Come to Puerto Vallarta and take a look at this sweet Saga 43. Contact Jason, who cruised the Sea of Cortez and Pacific Mexico for 8 years for more information, 360 photos, and schedule a time to view this sweet cruising yacht. 

The Saga 43, designed by Bob Perry, was crafted for one purpose: fast and efficient cruising, whether coastal or offshore. "Whale Song" stands out as an exceptional example, offering an impressive array of cruising amenities and upgrades. This was the last boat out of the factory, ordered with every available option, bell, and whistle! The pride of ownership shines through in this well maintained and thoughtfully equipped Saga 43:

  • 4 electric power winches for effortless handling

  • Schaefer Marine’s In-Boom Furling System for easy sail management

  • A water maker for extended cruising comfort

  • An extensive mast step keel modification for enhanced upwind and heavy-weather performance

This Saga 43 is a testament to thoughtful design, meticulous care, and superior sailing capability. 

Sails and Rigging

  • Head Sail furling: 2x Furlex 300S

  • Whisker Pole Forspar - carbon fibre/AL-13'-24' - mounted on mast

  • Main Sail 413 sp ft, new 2018

  • Genoa 634 sp ft, max furl 302 sq ft , new 2017

  • Doyle Offshore Jib - 431 sq ft, max furl 302 sq ft - new 2010, refurbished 2017

  • Quantum Self Tacking Jib, removed 2015, in storage

  • Storm Jib - 130 sq ft

  • Selden Mast, Keel stepped, 65' - maststep rebuilt 2016/new mast boot/wedges

  • Schaefer Gamma Boom with Solid Vang (in boom furling system) 

  • Rigging: 1x19 wire - mast re-stepped 2016 - rigging inspected 2020 

  • All lines led to cockpit except headsail halyards at mast

Tankage 

  • Fuel 240L

  • Water 320L

  • Holding 80L

Galley 

  • Frigoboat K50F (fridge and freezer, separate compartments)

  • Force 10 Model 62351 - gimballed stainless steel 3 burner stove with oven/broiler

  • Stainless steel double galley sink

  • Isotemp Hot Water Heater - 40L new 2019

  • Aqua Marine 25 GPH Water Maker, new 2019

  • Water Purifier: Carbon-cartridge type, new 2014

  • Fresh water pump: ShurFlo with accumulator tank, new 2019

Head

  • Vacuflush Toilet

  • Stainless steel sink with Corian counter

  • Shower with flexible hose and closing door

  • Shower sump pump: Sahara 750 GPH, new 2019

Engine

  • Yanmar 4JH3-TE w/ 2300 hours

  • Vetus Bow Thruster with a jog at the binnacle

Electrical

  • Xantrex Link 2000 Battery monitor (Nav. Station)

  • 6 Group 31 AGM batteries installed October, 2024

  • Courtesy Lighting: All upgraded to LED

  • 6 Solbian panels

  • (4) "Victron Energy" MPPT Solar Controllers 

  • Xantrex Freedom 20 Inverter/charger

  • Northern Light MM673L2.3 Genset (600 hrs)

  • Heating/Cooling: 2x Reverse Cycle Dometic VCD 16K BTU

Electronics

  • Raymarine RD4244D - 4kw 24' HD Raydome

  • Raymarine E80 at nav station 

  • Raymarine E120 at helm

  • Raymarine ST6002 Smart Pilot

  • Raymarine linear Drive Type 2S, new 2020

  • (3) Raymarine ST60+ for depth, wind, speed

  • Transducer unit CP300, new 2018

  • Paddle wheel, new 2020

  • Iridium Go with external antenna, new 2020

  • ICOM IC0M34 VHF and ICOM IC-M502 (Nav. Station)

  • ICOM MA-500TR AIS Transponder, Class B Sat Link (Nav. Station)

  • ICOM IC0M802 with DSC (Antenna disconnected)

  • Proctor P4 Dragon - DR-7400, new 2016

  • ICOM Model: AT140

Decks and Safety

  • Wash down pump: Shuffle ProBlaster II

  • Cockpit enclosure features a hard Dodger and hard Bimini with fully removable enclosure canvas.

  • Muir Atlantic 1250 Windlass with foot controls/remote, rebuilt 2020

  • Main Anchor Rocna - 25 kg with 200' 5/16" HT and 100' 5/8" 8 braid nylon

  • Spare Anchor - Lewmar Delta - 44 lb with 50' 5/16" HT and 250' 5/8" 3 braid nylon

  • Custom teak curtain rails and curtains

  • Transom Shower: H/C with flexible hose

  • Bilge pump x2: Rule 4400 GPH and Rule 1100 GPH with float switches

  • Well supplied with critical spare parts for the engine, generator, autopilot, and other critical systems.