The boat featured is not currently for sale by Boatshed. The boat information and images presented are part of Boatshed’s back catalogue of the 25,000+ boats we have listed in the last 20 years and appear here for general information and guidance purposes about Boatshed and our boat selling systems and services

Marine Trader La Belle 43

Great PNW Cruiser
£0 Sold / Unavailable
  • Boat REF#  ·  270677
  • Length  ·  43'0"
  • Year  ·  1984
  • Construction  ·  GRP
  • Underwater profile  ·  Semi-Displacement
  • Sleeping berths  ·  6
  • Engine  ·  2 x diesel 165hp, Volvo Penta TAMD40B (1984)
  • Lying  ·  Seattle Washington
Boatshed Seattle
Boatshed Seattle

The boat featured is not currently for sale by Boatshed. The boat information and images presented are part of Boatshed’s back catalogue of the 25,000+ boats we have listed in the last 20 years and appear here for general information and guidance purposes about Boatshed and our boat selling systems and services

Extra Details

Designer Bestway
Builder Bestway Industry Corp
Lying Seattle Washington
Fuel capacity 450.0 USG Total - 2 Tanks
Water capacity 250.0 USG Total - 2 Tanks
Holding tank capacity 30.0 USG Total - 1 Tanks

Mechanical

Engine 2 x diesel 165hp
Engine make and model Volvo Penta TAMD40B (1984)
Engine Hours engine1= 455
engine2= 455
Engine Cooled Indirect
Steering wheel
Drive shaft
Prop(s) Bronze 3-blade 24X20
Fuel consumption (approx) Not Recorded
Cruising speed (approx) 10 knots
Max speed (approx) 14 knots
Generator output 7.5KVA
Generator Hours 1320

The engines start up quickly and run well. There is limited information on repairs or maintenance on them. Engine hours are reported as shown on the meters -- no corroborating information is available, nor are we certain that they work correctly.
All batteries have been replaced in 2020.
The generator is an Onan 7.5KW 7.5MDJE and appears to be in good condition.

Dimensions

Length 43'0"
Beam 14'2"
Draft Min 3'6"
Draft Max 3'6"
Displacement 26,854.7lbs
Headroom 7'0"
Storage On marina

Electrical Systems

12 volt battery, 3 batteries charged by: engine, shore power, generator

Construction

Construction GRP
Underwater profile Semi-Displacement
Finish Gelcoat finish

The exterior of this boat appears sound with good solid teak decks but will need some minor cosmetic repairs. The hull is solid FRP and appears to be in very good condition. There is a teak swim step attached to the transom with a stainless steel ladder to the sun deck.
Waterline Boats / Boatshed does not independently verify capacities and measures, which are reported from seller-provided information and/or literature.

Accommodation

Total # of berths 6
No. of double berths 3
Cabin(s) 2
Sink 2
Shower 2
Heads 2 heads (Electric)

The interior of this boat needs to be seen to be believed for the amount of space and accommodation it provides in a 43 footer! Coming in from the companionway to the sundeck you will find yourself in large open salon and stand up helm station with access to the engines, generator, and operating systems below.
Going aft and a few steps down you will find yourself in a large aft stateroom with a completely walk around queen bed, two large hanging lockers and full length storage cabinets on port and starboard. The "bathroom" is exactly that with a marine sided bathtub and shower, electric head and wash basin.
Forward of the salon and down a few steps you find yourself in a large galley and dinette area with updated frig, microwave and separate ice maker in the galley. The dinette (which doubles as a double berth) has comfortable seating for 4. Forward from the galley is the forward head with electric toilet, wash basin and shower to starboard and a double bunk, hanging locker and additional storage in the v-berth area. Access to the anchor locker is found here as well.
You will find some water intrusion damage, believed to be minor, around several windows through the boat.

3 burner propane Stove

Accommodation

Stove
Oven
Sink
Refrigerator
Freezer
Drapes
Cabin heating
Pressurised water system
Hot water system
Raw water wash
Non-Smokers
Ice Maker
Microwave

The interior of this boat needs to be seen to be believed for the amount of space and accommodation it provides in a 43 footer! Coming in from the companionway to the sundeck you will find yourself in large open salon and stand up helm station with access to the engines, generator, and operating systems below.
Going aft and a few steps down you will find yourself in a large aft stateroom with a completely walk around queen bed, two large hanging lockers and full length storage cabinets on port and starboard. The "bathroom" is exactly that with a marine sided bathtub and shower, electric head and wash basin.
Forward of the salon and down a few steps you find yourself in a large galley and dinette area with updated frig, microwave and separate ice maker in the galley. The dinette (which doubles as a double berth) has comfortable seating for 4. Forward from the galley is the forward head with electric toilet, wash basin and shower to starboard and a double bunk, hanging locker and additional storage in the v-berth area. Access to the anchor locker is found here as well.
You will find some water intrusion damage, believed to be minor, around several windows through the boat.

3 burner propane Stove

Deck Gear

Bimini
Fenders
Boathook
Davits
Swim Platform
Swim Ladder
Instrument Covers
Cockpit Enclosure
Bimini
Bow Thruster

Electric Lofrans Tigres windlass (with remote control)
1 anchors
(Hinged Plow Anchor)
200'0" of chain
Unknown dinghy ()
(Inflatable)
0hp outboard, Short shaft ()

Nav Equipment

Compass
Radar
VHF
GPS
Chart plotter
Autopilot
Stereo
Navigation lights
Depth sounder

There is a Raymarine Pathfinder SL70 radar stationed at the salon helm station and a Garmin 2006C GPS Map chart plotter with wire and cable connections at both the flybridge and salon helm station.

Safety Equipment

Swim ladder

3 bilge pumps (0 manual / 3 electric)

Broker's Comments

VIRTUAL TOUR - VIDEO - 80 TO 100 PHOTOS - FULL SPECS CAN BE VIEWED OF THIS VESSEL!
This Marine Trader Labelle 43 is a great coastal cruiser, perfect to roam the waters of the Pacific North West!
She has enough room to be comfortable for long range cruising or as a live-aboard. With her large aft cabin and ensuite head, the forward double bunk, separate forward head/shower and a dinette that doubles as a double berth she has plenty of room for guests to be on board. She has a large salon with interior stand up helm with galley and living space a few steps down fore and aft.

She needs some TLC and is priced accordingly -- and represents a lot of boat for the money.

These boat details are subject to contract.
Note: Offers on the asking price may be considered.

This Marine Trader La Belle 43 has been personally photographed and viewed by Jamie McPherson of Boatshed Seattle. Click here for contact details.
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