43' Sterling Atlantic 2005 Modern Classic Cruiser - $248,500. Do the loop in style and comfort! All the charm of a vintage Classic in Fiberglass construction with modern systems and amenities. "Justavacation" turns heads in every port. The interior arrangement stylishly combines comfort and utility. Accommodations and living spaces of the Sterling Yachts 43 are geared toward the cruising couple who may take occasional guests aboard. The plan is centered on a large, practical pilothouse and dining lounge, with a private owner’s stateroom forward and a spacious aft saloon which doubles as a private guest quarters. The design of the Sterling Yachts 43 offers a new look at how motor cruisers are used today, and a sensible alternative to contemporary production boats. In an age of higher fuel costs and the increasingly practical benefits of lower speed yachts, efforts were taken to maximize the all aspects of the boat’s performance and ease of maneuvering. The Atlantic 43 uses an efficient single Cummins "B Series" diesel with a modern semi-displacement under body. Weight is kept low through engineered structures and lightweight materials. The benefits of weight savings bring increased range, payload, and stability. Owner reports that At 1800 RPM she runs 8.5 to 9 knots and burns 5 GPH. At 2400 RPM she runs 11 to 12 knots and burns 8.2 GPH.
Location: Baltimore, Maryland USA. Seriously for sale by her original owner. Contact Eric Horst at Bayport Yachts by utilizing the "Private Message" function here on YachtForums! Boat Name Justavacation Specs Builder: Sterling Atlantic Flag of Registry: United States Dimensions LOA: 43 ft 0 in Beam: 12 ft 8 in Maximum Draft: 3 ft 2 in Bridge Clearance: 19 ft 0 in Headroom: 6 ft 2 in Dry Weight: 21000 lbs Engines Total Power: 330 HP Engine 1: Engine Brand: Cummins Year Built: 2005 Engine Model: 6BTA5.9 M3 Engine Type: Inboard Engine/Fuel Type: Diesel Engine Hours: 1071 Drive Type: Direct Drive Engine Power: 330 HP Cruising Speed: 9 knots Maximum Speed: 15 knots Tanks Fresh Water Tanks: (150 Gallons) Fuel Tanks: (300 Gallons) Holding Tanks: (60 Gallons) Accommodations Number of double berths: 2 Number of cabins: 3 Number of heads: 1 Description The Sterling Yachts Atlantic 43 is best described as a coastal cruiser, with a semi displacement hull powered by a single diesel Cummins 330. The 43 cruises at about 12 mph, and reaches a top speed of 16 mph. The teak-decked boat has a range of about 700 miles, perfect for cruising on the Intracoastal Waterway, Chesapeake Bay, the Great Loop around the Eastern United States, and on trips to the Bahamas. The forward master stateroom contains a queen-size island berth with storage underneath, a flat screen TV, a pair of cedar-lined hanging lockers, and shelves along the hull ceiling. The head compartment has a walk-in shower with a marble seat and a custom glass door, as well as a ceramic sink in a countertop of Brazilian granite. The galley-down has granite countertops, and contains a stainless steeldouble sink, two-burner electric cook top, microwave oven and refrigerator/freezer. The sole is mahogany. Its’s four steps up to the pilothouse, which in addition to the helm station contains a leather settee and a mahogany table. Moving aft, the saloon is down three steps from the pilothouse. Furniture includes a sofa that converts to sleep two, 2 upholstered chairs and a built in desk and a side table cabinet. Flat-screen televisions in the saloon is connected to a Bose stereo/surround sound system. A sliding door provides access to the cockpit, one step up from the saloon. Navigation and Entertainment Electronics Raymarine RL70C Radar and Chart Plotter Raymarine ST5000 Auto Pilot Raymarine ST60 Speed and Depth gauges Ritchie magnetic Compass Icom IC-M402 VHF Sharp Aquos LCD TV in Saloon BOSE Stereo/Surround Sound in Saloon Sharp Flat Screen TV and Master Galley Tundra AC/DCrefrigerator/freezer Origo 3-burner electric cooktop Origo stainless steel microwave oven Double stainless steel sinks Granite countertops Electrical Westerbeke 7.6kw generator with 735 hours Xantrex Freedom Marine 30 3000 watt inverter/charger Xantrex Link 2000 inverter controller and battery monitor 3 West Marine 4D 198 amp hour batteries Blue Sea 12vdc/120vac electrical panels Twin 30 amp shore power inlets with cords Mechanical Details Racor 500MA fuel filters Vetus Bow Thruster Vetus 15 gallon Hot Water Heater Mermaid 3-zone air conditioning/reverse cycle Headhunter tank level monitor panel Headhunter Royal Flush head Oil change system 4-blade Nibral prop At 1800 RPM she runs 8.5 to 9 knots and burns 5 GPH. At 2400 RPM she runs 11 to 12 knots and burns 8.2 GPH. Deck details 8'10" RIB tender Mercury 6hp 4-stroke outboard Vetus anchor windlass Claw 20kg anchor Stainless steel rails and deck hardware Folding mast and boom which serves as a tender davit Additional Information The Atlantic 43 from Sterling Yachts is a Brazilian-built cruising boat with classic motor yacht looks. It has a broken sheer, similar to a vintage Elco, and the raised pilothouse and saloon aft are planked with Brazilian mahogany. It’s a modern cruiser from the standpoint of systems and construction, but it’s a replica of commuter yachts that were popular during the early 20th century. There’s really nothing else on the market that looks like it at all. The Atlantic 43 was designed by American Greg Siewert, and is built in Itajaí, Brazil, by Sterling. The South American port city has a population of 80,000 and is home to a modest boatbuilding community. The hull is all fiberglass, with Core-Cell foam coring in the hull, deck and stringers. Extensive cabinetry and interior woodwork in farm-raised Brazilian woods, is standard. The cabin sole, for example, is built of Ipe, the same dense wood used for the Atlantic City, N.J., boardwalk. Oliver Ilg, a former Mercedes-Benz executive, runs Sterling and has been building boats for about 10 years. Ilg’s automotive industry experience is apparent in the quality of the systems installation and wiring. The 43 has been featured in an issue of PassageMaker magazine with a review by noted expert Steve D’Antonio.