Dudley Dix 43

Dix 43 2006 TARANTA proudly offered for sale with DBY Boat Sales.

Taranta is a Dix 43 with central cockpit and deck saloon, based on a design by Dudley Dix.

Professionally built in England by Routeaway Marine shipyards, both the hull's strength and the interior finish are of top quality.
With a hull in perfect condition, made of steel using the radius chine method, its lines are rounded, improving both aesthetics and performance at sea.
The plywood deck reduces interior heat buildup and avoids corrosion-prone areas typically found around deck hardware installations.

Prepared and upgraded by her owners, Taranta comes fully equipped for top-tier cruising and liveaboard comfort, with all main navigation systems backed up for safe passagemaking in bluewater and remote regions.

The interior layout accommodates 6 people in 3 separate cabins and up to 8 using the convertible dinette table.
The deck saloon provides natural light and good all-around visibility.

Without a doubt, she is a true bluewater vessel--capable of taking you anywhere in comfort, safety, and efficiency. With a recently serviced engine and fresh antifouling applied in April 2025, she is in excellent sailing condition.

Specifications:

Designer : Dudley Dix
Builder : Routeway Marine, England

Water (Potable) Capacity (l) : 600

Hull Construction Material : Steel
Hull Type : Monohull
Deck Construction Material : Plywood epoxy laminated finished in synthetic teak.

Country Origin : UK
Length (m) : 13.45 m
Beam/Width (m) : 4.10 m
Draft (m) : 1.85 m

Keel/Ballast : Fin Keel. 4000kg ballast.
Displacement : 18

Engine Notes : Yanmar 4JH4 TE
Engine Hours : 2800
Horse Power (hp) : 75
Drive Type : Shaftdrive
Fuel Type : Diesel
Fuel Tank Capacity (L) : 600
Propeller : Foldable Gori 3 blades overdrive.

Accommodation Notes : Can accommodate up to 8 in 3 cabins and a convertible dinette table in the saloon. Beautiful wood interior.
Number of Berths : 8
Number of Showers : 2
Number of Toilets : 2

Galley Notes : The galley is in the corridor and has ample storage space.
Stove : 2 Induction stove and 1 x electric oven.
Refrigeration : Isotherm 125L
Number of Freezers : Danfoss BD50 115L

Entertainment and Appliances Notes : Hot water system: Electric and engine water heater. Air Conditioning and heating Domestic cruisair. 24 inch LG TV CD-Radio-USB Pioneer 4 speaker.

Bilge Pump : 3 electric bilge pumps with alarm and possibility of pumping bilge with the main engine.
Deck Gear : 2 x 56-2 ST Harken, 2 x 46-2 ST Harken, 1 x 44-2 ST harken winches in cockpit. 1 x 32-2 ST Harken halyard winch in mast. Sheets tracks Harken with Torlon ball bearings cars.

Mast/Rigging : Aluminium mast and boom Sparcraft. Rigid boom Vang Selden rodkicker. Reefing system and main halyard in cockpit. Standing rigging - stainless steel renovated in 2021.10mm headsail stay, 8mm jib stay, 2 x 10mm backstays, 4 x 8mm lower stays, 4 x 8 side stays, 10mm Dynema running backstays for staysail. Halyards and reef lines in dynema (2021), Sheets in polyester (2021).

Sail Inventory : Genoa 135% hydranet fabric (2021) in furler selden. Staysail hydranet fabric (2021) in furler selden. Mainsail hydranet fabric (2021) with torlon ball bearing cars. Genoa 150% old but is ok for a spare. Staysail - old but ok for spare. Gennaker - like new - in Karver furler.

Electrics : 1100w solar panels. 400amp. LiFePo4 winston cells battery (2021). 80amp engine alternator. 50 amp and 30 amp solar regulators with Bluetooth. Victron DC/DC charger. 12v/12v 30 amp. Victron AC/DC 220V/12V charger Victron. Isolation transformer 7000w Active 12V/220V 2500W converter. Mastervolt 12V/220V 1500w converter.

Electronics Navigation : Cetek depth sounder/log. Raymarine ST60 + wind equipment. Raymarine hybridtouch plotter with WiFi. Lowrance 3G radar +Simrad NSS8 plotter dedicated. Raymarine ACU400 autopilot with type 3 power unit. Raymarine SmartPilot autopilot with type 3 power unit. Digital Yacht AIT2000 AIS transmitter/receiver with dedicated antena VHF. Dedicated PC with navigation programs, electronic charts, software for HAM radio (weatherfax, mail, positioning, GRIB's files, digital mode) with Samsung 21 inch screen. Navtex Furuno. HF radio Yahesu with connection to the PC. VHF Sailor RT 5022 DSC. VHF Sailor SP 3520 (portable) Starlink Dish.

Dinghy : Aqua Marina BT/UD 298cm, new in May 2025. Outboard: Yamaha Enduro 8hp 2 astroke, new in November 2024.

Covers : Sprayhood and bimini on cokpit and lazybag on main sail.

Safety Gear : Sea anchor type parachute. Jordan series drogue. 2 man overboard beacoms with AIS Kannad Safelink R10 integrated in life jackets. EPIRB: Accusat GME MT603G Class2 406MHz. Life Raft: Duarry 8 pax. Flares: Ocean Signal Rescueme EDF1 electronic flare. Fire Protection: 5 x 1kg fire extinguisher ABC powder. 1 x fire blanket 1.2m x 1.2m. 4 x smoke detectors.

Ground Tackle : Windlass Lofrans x 3 1700w. 80m x 10mm chain (2023). Spade anchor 25kg Stainless steel Bruce anchor 25kg Stainless steel Fortress anchor 15kg Aluminium.

Watermaker / De-Sal : Seawaterpro 60L/h - 12 Volts

Has Navigation Lights : Yes
Radio : Yes
Number of Life Jackets : 6 x ocean safety 150,2 x foam life jackets.

Remarks : Registered in Poland. CE certified - all tax paid. Designer info about the model: https://disdesign. Com/dix43pil. Htm Designer info about the radius chine construction method: https://www. Dixdesign. Com/radmetal. Htm Article by Justin Philips on SA Yacht Blog about Dix 43: https://sayachts. Blogspot. Com/2011/07/dix-43. Html

Vessel Name : TARANTA

For full inventory plus more information about Taranta's story and the owners experience with her (this includes a detailed description of the installed systems as well as Taranta's performance in various sailing and liveaboard conditions) and/or to arrange an inspection call Call Seller