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R-43 COMMAND BRIDGE

The R-43 Command Bridge is thoughtfully equipped with many innovative features that will make your life on the water stress free and fun like it’s supposed to be. Designed and built by hand in the USA, the R-43 CB will turn heads and collect fans everywhere you go.

The heart of the R-43 Command Bridge is its spacious, light-filled salon; with a conversational layout and seating for 12, you’ll make a lifetime’s worth of memories with friends and family in this warm, inviting space. With two private staterooms, each with en suite head and shower, there’s plenty of room to comfortably entertain guests.

 

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You’ll feel confident in all conditions with twin Volvo IPS drives, joystick driving and docking, and a state of the art Garmin 22” navigation suite with chartplotter, AIS, autopilot, and radar. Add even more control with available gyroscope stabilization, FLIR thermal imaging, and Dynamic Positioning.

Access to the R-43’s large, covered cockpit is safe and easy from any dock via the starboard dive door, or the locking transom doors leading from the oversized swim platform. An opening glass pass-through window connects the galley and cockpit, creating an open, social area for entertaining and gathering. An icemaker, sink, Fusion stereo control, and joystick docking station can also be found in the cockpit, along with innovate transom seats and tables that rotate into multiple configurations depending on your desired use.

The R-43 CB features a 205 square foot command bridge which is accessed via staircase with handrail. With wraparound bench seating for eight, Fusion stereo control, refrigerator, electric grill and sink, you can prep, serve, and enjoy happy hour without ever having to go downstairs.

Among many things, the R-43 Command Bridge is about comfort, seaworthiness, and having fun! With amenities like a full size washer and dryer, a spacious galley equipped with a 3-burner stove and oven, double basin sink, microwave, multiple refrigerators, butcher block and more, you can live and entertain just like you would at home. The expansive cockpit and command bridge allow you to host and play outside while never feeling crowded.

 

 

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The R-43 CB running on the water with an island in the background.
An R-43 CB underway
The R-43 CB cruising on the water on a sunny day.
Seating in the R-43 CB, looking forward.
Seating in the salon of the R-43 CB, looking aft.
Additional seating in the R-43 CB salon.
The fully equipped galley and storage on the R-43 CB.
Utilizing the counter-space and aft bulkhead window on the R-43 CB.
The dinette seating on the R-43 CB.
Pop-up flatscreen TV in the R-43 CB salon.
Washer, dryer, and storage in the R-43 CB salon.
The R-43 CB helm station with double seating and joystick docking.
The helm station on the R-43 CB.
Joystick docking at the helm of the R-43 CB.
The helm station on the R-43 CB, with view into the master stateroom.
The island bed in the master stateroom on the R-43 CB.
Inside the master head of the R-43 CB, looking downward.
Inside the master head of the R-43 CB.
The master head and sink on the R-43 CB.
Inside the aft stateroom on the R-43 CB.
Inside the aft stateroom of the R-43 CB, looking towards the head and TV.
The aft head on the R-43 CB.
The sink and mirror in the aft head on the R-43 CB.
The aft door and stairway to the command bridge on the R-43 CB.
The full array of helm seating on the R-43 CB.
The full array of helm seating on the R-43 CB.
The helm station on the command bridge of the R-43 CB.
Helm station with sunshade on the R-43 CB.
The helm and compass on the command bridge of the R-43 CB.
Double seating at the helm of the command bridge on the R-43 CB.
Sink and electric grill on the command bridge of the R-43 CB.
A family waving from the command bridge of the R-43 CB.
Overhead view of the R-43 CB cruising.
The R-43 CB cruising on the water, rounding a cape.
The R-43 CB cruising on the water with fog and a bridge in the background.
The R-43 CB running on the water with fog onshore in the background.
The R-43 CB running on the water with a woman using the command bridge stairs.
View of the R-43 CB stern on the water.
A man waving from the R-43 CB command bridge.
Two women on the command bridge of the R-43 CB.
Two women on the command bridge of the R-43 CB.
Two women on the command bridge of the R-43 CB.
A family sitting around on the command bridge of the R-43 CB.
A family sitting around on the command bridge of the R-43 CB, view of the bow.
The R-43 CB cruising towards an island.
A man and two women smiling in the R-43 CB salon.

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Prices start at $1,259,937.00

 

 

 

 

SPECIFICATIONS:

Engine Volvo Twin IPS450 POD drives  
LOA (rigged) 46' 9" 14.25 m
Draft 42" 1.07 m
Beam 14' 4.27 m
Bridge clearance (mast down) 13' 9" 4.19 m
Bridge clearance (mast up) 20' 6" 6.25 m
Fuel capacity 300 US gal 1,135.6 L
Water capacity 120 US gal 454.2 L
Waste capacity 57 US gal 215.8 L
Generator fuel 30 US gal 113.6 L

 

 

 

**Pricing does not include taxes. Dealer prep and freight may apply. Prices, specifications, equipment, and options may change without notice at any time. Imagery may not be an exact representation of current model, colors, features, or options. Information on this page should not be used for navigation.

