1997 Saga 43 Boat in Georgetown, ME 04548 US

$127,500

Used
builtBuilt in 1997
Year the boat was built
model

43

Boat model
engine

1 Engine (Yanmar)

Engine type and count
length

43 feet

Overall boat length
fuel

Diesel

Fuel type
material

Fiberglass/Reinforced

Hull material
Nominal Length
43ft
Length Overall
43ft
Length at Waterline
38.92ft
Length on Deck
43.25ft
Beam
12ft
Max Bridge Clearance
63.5ft
Max Draft
5.92ft
Displacement
19842lb
Ballast
8300lb
Hull Material
fiberglass
Engine 1
Engine Make
Yanmar
Engine Model
4JH-3E
Total Power
56hp
Fuel Type
diesel
TANKAGE

FUEL:  approximately 75 gallons in two new tanks, 2019. 

WATER: 135 gallons in two S/S tanks, under settees.

HOLDING: 30 gallons in poly tank, with electric macerator pump (also, airater for holding tank).

HOT WATER HEATER: 11 gallons in aft lazarette.

ENGINE & MECHANICAL

Single Yanmar 4JH-3E 56 hp diesel, 4 cylinder, FWC. 3067 hours on the hour meter. Cruising speed: 6.5-7 knots @ 1800-2000 RPM; Max: 8.5 knots. Kanzaki KM 3A1 2.64:1 reduction gear. 2015 Strong dripless shaft seal with spare installed on shaft. 1 ¼” S/S shaft with bronze strut. Autostream prop. Moulded drip pan under engine. Engine exhaust is water injection system with Vetus LSG water lift muffler. Engine instrumentation in cockpit with tach, two fuel gauges, oil and temp gauges. Double Racor R20P fuel-water separator with vacuum gauge. Balmar high output alternator, 110 amp with multi-stage regulator. 2017 156w each solar panels with 2.2 amp solar regulator.

