Pardo 43 for sale

Yachting Address Review — Pardo 43: the founding model of Pardo Yachts, and a second-hand market that tells a story

The Pardo 43 is not the successor of the Pardo 38 — it is its precursor. It was the 43 that launched the Pardo Yachts range in 2016, that defined the brand's stylistic language, that convinced the first buyers that a century-old sailing yard could build motorboats among the most desirable in the Mediterranean. Everything the Pardo 38 subsequently achieved, the 43 made possible.

At 14 metres overall in its current version, powered by twin Volvo IPS or Cummins Zeus depending on the configuration, the Pardo 43 is a luxury dayboat that competes in the premium Italian sport-cruiser segment — Ferretti 450, Azimut Atlantis 43, Cranchi Settantasei, Pershing 48. Its second-hand market on this page runs from €595,000 incl. VAT for a 2018 example to €990,000 incl. VAT for a 2024, with a new 2026 demo listed at €1,206,860 ex-VAT. This is a yacht, not a family boat.

Two generations to distinguish — and why lengths vary so much

The first obstacle for any serious buyer on this page is the variety of lengths displayed: 12.80 m, 13.45 m, 14.00 m, 14.60 m for the same model. Unlike the Pardo 38, this variability is not solely explained by different measurement conventions — it also reflects a genuine model evolution.

The first generation Pardo 43 (2017-2023) measures approximately 12.80 m hull length for 14.00 m overall. This is the founding model, carrying the brand's purest DNA in its original architecture. Listings from 2018-2023 between €595,000 and €800,000 correspond to this generation. Its silhouette is distinctive — low lines, near-total flush deck, two separate living zones (aft cockpit and forward sun pad).

The second generation / Pardo 43 R (from 2024-2025) is a significant revision. The "R" suffix appears in 2026 listings as the specific designation for this updated version. Its length is stated at 13.45 m in Saint-Tropez listings. It is a design evolution that preserves Pardo's identity while adapting to current expectations — even tauter lines, improved ergonomics, modernised technology integration. The 2024 examples between €890,000 and €990,000 incl. VAT and the new 2026 demo at €1,206,860 ex-VAT belong to this generation.

What differentiates the Pardo 43 from the Pardo 38

The relationship between the two models deserves clear explanation, as many buyers compare them without understanding they offer different experiences.

The Pardo 38 is a sport-cruiser — a sporty 11-metre boat that maximises sailing sensations and aesthetics at a manageable size. It can be handled by a small crew, manoeuvred easily, used regularly without professional crew.

The Pardo 43 is a grand luxury dayboat — a 14-metre boat that turns each outing into an event. Its two separate living zones (convivial aft cockpit and dedicated forward sun deck), its generous beam, its yacht-level finishes and its ability to comfortably host twelve people aboard make it a reception and representation boat as much as a navigation tool. It demands superior handling expertise, crew or at least a professional skipper for initial familiarisation, and a significantly higher operating budget.

The deck concept that makes the Pardo 43 unmistakable

What sets the Pardo 43 apart from its Italian competitors in this size is its deck architecture — and this is precisely the point that divides opinion between those who "get" the boat and those who find it "too radical".

The Pardo 43 is built around a near-total flush deck — without a traditional coachroof, without an enclosed helm station, without any obstacle between stern and bow. You move freely from the aft cockpit to the forward sun pad along two distinct and complementary living zones. This freedom of movement is impossible on most competitors that retain a central superstructure.

The trade-off is very limited weather protection. On grey days, in rain or facing direct August Mediterranean sun, the absence of a hard-top or helm station makes itself felt. A well-positioned bimini can mitigate the issue but is not a complete solution. The Pardo 43 is an assumed fair-weather boat — which corresponds to 90% of Mediterranean use from April to October.

The powertrain: Volvo IPS or Cummins Zeus

The Pardo 43 exists in two propulsion configurations on the second-hand market.

Twin Volvo IPS is the most common configuration — typically 2 × 435 hp or 2 × 480 hp depending on model year. The IPS system combined with the joystick delivers harbour manoeuvrability that its size does not suggest — the Pardo 43 berths in a 14-metre space with the precision of a 9-metre boat in the hands of a joystick-familiar user.

