fuel filters and battery.

Bella Yacht Photos Pics Control panel of 1983 Nauticat 43 sailboat with navigation instruments and Raymarine display.

Bella Yacht Photos Pics Control panel of a 1983 Nauticat 43 sailboat with gauges and instruments.

Bella Yacht Photos Pics 1983 Nauticat 43 sailboat deck view at marina, featuring blue canopy and lifeboat.

Bella Yacht Photos Pics 1983 Nauticat 43 sailboat deck with winch and ropes, moored on calm water.

Bella Yacht Photos Pics Cockpit of 1983 Nauticat 43 sailboat with steering wheel and blue seating.

Bella Yacht Photos Pics Cockpit controls of 1983 Nauticat 43 sailboat, featuring navigation equipment and steering mechanisms.

Bella Yacht Photos Pics Blue Magma grill cover on 1983 Nauticat 43 yacht docked by the water.

Bella Yacht Photos Pics Cockpit of 1983 Nauticat 43 sailboat with blue covers and nautical equipment.

Bella Yacht Photos Pics 1983 Nauticat 43 sailboat docked at marina, showcasing deck and rigging.

Bella Yacht Photos Pics 1983 Nauticat 43 sailboat docked at marina, featuring wooden deck and blue sail cover.

Bella Yacht Photos Pics 1983 Nauticat 43 sailboat docked, featuring teak deck and blue covers.

Bella Yacht Photos Pics 1983 Nauticat 43 sailboat with blue covers docked at a marina.

Bella Yacht Photos Pics 1983 Nauticat 43 sailboat docked, featuring a sleek wooden deck and blue accents.

Bella Yacht Photos Pics 1983 Nauticat 43 sailboat docked in marina, side view with blue canopy.

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Last updated Oct 20, 2025

Bella Boat | 43' Nauticat 1983

"Bella" is in excellent shape and is ready for cruising and living aboard. She has received many extras and upgrades from original. THE BEST NAUTICAT 43 AROUND!

Tons of upgrades, meticulous maintenance, lots of documented diagrams of installs and a lot more. This Nauticat 43 is a unique find in the world of Pilothouse Cruising Yachts.

This vessel is "Turn-Key" and super clean! Rare find, don't let the age fool you.

Call Today to set a time to view.

Sleeps 9 - (3) in Forward V-Berth with Upper Single Bunk
(2) on Convertible Dinette
(2) in Aft Quest Stateroom with Twin Bunks
(2) in Master Stateroom with Island Berth
Private Enclosed Heads (2) Both with Electric Vacu-Flush Toilets (fwd head does not have holding tank)
Hot & Cold Pressure Water System
Galley Stove - Eno Propane 3-Burner Cooktop with Oven
Gourmia Air fryer oven in Galley
Water Maker - Spectra Catalina 300
Galley Refrigeration - Frigaboat Refrigerator and Freeze
- NovaKool Refrigerator
Galley Sink - Double Stainless Steel with Drain Board
Galley Dinette Table - Seating for 5
Salon Raised Dining Table - Seating on 3 Sides
Washer/Dryer - Spendide Combo-O-Matic 2000
Cabin Heat - Espar Diesel Forced Air Heating System
(5) DeLonghi Electric Space Heaters

Denison Yachting is pleased to assist you in the purchase of this vessel. This boat is centrally listed by Marine Servicenter - Seattle.

Denison Yacht Sales offers the details of this yacht in good faith but can’t guarantee the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of this boat for sale. This yacht for sale is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal from that yacht market without notice. She is offered as a convenience by this yacht broker to its clients and is not intended to convey direct representation of a specific yacht for sale.

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Bella HIGHLIGHTS

Yacht Details: 43' Nauticat 1983
Location: Seattle, WA
Engines: Ford Lehman
Last Updated: Oct 20, 2025
Asking Price: $189,000
Max Draft: 6' 3''

Bella additional information

Specifications

Cruising Speed: 8 kn
Beam: 13' 10''
Hull Material: Fiberglass
Max Draft: 6' 3''
Fuel Tank: 1 x 254|gallon
Fresh Water: 1 x 211|gallon
Cabins: 2
Heads: 2

Accommodations

Sleeps 9 - (3) in Forward V-Berth with Upper Single Bunk
(2) on Convertible Dinette
(2) in Aft Quest Stateroom with Twin Bunks
(2) in Master Stateroom with Island Berth
Private Enclosed Heads (2) Both with Electric Vacu-Flush Toilets (fwd head does not have holding tank)
Hot & Cold Pressure Water System
Galley Stove - Eno Propane 3-Burner Cooktop with Oven
Microwave Oven - Magic Chef
Water Maker - Spectra Catalina 300
Galley Refrigeration - Frigaboat Refrigerator and Freeze
- NovaKool Refrigerator
Galley Sink - Double Stainless Steel with Drain Board
Galley Dinette Table - Seating for 5
Salon Raised Dining Table - Seating on 3 Sides
Washer/Dryer - Spendide Combo-O-Matic 2000
Cabin Heat - Espar Diesel Forced Air Heating System
(5) DeLonghi Electric Space Heaters

Galley

3-burner propane stove with oven
Toaster Oven (NEW!)
Dual SS sinks
Lots of Counter space
Unique dish strainer
Norcold AC/DC Fridge
12v Freezer

