The 43 MK III is one of legendary Ted Irwin’s most successful designs and Ancora Qui is not your average Irwin 43!  She has been outfitted over last few years as a long distance passage maker, capable of extended cruising in remote locations. The list of upgrades and improvements is extensive, making her the best equipped Irwin 43 on the market today.  Designed as the ultimate cruising yacht, with solid performance under sail and great live aboard attributes, Ancora Qui can get you where you want to go; and once there you can stay as long as you like in comfort, on or off the grid.  Check out the “Upgrades and Improvements” section below and you will appreciate the capabilities of this beautiful yacht.  She is ready and waiting for her next voyage so call for a showing today!

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Ancora Qui has been extensively upgraded and equipped for long distance cruising and includes many newly installed big ticket items the blue water cruising sailor will appreciate:

Sails and Canvas:

Precision, Marblehead Sails – NEW November 2019:

  - Main and 120 Genoa, (custom to this boat)

  - Offshore upgrade package

  - Tanara lifetime thread

  - Padded Genoa

FULL Cockpit enclosure / Bimini - NEW 2019

  - Top of the line isinglass, lifetime thread and waterproof Sunbrella

  - Screen panels, with zippers, interchangeable with isinglass panels

Sail pack - NEW 2019

Rig and Deck:

 Harken Roller Furler, ESP Unit 2 - NEW 2018

 All new running rigging lines with oversized Garhauer blocks - NEW 2018 / 2019

 Custom Sail Arch – NEW 2019

   - Overbuilt aluminum construction

   - Tender davit system

   - Outboard davit system

   - Outboard mount

  - Solar array mount

  - Wind generator mount

  - Retractable seat for 2

 Three anchors - NEW 2019

  - Primary- Delta 55 lbs.

    * 200 feet 3/8” G4 Chain (new)

  - Secondary - Spade Anchor 44 lbs. (never used)

    * 100 feet 3/8” G4 Chain, 100 feet 3/4” nylon rope (used, good condition)

  - Storm - Fortress FX-37 (never used)

    * Stored in Fortress anchor bag

Electronics:

B&G Electronics – NEW December 2019:

  - Halo 24 radar

  - Zeus3 9 inch display

  - Triton2 display

  - Triducer (depth, speed, water temp)

  - Wind instruments

  - B&G VH-60B VHF

    * AIS transponder

    * Built in GPS

    * Two portable handheld units, with wired charging units

 Electrical:

 2 Renology solar panels, 600 watts total, 24 volt – NEW 2019

  - Amperage doubles when converting to 12 volts with Victron controller

 Victron 100/50 charge controller – NEW 2019

 D-400 wind generator with controller - NEW 2019

 Batteries

  - House Bank - NEW January 2020

    * AGM

    * 960 amp hour capacity

  - Starter Battery – NEW - March 2020

    * AGM

 Promarine ProNautic 1240P Battery Charger - NEW 2018

 Victron Energy (BMW 700) battery monitor - NEW 2018

 DC electrical system refit – completed 2019

  - Improved wiring, safety switches and circuits

  - All new parts

 Exterior Blue Seas System’s Weather Deck breaker panels

  - Control nearly all electronics and exterior lighting from the helm.

  - Helm pedestal mounted

 Honda 2200i Portable Generator - NEW 2019

  - 30 AMP plug socket for easy connection to vessels shore power plugs

 LED Running and Anchor lights - NEW 2019

 Mechanical:

 Spectra 200T Watermaker – NEW February 2020

 Dometic Refrigerator unit, 12 vdc, model CU-100 – NEW 2017

 Two Dometic A/C units - NEW 2016

  - 18,000 BTU in Salon        

  - 10,000 BTU in Aft Cabin

 Force 10 propane stove/oven, 2 burner - NEW 2018

 Sealed sump system for all house drains

COCKPIT

The spacious cockpit features a 270 degree cushioned seating for 8 around the helm and a folding dual leaf, teak cockpit table. The helm has a destroyer wheel wrapped in ropework, magnetic compass, B&G instrumentation, USB charging ports, and engine controls.

