Licensed Yacht BrokersSales and service of yachts and shipsThe 43' SolsticebyMidnight Express Powerboatsis a high-performancecenter console yachtcrafted as a versatilemotor yachtwith a robustfiberglass and plastichull. A Deep Vee design, wide 12 ft beam, and five Mercury gas outboards deliver thrilling 70-knot cruising and up to 90 knots top speed. Shestakov Yacht Sales is ready to guide you to the right configuration for your plans.
Selecting a 43' Solstice
If your priorities include exceptional speed, offshore confidence, and day-to-night flexibility, the 43' Solsticestands out. The Deep Vee hull by Midnight Express balances soft re-entries at pace with beam-stabilized poise, while the quintet of Mercury outboards provides remarkable punch and redundancy. For buyers seeking a premiumcenter console yachtthat is equally at home as a fast weekender and a performance chase boat, Shestakov Yacht Sales and broker Andrey Shestakov can help you tailor the specification and timing.
Features of the Model
- Performance-minded Deep Vee geometry for high-speed composure
- Powerful 5-engine Mercury outboard setup (Gas) for acceleration and range flexibility
- Broad 12 ft beam for a confident platform underway and at rest
- Practical deck layouts in fiberglass and thoughtful interior touches by Midnight Express
- Accommodations for up to 4, sleeping for 1, and 1 head for overnight versatility
Technical Specifications
- Length overall (LOA): 43 ft (13.11 m)
- Beam: 12 ft (3.81 m)
- Draft: min 6.562 ft (2 m), max 9.843 ft (3 m)
- Cruising speed: 70 kn (70 mph)
- Maximum speed: 90 kn (90 mph)
- Gross tonnage: 17 GT
- Engines: 5 × Mercury, Outboard, Gas
- Fuel capacity: 450 gal
- Fresh water capacity: 75 gal
- Hull configuration: Deep Vee
- Hull material: fiberglass and plastic
- Deck material: Fiberglass
- Hull designer: Midnight Express
- Interior designer: Midnight Express
- Category: motor yacht
- Subcategory: center console yacht
Pricing and Ordering
Availability, options, and build slots for the 43' SolsticebyMidnight Express Powerboatsvary. For current pricing and to discuss specifications for yourcenter console yacht, contact Andrey Shestakov at Shestakov Yacht Sales. Our team will coordinate selections and delivery timing to match your plans.
Questions and Answers
Q: What are the cruisingandtop speedsof the43' Solstice? A: Thecruising speedis 70 kn (70 mph) and themaximum speedis 90 kn (90 mph).
Q: What is the engine configurationon this model? A: It runsfive Mercury outboardengines usingGasfuel for outstanding acceleration and redundancy.
Q: How does the draftrange support versatile operation? A: The draft ranges from aminimum of 6.562 ft (2 m)to amaximum of 9.843 ft (3 m), paired with aDeep Veefor confident offshore handling.
Q: What about accommodationsand overnight capability? A: There areaccommodations for up to 4, withsleeping for 1and1 head, making quick overnights straightforward.
Q: How is the hull constructedand how is the modelclassified? A: The hull isfiberglass and plastic, and the boat is amotor yachtwithin thecenter console yachtsegment. Design credits include Midnight Express for bothhullandinteriordesign.
Owner Experience Review
Owners turn to the 43' SolsticefromMidnight Express Powerboatsfor very different missions: family cruising and Bahamas runs, poker runs and show weekends, fast ground‑to‑ground sportfishing, and charter‑style dayboat entertaining. On the water, reviewers and forum posts describe a hull that hops on plane quickly and feels surefooted in chop; the twin‑step bottom and 12'6" beam help it track cleanly, and quad or quint Mercury Racing 450R builds have been reported in listings and reviews with mid‑80s to 90+ mph top ends. Owners also note confident behavior in rough inlets, which supports those high‑energy use cases.
Day to day, the boat’s comfort and access features get nearly as much praise as the speed. The enlarged console cabin adds a usable galley, v‑berth, stand‑up head and 8,000 BTU AC, while topside the large U‑lounge, forward sunpad with power table, summer kitchen and extensive JL audio make it a natural entertainer. Practical touches—wide walkways, recessed hardware, and an aft deck that lifts to reach the generator/Seakeeper—ease ownership. Maintenance expectations reflect the performance: many boats carry a SeaKeeper 6 (with periodic service on bearings/hydraulics and non‑trivial costs), and Mercury Racing 450R packages typically see professional 300‑hour services and higher operating bills. A factory starting‑capacitor system on 43'+ builds helps reduce the number of start batteries, with a lithium option available. Examples in the market span roughly 2021–2023, and individual experiences vary with build year and equipment.
Pros and Cons
- Explosive acceleration and reported mid‑80s to 90+ mph potential with quad/quint Mercury Racing 450R builds.
- Twin‑step hull and 12'6" beam deliver composed, surefooted handling in chop and rough inlets.
- Entertaining‑ready layout with large U‑lounge, forward sunpad/power table, summer kitchen and robust JL audio.
- High‑output Mercury Racing 450R packages require professional 300‑hour services.
- SeaKeeper 6 adds comfort but brings scheduled bearing/hydraulic maintenance and notable service costs.
- Overall operating and upkeep costs run higher than average for a multi‑outboard performance platform.
Comparison with Other Models
| Model | LOA | Beam | Draft | Speed (Cruising/Max) | Gross Tonnage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 43 Open | 43' 0" (13.13 m) | 12' 0" (3.81 m) | 6' 7" (2 m) | 40 kn / 75 kn | - |
| 37 OPEN | 37' 0" (11.28 m) | 11' 0" (3.50 m) | 5' 6" (1.67 m) | - | - |
| 39 Cuddy | 39' 0" (11.89 m) | 9' 0" (2.90 m) | - | - | - |
| 43' Solstice | 43' 0" (13.11 m) | 12' 0" (3.81 m) | 6' 7" (2 m) – 9' 10" (3 m) | 70 kn / 90 kn | 17 |
| 34 OPEN | 34' 0" (10.39 m) | - | - | - | - |
| Center Console | 37' 0" (11.28 m) | 11' 0" (3.50 m) | 9' 10" (3 m) | - | - |
| Open 43' | 42' 0" (12.90 m) | 11' 0" (3.40 m) | 2' 8" (0.82 m) | 60 kn / 80 kn | - |
| N/A | 43' 0" (13.11 m) | 12' 0" (3.81 m) | 9' 10" (3 m) | - | - |
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