Alacrity - 1998 43' 3" SAGA 43
Oriental North Carolina United States
$176,000 USD

1998 Saga 43 – "Alacrity" Hull #10 of 54 made.

Fast, Stable, Fun and Ready to Sail

• Performance & Stability Upgrades:
• Custom 1,200 lb. lead shoe added to keel by Mars Metal for enhanced stability and speed
• Barrier-coated bottom for long-term hull protection
• Recent Upgrades & Maintenance:
• New rudder bearings for smooth, responsive steering
• New sail cover & connector for superior protection
• New Water Tanks, hoses and filtration
• Exceptional Ownership & Documentation:
• Formerly owned by the President of the Salty Dog Sailing Association
• Meticulous records & maintenance logs ensure top-tier upkeep
• Competitive & Comfortable:
• Designed for efficiency and speed, ideal for both cruising and racing
• Will have little competition around the buoys on Wednesday night races

1998 Saga 43 – Performance, Comfort, and Proven Pedigree

The 1998 Saga 43 is a fast, stable, and well-balanced performance cruiser, designed for sailors who demand both speed and comfort. With a narrow hull, efficient sail plan, and lightweight construction, she offers impressive upwind performance and easy handling, whether short-handed or fully crewed.

"Alacrity" stands out with key upgrades, including a custom 1,200 lb. Mars Metal keel shoe for added stability and speed, a barrier-coated bottom, new rudder bearings, and a new sunbrella Refinished wood, new sanitation lines, a new Force10 stove and new microwave add fresh comfort to her well-appointed interior.

Formerly owned by the President of the Salty Dog Sailing Association, this vessel has been maintained with meticulous care, complete with detailed records and maintenance logs. Whether you're looking for a competitive edge in Wednesday night races or a capable offshore cruiser, Alacrity delivers an exhilarating and confident sailing experience.

Come see her today and feel the difference in every knot!

Equipment/Upgrades

• NOTABLE Maintenance and Upgrades
• 2007
• new Mainsail
• new Genoa
• new Staysail
• new Storm Jib and removable stay
• 2010
• Unstepped Mast, Refinished and refurbished mast and boom.
• New Running Rigging and Shrouds
• 2014
• new Espar Cabin Heater
• new Brunton's Autoprop
• 2017
• new Raymarine radar
• new multifunction Axiom plotte
• New autopilot system, wind/speed, depth instruments, AIS paired with VHF
• New Fuel Polisher
• Sails inspected, resewn as needed and suncovers replaced
• Shroud and backstay mounting hardware inspected and bolts replaced
• 2018
• All new stainless steel mounts fabricated for solar panels, provide strength, protection and facilitate quick disconnect to remove panels in the event of a severe storm
• New compressor unit installed for freezer
• New fresh water pump installed
• 2020
• Removed and flushed hot water tank thoroughly, added foam tape to mounting bands and reinstalled (had get tank out of way temporarily to work on exhaust hose, so may as well make sure it was all set)
• Replaced exhaust hose and clamps from engine to transom. Added new fiberglass elbows to reduce stress on exhaust hose at bends.
• Replaced raw water hoses on engine from intake to pump and from pump to engine Replaced panel over Nav station, added cubbies and put spice cubby on galley side of bulkhead over sink
• Refinished interior with shipwright recommended 40% spar varnish, 40% tung oil and 20% mineral spirits as finish .      
• Installed new joker valve in aft toilet, replaced all waste line hoses and clamps
• Stripped and refinished hatchway screens, new screens added.
• Sunbrella cover for hatchway screens made to protect hatchway screens when not in use
• Replace aft head sink/shower sump, float switch & pump
• Replace aluminum water tanks with new 3/8” DuraCast polypropylene tanks and water lines (same shape/size except 1” taller), added floorboards (sealed with 4 coats of polyurethane) under tanks to better distribute weight.
• All new hatch lenses installed and protective covers added
• Install new shower head in forward head.
• Change transmission oil
• 2022
• Electric winch rebuilt by Harken
• Fuel tank inspection and cleanout
• 2023
• Install LED navigation lights   
• Replaced Engine Starter Battery
• 2024
• Replaced 4 House Batteries with Mastervolt 8d 225 AH AGM sealed batteries. Reprogrammed Xantrex controller for new batteries.
• Cost almost as much to fix as a new one. New unit installed Jan 2024. An issue was discovered with the power cable and it was dropping voltage. A connector was replaced, it’s now working well.
• Replaced exhaust fan vents for engine area 
• Replaced cockpit speakers due to sun damage  
• Genoa inspected, minor fixes, UV cover patched, added a tack lashing to take some pressure off the jib tack extension by Omar Sails & Rigging, New Bern. Reported sail still very functional, since it’s part laminate, couldn’t get some of the stains out