42.65ft Wauquiez 1983

DESCRIPTION

A true bluewater cruiser, Robin 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 “White Robin Red” hull to her teak-laid decks and updated sail wardrobe, Robin 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, and thoughtful features like air conditioning, heating, and a water maker. 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

BROKER’S REMARKS

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 — including a water maker, air conditioning, and full navigation suite — she is ready to cast off. A classic cruiser with timeless lines and practical upgrades, Robin deserves your close attention if you’re seeking a capable liveaboard or ocean passage-maker.