1998 Mikelson 43 Sportfisher - MIKELSON FOR SALE

Seize the chance to own one of Southern California’s standout luxury sportfishing and cruising yachts. The Mikelson 43 sets the benchmark among 40'–50' flybridge convertibles and motor yachts—fun, refined, efficient, and ultra‑versatile for offshore bluewater adventures, tournament fishing, and relaxed family cruising.

Outstanding yacht at an exceptional value.

Description

Seize a rare chance to own one of Southern California’s standout luxury sportfishing and cruising yachts. The Mikelson 43 exemplifies the flybridge convertible sportfisher and bluewater motor yacht in the forty‑ to fifty‑foot class—lively, comfortable, fuel‑smart, and remarkably versatile for offshore runs, tournament fishing, and relaxed family cruising. Outstanding value for a serious sportfishing yacht.

Equipment

Power comes from twin Caterpillar 3126 diesel engines with approximately one thousand one hundred eighty hours, supported by a nine‑kilowatt Onan generator in a soundshield with a remote start panel. A Trace inverter/charger with remote panel manages ship’s power, while a Village Marine watermaker produces eight hundred gallons per day. Performance and reliability are enhanced by Bennett trim tabs and Racor primary fuel filtration for both mains and generator. Ground tackle is confidence‑inspiring with a Muir horizontal windlass, a Bruce‑claw style anchor, and five‑sixteenths‑inch Hi‑Test chain, all controlled from the bridge helm and via bow foot switches. Climate comfort comes from reverse‑cycle heat and air conditioning. On deck, a Brower eight‑hundred‑pound bow davit with stainless dinghy chocks handles the included thirteen‑foot AB center console tender powered by a forty‑horsepower E‑TEC Evinrude outboard. Freshwater systems feature a twelve‑volt pump with expansion tank and a one‑hundred‑ten‑volt Raritan twenty‑gallon water heater. The heads are Raritan electric units with holding tank, macerator pump‑out, and deck pump‑out. Fishing and washdown needs are met by a twelve‑volt bait pump and a twelve‑volt saltwater washdown serving bow and cockpit spigots. Close‑quarters handling is effortless thanks to the electric Side‑Power bow thruster.

Accommodations

The yacht offers two staterooms and two heads in a forward‑galley layout with a warm cherry‑wood interior. The salon welcomes you with three‑hundred‑sixty‑degree windows, a large port/aft L‑shaped settee with ottoman, a starboard L‑shaped dinette that converts to a berth, opening windows, an entertainment center, and access to a massive utility room beneath the salon. The forward owner’s stateroom features a queen berth, two oversized hanging lockers, drawers, four portholes, an overhead hatch, and private entry to the head with a stall shower. Mid‑ship, the guest stateroom provides a lower double berth, an upper single berth, an overhead hatch, a porthole, drawers, and a storage locker.

Galley

The forward galley is equipped for extended cruising with a Novakool refrigerator/freezer, an Amana convection/microwave oven, and a Princess two‑burner electric cooktop. A double‑basin sink and abundant storage keep meal prep efficient, while a classic teak‑and‑holly sole adds timeless yacht style.

Cockpit / deck

Purpose‑built for the sportfisher, the cockpit features dual in‑transom bait tanks, Lee twenty‑six‑foot double‑spreader outriggers, eight stainless‑steel rocket launchers, and six stainless flush‑mounted rod holders. Fresh‑ and saltwater washdowns serve both cockpit and bow, complemented by a cockpit hot/cold shower, a sink with tackle center, and a dayhead. A swim platform with transom door and ladder makes water access easy, while fiberglass non‑skid decks provide secure footing. Communications include a Simrad RS12 VHF radio.

Flying bridge

The expansive flybridge offers both forward and aft helm stations, a large circular settee that converts to a berth, two Sidd helm seats, a factory hardtop, a newer three‑hundred‑sixty‑degree polycarbonate enclosure, and soft carpeting for barefoot comfort.

Electronics

Navigation and fishing systems are comprehensive: a Simrad AP22 autopilot pairs with two newer sixteen‑inch touchscreen Simrad MFDs, supported by radar, a GPS plotter, and a fishfinder/depth sounder. Communication is via an ICOM IC‑M506 VHF radio, and Side‑Power bow‑thruster controls are fitted at both forward and aft stations.

Disclaimer

The details of this vessel are presented in good faith; however, accuracy and condition are not guaranteed or warranted. Buyers are encouraged to have their agents or surveyors verify all particulars to their satisfaction. This yacht is offered subject to prior sale, price changes, or withdrawal without notice.

Propulsion

Twin inboard Caterpillar 3126 diesels (model year nineteen ninety‑eight) power the yacht via V‑drives on diesel fuel. The port engine shows approximately one thousand one hundred eighty hours; the starboard engine shows approximately one thousand one hundred seventy‑nine hours.

Specifications

Dimensions underscore the capable footprint of this flybridge convertible: length overall forty‑three feet, beam fifteen ponto eighty‑three feet, and maximum draft three and a half feet. The hull is fiberglass, and ground tackle is handled by an electric windlass. Tankage is generous for bluewater cruising, with approximately two hundred gallons of fresh water, six hundred gallons of fuel, and sixty gallons in the holding tank.