1983 Wauquiez Amphitrite

A true bluewater cruiser, Rubin is a Wauquiez Amphitrite 43 built in 1983 by the renowned French yard and designed by the legendary team of Holman & Pye. With her robust GRP construction, powerful ketch rig, and centre cockpit layout, she’s ideally suited for extended liveaboard cruising or adventurous offshore passages. From her striking Red hull to her teak-laid decks and updated sail wardrobe, Rubin offers both style and substance. Her interior layout is spacious and well-appointed, offering comfortable accommodation for up to eight, complete with two heads, generous galley facilities. Recent upgrades include new batteries (2024–2025), updated navigation systems, and a full engine service (May 2025). She’s currently berthed at Cleopatra Marina and is ready for her next chapter. HIGHLIGHTS LISTED BELOW BUT INCLUDED IN FULL SPECS: • Teak decks and classic GRP hull with red finish• Perkins 72hp engine – last serviced May 2025• Updated North Sails mainsail (2008) and genoa (2019)• Solar panels, inverter, shore power, and Mastervolt charger• Well-equipped galley with fridge, freezer and oven• Comprehensive navigation suite: Raymarine, B&G, Furuno• New domestic and bow thruster batteries (2024–2025)• Last lifted July 2025, antifouled May 2025 The Wauquiez Amphitrite 43 is a favourite among serious cruisers, known for her stability, safety, and seaworthiness. Rubin is an exceptionally well-kept and impressively specified example. Her generous beam provides excellent living space below, and her centre cockpit design ensures dry, secure sailing. With systems and comforts suited for long-term cruising — she is ready to cast off. A classic cruiser with timeless lines and practical upgrades, Rubin deserves your close attention if you’re seeking a capable liveaboard or ocean passage-maker. • GRP hull and superstructure• S-shaped hull form• Teak-laid GRP decks• Red hull colour• Built by Wauquiez (France)• Designed by Holman & Pye• Year built/launched: 1983 • LOA: 13.00m (42ft 7in)• LWL: 10.00m (32ft 10in)• Beam: 4.17m (13ft 8in)• Draft: 1.80m (5ft 11in)• Displacement: 15 tonnes• Ballast: 5 tonnes • Perkins 72hp diesel engine (1983)• Engine hours: 4398• Cooling: Fresh water/sea water• Last engine service: May 2025• Propeller: 3-blade• Fuel consumption: 4.5 L/hr• Cruising speed: 6 knots• Maximum speed: 10 knots• Range: 155 nautical miles • Capable bluewater cruiser with ketch rig• Well-balanced and stable under sail• Slab reefing and in-mast furling for manageable sail handling• Good speed and passage-making capability • Fuel: 400 litres (stainless steel tank)• Water: 300 litres (4 tanks)• Holding tank: 300 litres • Domestic batteries: 4 x 110Ah (May 2025)• Engine starter battery: 2 x 110Ah (May 2024)• Bow thruster batteries / windlass: 2 x 110Ah (May 2025)• Charging system: Mastervolt• Battery charger: Mass 12/20• Solar panels: 4 x Sunware removable + 1 fixed panel• Shore power system with cable • Ketch rig configuration• Aluminium spars• Standing