Does Anyone have Information about a Jim Young 43?

[Hindsightgenius 0]

It's a NZ designed and built boat.  I am looking to buy one but there is very little information out there.  Was hoping the local community might have some knowledge about it.

Thanks

[marinheiro 352]

Hull came off the Young 41 Jipcho, with a widened transom. Most built over period 1974-79,  1 or 2 more in the early 80's. Balsa cored GRP hull and decks. Majority were sloop rigged but also a couple of ketches around. Most had a shallow draft, 1.5m keel. Sailed alot of miles including several circumnavigations.

There was a Sea Spray Boat Test, I think in 1974 (I have the issue) and design discussed in Jim's memoirs, "Jim Young - designer, Builder, Sailor"

[Frank 157]

If you want to ask a few questions I can put you in touch with a friend who owns one and has been offshore in it several times

[Hindsightgenius 0]

 

7 hours ago, Frank said:

If you want to ask a few questions I can put you in touch with a friend who owns one and has been offshore in it several times

I would very much appreciate that.

[Frank 157]

1 hour ago, Hindsightgenius said:

 

I would very much appreciate that.

I will check with him and PM you 

[Frank 157]

2 hours ago, Hindsightgenius said:

 

I would very much appreciate that.

Just PM'd you his contact email, he is happy to assist 

[slanty 8]

Have done several offshore passages in one. Great sea boat - very capable in snotty whether. Have been in sustained 50kn winds and felt safe.

My memory is that it didn't point that well and made a fair bit of leeway.