Irwin 43 Mk III

1987/43 ft/Poulsbo, WA

US$ 150,000US

"Dream Keeper Too" offers her next owners a rare opportunity to step in to a well found, well maintained and equipped offshore capable cruising platform, and is a strong, attractive vessel that features many of the desirable characteristics experienced blue water cruisers look for including:

  • An enclosed center cockpit
  • Two Cabin-Two Head interior with large aft owner's stateroom
  • Forward guest quarters with separate head
  • Encapsulated lead keel with skeg hung rudder
  • Solar panels
  • Davits with dinghy, outboard and swim step
  • A low hour, reliable Yanmar diesel engine
  • A mainsail stack pack style bag with lazy jacks
  • A roller furling headsail
  • Keel stepped mast
  • Ample tankage
  • Extensive, heavy duty ground tackle

In addition to her excellent sailing performance and spacious, comfortable interior, "Dream Keeper Too" has benefited from a very high level of maintenance by her experienced owner, a retired engineer, who has kept excellent service history and records during his five-year ownership.

Background:

Irwin Yachts was a US boat builder based in Florida that specialized in the design and manufacture of fiberglass sailboats and became one of the largest producers of sailboats in the USA. Ted Irwin of Irwin Yachts incorporated many of the features that specialists in offshore sailing consider extremely valuable for extended cruising and going offshore.  His vessels had a reputation for being extremely comfortable offshore yachts.

In today's market, it is rare to find such a well maintained, capable vessel at such at an attractive price point and "Dream Keeper Too" stands out in the Pacific Northwest inventory as a compelling value proposition for her next owners to simply step aboard and go cruising.

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VESSEL PARTICULARS:

VESSEL HIGHLIGHTS:

Headroom:

● Salon: 6'3"
● Galley: 6'0"
● Nav Station: 6'1"
● Aft Stateroom: 6'2"
● V Berth: 6'3"
● Aft Head: 6'2"
● Forward Head: 6'3"

Berth Lengths:

● V-berth: 6'8"
● Aft berth: 6'8"

Key Features:

● 66 hp marine diesel engine (Yanmar 4JH-HTBE ~ 3586 hours)
● Transmission (Kanzaki KM4A)
● Bow thruster (Lewmar)
● 2 Cabin (Centerline Queen Aft & V Berth Double Forward, both “Walkaround”) & 2 Heads with Separate Showers & Electric 12V Freshwater toilets (Tecma)
● Diesel forced air heat (Webasto Air Top 3500)
● Reverse cycle air conditioner (Aft Cabin Only)
● Preferable “U Shape” fully equipped galley with propane gas 3 burner stove/oven (Hillerange)
● Large, 2 door top loading Frig and Freeze (Adler Barbour)
● Anchors (4) [350’ chain] and 12V electric windless (Maxwell)
● Auto pilot (Autohelm 6000)
● Dual GPS, the latest and current systems (B&G & Garmin)
● Radio/AIS with helm repeater station (Standard Horizon GX2400 Matrix)
● Radar integrated into GPS (Simrad Halo24 – 48 NM Range)
● Stereo System CD/AM/FM (Sony)
● Davits
● Twin 80W solar panels (Kyocera)
● Transom boarding/swim platform with ladder
● 2008 10’ RIB with 4 hp outboard engine (West Marine & Yamaha)


INTERIOR ACCOMMODATIONS:

Forward Guest Quarters:

Starting forward is the V-berth double guest cabin with ensuite head and separate shower. Warm teak panels and a white overhead, combined with the large overhead hatch and opening portlights in the hull, create a bright, airy space. Storage is plentiful with six drawers below the bunk.

The ensuite head is aft and to port and features a Tecma freshwater 12V electric toilet, separate shower with teak drain grate, outboard seat and storage above/below the sink/counter.

Main Salon:

Situated centrally is the main salon with excellent headroom and flooded with natural light thanks to the large ports. To starboard is a linear settee with two upper cabinets for storage, four teak louvered doors and three drawers at the forward end of a lower cabinet.

The port side of the salon has an L-shaped settee and a large removable table
mounted on two legs. This settee has the same upper storage along the hull, two cabinets, four teak louvered doors, and aft of it is a three drawer lower cabinet for more storage.

Galley:

The U-shaped galley is aft of the main salon and one step down to starboard. This functional area features a large double sink outboard, extensive countertop space for a dish rack and food prep. and a two-door top loading frig/freezer.  Drawers and cabinets abound for more storage of cooking supplies and utensils.

● Two door, top loading refrigerator & freezer (Adler Barbour)
● Three-burner propane stove/oven (Hillerange)
● Microwave
● Double sinks
● Hot/Cold pressure water
● Seawater foot pump

Navigation Station:

The navigation station is to port and features a large chart table, swing out seat and an array of electronics. The shelf above provides ample room for manuals, books, and more. 

Aft Master Cabin:

Continuing aft past the nav. station is the master cabin with ensuite head that has a separate shower. This large aft stateroom has a walkaround centerline queen berth, lots of natural light and a generous amount of storage.

Aft Head:

The ensuite head is accessed from the master stateroom through a teak door on the starboard side of the cabin. A Tecma 12V electric freshwater toilet is just before the separate shower. The stall has a teak grate and built-in seat outboard.

