2010 Lavranos 43

The 2010 Lavranos 43 is a purpose-built aluminum expedition sailing yacht designed by naval architect Angelo Lavranos and constructed by Dearden Marine in British Columbia. Built with a long fin keel, watertight welded aluminum hull and deck, and fully insulated interior, she represents a blend of offshore performance and practical seaworthiness. The design emphasizes strength and sailing ability, with a rugged construction that includes integrated diesel and water tanks within the keel itself. Her Yanmar 4JH3TE 75-horsepower diesel engine drives a Flexofold three-blade propeller replaced in 2022, supported by an independent Kubota diesel generator with 210-amp alternator for extended cruising independence.

Below deck, the layout balances traditional cruising accommodation with functional offshore readiness. The interior includes a forward V-berth with large head, spacious main salon, galley on the starboard side, and a quarterberth aft under the cockpit. A dedicated mechanical room houses the generator, watermaker, heating systems, and extensive system redundancy throughout. The navigation station is fully equipped with dual Furuno multifunction displays, radar, GPS, AIS, SSB radio, and Iridium satellite phone. Storage is optimized for extended voyaging, with thoughtful placement of handholds, sea berths with lee cloths, and cabin sole boards secured against motion at sea.

The yacht's systems reflect deliberate design for self-sufficiency and reliability. She carries 90 gallons of diesel and 124 gallons of fresh water integrated into the keel, with a 13-gallon-per-hour watermaker and rain catchment system. Heating is provided by two independent diesel systems plus engine heat exchange, with five individually controlled cabin vents. Electrical power comes from the main engine alternator, the DC generator, a 300-watt Watt & Sea hydrogenator, and three 50-watt solar panels charging eight 6-volt gel-cell batteries. The steering system combines cable steering with a powerful redundant hydraulic autopilot controlled from cockpit or below.

On deck, a US Spars anodized aluminum mast with double spreaders carries a comprehensive sail inventory optimized for shorthanded sailing: mainsail with storm trysail, three genoas ranging from 150% to 3-ounce weight, storm jib, and staysail. Six Andersen cockpit winches and three mast-mounted winches manage the full sail complement. An aluminum hard dodger provides spray protection, and the compound-curved unpainted aluminum hull reduces wetted surface and minimizes wake. The boat features only four through-hull fittings, all readily accessible with ball valves for safety, plus isolated anchor and cockpit lockers and rapid cockpit drainage through the transom.