2026 Helmsman Trawlers 43E PILOTHOUSE

The 2026 Helmsman 43E Pilothouse is the second-generation evolution of a design introduced in 2015. This 43-foot fiberglass trawler refines its predecessor with reshaped exterior windows, a modified pilothouse roofline improved for water management, and enhanced interior sound insulation throughout the hull, particularly around the master stateroom.

The pilothouse retains its signature low-rise profile that opens visually into the full-beam salon, offering excellent rear visibility from the helm and comfortable seating and dining while cruising or anchored. The salon itself spans the full beam with large opening windows providing expansive views. The interior joinery is classically nautical and finely finished. A day head directly accessible from the salon serves guests well, and the salon dinette and day head can be closed off to create a private convertible guest suite. The master stateroom is spacious with deep hanging lockers, wall-mounted storage shelves, and additional drawers and lockers. The guest stateroom includes a double berth, hanging locker, and storage lockers and drawers.

On deck, the boat features a high bow, midships boarding access, and a larger cockpit with full-length cover. Deep side-deck footwells at the pilothouse and wide stairways port and starboard to the flybridge enhance safety and practicality in rough conditions. The flybridge offers flexible layouts—center helm with L-shaped settee or starboard helm with U-shaped dinette. The boat deck is generously sized for a dinghy and deck furniture, and a no-drip edge rings the entire upper deck.

Power comes from a single Cummins QSB 6.7-liter 380-horsepower electronically controlled common-rail diesel engine. Alternative horsepower ratings up to 550 hp are available. Construction is evident in thick deck sections, deep gel coat, welded double-rung rails, quality hardware, and exceptional fit and finish.