Electronics

Compass - Suunto Type 165
VHF - ICOM M604
ICOM M802 - Single Side Band
Depth Sounder - Raymarine ST60
Radar - Raymarine on Mizzen Mast
Chart Plotter/GPS/Depth - (2) Raymarine Hybrid Touch 12" MFD
Knotmeter - Raymarine ST60
Wind Speed & Direction - Raymarine ST60 Located on Main Mast Head
Autopilot - Raymarine ST7001+
AIS - Vesper Marine Watch Mate
La Crosse Weather Station
Dell Computer with AMD Monitor Logitech Keyboard (Independent from Navigation)

Electrical

Single Ford Lehman Super Model 2725, 6-Cylinder, 135hp @ 2600 rpms, Freshwater-Cooled, Direct-
Drive, Inboard, Naturally Aspirated Diesel Engine
The transmission is a shaft drive.
Shaft - 1 1/2" Stainless Steel
Circular Line Cutting Blade
Shaft Seal - PSS Dripless
Propeller - 24" LH 16" 3-Blade Feathering Max Prop
Steering System - Hydraulic at Pilothouse Helm & Cockpit Helm
Sea Cocks Type - 1/4 Turn Bronze
Wooden Plugs Secured
Bilge Pumps - #1 Johnson SPX 12Volt DC Automatic 4000 GPH
#2 Rule Automatic 12Volt DC 2000 GPH
Manual Bilge Pumps (2)
Bilge High Water Alarm
Bow Thruster - 12" Vetus 24Volt DC with Protective Grates - Rebuilt 2023
Electrical System - 12 Volt DC
Breaker Panel Back Protected
Shore Power System - 120 Volt AC
Breaker Panel
Reverse Polarity Indicator
Inverter / Battery Charger - Outback Power Systems FX
Batteries - House (4) 8D Lifeline AGM
Start - (2) 12 Volt DC Optima AGM
Thruster & Genset - (2) 12 Volt DC Optima AGM
Generator - Northern Lights Lugger
Model: M673LD3.3
Serial: 6732-44511C
Galvanic Isolator - Guest Model 2433
GFCI Protected Duplex Outlets
Generator

Sails

Mast - Aluminum Extrusion
(5) Main Mast Halyards
Boom - Aluminum Extrusion
Adjustable Main Boom Downhaul
Mizzen Mast - Aluminum Extrusion
Standing Rigging - 1 x 19 Stainless Steel Wire
Running Rigging - Dacron
Backstay - Hydraulic Adjuster - Sail Tech Manually Pumped Cylinder with Gauge
Winches - (2) England #48 Self-Tailing Genoa Sheet Winch
(4) Main Mast Halyard Winches
(2) Mizzen Mast Halyard Winches
Sails - Mainsail with 3 Reef Points
Staysail (Forward)
Genoa - 110% Roller Furled
Mizzen Sail with 2 Reef Points
Mizzen Staysail (Aft)
Drifter
Storm Staysail
Headsail Roller Furling - Furlex 300S
Spinnaker Pole 24'
Running Backstay on Main Mast

Deck & Anchoring

Windlass - Lighthouse Model 1501 24Volt DC
Bow Anchor - Rocna 75#
500' of 7/16" Chain
Stern Anchor - Danforth 35# Fluke
Chain & Line Rode
Anchor Snubber - NEW 2023
Anchor Wash-Down System
Stern Mooring Line on Reel with 300' of 3/8" Floating Line
Clear View Screen - Weilback & Co. Spinning Glass 'Sea View' in Pilothouse
Navigation Lights
Lifelines - Railings with Teak Caprails on Stainless Steel Stanchions, Stainless Steel Lower Lifelines
Life Raft - Guardian Four Person Life Raft (Needs Certification)
Boarding Ladder - Transom Mounted
Lifesling Man Overboard System
Jim BuoyPersonal Throwable Floating Device
Fixed System - Halon in Engine Room
Fire Extinguishers - (5) Type ABC
Carbon Monoxide Detector
LPG Propane Safety Equipment - Xintex S-2A Solenoid & Sniffer System
Flares - Type Weems & PlathElectronic - Change Battery Annually
EPIRB - ACR Electronics
Bilge High Water Alarm
Emergency Lighting - 12 Volt DC Search/Spot Light Located on Cabin Top
Cockpit Hatch - Custom Varnished Including Canvas Cover

Misc

Tender - 2004 Zodiac Cadet RIB 290 Inflatable 10'
Tender Outboard - Johnson 15hp
Tender Mounting - Stainless Steel Davits on Transom
Canvas - Cockpit Dodger
Winter Cockpit Cover
Helm Bimini
Dodger to Bimini Connector
Drop Down Curtains for Full Cockpit Enclosure
Helm Cover
Helm Wheel Cover
Main & Mizzen Sail Covers
Hand Rails & Grab Bars
Stern Rail Webbing
BBQ - Magma Propane with Dedicated Tank on Deck
Bosun's Chair
Extensive Spares & Replacement Parts Aboard - (List of Spare Parts Available from Listing Broker)
Staging & Personal Items Removed at Time of Sale

Specs & Tankage

SPECIFICATIONS:

LOA - 52'
LOD - 42' 8"
LWL - 32'
Beam - 13" 10"
Draft 6' 3"
Ketch Rigged
Displacement - 35,280lbs.
Weight - 36,000lbs.
Ballast - Lead - 9,480lbs. External Casting
Designer - Sparkman & Stephens - Design 2239 - The Nauticat 43 is a fantastic sailing motorsailer designed by Sparkman & Stephens.
Builder - Siltala Yachts Ltd. - Finland