2012 Mikelson 43 Sportfisher for Sale – 49 ft – Huntington Beach, CA, United States

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2012 Mikelson 43’ Shortfisher – Zeus Pods | Luxury | Performance | Fish Ready

This 2012 Mikelson 43 Shortfisher combines legendary Tom Fexas design with Mikelson’s renowned craftsmanship to create one of the most versatile sportfishers in her class.
Equally at home chasing tuna offshore or cruising the islands in comfort, she offers the ideal balance of fishing functionality, cruising luxury, and efficient performance.

Powered by twin Cummins QSB 6.7 480 HP diesels with Zeus pod drives, she delivers excellent economy, easy joystick handling, and impressive maneuverability. With her 600-gallon fuel capacity, wide 15’8” beam, and solid fiberglass hull, she provides the range, stability, and comfort of a much larger yacht.

Highlights & Features

• Twin Cummins QSB 480 HP with Zeus Pods – joystick control + SkyHook dynamic positioning

• Cruise 22 kts / Top 30 kts (approx.)

• Massive 15’8” beam for an open salon & large cockpit

• 600 gal fuel | 200 gal water | 60 gal holding – long-range capable

• Tournament-style cockpit with dual in-transom bait tanks, fish boxes, tackle storage & transom door

• Flybridge with forward helm, circular dinette, twin helm seats & full electronics package

• Two-stateroom layout: forward master with island berth + guest cabin to port (twin berths)

• Full head with separate stall shower

• Aft galley opens to salon – granite countertops, cherry cabinetry, premium appliances

• Spacious salon with large windows, L-settee, entertainment center & teak/holly sole

• Utility room beneath salon for systems access & additional storage

• Generator, air conditioning, outriggers, rocket launchers, and upgraded electronics

Performance & Design

The Mikelson 43’s Tom Fexas-designed deep-V hull delivers a soft, dry ride and exceptional efficiency.
Engines mounted under the cockpit lower the center of gravity and keep the salon quiet, while the Zeus pods make docking in tight marinas effortless.
Whether heading offshore for serious sportfishing or cruising comfortably with family and friends, the Mikelson 43 Shortfisher performs with confidence and style.

Remarks

Meticulously maintained and turnkey ready, this Mikelson 43 represents one of the finest examples of this sought-after model.
Her combination of build quality, layout, and modern pod-drive technology makes her an exceptional opportunity for buyers seeking big-boat features in a manageable 43-foot package.

Additional features include:

• Garmin Electronics Package
• Stairs from Cockpit to Flybridge (no ladder)
• New SeaPro Watermaker
• New Steelhead Dinghy Davit
• Onan 9kW Generator
• In-Transom Bait Tanks, Outriggers, Rocket Launchers & Tackle Storage
• "Hidden" Salon Overhead Rod Storage
• Marlin Tower
• Large Under-Salon Utility Room
• 600 gal Fuel Capacity

This low-hour, extremely well maintained Mikelson 43 makes an excellent fishing or cruising platform, spacious condo-on-the-water, or the perfect family boat for extended stays at the Island.

Vessel is sole asset of LLC

Equipment

• Twin 6.7L QSB-480 “Common Rail” Cummins Diesels, 1875 hrs
• Zeus Pod Drives (auto trim, power steering, trolling valves)
  • Main Engine & Gear Cooler Service, 02/2025
  • New Main Engine Raw Water Pumps. 08/2023
• Zeus Autopilot, inc SkyHook feature
• Zeus Joysticks, x2
• Onan 9kW Generator in Soundshield
  • Serviced 03/2025
• Sea Pro Watermaker, New 2025
• Magnum 2000W Inverter/Battery Charger
• ProMariner Battery Charger (backup)
• 8D 12V Batteries x5 (2-House Bank, 2-Start Bank), New 2025
• VSR Battery Relay/Combiners
• ProSafe Galvanic Isolator
• Racor Fuel Filters (mains & generator)
• Air Conditioning / Heat throughout Interior
• Sureflow 12V Freshwater Pump
• Raritan Water Heater
• Water Purifier (UV light / cartridge filters)
• Jabsco Quiet Flush Electric Head (holding tank / macerator / deck pump-out)
• Flojet 12V Saltwater Washdown Pump
• Muir Horizontal Windlass (bridge & foredeck controls)
• Bruce Claw Anchor / 5/16” Hi-Test Chain
• Steelhead Marine WD 800 Hydraulic Dinghy Davit, New 2024
  • Removable Weaver Dingy Chocks
• Cockpit & Foredeck Flood Lights
• Engine Room Fire Suppression System
• Starlink High Speed Internet Antenna, New 2023
• Fusion Stereo System (Bluetooth, SiriusXM, AM/FM..) w/Cockpit Remote, JL Speakers & Amplifier, New 2023
• Samsung Salon Smart TV, New 2023
• EPIRB Beacon, New 2024

Accommodations

2 staterooms, 1 head, aft galley arrangement w/gorgeous American cherry interior & granite countertops. Custom carpet, fabrics, pillows & window coverings

Salon features 360-degree windows, U-shaped dinette w/chase lounge (converts to large berth), L-shaped dinette (converts to berth), “hidden” overhead rod locker, and massive under-salon utility room

Galley;

• Teak & Holly Sole
• Granite Countertops
• Summit Refrigerator/Freezer
• Panasonic Microwave Oven
• Kenyon 2-Burner Electric Cooktop
• U-Line Icemaker
• Ample Storage

Master Stateroom: Forward w/queen berth, ensuite head w/stall shower, (2) large hanging lockers, drawers, overhead hatch & opening portholes

Guest Stateroom: Mid-ship w/double lower & upper single berth, hanging locker, overhead hatch & opening porthole

Cockpit / Deck

• Cockpit Teak Deck
• Cockpit Staircase to Flying Bridge
• Cockpit Zeus Auxiliary Joystick (flip-out hidden locker)
• Cockpit Garmin Repeater
• Cockpit Simrad VHF Radio
• Tackle Storage / Sink / Bait Prep Area
• Dual In-Transom Bait Tanks
• 20’ Precision Outriggers w/Maximizers
• (12) Stainless Steel Rocket Launchers
• (6) Stainless Steel Flush Mounted Rod Holders
• Fresh & Saltwater Washdown (bow & cockpit)
• Swim Platform / Transom Door
• Stainless Stee Swim Platform “U” Rails
• Hot/Cold Transom Shower
• Stainless Side Deck Rails from Cockpit to Bow
• Molded Bow Pulpit w/Rails

Flying Bridge

• Forward Helm Station w/Engine Controls, Steering Wheel & AutoPilot
• Aft Tournament Station w/Joy-Stick, Engine Controls, Steering Wheel & AutoPilot
• 360-Degree Flybridge Enclosure, New 2024
• Factory Molded Hardtop
• (2) Stidd Helm Seats
• Circular Dinette (converts to berth)
• Sink & Chart Table
• Access to Marlin Tower w/Bench Seat & Railing
• New Tower Upholstery

Electronics / Navigation Equip

• (2) Garmin 7215 Multi-Display Touch Screens (FB forward station)
• (2) Garmin 7212 Multi-Display Touch Screens (FB aft station & cockpit)
• Garmin Radar w/Open Array
• Zeus Auto Pilot w/Sky Hook (2 stations)
• Garmin 200 VHF Radio w/Salon Remote Mic
• Simrad VHF Radio, New 2024