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Baltic 43

Baltic Yachts · 1986–2001 · Sloop rig

Baltic 43 profile drawing
LOA43.34'
Beam13.78'
Draft8.05'
Displ.9.9t
Rigsloop
HullFiberglass

Bluewater Evidence · Ocean Proven

95% confidence

3 named boats of this design have finished ocean races in the official results: Mutiny (Newport Bermuda Race 2000, 2002, 2006), Avalon (Newport Bermuda Race 2008), Midnight Sun (Newport Bermuda Race 2000).

Overview

The Baltic 43 is a Judel/Vrolijk design built by Baltic Yachts in Finland, built from 1986 to 2001, with 47 built according to sailboatdata.com. Its place in this catalog rests on its ocean racing record: 3 different boats of the design have finished the Pacific Cup from San Francisco to Hawaii or the Newport Bermuda Race in the official results.

Design and Construction

sailboatdata.com lists the underbody as fin with spade rudder, 43.34 ft overall on a 35.76 ft waterline, with 13.78 ft of beam and 8.05 ft of draft. Displacement is about 19,750 lb with 8,488 lb of ballast, and the masthead sloop carries about 901 sq ft.

Ocean Racing Record

Mutiny (Kane) finished the Newport Bermuda Race (2000, 2002, 2006). Avalon (Barry J Felldman) finished the Newport Bermuda Race (2008). Midnight Sun (Eisenberg) finished the Newport Bermuda Race (2000).

Passage records

Mutiny· Kane2006

Newport Bermuda Race (2000, 2002, 2006)

Finished 3 times in the official results.

Source: Newport Bermuda Race official results

Avalon· Barry J Felldman2008

Newport Bermuda Race (2008)

Finished 1 time in the official results.

Source: Newport Bermuda Race official results

Midnight Sun· Eisenberg2000

Newport Bermuda Race (2000)

Finished 1 time in the official results.

Source: Newport Bermuda Race official results

Adrigole· FRANCESCO GIORDANO2023

Rolex Middle Sea Race (2023)

Finished.

Source: Royal Malta Yacht Club: Rolex Middle Sea Race 2023 results

Avalon· Barry Feldman2003

Marion-Bermuda Race (2003)

Finished.

Source: Marion-Bermuda Race 2003 results

Persistence2000

Caribbean 1500 (2000)

Finished.

Source: Caribbean 1500 2000 results

Xanthippe2026

Gotland Runt (2022, 2026)

Finished 2 times in the official results.

Source: KSSS Gotland Runt 2026 results

Allegra· Topi Simola2022

Gotland Runt (2022)

Finished.

Source: KSSS Gotland Runt 2022 results

Adrigole2021

Giraglia Race (2018, 2019, 2021)

Finished 3 times in the official results.

Source: Yacht Club Italiano Giraglia Race 2021 results

  1. [1]SpecificationsBALTIC 43 - SailboatData.com- Dimensions, displacement, ballast, sail area, keel, rig, designer and production.
  2. [2]EditorialNewport Bermuda Race official results- Official results; Baltic 43 finishes.
  3. [3]EditorialNewport Bermuda Race official results- Official results; Baltic 43 finishes.
  4. [4]EditorialNewport Bermuda Race official results- Official results; Baltic 43 finishes.
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