Moving forward of the helm stereo speakers are mounted port and starboard in the coaming, with two cubbies found on either side of each speaker.

Two Barient 27 2-Speed self-tailing winches for foresail trim are mounted on the cockpit coaming just forward of the helm stations. An additional Barient 27 2-Speed self-tailing winch for running rigging trim is mounted on the starboard cabin top.

The cockpit is protected from the sun and sea by a full enclosure with screen inserts. 

AFT DECK AND SWIM PLATFORM

The stern of the yacht features a custom Sail arch, which houses, a wind generator, solar panels, outboard davit, outboard mount and bench seat. The swim/boarding platform is accessed from a stern mounted ladder. The oversized platform is a great place to enjoy the water and doubles as a boarding area for the tender. The platform, has a folding swim ladder and is hinged, so it can be raised to the vertical position when underway. The aft deck is completed by two hatches and two transom lockers.

TOPSIDES

Moving forward the deck is protected by a stainless steel bow rail and the Sail arch at the stern connected by dual lifelines running the length of the deck port and starboard; gates are found just forward of the cockpit, port and starboard. A Lifesling man overboard recovery system is mounted on the starboard side of the Sail arch with the tender outboard mounted on the port side.

Seven hatches are found on the forward and aft cabin tops, three teak hand rails runn along the port and starboard forward and aft cabin tops. Twelve opening portlights are mounted IN the hull and 4 fixed portlights are found along cabin TOP sides.

Foresail tracks run along on the port and starboard gunwales, which are raised and capped with teak. Cleats are found at the bow and stern and on the tracks.

There is a bowsprit with dual anchor roller mounts at the bow along with an electric windless, two chain locker ports and a washdown spigot. The bow is completed by two cleats with hawseholes. Moving aft a deck box is centerline mounted for jerry can storage.

The single spreader, masthead rig features a headsail roller furler, a sailpack for the main and a mechanical boom vang. A Barient 17 winch is mounted on the port side of the mast for halyard management. The standing rigging is stainless wire cable.

MAIN CABIN

Entering the main cabin from the cockpit via a center mounted companionway a large salon opens up with seating for seven. The main cabin, as well as the rest of the interior, features teak paneling, teak appointed joinery and a teak and holly sole. With an L shaped settee with teak table to port and a straight settee to starboard, the salon offers a spacious and comfortable area for the crew to gather. Storage lockers with fixed portlights above are found along the port and starboard sides. A bar locker with ice maker is found in the aft port corner of the salon, with a chest of drawers opposite in the starboard forward corner. The salon features, two stereo speakers, overhead lighting and reading lamps along with two oil lamp sconces. Ventilation is provided by two overhead opening hatches, the cockpit companionway, two fans and air conditioning.

GALLEY

The U-shaped galley is located on the starboard side aft of the salon and features a Force 10 stove/oven, with counter top cover, double stainless steel sink and a huge top access refrigerator freezer. Storage is provided by over and under counter lockers, drawers and shelving. A wine glass rack and spice rack help keep the galley neat and organized.

NAVIGATION STATION:

The navigation station is located opposite the galley on the port side, aft of the salon. The station features a teak, double lift top nav table with a swing out seat and locker beneath. The electrical panels and a barometer are found above, along with the B&G VHF Radio and shelving. The stereo radio, EPIRB and hand held VHF radio are mounted on the aft bulkhead. A full length hanging locker is found just aft of the nav station.

AFT CABIN

The full beam aft cabin is found aft of the nav station and features a centerline, walk around, queen berth, vanity and private ensuite head. Shelving runs along the port and starboard side with lockers and drawers underneath. Additional storage is provided by a hanging locker, with a shelf atop, and drawers under the berth. The vanity is found on the forward bulkhead between the cabin and head doors and features a lift top counter, mirror and overhead lighting. Additional light is provided by overhead cabin lights. Ventilation is provided opening portlights, port, starboard and stern, two opening hatches, two fans and air conditioning.

