1979 Custom SERENDIPITY

SIRONA — 1979 Serendipity 43, Hull #6

A Rare Opportunity to Own a Piece of American Sailing History

SIRONA is a 1979 Serendipity 43, Hull #6, representing one of the early examples of this highly regarded performance sailing design. Built for sailors who appreciate speed, responsive handling, and classic offshore sailing characteristics, the Serendipity 43 has earned a special place among performance-oriented sailing yachts.

At 43 feet, SIRONA offers the combination of a sleek, powerful hull, efficient sailing performance, and a practical interior that makes this design equally appealing for competitive sailing, coastal cruising, and offshore adventures. Her pedigree is rooted in the era when designers and builders were pushing the boundaries of lightweight, high-performance sailing yachts.

Hull #6 makes SIRONA particularly interesting to the knowledgeable sailing enthusiast and collector. Early-hull examples of significant designs can offer a unique connection to the development and history of the model.

SIRONA's graceful lines, substantial sailing capability, and classic proportions give her a presence that is increasingly difficult to find in today's production sailboat market. For the sailor looking for something beyond a conventional cruising boat, she represents an opportunity to own a true performance-oriented classic.

SIRONA is outfitted with an Elliptical keel and rudder

Her interior was completed by Palmer and Johnson

Whether your goal is competitive sailing, fast cruising, offshore passagemaking, or simply owning a distinctive piece of sailing history, SIRONA deserves a close look.

PATHFINDER DIESEL

REBUILT APPROX 100HRS

2 BURNER W/OVEN PROPANE

SS SINK

PRESSURE H/C WATER SYSTEM

12 VOLT REFRIGERATION

AMPLE CABINET STORAGE

4 DECK PRISMS

2 DECK OPENING HATCHES AND COCKPIT OPENING PORTS

4- 42 LEWMAR WINCHES

2 21 BARIENT WINCHES

2 55 3speed LEWMAR WINCHES

2 48 ST LEWMAR WINCHES

2 42 ST LEWMAR WINCHES

4 STATION (ELECTRIC) HYDRULICS

3 COMPASSES

TAPERED ALUM SPAR

ALUM BOOM

SPINN POLE

HARKEN ROLLER FURLING

ROD RIGGING 

HALYARDS LED AFT

HYDRULIC: BABYSTAY, VANG, OUTHAUL, BACKSTAY

SAILS ARE UPDATED W/DOYLE MAIN AND GENOA PLUS SPINS

Sail & Rig Dimensions

Measurement Feet & Meters

I – masthead to deck/foretriangle height 56.00'  7.07 m 

J – mast base to forestay tack 17.68'  5.39 m

P – mainsail luff 50.00'  15.24 m

E – mainsail foot 13.89'  4.23 m

Estimated forestay 8.72'  17.90 m

The boat is a masthead sloop.

Sail Areas

• 100% foretriangle: 495 sq. ft.
• Mainsail triangle: 347 sq. ft.
• Total 100% working sail area: 842 sq. ft.
• Total: approximately 78.3 m²

Approximate Sail Dimensions

Mainsail

• Luff: 50.0'
• Foot: 13.89'
• Leech: approximately 51.15'
• Area: approximately 358 sq. ft. for the calculated sail shape.

Jib

• Luff: approximately 46.98'
• Foot: approximately 23.38'
• Leech: approximately 40.87'
• The referenced sail database calculates this as roughly a 115% jib. 

COCKPIT VHF

ICOM VHF

JVC RADIO

RAYMARINE PATHFINDER SL70

RAYMARINE RADAR

The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.