Mason 43

La Brisa is a 1979 Mason 43 that can take you anywhere in the world.

The 1979 Mason 43 is a classic cruising sailboat designed by Alvin Mason and built by Ta Shing Yacht Building Ltd.. This boat is known for its graceful lines, full keel, and excellent directional control. It features a cutter rig for versatile sail configurations, making it well-suited for ocean voyages. The Mason 43 is praised for its attention to detail and sturdy construction.

Haul out February 2024- 2 coats of epoxy primer applied to the bottom and then 2 coats of ablative paint.
New Dodger in 2024

Dimensions:
LOA 43.83 ft
LWL 31.25 Ft
Draft 6'3"
Displacement 25,000 lbs
Ballast 8,400 lbs
Keel Type- Full Keel with cut away forefoot with keel hung rudder

Engine and Propulsion:
2012 Beta Marine 60 with 56 HP
Cruising RPM 1800-2000
Cruising Speed 5.5-6 kts
Max RPM 2700
Propeller type 3 blade folding Max Prop 18"and 3 blade 18 " fixed spare 10 pitch
Dual Racor filters
Transmission Borg Warner Velvet Drive- rebuilt in January 2024

Tankage:
Fuel total160 gallons per sailboatdatal.com
Fuel tank material Steel
Number of Fuel tanks 2
Water capacity 205 gallons in 5 tanks

Accommodations:
Fully enclosed shower- just bring a shower curtain
Double berths 2
Single Berth 1 plus seat below pilot berth that pulls out to sleep on person
Cabins 2
Head 1
Fold down TV in Master Cabin

Galley:
Completely rebuilt refrigerator with R40 vacuum panels and new Corian countertops
Freezer 12 V systems with a Danfoss BD 50 air cooled dual cold plates with R134A refrigerant with a spill over refrigerator. Also, redundant Fleming engine driven freezer with dual cold plates R134A refrigerant. Not connected.
Stove propane
Microwave
Water Heater Kumma 6 gallons 120 V, engine coolant, dual AC/DC
Composite large bar sink

Electronics and Navigation Equipment:
SSB ICOM 802 with AT-140 Tuner
RADAR Furuno
GPS Furuno GPA35
GPS #2 Airmar Weather Station PB 150- GPS Windspeed, direction
VHF Standard Horizon
AIS Receiver onboard but not connected
Depth Sounder Smart Sensor Speed/Depth- 235-PSE Furuno RD-30 Multi Display
Knot Meter Furuno RD-30 Multi Display
Wind/Speed Direction RD -30 Multi Display
Autopilot Furuno Auto Pilot Nav 500, Accu-Steer hydraulic steering arm. LA-17 heading sensor
Compass Binnicle

Electrical Systems:
Batteries
House Bank AGM 4D 400+ amp hours #2  New in 2021
Start Bank AGM 4D 200 amp hours #1  New in 2021

Battery Charger Xantrax XC 2000 Charger/Inverter 80 Amps/2000 Watts
Wind Generator KISS 3 blade with controller-very quiet
Smart Regulator can switch off in high wind/dump excess power to how water heater
Alternator Balmar 120 Amps
4 Solar panels with controller optimizer 85 Watts each- total 340 Watts

Sails and Rigging:
Main 2 Mains- one full, one 80%, one 100% Good Condition on strong track 
Genoa on Harken roller furling with sacrificial edge 120% also a 100% Genoa
Staysail Hank on
Storm sail
Storm Trisail
Spinnaker with snuffer sock
Traveler Harken Low Profile on bridge deck- moved from cabin top to allow double dodger
Mast 2 spreaders- full set of mast steps installed with aluminum pop rivets to reduce corrosion
Spinnaker Pole on mast track
Mast steps on board but not installed


Standing Rigging All replaced including chain plates about 7 years ago 

Winches
Main Primary Self tailing
Winch Secondary Barrient manual tailing
Winch Mast Barrient Manual tailing

Ground Tackle:
Anchor 1- Bruce 66 KG on 280 feet bbb 3/8 chain
Anchor 2- Bruce 20 Kg on 30 feet chain and then rode
Anchor 3- Danforth
Windlass Lofrans Tigres
Bow roller with second custom made bow roller and through bolted to original through stem fitting

Deck Gear:
Dodger- 2 dodgers because of offset in companion way
Custom spray cloths
Deck Material Fiberglass with nonskid- teak removed for less heat and leak prevention
Monitor Wind Vane with spares kit and 2 paddles
Water Maker Village Marine- installed but never used
Dingy Achilles roll up with aluminum floor|
Dingy Outboard Nissan 9.8 HP 4 cylinder with electric start
Solid rails from aft to entry and lifelines with gates from entry forward
Fishing rod with reel and 2 rod holders
Nav lights Masthead tricolor
Spreader lights LEDs- very bright
Ladder- fold up

Covers:
Mainsail cover
Wheel cover
Bimini
Hatch covers
Bug screens
Genoa with sacrificial edge
Cockpit cushions #4

Safety:
Life jackets 2 with tether and manual and pressure cartridge inflation
Jacklines
Harnesses

Listing note:
The Honda generator seen in the photos is not included with the sale of the boat

About Boat Buying in Mexico:

Buying a boat in Mexico can have some tax advantages in saving you the State Sales Tax and the boat is already where you want to start Cruising.  When buying a boat in Mexico, all of the title transfer paperwork and escrow account fund transfers are handled in the United States by a Marine Documentation Services Company for your convenience and peace of mind.

About Listing Broker:

La Paz Cruisers Supply - Sea of Cortez Brokerage - has you covered when it comes to buying or selling boats in Mexico with the largest team of professional representatives in Mexico. Our knowledgeable team can help you in Puerto Penasco, San Carlos/Guaymas, Puerto Escondido, La Paz, Mazatlan, Puerto Vallarta and Barra de Navidad.