 

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STANDARD FEATURES & OPTIONS:

Performance
  • Twin Volvo IPS450 POD drives
  • Electric trim tabs
  • Joystick driving and docking, helm, cockpit, command bridge
Accommodations & Interior Comfort
  • Air conditioning, 3 units
  • Atrium skylights
  • Cabin drink holders, 3
  • Clothes washer and dryer, full-sized
  • Curtains for privacy
  • Dinette (seats 6) converts to bed
  • Fully enclosed heads
  • Fusion stereo system (multi-zone)
  • Hatches, pilothouse roof, solar reflective, 4
  • Hatches, stateroom, 2
  • Heater, AC reverse cycle
  • Indirect cabin lighting
  • Island bed
  • LED lighting
  • Electric marine toilets w/ holding tank, pump out
  • Midship stateroom
  • Opening portlight
  • Private forward stateroom
  • Shower with enclosure
  • Storage under mattress
  • Utility room with storage, refrigerator, freezer
  • TV in salon
  • TV in stateroom
Deck Features
  • Anchor package, 44lb, 300' HT chain, 5/16", hook and bridle
  • Bow lounge seating, 2
  • Bow pulpit
  • EVA foam traction decking
  • Forward line storage
  • Rod holders, 2
  • Swimming ladder, stainless steel
  • Swim step, with built-in fenders
  • Washdown system
  • Windlass, bow and helm controls
Cockpit
  • Aft cockpit sun & sunset shade
  • Cockpit cover, hard-top w/ hatches and lights
  • Cockpit drink holders, 4
  • Cockpit ice maker
  • Cockpit seating, 6+
  • Cockpit sink
  • Cockpit table
  • Powered engine hatches
  • Rotating transom seats with tables
  • Transom entry doors for boarding
Helm
  • AIS receiving
  • AIS transmitting
  • Backup camera
  • Color engine display, 7"
  • Digital fuel flow data
  • Electronic shift and throttle control, twin-lever
  • Garmin autopilot
  • Garmin 9222 navigation system w/ GPS and sonar, additional 7" display
  • Garmin radar, Fantom 24x
  • Helm drink holder
  • Helm seat, double
  • Sliding helm door
  • USB charging ports
  • Windshield wipers, 3
  • Wireless phone charger
Galley
  • Butcher block
  • Galley cabinets, 2
  • Galley drawers, 6
  • Microwave
  • Offset galley for clear walkway
  • Oven, propane
  • Pantry/storage, in-floor
  • Refrigerator/freezer, 2
  • Sink with hot and cold water, double-basin, with pull-out rinse faucet
  • Stove top, propane
  • Wine/water cooler
Mechanical & Electrical
  • AC electrical panel
  • Batteries
  • Battery charger
  • DC electrical panel
  • Generator, diesel
  • Inverter
  • Macerator discharge
  • 50A SmartPlug inlet and 50' shore power cord
  • Solar panels, 2x175w with controller
  • Underwater lights
Command Bridge
  • Access via staircase
  • Command bridge drink holders, 3
  • Command bridge refrigerator
  • Command bridge sink
  • Counter space for food prep/serving
  • Dinghy storage w/ davit lift
  • Electric grill
  • Full helm controls
  • Fusion stereo system
  • Garmin 8616 navigation system
  • Removable command bridge table
  • Seating, 8
Safety
  • Carbon monoxide detectors
  • Courtesy lights
  • Electric horn
  • Illuminated compass
  • Navigation lights
  • ReFlex high density closed cell foam decking
  • Safety kit: fenders, lines, flares, fire ext, first aid kit, life jackets, boat hook
  • Spotlight with remote
  • Swim platform rails
  • VHF radio, DSC capable
  • Window defrosters
Construction
  • Bonded electrical system
  • Foam-filled fiberglass stringer grid system
  • Premium hull color, Midnight Blue
  • Seawater strainer(s)
  • Self bailing cockpit
  • Stainless steel cleats rails, hardware
  • Teak interior
  • Vinylester barrier coat
Options (visit Build-A-Boat for current pricing)
  • Bimini top for command bridge
  • Forward sunshade
  • Dynamic Positioning
  • FLIR M232 pan, tilt, thermal camera
  • Garmin GXM Weather Antenna
  • Gyroscope mount and pre-rigging
  • Gyroscope stabilization
  • Bottom paint and propspeed
  • Diesel heating, forced air furnace, two units
  • Dinghy/motor package w/ Garmin ECHOMAP UHD 65 cv, transducer, chartplotter, winch assembly, safety kit and lines
  • Factory Delivery Experience
  • Volvo Five Year Extended Coverage Special Offer (IPS per pair)
  • Hull color upgrade

For options pricing visit our build page here

VIEW FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS

The dual seat helm station and helm door on the R-43 CB.
Garmin 8622xsv Chartplotter with xHD Radar

Complete command at the helm of the R-43 CB is assisted by a 22" Garmin 8622xsv touchscreen chartplotter with secondary display, GMR Fantom 24 radar, Autopilot, AIS receiving & transmitting and available FLIR M232 thermal camera.

The master stateroom in the R-43 CB.
Full Featured Accommodations

From the large Forward Suite with queen sized island bed, flatscreen TV, office, lounge and  head with shower, to the Queen size guest stateroom with head, the R-43 CB is built for extended cruising. 

Washer and dryer with storage in the R-43 CB salon.
Expanded Amenities

You'll feel fully at home with extended cruising comforts such as the 50" retractable flatscreen, wine/water cooler, reclining lounge, three dining spaces, front-loading washer and dryer, multiple fridge/freezers, USB charging ports & more. 

Joystick docking controls, standard on the R-43 CB.
Joystick Steering

Joystick steering controls transform the R-43 into an extension of its captain, working in concert with twin Volvo Penta IPS450 POD drives to deliver pin-point accuracy while maneuvering. 

The fully featured galley and storage on the R-43 CB.
Chef's Galley 

The galley aboard the R-43 CB is built for a master chef, featuring a large prep area, propane stove & oven with broiler, double basin sink with pull-out rinse faucet, butcher block, deluxe cabinetry, pantry lazarette, 110v outlet, and microwave.

Command bridge seating on the R-43 CB.
Command Bridge

The Command Bridge features seating for eight, an electric BBQ grill, sink, refrigerator and a second helm station with joystick steering and a Garmin 8616 chartplotter.

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