ENSUITE HEAD

The private, aft ensuite head is found in the forward starboard section of the aft cabin. The head features a separate shower, electric marine toilet, and a stainless steel sink with hot and cold running water. Entering the head, the marine toilet is at the aft bulkhead, with the shower in the forward section of the head and the sink found in-between. There are storage lockers above and below the sink and head, with the one above featuring mirrored sliding doors. Other features include a 120 vac outlet, over counter and overhead lighting, and towel hooks. Ventilation is provided by an opening portlight, louvered door panel and air conditioning.

FORWARD CABIN

Moving forward from the salon, access to the forward cabin is found through a companionway formed by a chest of drawers on the starboard side and a door to the head on the port. The cabin features a v-berth with storage lockers beneath. Shelving runs the length of the v-berth, port and starboard. Additional storage is provided by a chest of drawers and a hanging locker, with countertops, located in the aft starboard section of the cabin. Access to the shared head is found opposite on the port side. Two overehead lights and two reading lamps offer plenty of light in the evening. Ventilation is provided by two opening portlights and overhead hatch and provided by an overhead hatch, a fan and air conditioning. Access to the chain locker is found on the forward bulkhead.

FORWARD CABIN SHARED HEAD

The forward head can be accessed from the salon/forward cabin companionway or the forward cabin. The head mirrors the aft head and features a separate shower, electric marine toilet, and a stainless steel sink with hot and cold running water. Entering the head, the marine toilet is at the aft bulkhead, with the shower in the forward section of the head and the sink found in-between. There are storage lockers above and below the sink and head, with the one above featuring mirrored sliding doors. Other features include a 120 vac outlet, over counter and overhead lighting, and towel hooks. Ventilation is provided by an opening portlight an overhead hatch, louvered door panels and air conditioning.

ENGINE COMPARTMENT

The engine compartment is between the galley and navigation station and is accessed from panels in those spaces and also in the aft cabin.  

MASTER CABIN

The master cabin is found aft of the nav station and features:

- Private cabin with teak door

- Teak paneling

- Teak & holly sole

- Teak appointed joinery

- Centerline queen berth; (sleeps 2)

- 6 Under berth drawers

- 3 Drawers, 1 storage locker with countertop, port side

- 2 Storage lockers with countertop, starboard side

- Hanging locker with shelf atop; port side forward

- Vanity with lift top table, mirror and over counter light

- 2 Stereo speakers

- 4 120 vac outlets

- 2 Overhead lights; 12 vdc

- A/C registers

- A/C control panel; port side aft

- 2 Opening overhead hatches with retractable screens and shades

- 5 Opening portlights

- 2 Fans; 12 vdc; aft bulkhead mounted

- Ensuite head access; starboard side forward

- Head room 6 foot 1 inch

FORWARD CABIN

The forward cabin is accessed via a companionway in the forward starboard side of the salon and includes:

- Private cabin with teak door

- Teak paneling

- Teak & holly sole

- Teak appointed joinery

- V-berth with insert; (sleeps 2)

- 5 Under berth drawers

- Hanging locker with shelf atop; aft starboard side

- Chest of 3 drawers with countertop; aft starboard side

- Shelving running the length of the berth port & starboard

- Chain well access, forward bulkhead

- 2 Overhead lights; 12 vdc

- 2 Reading lamps; 12 vdc

- 120 vac outlet

- A/C register

- Opening overhead hatch

- 2 Opening portlight with screen

- Hella turbo fan; 12 vdc

- Shared head access, aft portside 

- Headroom 6 foot 4 inches

SALON SETTEES:

- Starboard and port settees convert to single berths (sleeps 2)

The main cabin is entered from the cockpit, five steps down via a center companionway and features: 

- Teak paneling

- Teak & holly sole

- Teak appointed joinery

- Port side L-Settee, seats 3, with fixed teak pedestal table; converts to a single berth

- Starboard side settee, converts to a single berth

- 2 Front access lockers behind settees on either side with fixed portlights above

