Franchini 43L Decksaloon

Details

• Make: Franchini
• Model: 43L Decksaloon
• Engine Make & Model: Yanmar 4JH3-HTE
• Horsepower: 100
• Fuel Type: Diesel
• Price: £74,950
• Location: In Portland Marina
• Keel: Fin
• Hull Construction: Fibreglass (GRP)
• Drive Type: Shaft

Dimensions

• Beam: 3.98m
• Draft: 1.9m
• LWL: 9.82m
• LOA: 13.2m
• Displacement: 11000kg
• Fuel Tank Capacity: 420l
• Water Tank Capacity: 750l
• Builder: Franchini Yachts
• Designer: Doug Peterson
• Hull Type: Monohull

Summary

The Franchini 43L Decksaloon is a refined Italian-built sailing yacht that blends performance, comfort, and elegant design. Known for its distinctive deck saloon layout, it features raised panoramic windows that flood the interior with natural light, creating an open, airy living space with excellent visibility from the saloon. Built with high-quality materials and attention to detail, the 43L offers a balanced sailing experience—stable and capable offshore, yet responsive under sail. Below deck, the boat has a well-appointed galley, three spacious cabins including a forward master cabin with ensuite heads, and a thoughtfully designed layout suited for extended cruising. She is easily managed from the large well laid out cockpit. She has a large lazarette to port with ample storage. Further aft is another large lazarette followed by the stern swim platform. Franchini is an Italian yachtbuilder known for over 50 years of building quality sailing yachts. These vessels are manufactured to the highest ISO standards and Design Standards Category A, Offshore Ocean.

Berth at Portland Marina is available for the new owner to continue.

Available for viewings now, please call 01305 818541

Mechanical

Yanmar 4JH3-HTE inboard diesel engine
Serviced annually by the owners, most recently in late 2025
Shaft drive
3-blade propellor
Cutlass bearing and sure seals replaced 2024
Wheel steering
Cruising speed of 7 knots
Honda 2kw generator
Eberspacher diesel heating 

Tanks
Fuel - 420 litres
Fresh Water - 750 litres

Electrical

2x AGM batteries (Both replaced within the last couple of years)
2x 220amp AGM batteries (New 2014)
Sterling Smart 30A Battery Charger 
Sterling battery monitor system 
Solar panel
Sterling 2KW inverter
Shore power inlet and lead 

Rigging

Sloop rig
The standing rigging is over 10 years old
Mainsail cover 
Aluminium mast


Sails
Mainsail
Furling genoa
Cruising chute 
Headsail (New 2021)

Navigation

Raymarine C80 Chartplotter/Radar
Raymarine C90 Chartplotter
Ritichie compass
Raymarine C140 Multi-function display 
Raymarine ST60 Wind, Depth & Speed
Standard Horizon GX2100 AIS VHF radio 
iCom Class B AIS transponder MA-500TA
Handheld VHF radio 

Deck

Mooring lines
Fenders
Teak swim ladder 
Mast steps
Avon dinghy and 2.5hp outboard 
Lofrans electric anchor windlass 
Sprayhood
Bruce anchor and chain 
Cockpit table
Boathook
Helm position cover

Safety

Electric bilge pump
Epirb
Carbon monoxide alarm
Fire extinguishers 

Accommodation

"Bethany" has six berths in three cabins, teak and holly flooring throughout. 

Forward Master Cabin with Ensuite
Large double berth (Cushions currently in storage at owners house)
Hanging wardrobes
Shelving
Deck hatch
En suite heads with Jabsco toilet, washbasin and pull out shower

Midships Guest Cabin 
Double berth
Storage wardrobe 
Under-bed storage

Heads
Jabsco toilet
Washbasin
Pull out shower
Storage cupboards

Galley
Stainless steel sink 
Pacific 4500 two-burner stainless cooker and oven 
12v fridge
Storage cupboards and drawers 

Saloon
U-shaped seating area to port with adjustable table
Forward facing chart table
Clock and barometer

Aft Cabin
Two single berths (Cushions currently in storage at owners house)
Storage wardrobe 

Construction

GRP hull and teak laid deck
Antifouled and anodes replaced 2025

Disclaimer

For a full, detailed specification with additional photographs and direct contact details for the listing office visit our website

The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.

Unless otherwise stated on the specification sheet the following presumptions are made
- Sail drive and shaft seals are more than 5 years of age
- Fuel and gas hoses and regulators are over 5 years old
- Standing rigging and sails are more than 10 years old

Please note that as the broker/agent, we cannot guarantee or warrant the serviceability of any safety equipment included within the inventory, including but not limited to the condition, operation, or service dates of such equipment. It is the responsibility of the buyer to thoroughly inspect and assess the condition of all safety equipment prior to purchase.

NOTE - Please ring our offices prior to visiting, as the boat may be unavailable for viewing or located at a different marina.

Contact

boatpoint at Portland Marina

portland@boatpoint.co.uk

01305 818 541