ELECTRICAL
  • 110V AC-12V DC circuit breaker panels with voltmeters, ammeters, and hinged panel access. 
  • High capacity alternator, 120 amp, with Balmar 3 stage Smart regulator. 
  • 2012 Xantrex 2000w Freedom inverter-charger with Xantrex Link 2000 battery monitor system. 
  • 2014 replaced all house batteries with six 6V Lifeline AGM 660 amps. 1-12V separate AGM engine start battery. 
  • Ventilator fan for battery compartment which runs off the blower. 
  • Also, please note installation of two solar panels (2 x 156 watts) with regulator as noted above 2017, which trickle charges all batteries (mounted on top of bimini). 
  • Copper strapping for lightning ground. 
  • 30 amp shore power cord. 
  • Two 12V DC master battery switches. 
  • All navigation lights to COLREG specs, including aquasignal masthead light with strobe light. 
  • Tankwatch water and holding tank gauge monitors at galley. 
  • Installed two 12V cabin fans to main salon. 
ACCOMMODATIONS
  • For six in two staterooms. 
  • Double chain locker forward. 
  • Next aft is the owner’s head (head removed and used for shower room, shower with seat, and sink. 
  • The owner’s stateroom has a pullman berth with thick mattress offset to port, with extra bookshelf on forward bulkhead, cedar-lined hanging lockers, 6 dresser drawers, chart storage, overhead hatch with Oceanair screens, TV with DVD player, and two opening ports. 
  • Next aft is the main salon which has port and starboard settee berths with attractive bright yellow cushions, a varnished cherry drop-leaf table with centerline storage, and numerous lockers and bookcases outboard of the settees. 
  • To starboard at the aft end of the settee is the nav area with aft-facing chart table, electronics cabinet, electrical panels, etc. 
  • Further aft to starboard is the large U-shaped galley with wraparound Corian countertops, Technautic refrigerator with separate freezer, Panasonic microwave, 2012 Force 10 LPG three burner stove and oven, and large double S/S sinks. 
  • There are numerous dish lockers, six utensil drawers, and storage lockers. 
  • Opposite the galley is the second head with a separate shower stall with acrylic door, vanity, sink and mirror. Further aft to port is the guest quarter berth cabin, with a very large berth, cedar-lined hanging locker, bureau and drawers, mirror, multi lights, and fans. 
  • The access to the engine is conveniently located behind a hinged companionway stairway. 
  • A very attractive hand rubbed varnished cherry interior. 
ELECTRONICS
  • Raymarine 6002 Smart autopilot. 
  • 2016 Raymarine E125 color radar Hybrid touch GPS-Plotter, at helm station. 
  • 2016 Raymarine ST60 depth, speed/log, AWI & wind speed with ST60 graphic display below. 
  • ICOM 802 SSB radio, AT-140 auto tuner, two dynaplates and insulated backstay.
  • ICOM IC-M 604 VHF with ram mic at helm. 
  • Pactor SSB Modem with USB connection to receive/send emails. 
  • 2008 Clarion CD changer and stereo and MP3 player, with remote volume control at helm at Yanmar engine panel. 
  • Speakers in cockpit coaming; stereo speakers in main salon. 
  • SR-6 Sirius Weather at chartplotter with Sirius radio with a subscription.
  • EPIRB Global Fix E pro 406 MHZ with GPS.
SAILS & RIGGING
  • (Sail Area: 882 sq. ft.) 
  • Saga 43’s have an innovative Variable Geometry Rig for shorthanded offshore sailing. 
  • This rig is one of the features which separates the Saga 43 from similar sized vessels.  
  • The staysail is set on it’s own furler and is self tacking. 
  • The genoa is also on a roller furler. 
  • The mainsail is raised via a two-speed electric Harken 40 self-tailing winch for ease of handling. 
  • Selden aluminum extruded mast, painted white in 2012; Selden aluminum boom. 
  • Two sets of aluminum aerofoil spreaders. 
  • Manual backstay adjuster. 
  • 2012 Harken Batt car tracks and slides for easy mainsail hoisting and reefing.  
  • Roller furler for genoa. 
  • Roller furler on inner stay. 
  • Harken mainsheet traveller cabin top mounted, and led to cockpit. 
  • Boom vang is Forespar solid strut type. 
  • Serviced all winches – Harken 2 speed 56 S.T. genoa sheet winches, and Harken 32 S.T. halyard winch on mast. 1 x 19 S/S rod rigging – inspected in 2014 and found in excellent condition. 
  • 2010 fully battened main by Quantum. 
  • 2015 staysail - 95%. 
  • 2010 Quantum genoa - 130%. 
  • Cruising spinnaker by Neil Pryde. 
  • Spinnaker sheets snatch blocks. 
  • Spinnker pole on mast. 
  • 2019 Mack Pack for main on strong track. 
  • Saga 43 “Rail Bosses” at mast for safety. 
  • Spinlock quadruple rope clutches. 
  • 3 winch handles. 
  • Inner jib tracks. 
  • Chainplates and rig grounded to keel for lightning protection.    
  • S/S rigging inspected 2012 and found in good condition - all turnbuckles reheaded.
EQUIPMENT
  • 65 lb Mantus anchor with BBB 5/16” hi-tensile chain with nylon rode. 
  • Fortress FX23 stern anchor with chain and rode.
  • 44 lb Bruce anchor with 5/16 hi-tensile BBQ chain and nylon rode.
  • Emergency tiller. 
  • Complete set of manuals.                       
  • Electric Rule bilge pump. 
  • Bow saltwater washdown pump, new 2023 pump. 
  • Two manual diaphragm pumps, one in cockpit and one under galley sole. 
  • Fenders, docklines, flares, boathook. 
  • Life jackets. 
  • Wood cockpit table mounted at pedestal with cover. 
  • Removable helm seat. 
  • 8 opening ports with screens. 
  • Handheld spotlight. 
  • Hot water heater, 110V off engine. 
  • Marelon through-hull fittings below waterline. 
  • Radar reflector. 
  • Lifesling.
  • MOB system, 2015
  • Fire extinguishers. 
  • Trident LPG gas detector/shutoff. 
  • Fresh water hot/cold shower on transom. 
  • 2 sets of companionway doors/dropboards. 
  • Screen for companionway.     
  • Windex on masthead. 
  • 2012 BBQ grill. 
  • Fender boards. 
  • Drogue anchor. 
  • Lee cloths on settees. 
  • C02 detector. 
  • Two 20 lb LPG tanks.  
DISCLAIMER

Potential purchasers should assume that items on the vessel at the time of viewing, but not specifically listed on this specification sheet, are not included with the sale of the yacht. These specifications are believed to be correct but cannot be guaranteed. Specifications are provided for information purposes. Data was obtained from sources believed reliable but is not guaranteed by owner or brokers. Buyer assumes responsibility to verify all speeds, consumptions, capacities and other measurements contained herein and otherwise provided, and agrees to instruct his surveyor to confirm such details prior to purchase. Vessel subject to sale, price and inventory changes, and withdrawal from market without notice.    

Mechanical Disclaimer: Engine and generator hours are as of the date of the original listing and are a representation of what the listing broker is told by the owner and/or actual reading of the engine hour meter. The broker cannot guarantee the true hours. It is the responsibility of the purchaser and/or his agent to verify engine hours, warranties implied or otherwise, and major overhauls as well as ALL other representations noted on the listing.   

DISCLAIMER TO BOARD VESSEL: In the event the Buyer boards the vessel either on land or in the water without a broker or owner, the Buyer(s) agrees and understands he boards at his sole risk and liability.

Price History

DateEventPrice
2/26/26Initial price$127,500

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