Crowther Buccaneer 43 Trimaran
Rebuilt offshore cruising trimaran • NZ → QLD passage • Pacific ready
Professionally rebuilt from bare hulls (2015–2018)
Proven Offshore Capability
This Buccaneer 43 has been extensively rebuilt for offshore reliability and real-world passage making.
- Australian designed/NZ built racing trimaran (Crowther design heritage)
- Sailed from New Zealand to Queensland (2018)
- Extended cruising period throughout the Whitsundays (approx. 6 months)
- Full structural refit completed 2015–2018
- Re-launched and recommissioned for offshore cruising
- Modernised rigging, systems, and safety equipment
- Former Auckland to Tauranga offshore race winner (handicap and line honours)
This vessel is well suited to short-handed offshore cruising, with proven performance sailing capability.
Step Aboard Buccaneer 43
Explore Buccaneer 43 through a guided collection of photographs and video covering the exterior, interior, engine and onboard systems and sailing performance.
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- Exterior
- Interior
- Engine
- Under Sail
At Anchor
Buccaneer 43 lying peacefully at anchor following her extensive professional rebuild.
Sunset Passage
An evening at sea during the New Zealand to Queensland delivery voyage.
Shallow Anchorage
The trimaran’s shallow draft opens up quiet anchorages that many cruising yachts simply can’t reach.
Great Sandy Straits
Exploring one of Queensland’s most spectacular cruising grounds.
Main Sail Up
Making Trails
Cruising comfortably offshore with a balanced sail plan and excellent visibility from the cockpit.
Under Sail
Now see her doing what she was built to do.
- Under sail
Specifications & Systems
Comprehensive offshore cruising fit-out and refit inventory
A comprehensive overview of Buccaneer 43’s construction, equipment and offshore cruising fit-out.
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Vessel Details
- Crowther Buccaneer 43 Trimaran
- Built 1985
- Professionally rebuilt 2015–2018
- Foam core / fibreglass composite
- Timber laminated beams
- Approx. 1.9m standing headroom
- Australian registered
Rig & Sailing
- New mainsail & genoa (2018)
- New standing rigging (2018)
- New running rigging
- ProFurl N42 furler
- Harken & Maxwell winches
- Reacher & furling system
- Spinnaker and storm sails
Navigation & Systems
- B&G Vulcan Chartplotter
- AIS Transceiver
- Simrad Autopilot
- 20HP Kubota Diesel
- Lithium battery system
- 360W solar charging
- Engel refrigerator
- LED lighting throughout
Included Equipment
- Fibreglass dinghy
- 2HP Suzuki outboard
- Electric anchor winch
- CQR anchor & chain
- Cockpit cushions
- EPIRB & safety gear
- Fenders
- Water bladders
Electronics
- Uniden VHF
- SUUNTO Hand Bearing Compass
- Pioneer Stereo
- 21″ TV
Plumbing & Utilities
- Electric & manual freshwater pumps
- Gas hot water
- 120L diesel tank
- 2 × 4.5kg gas bottles
Safety
- Gas alarm
- EPIRB
- Flares
- Fire extinguishers
- Manual bilge pumps
- Parachute sea anchor
Deck Equipment
- Opening hatches & ports
- Stanchions & Dyneema lifelines
- CQR anchor with chain & rode
Accommodation
- New upholstery
- Jabsco marine toilet
- 50L holding tank
Professionally rebuilt for offshore cruising, the Crowther Buccaneer 43 trimaran combines proven Crowther performance with modern systems and practical liveaboard comfort.
Original Design & Rebuild Documentation
Buccaneer 43 is accompanied by an extensive collection of original drawings, rebuild records and technical documentation, providing buyers with valuable insight into her construction and extensive refit.
The rebuild was undertaken by Ross Pelham, an experienced multihull boat builder and former boatyard foreman in Australia and New Zealand. His background includes custom catamaran construction, complete vessel builds and major rebuild work, with decades of hands-on experience in composite construction and offshore vessels.
Condition & Maintenance Notes
This vessel has undergone a significant professional refit and is presented in offshore cruising condition.
- Extensive professional refit completed 2015–2018
- Re-launched and recommissioned for cruising use
- Rigging, sails, and systems modernised during refit
- Vessel currently configured for offshore cruising
- Regular maintenance carried out since relaunch
- Performance keel with end-plate added in 2022
- Copper epoxy antifoul system applied on rudder and keel
- Stored ashore during parts of refit period
- Exterior paintwork is functional but would benefit from cosmetic repainting
Notes: As with all vessels of this age and type, ongoing maintenance is expected as part of ownership.
This is a well-proven Crowther design that has been significantly upgraded for extended offshore use.
Ready For Her Next Adventure
Price: AUD $150,000
(Expressions of interest considered)
Buccaneer 43 offers a rare opportunity for a buyer seeking proven multihull performance, extensive offshore preparation and the value of a comprehensive rebuild.
Inspection is available by appointment. Comprehensive photo and video documentation is provided above, with full refit context available via the link below.