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ALCID —Frank & Gail in Horta
Don't know if you have heard but Alcid did the Saga name proud and was first to finish in both the St. Augustine to Bermuda race and the Bermuda to the Azores run. We beat an Oyster 62 a Beneteau 48 and a whole lot of 40-45 footers. The new keel is superb and we're going so fast that some of the boats thought we were a catamaran! We hit 13.6 knots surfing—a new record for our boat! Check out the World Cruising web site (www.worldcruising.com/arceurope) to see the story.
Dreamcatcher —William T. Rich III
“My Saga 43, Dreamcatcher, is without a doubt the best of the nine sailboats that I have owned, or that have been in my family. She can comfortably do eight plus knots whether under sail or motor. I like the fact that I can single handle her which I frequently do when I want that feeling of sheer joy and peace that comes from being alone at sea with a good boat. Thank you for making my dreams come true.”
Wind Seeker II —Bruce Macdonald
“You know that my requirements for boat selection prior to this trip were 1) safety, and 2) performance, especially upwind. I am extremely pleased to report that our Saga 43 excelled in both categories. At no time, in spite of 50 plus knots of wind and 20 foot seas at times, did we feel out of control or in danger. Steering and directional control were always predictable and easy, with none of the fighting of the wheel that I've known from other boats. The upwind performance truly exceeded expectations (even though my expectations were high). Several times boats (heading south or anchored) would hail us on the VHF, and compliment us on how we looked and the speed we were making.
After 15,000 miles with this boat, neither my wife or I would hesitate to take off again with Wind Seeker II across an ocean. The safety, comfort, pride in exceptional performance and self-sufficiency were ideal for the two of us.”
Solar Wind —Karen and Larry Lee
“We found Saga 43 to be very easy to handle especially for two people or even single handed. It self steers nicely on all points of sail with very little helm as well and handles beautifully in all types of seas. Down below the craftsmanship is exemplary and one of the reasons I fell in love with the Saga. It is obvious that the people at Saga care about their product.”
Shelia May —Michael Denham
“Shelia May really was a joy to drive and to surf with the large following seas. The reefing set up from the cockpit made controlling the main very easy. The large cockpit, large wheel, elegant below decks, more than adequate storage, and the galley layout made the passage comfortable. At no time did I feel threatened or insecure about the performance of the Saga 43.”
Kinship —Tim Szabo
Time and crew completed the 1999 Carribean 1500. “A wonderful experience. We beat many larger boats by days. The crew sailed the boat hard, the boat tracked like a dream and came off the waves perfectly.”
Still the Bear —Jim and Sandy Havice
“The boat has nice creature comforts yet still goes fast, which is one reason we wanted this particular yacht. In broadreaching, with the reacher out, we've seen 10 knots on the speedo. A fabulous boat, great for two people to handle.”
Bold Spirit —John Heinz, Ted Heinz
“When sailing, sailors are always concerned about getting places 1st. We always have a moment of silent glee as we walk away from others. The Saga is a quality built fast cruiser.” |
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