1990 Elan 43

MOTONUI 1990 Elan 43 Asking USD 119,000 Located in Sandnes, Norway Motonui is a 1990 Elan 43 conceived for serious passagemaking. Drawn by J&J Design and built in Begunje for Elan, she belongs to a generation of moderate-displacement cruisers that reward careful preparation. Norwegian-owned from new, she has remained in attentive hands and has been used for the purpose her lines suggest: long stages, open water, and life aboard. Her ocean record is part of her character. Motonui has crossed the Atlantic on more than one occasion and has taken part in ARC. Successive owners have upgraded her for that kind of work, and the present custodians, who acquired her in 2024 with Atlantic ambitions of their own, continued that programme when their plans changed—refining energy systems, sail inventory, and driveline so that the next owner inherits a yacht already oriented toward bluewater readiness. She is not presented as a new yacht. Motonui has been sailed, has crossed oceans, and naturally shows the marks of that history. What distinguishes her is the continuity of maintenance and improvement, and the fact that many of the larger and more costly undertakings associated with an older offshore cruiser have already been addressed. Receipts, photographs, and workshop records accompany the vessel. On deck, the arrangement favours short-handed confidence. The cockpit is large and protective, with sheets and halyards led aft. An in-mast furling mainsail and Furlex headsail furler simplify sail handling; a removable cutter stay with running backstays (both 2020) allows a smaller headsail when the breeze freshens. Standing rigging was renewed in 2015, the D1 lowers were replaced on both sides in 2021, and much of the running rigging has been refreshed from 2020 onward. A rig survey in 2025 recorded no remarks. A Seldén Rodkicker, spinnaker pole, and Lewmar folding wheel complete the spar and steering inventory, with teak underfoot in the cockpit and on deck. Aft, a substantial swim platform and an extended solid pushpit serve boarding and dinghy work. Cockpit canvas was upgraded in 2026. Ground tackle is serious: electric windlasses at bow and stern, a 25 kg Vulcan with seventy metres of eight-millimetre chain forward, and a 20 kg Danforth-style plate anchor aft with thirty metres of ten-millimetre chain. Her sail wardrobe spans light air to heavy weather. North Sails supplied the furling mainsail (2020), the 130 percent furling genoa (2022), and the cutter staysail (2020). An Oxley Levante symmetric downwind sail from 2026 offers an efficient option in lighter air, and a storm trysail stands ready when conservatism is required. Below, three cabins and two heads support extended living, with berths for up to eight. The saloon is spacious and notably bright beneath its glazed coachroof; the table lowers for a daybed or extra berth, with a twelve-volt freezer beneath. The aft cabins are of similar size, the starboard cabin adding a pilot berth. Forward, a large cabin offers ample storage and a compact three-kilogram hanging washing machine. The forward head has a manual toilet and shower; the aft head has an electric toilet to a thirty-litre holding tank and a pull-out mixer usable as a shower. Slatted berth bases were fitted throughout in 2026, and headliners were renewed to skai in 2021. LED lighting includes red and white options in the saloon and heads for night vision on passage. The galley is arranged for independence at sea and at anchor: a large refrigerator (electronics renewed 2025), double sink, and a foot pump that normally draws seawater yet may switch to the freshwater tank if needed. A gas stove from 2021 remains available alongside a 2.2 kW induction cooktop and an electric oven with airfryer function (both 2025). Four hundred litres of fresh water and a Schenker Zen30 watermaker—approximately thirty litres per hour—support long periods away from the marina, reinforced by a 600 Ah LiFePO4 house bank, Victron MultiPlus II 3000 VA (2025), solar, and a 140 A Electromaax alternator with Wakespeed regulation. Navigation centres on a B&G suite: Zeus3S nine-inch chartplotter and Halo20+ radar (2021), Triton2 displays, wind sensing renewed in 2026, and a V60B VHF with integral AIS (2025), together with autopilot hardware and an Iridium GO for offshore communications. Propulsion is a Yanmar 4JHE of 44 horsepower with an Autoprop feathering propeller (2021). The