- Storage lockers below and behind settees

- Chest of drawers with countertop; starboard side forward

- Icemaker and storage locker with countertop, bottle rack and storage locker above, port side aft

- 2 Stereo speakers

- 4 fixed portlights w/blinds

- 2 Overhead opening hatches

- 3 Overhead lights; 12 vdc

- 1 Overhead reading light, 12 vdc

- 4 Side mounted reading lights, 12 vdc

- 2 forward bulkhead mounted oil lamp sconces

- Tide Time Ship’s Time and Tide Clock

- 2 Fans; 12 vdc

- 2 A/C Registers

- 2 120 vac outlets

- 6 foot 3 inch headroom

The navigation station is on the port side of the vessel between the salon and aft cabin and includes:

- Navigation table with dual lift top storage

- Swing seat

- Under desk locker

- Hanging locker

- Bookshelf

- 2 Overhead lights; 12 vdc

- Electrical breaker panel; 12 vdc, 120 vac

- iplug Media Player stereo system; Bluetooth & USB capable; model MXD339BT

- Monoprice stereo zone switch panel

- B&G VH-60B VHF – NEW 2019

  * AIS transponder

  * Built in GPS

  * NSPL-500 antenna splitter

- B+G Hand Held VHS Radio/2 Way Communicator, with charging mount; model H60 – NEW 2019

- Victron Energy Blue Power Battery Monitor; model BMV-700 – NEW 2019

- 120 vac outlet

- Boston Ships Barometer

- Kidde Combo Smoke/CO Alarm; model

- Teak joinery

- Teak & holly sole

The galley is on the starboard side, aft of the salon, and features a U-layout comprised of a starboard side counter, aft counter, centerline counter.

- Teak + holly sole

- Teak appointed joinery

- Over head light; 12 vdc

- Fire extinguisher

Starboard Side Counter:

- Double stainless steel sink with hot & cold running water, spray nozzle and foot pump fresh water, with locker underneath; fixtures and plumbing replaced 2013

- Force 10 Galley Range; 2 burner gimbled propane stove/oven, with Counter top insert and locker underneath

- Under sink locker

- 4 Drawers

- 4 Over counter storage lockers

- Over counter storage shelf

- Opening portlight

- Wine glass rack

- 2 120 vac outlet

- A/C control panel

- Battery monitor

Aft Counter:

- Large countertop with dual top access refrigerator/freezer unit; model Dometic CU-100, 12 vdc

- 2 Overhead storage lockers

- 3 Overhead magnetic lights

- Overhead magnetic spice rack

- 3 Bulkhead mounted spice racks

- Utensil rack

- Paper towel holder

Centerline Countertop:

- Large countertop

- Storage locker

- Over counter light; 12 vdc

- 120 vac outlet

- Galley headroom 6 foot 3 inches

The aft ensuite head is located forward starboard section of the aft cabin and includes:

- Jabsco electric marine toilet - 2012

- Separate shower; including:

   * Shower wand, hot & cold running water

   * Shower wand mount

   * Built-in storage rack for shampoo, conditioner, etc.

   * Seat

   * Overhead light; 12 vdc

- Stainless steel sink w/hot and cold running water

- Counter top surrounded by wooden fiddle

- Under sink locker

- Under counter locker

- Mirrored over counter locker

- Storage baskets; bulkhead mounted

- Towel ring

- Toilet paper holder

- Trash can

- 120 vac outlet

- Over counter light; 12 vdc

- Overhead light; 12 vdc

- Opening portlight

- Air conditioning register

- Teak deck grate sole

The forward head is located on the port side forward of the salon, shares access with the forward cabin and includes: 

- Raritan electric marine toilet

- Separate shower; including:

   * Shower wand, hot & cold running water

   * Shower wand mount

   * Overhead light; 12 vdc

- Stainless steel sink w/hot and cold running water

- Counter top surrounded by wooden fiddle

- Under sink locker

- Under counter locker

- Mirrored over counter locker

- Towel ring

- Toilet paper holder

- Trash can

- 120 vac outlet

- Over counter light; 12 vdc

- Overhead light; 12 vdc

- Opening portlight

- Overhead hatch

- Teak deck grate sole

The center cockpit is midships and features:

