1998 Taylor Taylor 43

Dj vu is a custom racer built by Mark Lindsay and Boston Boat Works. Designed by the legendary Jim Taylor, Dj Vus design was per the advancement of the IMS rule (ORC). The project was focused on optimizing light air performance on the one hand and a solid breeze with a big chop on the other. This resulted in less displacement for the sailing length, and more sail area for the displacement.

The methodical was to construct a boat with weight control as its highest priority, and components were individually weighed before they were molded. In order to achieve this, the hull was constructed with Kevlar and S-Glass composite skins over a core cell foam core. While the densities varied to suit local loading, significant portions of the hull and deck were reinforced to mimic the longitudinal deflections resulting from headstay, running backstay, and mast compression loads.

Today, Dj vu represents an opportunity to acquire a high-quality custom build at a discounted price for those that race in areas of light air.

While in need of some minor TLC due to its inactive use for eight (8) years, the structure, mechanicals, and equipment are serviceable. A recent survey (Nov 2024) found the vessel in fantastic shape and valued higher than the asking price.

The seller is motivated to see the boat sailing again.

Equipment: Engines Total Power: 34

Flag blue awlgripped hull; white non-skid decks; gold cove stripe; triple light blue boot stripes; off white bottom; double lifelines; open transom.

Optimized deep foil rudder with 2002 fin bulb keel by Mars Metal to Jim Taylors design; internal ballast; carbon fiber wheel steering in well. Bow pulpit, double lifelines; stanchions & six braces; stern pushpits; foot braces; line bags.

. There are berths for six (6), enclosed head and a galley with sink & icebox Igloo ice chest; head forward to port w/kevlar sink. Open forepeak. Four fixed and two opening ports; one hatch.

Engine & Electrical Yanmar 34hp fresh water cooled inboard diesel S-Drive w/racing prop; Two selector switches; 12v system w/circuit breakers; 3x 12 batteries; navigation & cabin lights; 12v plugs.

Rigging Hall Spars carbon fiber triple spreader fractional mast w/jumpers; carbon fiber max depth boom & pole; hydraulic mast jack; discontinuous Navtec rod rigging; Headfoil II forestay; Lewmar aluminum racing winches including 2 @ #50 3-speed primary winches; 2 @ #44ST mainsheet winches; 4 @ #44ST halyards & runners; Hall running rigging package w/Spectra control lines & halyards; poltruded runners & checkstays; new jib halyard (03); new runners (03); adjustable genoa & jib tracks w/under deck pullers; double ended mainsheet; under deck control lines.

Sails

UK Sails Carbon Mainsail (2003) North 3DL Mainsail Delivery Mainsail Light #1 3DL Medium #1 3DL Heavy #1 3DL #2 3DL Genoa #3 3DL 1S MG Tri 0.5 Contender 2S Runner Tri 0.5 Contender Quantum AP Tri 0.5 Contender Electronics 6 Ockam 005 displays (two on each side of companionway, one @nav and one aft of helm for headstay tension) 4 Ockam Magmum displays on carbon mast pod; carbon E2 masthead wand; Northstar 951X DGPS; Icom M45 VHF; Jensen AM/FM CD player; binnacle compass.

General Adjustable shipping cradle w/mast brackets and hull saddles;