New Jersey builders have a reputation for creating seaworthy fishing boats. That heritage continues with the Egg Harbor 43 convertible. Egg Harbor challenged the Michael Peters design team to develop a fast, dry-running surface, since the company has a long history of building top-flight offshore boats. The resulting slightly concave bottom boasts prop pockets affording the 43 a shallower draft for transiting the Bahamas banks or shallow waters up and down the Eastern seaboard.
But more importantly, the pockets allow a narrower shaft angle. Anytime you can direct your thrust more closely parallel to the water’s surface, you gain efficiency. Combine this with a moderate dead rise of 17 degrees at the transom and you can expect a smooth ride and better fuel performance.
Many offshore anglers cling to the philosophy that a smaller boat fishes better than a larger one. The Egg Harbor 43 sits in a smaller category of Sportfish. In addition to having a fully equipped cockpit with all the serious fishing amenities and plenty of room for a fighting chair, the 43 spins on a dime. She is very nimble and quick to react. The cockpit has a freezer, engine room access, tackle center with freshwater sink, large fish box and freshwater and raw-water wash downs.
The flybridge features a retractable electronics console with plenty of room for your entire navigation electronics. 2 Large Helm Chairs and Bench Seating with storage and excellent vision all around finish off the flybridge. A Teak Control Pod with Palm Beach Single Levers. The interior of the vessel is finished in glossy teak. The layout is with a settee to starboard, a U-Shaped galley forward and a counter top to starboard forward of a sectional seat. Below decks features a master cabin forward with a centerline queen-size island berth, loads of storage and a cedar-lined hanging locker. The starboard guest stateroom offers a slightly smaller, full-sized berth with under-bed storage, linen drawers, a nightstand, and another cedar locker.
In reality, this 43' has it all, to do day trips or extended stay away cruises.
"Mañana" has never been fished at all by the 1 owner, maintained to high standards and has very low hours.
Do call me today to set up an inspection, before this lil Sportfish disappears.