 - Teak deck grate sole

- Seating for 8:

   * Port and starboard bench seating for 6 passengers

   * Aft  bench seating for helmsman and 2 passengers

- Cockpit cushions

- 2 Folding portable seat backs

- Destroyer wheel hem stations with instrument cluster

- Center mounted teak cockpit table with 2 folding leaves

- 2 Stereo speakers

- Full cockpit enclosure, Bimini, Dodger, side curtains with screen incerts

- 4 Storage cubbies behind seat back cushions

- Companionway to; center forward

The helm stations is found in the cockpit aft and include: 

- Stainless steel destroyer wheel, with rope work

- Ritchie Power Damp Plus magnetic compass - NEW 2019

- B+G Zeus3 9 inch display

- B+G Triton2 display

- Raymarine ST6002 Smartpilot Autohelm

- Exterior Blue Seas System’s Weather Deck breaker panels

- VHS Hand held radio recharging mount

- 2 Dual USB charging stations

- Engine throttle/gear shift

- Windless controls

- Hand hold

- Precision, Marblehead Sails – NEW November 2019:

  * Main and 120 Genoa, (custom to this boat)

  * Offshore upgrade package

  * Tanara lifetime thread

  * Padded Genoa

- FULL Cockpit enclosure / Bimini - NEW 2019

  * Top of the line isinglass, lifetime thread and waterproof Sunbrella

  * Screen panels, with zippers, interchangeable with isinglass panels

- Sail pack - NEW 2019

 - Masthead sloop rig

- Aluminum single spreader mast

- Aluminum boom

- Harken Roller Furler, ESP Unit 2 - NEW 2018

- Stainless steel wire standing rigging

- Boom vang, mechanical with Garhauer blocks

- Aft cabin top mounted mainsheet with Garhauer blocks

- Running rigging leads aft to cockpit through stop chocks

- Fiberglass construction

- One piece molded hull

- One piece molded deck

- Cast led winged keel

- 3 blade bronze propeller

- Double bow pulpit anchor mounts w/rollers

- Lewmar V2/V3 electric windless with chain gypsy

- Three anchors - NEW 2019

   * Primary- Delta 55 lbs.

     - 200 feet 3/8” G4 Chain (new)

   * Secondary - Spade Anchor 44 lbs. (never used)

     - 100 feet 3/8” G4 Chain, 100 feet 3/4” nylon rope (used, good condition)

   * Storm - Fortress FX-37 (never used)

     - Stored in Fortress anchor bag

- Chain well (forward cabin access)

- Washdown spigot

- Propane locker

- Rail mounted propane tank storage

- 2 Transom lockers

- 2 Barient 27, 2 speed self-tailing winchs; cockpit coming mounted, port & starboard

- Barient 27 2 speed winch; cockpit cabin top mounted, starboard side

- Barient 17 winch; mast mounted, port side

- Winch handles

- 2 Foresail lead tracks; port & starboard

- 2 Harkin check blocks - NEW

- 2 lead track cleats

- Sheet storage bags; cockpit mounted

- 7 Opening hatches; glass replaced, covers added - 2011

- 15 Opening portlights; cabin side mounted

- 4 Fixed portlights

- Custom Sail Arch – NEW 2019

  * Overbuilt aluminum construction

  * Tender davit system

  * Outboard davit system

  * Outboard mount

  * Solar array mount

  * Wind generator mount

  * Retractable seat for 2

- Stainless steel bow pulpit rail and stern Sail Arch, connected by double life lines (2009) with port & starboard gates forward of cockpit and at the stern

