Kaufman 43 Aluminium center cockpit mono, major refit 2023 Just Listed

BOSUNS MATE

43' Kaufman Aluminium Bluewater Cruiser

There are yachts built for coastal cruising -- and there are yachts built for oceans.

Bosuns Mate is a serious offshore aluminium cruising yacht, designed by the renowned Kaufman Yachts and professionally constructed by SBF shipyards in Perth, Australia for strength, safety, and long-range capability. Following a comprehensive refit in 2023-2024, she now combines proven bluewater pedigree with modern systems, lithium power, and near-new mechanical and electrical infrastructure.

Bosun sails comfortably at 6 to 8 knots and motor sails at 7 knots burning 3.5 litres of fuel per hour.
Bosuns mate was last slipped, anti-foul and anodes in August 2025

This is a rare opportunity to acquire a fully upgraded aluminium passagemaker, ready for immediate cruising anywhere in the world. Currently lying in Langkawi, Malaysia


Overview

Name: Bosuns Mate
Design: Kaufman 43.5
Construction: Round chine, aluminium hull and superstructure
Year: 1990 (Major refit 2023-2024)
LOA: 13m (43ft)
Beam: 4.2m
Draft: 1.8m
Displacement: 12,500kg

Engine: Yanmar 4JH80 80hp turbo diesel (NEW 2023) 675hrs
Rig: Double spreader masthead sloop, mast and boom refurbished 2023.(standing rigging NEW 2024)


Exceptional Recent Refit

Few vessels of this calibre offer such extensive recent upgrades.

Mechanical & Propulsion
o New Yanmar 80hp engine (2023)
o New Gori 3-blade folding propeller
o New shaft and pss seal 2024
o New rudder bearings and seals (2025)

Electrical & Power Systems (Complete Upgrade 2023)
o 600Ah lithium house battery bank
o 2x standalone 100Ah lead acid cranking batteries for main engine and generator
o Victron multiplus 2,3000VA inverter/charger system
o Victron cerbu smart charging and monitoring
o 1425 watts of solar generation (3 × 475W panels)
o Mase 5.5 kVA generator (180 hours runtime)
o Shore power system
o Entire vessel professionally rewired including new 240 & 12 volt breaker panels

This is a true off-grid cruising platform.


Advanced Navigation Suite

Fully equipped for offshore passagemaking:
o Dual Garmin GPSMAP chartplotters
o Integrated Garmin radar capability
o Garmin autopilot system
o Garmin VHF with cockpit remote handset
o Icom AIS
o Icom UHF
o Starlink gen 3, satellite internet
o Integrated navigation display


Rig, Deck & Sailing Systems
o Standing rigging professionally replaced (2024)
o Mast and boom refurbished (2024)
o Profurl headsail furler (2024)
o New full batten mainsail and genoa, supplied by One Sails. (2024)
o Electric Muir anchor windlass (2024)
o Rocna 40kg anchor with 120m chain (2024)
o 4 man life raft
o 5x 20lt diesel Jerry cans with custom covers
o Custom boom tent and foredeck shade awnings
o Highfield 3.1m classic tender (2024) with Suzuki 20hp 4 stroke outboard (2026,10 hours)
o Custom dinghy davits

The Kaufman design is widely respected for its balance of performance, strength, and seakeeping.


Interior - Comfortable Liveaboard Capability

Bosuns Mate offers spacious, practical accommodation for extended cruising:

Layout includes:
o Rear owner's cabin
o Large saloon with dinette
o Functional navigation station
o Fully equipped galley with induction cooking, air fryer, microwave and 12 volt oven
o Twin draw Vitrifrigo fridge/freezer (2024)
o Washing machine
o Private Vberth cabin
o Separate shower and electric toilet
o Custom made innerspring mattresses in both cabins (2024)
o 32 inch tv's in saloon and owners cabin
o 11x Sirocco II fans throughout the boat
o EVA foam flooring throughout interior of the boat

New soft furnishings and updated interior systems provide comfort for long-term living aboard.


Water & Cruising Systems
o 300 litres freshwater, 360 liters Diesel capacity
o Hot and cold pressurised water
o 60L hot water system (2024)
o Installed water maker, producing 150 litres per hour (2024)
o Electric flush head


Aluminium Construction - Built for Serious Cruising

Bosuns Mate's welded aluminium construction provides:
o Exceptional strength
o Impact resistance
o Long service life
o Ideal offshore safety platform

Her recent insurance survey confirmed:
o Structurally sound condition
o Extensive recent upgrades
o Professionally installed systems
o Excellent overall presentation


The Opportunity

Bosuns Mate represents outstanding value when compared with the replacement cost of her refit and equipment.

She is ideally suited for:
o Bluewater cruising
o Liveaboard life
o Offshore passagemaking
o Coastal cruising
o Global voyaging

This is not a project vessel -- she is a fully upgraded cruising yacht ready for immediate adventure.


Location
Langkawi, Malaysia

Inspections available by appointment.


Price

$240,000 USD

Enquiries

Clarke Mathews
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Bosuns Mate is a rare example of a proven offshore aluminium cruiser enhanced with modern systems and thoughtful upgrades.

Strong, capable, and ready -- she is prepared to take her next owner anywhere in the world.