A very rare offering this one, one of Jeanneau`s most popular boats, the 43DS has the major advantages of both the pilot house yacht and a performance cruising hull shape. That equals a fast cruising yacht that you stand in the galley of and see forward. This one has just been listed and has full compliment of equipment that will take you anywhere in safety and comfort. She is powered by the supurb Yanmar 75 HP connected to a shaft and Autostream feathering prop. At only 1400 hours, this engine is at the beginning of it`s life. Launched in 2004, she has a full Raymarine package incl GPS, (plus 2X Garmin) log and barometer, ST6000 autopilot, wind instruments, Plotter (plus 2 X Garmin). Layout is three doubles and two singles, two toilets , electric with holding tanks. This model has the removable central bulkhead that converts the two doubles into a huge single stateroom. The tender is a 3m tinnie on snap davits and a 6HP Johnson outboard. The cockpit is full enclosed with covers and she has a fwd deck tent as well. This yacht will appeal to sailing families who want a comfortable, safe, fast cruiser with the security of being built by the Worlds largest boat builder. A must to inspect at $279,000.00