Cummins Zeus is the alternative found on some examples — the Cummins Zeus system is the IPS Volvo equivalent, an inverted pod propulsion with manoeuvring joystick. Zeus examples are less widespread but their owners are generally very satisfied. Cummins-specific service vigilance applies.

What the market reveals about Pardo 43 depreciation

Reading the 24 listings on this page reveals a premium market that behaves differently from the standard market.

First-generation Pardo 43s from 2018-2020 negotiate between €595,000 and €749,000 incl. VAT. New examples of the same era sold at approximately €750,000-€900,000 ex-VAT depending on options. Depreciation over 5-7 years is therefore around 20-30% — comparable to a same-status luxury car, and well below that of a mass-production boat.

The 2022-2024 Pardo 43s between €660,000 ex-VAT and €990,000 incl. VAT represent the near-new segment — under 5 years, low hours, first significant discounts. The 2024 example at €890,000 incl. VAT (an unusual location for a Mediterranean luxury yacht — this Rhône-Alpes-based seller evidently holds multiple Pardo units) is well-positioned in this bracket.

The most visible anomaly is the gap between the 2020 at Beaulieu-sur-Mer at €695,000 incl. VAT and the 2020 in Campania at €800,000 incl. VAT — €105,000 apart on the same model year. This gap may reflect a significant difference in equipment (options, electronics, personalisation), condition, or simply a more optimistic pricing strategy from the Italian seller.

Pardo 43 against competitors: the honest positioning

The Pardo 43 positions in a precise segment — premium dayboats of 13-14 metres between €600,000 and €900,000 second-hand — where its real competitors are Italian.

Against the Ferretti 450, the Pardo 43 is more radical in its open-space concept but offers less habitability for overnight stays. Ferretti plays the cruising versatility card; Pardo plays pure sensory experience.

Against the Azimut Atlantis 43, the Pardo 43 is more exclusive in design and more limited in interior volumes. Azimut proposes a more classic balance between sport and comfort; Pardo pushes the slider toward sport and design at the expense of traditional comfort.

Against the Pershing 48, the Pardo 43 is more accessible in second-hand price and proposes a comparable experience in status and performance. The Pershing has the advantage of slightly higher top speed; the Pardo has the advantage of greater scarcity and more timeless design.

What to check when buying second-hand

Volvo IPS or Cummins Zeus pods are the first check — same rigour as on the Pardo 38 and Jeanneau Leader 33: documented services with certified manufacturer invoices, IPS joint membranes, pivot bearings. On a 2018-2020 Pardo 43 now 6-8 years old, a preventive pod service should be budgeted if not recently documented (€3,000 to €6,000 depending on condition).

Personalisation and options — each Pardo 43 being semi-custom, configurations vary considerably. A complete options inventory is essential: deck coverings (teak, composite), upholstery (leather, marine, premium outdoor), electronics (Garmin, Simrad, Furuno depending on initial choice), generator, air conditioning. These options represent €80,000 to €200,000 depending on levels.

Flush deck condition — the Pardo 43's central architectural feature is also its first visible wear point. Non-slip deck coatings, deck element fixings and storage hatch seals deserve careful inspection.

Italian documentation on Campania, Adriatic and Sardinian examples — VAT status, flag, registration. Côte d'Azur and Languedoc examples are generally simpler to transfer administratively.

Pardo 43 market prices in 2025-2026

Indicative ranges, market May 2026. VAT included unless otherwise stated.

Our verdict

The Pardo 43 is the boat that proved a sailing yard could build reference-level motorboats in the Mediterranean premium category — and which remains, ten years after its launch, one of the most coherent proposals in its segment. Its second-hand prices hold better than direct competitors because its design does not age and its limited production prevents market saturation. The R version of 2025-2026 modernises without betraying — and pushes the new price beyond one million euros ex-VAT. For buyers seeking the best of the 13-14 metre second-hand segment between €650,000 and €900,000: the first-generation Pardo 43 in good condition is one of the three or four boats that deserves to be visited as a priority.