- Year: 1971
- Length: 43 ft
- Price: $124,900
- Located in Seattle, WA US
- Hull Material: Fiberglass
- Engine/Fuel Type: diesel
- YW# 4280298
Cal 43 “Ballad”
Lovely Bill Lapworth design in superb condition and far better than new! Fully rebuilt and refitted in 2010-2012 for a discerning new owner, with further improvements made from 2015 through the present. No corners were cut and no expense was spared. It is reported that nearly $500,000 was spent. All this work is obvious from the moment one approaches the boat from the dock. If you are looking for a strong, capable, classic design with over-the-top improvements, this is an excellent choice. Please read the full description and specs to realize the extent of the work done.
Everything on deck has been carefully thought out and meticulously executed. All ports, windows and hatches are polished stainless. All running rigging is perfectly laid out and led aft with Harken blocks and traveler on custom fairings. Custom fiberglass Dorade boxes are color matched to the deck and are topped with beautiful, polished, oversized SS cowl vents and guard rails. The cockpit has a full Iverson dodger and enclosure with removable mesh and solid side panels with windows.
The cockpit is laid out for easy single or double handed sailing. All control lines lead aft under the dodger and through rope clutches. An electric winch to port handles all lines except for the genoa and spinnaker sheets with push-button ease. One can stand in front of the wheel, out of the weather, and reach everything.
The original, single spreader mast was replaced with a new tapered double spreader mast with swept back spreaders that is six (6) inches taller to allow for increased boom height above deck. Old chainplates were removed and holes filled. New chainplates were fabricated and installed farther aft to accommodate the swept spreaders.
Harken furling, Ullman Sails and stack pack, Tides Marine Strong Track, Dyform wire rigging, Harken hydraulic backstay, and high modulus lines are the backbone of the sailing system. An asymmetric spinnaker with top down furling and a removable sprit are easily deployed for off the wind work.
The original deck coring was removed and replaced with structural foam, and all existing hardware holes were filled prior to re-glassing and fairing. The original second cabin entry into the galley was removed and an opening hatch installed in its place. Fixed salon windows have custom SS polished frames inside and out. Two additional opening ports were cut in aft and all opening ports were replaced with new.
The hull topsides were sanded, filled and longboard faired prior to application of Flag Blue Awlgrip paint with White Awlgrip stripes. Her decks, cabin and cockpit were also filled and faired prior to Awlgrip topcoats and contrasting nonskid. And, the bottom was faired and barrier coated prior to bottom paint.
The interior was re-done tastefully, preserving the original cabinetry. With white Awlgrip applied over the original dark mahogany bulkheads and partitions, the refinished original mahogany doors and drawers make for a nice, traditional feel, but much brighter. The cabin is open and airy and highly functional. There are three separate cabin spaces with doors, and a unique head/shower arrangement. A Dickinson kerosene bulkhead heater provides heat any time and two engine supplied blowers supply heat when the engine is running.
“Ballad” is blessed to have had three owners in a row who have lavished her with attention and money. Major work has been done at regular intervals beginning in 1996 with a full rewire, new electrical panel, new electronics and other work. In 2007 a new Yanmar engine and Aqua Drive were installed, and more electronics upgraded. And then a complete refit again in 2012 with ongoing upgrades up to the present.
Make
Make: CAL
Measurements
Length Overall: 43.00 ft Max Draft: 6.50 ft Displacement:20.00 lb 20.00 Ballast Weight: 8.00 lb Cabin Head room: 6.17 ft Beam: 11.50 ft
Engines
Total Power: 53|horsepower Engine Brand: Yanmar Year Built: 2007 Engine Model: 4JH4E Engine Type: Inboard Engine/Fuel Type: diesel Engine Hours: 0 Engine Power: 53|horsepower
Tanks
Fresh Water Tanks: 0 (0 Gallons) Fuel Tanks: 0 (0 Gallons)
Engines
-Yanmar 4JH (53Hp) Diesel engine (2007)
-Max Prop three blade propeller (2010)
-Aqua Drive Prop Shaft with Custom Mounts (Lazer Alignment) (2023)
-New custom elliptical rudder (High density foam core w/low density sacrificial tip) (2021)
-Edson Binnacle and Wheel (2010)
-40 gallon fuel tank beneath cockpit w/Maretron level sensor
-Racor primary fuel filter
Electronics and Navigation Equipment-Danforth Constellation compass with SS Hood
-Raymarine E120 Wide chart plotter (custom fit cockpit bulkhead) (2010)
-Raymarine E70 (Nav Station) (2010)
-Raymarine ST60 Instrument displays (2 at helm, one in Nav Station) (2010)
-Raymarine ST6002 Smart Autopilot head (2010) (Heading, Wind Vane, and Track Modes)
-Raymarine Autopilot gyro (2010)
-Raymarine Broadband Radar (Mast Mount) (2010)
-Chain Driven rotary autopilot drive (2010)
-DC Computer screen with DC computer (PC for Maretron tank sensor) (2010)
-Uniden VHF with handheld remote (2010)
-Raymarine AIS Transceiver (2016)
-FUSION Stereo with subwoofer and 4 zones
-Waterproof cockpit speakers
Rigging-New Chainplates (316 grade marine stainless encapsulated in 7 coats fiberglass) (2010). (Relocated to accommodate swept-back spreaders. Inspection panels in Salon).