engine carries 1,015 documented hours since 31 October 2019; verified hours prior to that date are not available. Service has been regular, most recently on 1 June 2026, with a new shaft and packing gland, and cleaned diesel system and heat exchanger, in 2026. A 140-litre diesel tank is supplemented by six jerry cans. For shore trips she carries a 2.70-metre aluminium-bottom dinghy and a 9.9 horsepower two-stroke outboard (tuned to 15 horsepower). Safety equipment is oriented to offshore and ARC standards, including EPIRB, a SeaGo six-person liferaft with hydrostatic release (new June 2021), life jackets, jacklines, flares, drogue, fire protection including a lithium extinguisher, and the Iridium GO, with tools and extensive spares aboard. Motonui lies in Sandnes, Norway, where viewing may be arranged by appointment. She is offered at USD 119,000 through Capt. Brad Wright, Engel & Völkers Yachting, M +1 239 210-8797, Bradley.Wright@evyachting.com. ACCOMMODATIONS - Three cabins, two heads, up to eight berths - Forward owner's cabin with ensuite (manual toilet and shower), under-berth and locker storage, and shelves - Compact 3 kg hanging washing machine in the forward cabin - Twin aft cabins of similar size; starboard aft cabin with pilot berth (sea berth or sail stowage) - Port aft cabin with access via the aft head - Aft head: electric toilet to 30 L holding tank; mixer with pull-out hose usable as shower - Forward head: manual toilet and shower - Showers in both heads and on the swim platform - Large, bright saloon with glazed coachroof; dining table lowers for daybed or extra berth - 12 V freezer box beneath the saloon table - Slatted berth bases in all berths (2026) - Headliners renewed from plush to skai in all spaces (2021) - LED lighting throughout; red/white LED lighting in saloon and heads for night vision - Hot water heater (2021) GALLEY - Large refrigerator (electronics renewed 2025) - Double sink with foot pump (normally seawater; switchable to freshwater tank) - Gas stove (2021) - Induction cooktop, 2.2 kW (2025) - Electric oven with airfryer function (2025) - Generous locker storage - Freshwater capacity 400 L - Schenker Zen30 watermaker, approximately 30 L/h at about 100 W DECK & RIG - Masthead sloop with in-mast furling mainsail - Furlex headsail furler - Removable cutter stay (2020) - Running backstays (2020) - Seldén Rodkicker - Spinnaker pole; masthead arrangement - Standing rigging replaced (2015) - D1 (lower diagonals) replaced both sides (2021) - Substantial running-rigging renewal from 2020 onward - Rig survey (2025) with no remarks - Sheets and halyards led aft to the cockpit - Lewmar folding wheel - Large, protective cockpit; cockpit table - Teak in cockpit and on deck - Large swim platform; boarding ladder - Extended solid pushpit - Cockpit canvas upgraded (2026) with new attachment points and zippers - Electric windlasses at bow and stern - Bow: 25 kg Vulcan anchor with 70 m of 8 mm chain - Stern: 20 kg Danforth/plate anchor with 30 m of 10 mm chain - Fenders, mooring lines, spare sheets and halyards SAIL INVENTORY - Furling mainsail, North Sails (2020) - Furling genoa 130 percent, North Sails (2022) - Cutter staysail / jib, North Sails (2020) - Symmetric downwind sail, Oxley Levante (2026) - Storm trysail NAVIGATION & ELECTRONICS - B&G Zeus3S 9-inch chartplotter (2021) - Rotating pedestal mount for chartplotter - B&G Halo20+ radar (2021) - B&G V60B VHF with built-in AIS transmit/receive (2025) - B&G/Simrad H60 VHF handset (2021) - B&G Triton2 displays, two units (2021) - B&G wind sensor (2026) - B&G speed / depth / sea temperature (2021) - B&G/Simrad AP44 autopilot controller (2017) - B&G/Simrad AC42 autopilot computer (2016) - Simrad HLD2000L hydraulic pump (2021) - Iridium GO satellite communicator with two unused PredictWind SIM cards - Fusion speakers in cockpit and saloon - Assorted paper charts ELECTRICAL & ENERGY - 600 Ah LiFePO4 house bank (4 x 150 Ah) - Two 90 Ah 12 V AGM starting batteries (180 Ah total) - Two 95 Ah 12 V TIN batteries in the bow (190 Ah total, 2025) for windlass / possible future bow thruster - Victron MultiPlus II 3000 VA (2025) - Victron Cerbo GX monitoring (2021), connected to NMEA 2000 and readable online - Victron BMV702 battery monitor (2015) with 500 A / 50 mV shunt - Victron SmartSolar MPPT 75/15 controllers, three units (2021) - Victron Orion 12/12 18 A DC-DC charger for bow batteries (2026) - Victron