1989 Irwin 43 CC

Outstanding example of this great cruising design. Almost There has just returned from two seasons of cruising in the Bahamas and as a result she is equipped and updated to go again with everything you’ll need including genset, solar, full enclosure, davits, air conditioning, bow thruster, water maker, and many custom features that make this boat a standout. If you want a boat that is cruise-ready, this is it. Prior to 2021 Almost There spent many years on the Great Lakes where she was lightly used and continually updated. She was stored indoors every winter from 2004 - 2020. You will not likely find another Irwin 43 like this one.

Almost There has an ideal cruising layout with two private staterooms, two heads (both with showers), a roomy main saloon (featuring leather upholstery imported from Scotland), fantastic galley and a large nav station. The center cockpit design offers a huge aft stateroom with center island queen, vanity station and ensuite head. There is abundant storage throughout.

Light and ventilation are provided by 15 opening stainless-steel ports with screens by Newfound Metals (2007), 6 tinted tempered glass fixed ports, 7 opening Lewmar Ocean Series hatches with sun covers and screens (2007).

For comfort, Almost There includes two reverse cycle heat/AC units by Flagship Marine (2018). The forward unit is 16,000 BTU and the aft is 9,000 BTU.

All headliners were replaced in 2018.

Equipment: Electrical Equipment NorPro 9kw generator w/ 645 hours Shore Power System w/ (2) 50’ power cords and outlets throughout 2000w Inverter by Onboard Solutions Separate 24V power system for the anchor windlass, bow thruster, and water maker 12V House Bank: (6) AGM group 31 batteries 24V Battery Bank: (4) 6V batteries in series Dedicated 12V starting battery VictronBMV-712 Smart Battery Monitor w/ bluetooth link to phones and tablets (2018) 345 watt Solar Panel installed over the dinghy davits, 2018. Air Conditioning - 2 units by Flagship Marine, one forward (16,000 btu) the other aft (9,000 btu), both new in 2018. The forward unit rebuilt in 2022. Engine and Mechanica: Equipment Yanmar 4JH-HTE 66 HP turbo diesel with 2700 hours New turbo New exhaust elbow New engine mounts New injectors Approximately 104 gallon fuel capacity 3-blade feathering MAXPROP Automatic Halon fire ext. Electronics & Navigation: Raymarine E-80 chartplotter Raymarine ST-60 Depth and Speed instruments Raymarine Wind Speed indicator (2021) Raymarine 24-mile radar Raymaine ST-7000 belowdecks autopilot Vesper AIS Transceiver w/ wifi (2020) Bow thruster controls Ritchie helm compass (2018) VHF remote mic at helm Icom IC-M504 VHF radio (with remote mic at the helm) Stereo system Sails & Rigging: Sloop Rig, keel-stepped mast (painted white) Standing rigging replaced 2009 (lightly used until 2020) Forward shrouds replaced 2021 Full-Battened mainsail with lazy jacks and Mack-Pack system. Tides Marine Track and Slide System for low-friction mainsail handling A nearly new mainsail is available that needs minor modification to fit the main track system 140% Genoa, serviced 2022 New Harken jib furler 2021 Boom Vang Deck & Hull ICW-friendly Wing Keel, 4’11” draft Hull painted with Imron 2008, still shines Max-Power 24V bow thruster installed 2007 All thru-hulls replaced 2010 All 15 ports replaced with Stainless by Newfound Metals 2008 All 7 hatches replaced with Lewmar Ocean Series 2008 Deck non-skid painted, 2008. repainted in 2020 with KiwiGrip. All stanchions were removed and rebedded in 2019 Custom welded aluminum bow pulpit with new teak pulpit decking, two integral bow rollers, and custom stainless chafe plate Maxwell HWC1500 Windlass with deck switches Teak caprail refinished 2022 Canvas covers for teak handrails (2) stainless steel swim ladders Kato dinghy davits w/ solar panel mounted on top Outboard Motor Hoist Edson Outboard Motor mount on stern rail Cockpit Comfortable center cockpit with seating for 6 Full canvas enclosure with roll-up windows, 2016 Pedestal steering with Lewmar folding wheel Teak drink rack and pedestal mounted cockpit table Cockpit cushions Tinted plexiglass companionway hatch and louvered teak drop boards (4) cockpit lockers Water System Approximately 160 gallons water capacity Spectra Ventura 200T - 8GPH 24V water maker Raritan 6-gallon H/W heater with engine and shore power hookup Pressure H/C water system Ground Tackle and Mooring Gear Ground Tackle: Rocna Vulcan 44lb. anchor (2020) w/ 150’ of chain plus 100’ of line. 45 lb. CQR-style secondary anchor, stainless steel w/ 40’ of chain 150’ of line.