1997 Saga 43 Sold Boat in Branford, CT US

Here's a near-perfect live-aboard cruiser for a couple. And that's just what Bob Perry and the Saga Concept Team had in mind when they introduced the Saga 43. Taking the lead from the shorthanded offshore racing fleets like the Whitbread and BOC around the world races, SAGA has opted instead to maximize waterline length to gain the desired interior space, and to judiciously pare weight, and retain a relatively narrow beam. It is a proven offshore concept with a strong scientific basis. The result is the SAGA 43, a more suitable and more comfortable offshore cruiser with a high range of positive stability and better overall seakeeping qualities than boats with extreme beam. The hull has an ultra-fine entry angle with low drag, and is therefore very easily driven through the water and chop with far less sail area required. That makes for less strain on the rig, lower sheet and winch loads, and most importantly, less sweat for the crew. Coupled with its 20,000 lb. displacement the SAGA 43 will require no more effort to sail than the average 38 footer. But the big bonus is that the SAGA 43's longer waterline length translates to higher speeds under both power and sail than ordinary boats with the same LOA. In fact the 43 performs more like a 50 footer with a dynamic waterline length of over 41 feet when underway. This boat is rare, as you get both speed and comfort in a great looking package. A revolutionary fast design by Robert Perry makes the Saga 43 a true sailor's boat. If sailing is your pleasure in life there isn't another boat in its class that will delight the senses more than a Saga 43.

Saga 43's can be found worldwide. Bay sailing, coastal cruising or crossing oceans, it's your choice and "Firecracker" is your magic carpet!