Pardo 43R

SUMMARY

The new Pardo 43R takes the brand’s best-selling 43-foot walkaround, the Pardo 43, and gives it a purpose-built outboard personality: a dedicated hull, a cleaner, athletic profile, and the punch of up to three Mercury outboards - 400-hp V10i's standard or the V12 600-hp option - for speeds beyond 50 knots. If you’ve admired the Pardo 43 for its elegant lines and open-air dayboating vibe, the 43R adds the visceral throttle response and shallow-draft versatility that only a high-horsepower outboard setup can deliver - without sacrificing the Italian design language that made the model an icon.

As one of the largest dealers for Pardo Yachts in North America, SI Yachts offers a number of advantages in the purchase process including available inventory continually on order, the ability to take your boat in trade, and our industry-leading service team to assist with any warranty work or after-market equipment installation. Contact us today by emailing Sales@SIYachts.com or by calling our main office at (718) 984-7676.

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The Pardo 43R By The Numbers

On paper the 43R is a serious platform: LOA 45' 11" and a beam of 13'9", with displacement about 24,250 lbs. Tankage supports real-world cruising days - about 660 U.S. gallons of fuel and 105 gallons of fresh water, so you can run hard in the morning and linger at anchor without feeling constrained by range or resupply. The factory propulsion matrix is straightforward: triple Mercury Verado 400 V10I's as the standard package or triple Mercury Verado 600 V12s for owners who want the maximum thrill.

The 43R’s dedicated hull is drawn to preserve comfort and livability while unlocking the performance and shallow-water access advantages of outboards. Triple motors deliver instant planing and mid-range punch for short weather windows, while the absence of an inboard machinery space opens up storage volume and service access. For owners who split time between sandbar days and longer coastal runs, that combination—sportier handling, simple service, and beach-friendly draft - is compelling.

Exterior Lines Like A Supercar

Like the inboard 43, the 43R preserves the model’s reverse bow, wide walkaround side decks, and carbon-fiber T-Top seamlessly integrated with the windshield, so you get the familiar Pardo stance with a sportier, more aggressive stern treatment to accommodate the outboards. The T-Top can be complemented by an optional electric bimini that extends shade aft over the cockpit - useful for long, hot afternoons at anchor. The outboard configuration keeps deck movement on a single, step-free level, with a forward lounge (bench + sunpad) and an expansive aft social zone.

Open Air Living In The 43R's Cockpit

Pardo keeps the social center of gravity outdoors. Aft, ergonomic sofas and an extendable table create a true living/dining area; drop the table and you’ve got an extra sunpad - a quick transform that lets you pivot from lunch to lounging in seconds. The outdoor galley, equipped for proper entertaining with induction hob, barbecue, refrigerators, and ample stowage, anchors the cockpit so everything happens in one sociable space: cooking, serving, and conversation. Wide side decks, integrated steps, and sturdy handrails make it easy to move forward to the bow lounge without interrupting the flow.

Modern Helm Station & Electronics

At the helm, the 43R moves to a three-screen glass bridge that concentrates navigation, boat systems, and media control - an arrangement that’s clean, intuitive, and easy to scan at pace. Joystick docking (paired with the Mercury outboards’ integrated steering) gives precise handling in tight marinas, while the helm ergonomics - upright seating, protected visibility under the T-Top, and logical switchgear—suit both quick day hops and longer coastal legs.

Bright & Flexible Interior Accommodations

Below decks, the 43R follows the new Pardo 43 interior brief: large hull windows that pour in daylight; calm, minimalist cabinetry in fine woods, leather, and fabrics; and flexible sleeping arrangements. Owners can choose a standard “one-cabin + head” layout with a forward double; or opt for a two-cabin plan that adds a twin-berth second cabin. There’s also a convertible dinette option that turns the salon seating into a double, and the spacious bathroom includes a shower with a built-in seat. The net effect is a bright, contemporary retreat that’s genuinely usable for weekending, not just day trips.

Who Designed The Pardo 43R?

As with other Pardos, the 43R blends the talents of Zuccheri Yacht Design (naval architecture + exteriors) and Nauta Design (interiors), with concept and build by Cantiere del Pardo. That team explains the familiar balance: sharp, automotive-inspired geometry above the waterline, and a hull optimized for the particular demands of outboards below.

How Fast Does The Pardo 43R Go?

Factory language is conservative, but the headline is clear: with triple Mercury 600s, the 43R is engineered to surpass 50 knots, and the dedicated outboard hull is meant to deliver that speed without trading away the calm ride and easy deck life that buyers expect from a 43-foot luxury walkaround. If you prefer more relaxed cruising with excellent efficiency, the standard triple 400-hp setup still gives the 43R abundant thrust and fine-grain docking control.