ELECTRONICS & NAVIGATION:

● Radar (Simrad Halo24 – 48 NM Range)
● Digital Compass (Simrad Precision – 9)
● Thru-Hull Transducer (Simrad xSonic)
● WiFi Extender (Winegard ConnecT WF-200M)
● Class B AIS Transponder (Vesper XB-8000)
● TV Aft Cabin
● Tri Data Display - Depth, Speed & Wind (B&G Triton2)
● Autopilot (Autohelm)
● VHF (Standard Horizon GX2400 Matrix AIS/GPS/NEMA2000 + Helm Remote)
● Chart Plotter (Garmin 441S)
● Monitor/Controller Charger/Inverter (Heart Interface Link 2000 R)
● Solar Charger/Controller (Morningstar ProStar 15)
● Weather station (La Crosse Technology)
● Stereo AM/FM/CD with speakers, salon & cockpit (Sony CDX-MP40)
● Satellite radio receiver (Sirus)

Cockpit:

● 12” Chart plotter (B&G Zeus3)
● Autopilot (Autohelm 6000)
● VHF (Standard Horizon – Helm Remote)
● Binnacle compass (Aquameter Gemini 5”)

ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS:

● New batteries, House – 4 Qty (Trojan)
● Battery, Bow Thruster
● Solar panels (80W) – 2 Qty (Kyocera)
● Monitor/Controller Charger/Inverter (Heart Interface Link 2000 R)
● Solar Charger/Controller (Morningstar ProStar 15)
● Distribution panel (Blue Seas)
● Balmar Smart Regulator (Balmar)
● Battery combiner for start battery
● AC/DC electrical panel
● 30-amp shore power inlet
● 30 amp 50’ power shore cord
● 12v DC power

MECHANICAL SYSTEMS:

● 66 hp marine diesel engine (Yanmar 4JH-HTBE ~ 3586 hours)
● Transmission (Kanzaki KMA4)
● Throttle control (Morse)
● Fuel filter (Racor)
● Bow Thruster 12V (Lewmar)
● Propane tanks – 2 Qty 5 gallon
● Hot water heater (6 Gallon)
● Water pump
● Automatic (2); Manual (1) bilge pumps + High Water Alarm 

DECK & HULL:

The topsides are a white gelcoat with a gray nonskid “KiwiGrip” that was applied in 2023. There is a dark blue boot stripe with blue bottom paint done in 2022. A rub rail runs most of the length of the topsides.  A freshly varnished teak toe rail makes the transition from hull to deck.

● Double stainless bow roller
● Anchor Windlass 12V electric (Maxwell)
● Delta 45# anchor with 350’ 5/16” chain 
● CQR 45# anchor (Port roller/chock)
● Danforth 40# anchor with 50’ chain & 300’ rode
● 18# kedge anchor & 50’ rode
● Anchor washdown pump
● Deck cleats – 6 Qty
● 28” stanchions with covered lifelines
● 2” varnished teak toe rail
● Deck hatches (Lewmar)
● Full blue canvas cockpit enclosure with stainless steel handrails
● Teak cockpit combing
● Teak cockpit table
● Steering pedestal
● Cockpit cushions
● Dinghy davits
● Radar pole
● Outboard bracket on transom
● Engine & crab pot stainless steel lift
● Teak flag staff
● Transom shower
● Bow pulpit seat
● Sheet rail line holders – 2 Qty
● Stern rail seats – 2 Qty
● Large stern swimming/boarding platform with ladders

SAILS & RIGGING:

● Aluminum keel stepped mast (2005)
● Aluminum boom
● Rigging (2005)
● Standing Rigging 1X19 Wire, Stainless Steel
● ProFurl roller furling 110% genoa headsail
● Mack Sails - Mainsail with 3 Reefs
● Mack Sails – Mack Pack with Lazy Jacks
● Storm Jib
● Main halyard
● Jib halyard
● Boom Vang 4:1

Winches:
At Mast:
● Barlow #21’s (Halyard) - 2 Qty
● Barlow #15 (Halyard) - 1 Qty
At Cockpit:
● Barlow #27’s 2 Speed Self Tailing (Jib Sheet - Primary) – 2 Qty
● Barlow #19 Self Tailing (Pit) – 1 Qty
● Barlow #17 Self Tailing (Main Sheet/Furler) – 1 Qty

ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT:

● Internal overhead handrails
● Fire extinguishers - 7 Qty
● Smoke & CO2 detectors - 3 Qty
● MOB - 2 Qty
● EPIRB
● Flares
● Bilge pumps - 3 Qty (2 Electrical & 1 Manual)
● Life Jackets
● Lifeslings - 2 Qty (Aft - Port & Starboard)
● Anchors - 2 Qty (Aft - Port & Starboard)
● Ships Bell (Nav Station)
● Ships Oil Lamp (Nav Station)
● Ships Clock & Barometer (Salon)
● Docklines
● Fenders
● Cooler (Pelican)
● BBQ Grill (Magma)
● 2008 10’ RIB & 4hp outboard engine (West Marine & Yamaha)
● Ships Spares – Alternator, Starter etc. etc.

● Radar reflector
● Fender
● Wash bucket and cleaning supplies
● Maintenance equipment (Sander, Extension cord, Dust mask, Caulk gun and various service supplies)
● Rags

EXCLUSIONS:
● Owner's personal gear
● Books

Disclaimer
The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.

Specifications

  • Boat NameDream Keeper Too
  • Model43 Mk III
  • Model Year1987
  • LOA45.5 ft
  • Engines Total Power66 hp
  • Number of Engines1
  • Engine BrandYanmar
  • Engine Model4JH-HTBE
  • Engine TypeInboard
  • Engine Power66|horsepower
  • Engine Fuel Typediesel

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