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Pan Oceanic 43 - Reviewed 5/2004 asking price $149,000 LOA: 43ft LWL:36.5ft Beam:13.2 ft Draft:5.75 ft Disp:28000 lbs Hull: GRP This boat was listed with a local broker. Upon finding this boat I arranged a meeting with the broker. Upon meeting I learned that the broker was also the owner, so we got a nice tour with first hand knowledge. There are three core models - the Pan Oceanic 38, 43, and 46. The boats have a distinctive pilot house / flush deck appearance. Pan Oceanic yachts feature heavily built fiberglass hulls and rich interior woodwork. All the boats do share a fine pedigree - they were all designed by renowned naval architect Ted Brewer. I was impressed with the storage and build quality of these boats. The particular boat I viewed was built in the Philippians, which according to the owner, was a better yard than some of the Taiwan yards of the same time. It boat was very solid indeed. Being flush deck there is plenty of room below. The pilot house is open and filled with light. Below the flush deck really takes shape giving a unbroken rail to rail look in some areas. There is a web site for owners at <a href="http://www.panoceanic.net">www.panoceanic.net</a>. You can find plenty of layout information here and more specifics on the design. All said this boat would make a great blue water cruiser in my opinion. I would like to sail her to see how she does in light airs which is important to me. This design remains an option for us. |