-Sparcraft double spreader tapered mast (Mast raised 6” to increase boom clearance)
-Sparcraft Boom (2011). Raised boom 6-inches for better clearance in cockpit
-Sparcraft Rigid Vang (2011)
-Sparcraft Removable Bowsprit (2015)
-Spartite 2000 Mast Wedge (2012)
-Harken roller furling (2011))
-Tides Marine mainsail track (2011)
-SS 1X19 Dyform wire standing rigging (2011)
-New running rigging (2011)
-Top Down furler and Harken guides (2016)
-Stanchions and stern pulpit (2010)
-SS lifelines (2010)
-New Medium Density Foam Cushions and covers with piping (2016)
-11-Spinlock rope clutches with G10 backing plates
-Lewmar 44 Electric winch port cabin top. Custom fiberglass box to hide motor & wiring.
-Harken Hydraulic Backstay adjuster (2021)
-Stainless Steel Handrails with G10 backing plates (2020)
-Stainless Dorade Guards (2013)
-Aluminum Whisker Pole with carbon tape-wrap
-Traveler Control Lines led aft to Spinlock clutches
-Harken genoa sheet turning blocks mounted to custom fiberglass fairings (2018)
ALL control lines led aft to cockpit for short/single-hand sailing.
High Load lines- halyards, main sheet, vang, and outhaul all lead to Port electric winch
Reef Lines and Reef/Cunningham lead to STBD Cabin-Top Winch
2-Lewmar 55 self-tailing primary winches
2-Barient 26 two speed secondary winches
Sails-Voyager Main with 2 reefs (2nd reef on Main is a “deep reef” for high wind sailing)
-Enduro Genoa
-Asymmetrical Spinnaker.
-Ullman Sail Pack
-Lazy Jacks (2020)
-ATN Storm Sail
Electrical-12V DC and 120V AC electrical distribution panel
-Magnum Inverter/Battery Charger (2010)
-7 AGM Batteries (New Boxes and Wiring to Inverter in 2010)
-Two battery switches
-Balmar high output alternator w/grooved belt (2019)
-Balmar Max Charge MC-614 regulator (2019)
-Balmar Digital Duo Charge (to charge engine battery)
-Smartplug shore power inlet 30 amp
-30 amp shore power cord
-ProSafe galvanic isolator
-All new LED exterior nav and deck lighting
-Re-lamped all interior light fixtures with LED Soft white (2018)
-Red interior night lighting
Paint and fiberglass upgrades-Re-Cored Cabin top using high density foam.
-Removed all old deck surface and fittings.
-Designed new deck layout with custom fairing blocks and traveler bridge
-Awlgrip (Midnight Blue) Paint with Custom Awlgrip Boot and Cove Stripe (2010-2011)
-Awlgrip (Cloud White) Topsides (2010-2011) with Awlgrip (Moon Dust) Non-Skid Decking
-Awlgrip Non-Skid and Cabin Sole for Traction (2013)
-Removed, sanded, and conversion varnished all original interior mahogany
-New Interior paint and caulking (2019)
-New Fiberglass Cockpit Coamings with a teak inlay (2016)
-New Fiberglass Companionway drop board with a teak inlay (2016)
-Custom Fiberglass Cover for Yanmar engine panel (2016)
-Custom Propane Locker (aft)
-Wet Lockers (2) are Epoxy Painted and Drain to Bilge
-Two Coats Pettit Ablative Bottom paint (2021)
Cabin heat-2 Engine driven “Real” cabin heaters (2014)
-Dickinson Newport bulkhead heater (burning kerosene)
-Custom SS heat shield overhead (Mascote insulation with 2000 degree flashpoint)
-Kerosene day tank with deck fill
Ports and ventilation-Bomar Ports (8) and 2 new portholes cut-in (aft). (2011)
-Salon windows with custom polished stainless frames (2011)
-New fiberglass Dorade boxes (2019)
-Polished stainless cowl vents (2019)
-2 Man Ship Low Profile Deck hatches (2010)
Galley-Force 10 Three-burner propane range
-DC Refrigerator with stainless holding plate
-Gaggia (Italian) Espresso machine hard mounted w/separate filtered water supply
-Black and Decker Toaster Oven
-Stainless Steel Countertops (2019)
-Stainless Steel Refrigerator Lids (2019)
-Stainless Steel Splash Guard on back of cutting block (stove cover)
-Magma propane barbeque grill
-Edson folding cockpit binnacle table
Tankage and black water- 130 Gallons water in three tanks:
60 gallons (Aluminum) fwd.
40 Gallons stainless stbd settee (2019)
30 Gallons (stainless) port settee (2019)
-25 Gallon Holding tank
-Macerator and y-valve
Head and Shower-VacuFlush toilet w/fresh water flush. Backflow preventer (2016)
-New shower head (2022)
-Shower stall is ingeniously designed with the configuration of wet locker and head doors to enclose a shower stall.
-Shower sump with pump.
Anchoring and mooring-Delta 44 lb stainless anchor with mantis swivel
-100’ chain spliced to 200’ rope rode
-Quick anchor windlass (2018)
-New SS mooring chocks inset into toe-rail (2020)
-Salt water washdown system for anchor
-Fenders and mooring lines
-Lehr propane 5hp outboard
-11’ Inflatable tender
Cockpit enclosure-Iverson Dodger, Bimini, and connector panel (2020)
-Iverson full cockpit enclosure with clear panels (2023)
-Mesh full enclosure (2023)
-Solar panel rack above Bimini (2023)
Safety-EPIRB (2016)
-Lifesling
-Jacklines
-SS handrail custom designed w/loops for attaching safety tethers/jack-lines (2019)
-Stern Ladder
-SS Lifelines and new stanchions with G10 Backing Plates (2010)
-2 12V automatic bilge pumps
-Engine driven bilge pump
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