Argofet 200-3 battery isolator (2021) - Electromaax 140 A saddle-mount alternator (2021) - Wakespeed WS500 advanced alternator regulator (NMEA 2000 capable) - Fixed solar: two 100 W panels on pushpit and one 150 W panel on targa (2015) - Older quiet wind generator of modest output, with simple regulator - 230 V outlets in all cabins - USB outlets in all cabins and cockpit - Shore-power cable with adapters - LED lighting as noted under Accommodations MECHANICAL - Yanmar 4JHE diesel, 44 hp, inboard - 1,015 documented engine hours since 31 October 2019 (lifetime hours before that date not verified) - Regular service; most recent service 1 June 2026 - Autoprop feathering propeller (2021) - New propeller shaft (2026) - New packing gland / packing box (2026) - Diesel system cleaned (2026) - Heat exchanger cleaned (2026) - New engine mounts (2021) - New exhaust bend and exhaust hose (2021) - Multi-groove belt and pulley conversion (2021) - Diesel tank 140 L, plus six 18 L diesel jerry cans - Engine spare parts included - Cruising speed under power approximately 5 knots; top speed approximately 8 knots - Fiberglass hull construction TENDER - 2.70 m dinghy with aluminium bottom - 9.9 hp two-stroke outboard, tuned to 15 hp - 25 L petrol tank - Planes with a family of five aboard SAFETY - EPIRB - SeaGo 6-person liferaft with hydrostatic release (new June 2021) - Iridium GO (as above) - Life jackets - Jacklines / deck safety lines with multiple strong points - Assorted tether lines - Inflatable danbuoy in smart container - Lifebuoy on pushpit - Assorted flares - Drogue - High bilge-pump capacity - Gas alarm - Smoke alarm - Three powder extinguishers, fire blanket, and dedicated lithium extinguisher - Raymarine MOB-tag system (presently not connected) - ARC-oriented safety equipment package - Extensive spare parts, tools, wear parts, manuals, receipts, and service history RECENT REFIT & UPGRADE HISTORY - 2026: New propeller shaft; new packing gland; diesel system cleaned; heat exchanger cleaned; Oxley Levante downwind sail; B&G wind sensor; Victron Orion 12/12 DC-DC for bow batteries; slatted berth bases in all berths; cockpit canvas upgrade (new attachment points and zippers) - 2025: Victron MultiPlus II 3000 VA; B&G V60B VHF with AIS; two 95 Ah TIN bow batteries; induction cooktop 2.2 kW; electric oven with airfryer; refrigerator electronics renewed; rig survey with no remarks - 2022: North Sails furling genoa 130 percent - 2021: Autoprop; new engine mounts; new exhaust bend and hose; Electromaax 140 A alternator; Victron Argofet isolator; three Victron SmartSolar MPPT 75/15; Victron Cerbo GX; B&G Zeus3S chartplotter; B&G Halo20+ radar; B&G Triton2 displays; B&G speed/depth/sea temperature; Simrad HLD2000L hydraulic pump; B&G/Simrad H60 handset; gas stove; hot water heater; headliners renewed to skai; SeaGo liferaft; D1 lowers replaced both sides; multi-groove belt conversion - 2020: North Sails furling mainsail; North Sails cutter staysail; removable cutter stay; running backstays; substantial running-rigging renewal begun - 2017: B&G/Simrad AP44 autopilot controller - 2016: B&G/Simrad AC42 autopilot computer - 2015: Standing rigging replaced; Victron BMV702 battery monitor; fixed solar panels (2 x 100 W pushpit, 1 x 150 W targa) DISCLAIMER The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct their agents, or their surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.

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The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice. Motonui | 1990 Elan 43 Bluewater Cruiser, Norway

Motonui is a 1990 Elan 43 from the J&J Design board, built in Begunje and Norwegian-owned from new, now offered from Sandnes, Norway at USD 119,000. A proven Atlantic and ARC veteran, she carries a North Sails wardrobe, B&G navigation suite, substantial lithium energy systems, watermaker, and recent drivetrain work, with documentation available for the work completed over the years.

Dunigan Marine Group is pleased to assist you in the purchase of this vessel. This boat is centrally listed by Engel & Völkers Yachting. It is offered as a convenience by this broker/dealer to its clients and is not intended to convey direct representation of a particular vessel

Motonui is a 1990 Elan 43 from the J&J Design board, built in Begunje and Norwegian-owned from new, now offered from Sandnes, Norway at USD 119,000. A proven Atlantic and ARC veteran.