- Retractable aluminum framed, teak swim/boarding platform, with swim ladder

- Magma handrail mounted BBQ grill w/propane tanks

- 8 Cleats; 2 at bow, 2 midship/track mounted, 2 at stern, 2 on cockpit coaming

- Portable boarding ladder

- LED Navigation and anchor lights - NEW 2019

- Fuel & water fills, holding tank pump-out port

- Jerry Cans; 5 Gal

  * 2 Water

  * 3 Gas

  * 4 Diesel

- Jerry can deck box

- Water hose

- Dock lines

- Fenders

- Boat hooks

- Miscellaneous cleaning supplies & brushes

B&G Electronics – NEW December 2019:

- Halo 24 radar

- Zeus3 9 inch display

- Triton2 display

- Triducer (depth, speed, water temp)

- Wind instruments

- B&G VHF, model VH-60B

  * AIS transponder

  * Built in GPS

  * Antenna splitter, model NSPL-500

  * 2 B+G Hand Held VHS Radio/2 Way Communicator, with charging mount; model H60

- Raymarine ST6002 Smartpilot Autohelm

- iplug Media Player stereo system; Bluetooth & USB capable; model MXD339BT

- Monoprice stereo zone switch panel

- 12 VDC electrical system panel

- DC electrical system refit – completed 2019

  * Improved wiring, safety switches and circuits

  * All new parts

- 120 VAC electrical system panel

- Generator/Shore Power switching panel

- 2 Renology solar panels, 600 watts total, 24 volt, model RNG-300D – NEW 2019

- Victron Energy charge controller, model MPPT 100/50 – NEW 2019

- Electric Energy wind generator, model D-400 - NEW 2019

- Flexcharge wind generator control module; NCHC-12 – NEW 2019

- Promarine ProNautic Battery Charger; 12-40P - NEW 2018

- Victron Energy (BMW 700) battery monitor - NEW 2018

- Battery switching panel

- Batteries

   * House Bank – 8 U.S. Battery AGM Batteries, model 2224 GM - NEW January 2020

     - 960 amp hour capacity

   * Starter Battery, model West Marine AGM 55 - NEW - March 2020

- Battery switches

- Vector MAXX SST 3000 Watt inverter, model VECI51GM

- Honda 2200i Portable Generator - NEW 2019

  * 30 AMP plug socket for easy connection to vessels shore power plugs

- Windless breaker

- Galvanic Isolator - 2013

- 30 Amp shore power receptacle

- 2, 30 Amp shore power cables

- 50 Amp/30 Amp shore power Y adapter

- Yanmar 66 hp 4 cylinder auxiliary diesel engine, fresh water cooled; model 4JH-HTBE;  hours: 3384 estimated; ignition replaced 2011

- 2 Parker Racor fuel filter/water separator, 60 GPH, model 500FG

- 3 Raw water strainers

- Dometic 18,000 BTU reverse cycle air conditioning unit - NEW 2016 

- Dometic 10,000 BTU reverse cycle air conditioning unit - NEW 2016

- Dometic A/C raw water pump, model LC-30

- March A/C raw water pump, model LC-3CP-MD

- Dometic Refrigerator unit, 12 vdc, model CU-100 – NEW 2017

- West Marine 50 psi 2.9 gpm house water system pump; Model: 31395-3001

- Jabsco house water system accumulator tank

- Raw water washdown pump w/sea strainer

- Raritan marine water heater, 12 gal., 120 vac

- Sealed sump system

- Primary bilge pump

- Secondary bilge pump; automatic w/high water alarm

- Guzzler manual bilge pump

- Miscellaneous spare parts; plumbing, mechanical, electrical

- Lifesling Overboard Rescue System

- 2 Off-Shore Lifejackets, adult, type I PFD; adult

- Marine signal horn

- Multiple flairs; expired

- Sea-Fire dry chemical fire extinguisher; Type B:C Size 1

- Kiddie dry chemical fire extinguisher; Type B:C Size 1

- Emergency tiller

- AB 11.5 ft., 6 person, R.I.B Tender

- Yamaha 15 hp outboard engine; model 15SG

- Portable fuel tank with gauge; 6 gal

- Navigation lights

- Danforth anchor

- Oars

- Inflation hand pump