1979 Montevideo 43

Remarks :This 1979 centre cockpit Montevideo 43 designed and built by Fred Scholtz in South Africa is a fine sea boat that will require a bit of upgrading but she is priced accordingly. She is powered by a 2009 (approx.) Yanmar 56hp shaft driven diesel engine. Her inventory includes slab reefing mainsail, lazybag, furling genoa, hot water, chart-plotter, eight berths, davits and more. Engine serviced and boat antifouled in May 2026. She is a fine solid cruising yacht and is excellent value!

Accommodation :Forward cabinTwo single berths, opening deck hatch and storage lockers.Forward HeadsMarine toilet, wash hand basin and storage lockersSaloonTwo settees, large saloon table with drop down leafs and loads of storage spacesGalleyL-shaped to starboard which leads to aft cabin. Fully equipped including stainless steel sink, hot water, gas cooker and ample storage.Chart TableLocated aft of the galley on the way to the aft cabin complete with electrical panels and instrumentation including, chart-plotter, depth sounder and DSC VHFAft cabinDouble berth offset to port with a settee to starboard, opening deck hatch and ample storage lockers. En-suite complete with marine toilet, wash hand basin and shower.Second aft cabinAccessed near the companionway steps to port with two single berths and storage lockersEstimated water capacity is 200 litres

Inventory :Designer: Fred ScholtzBuilder: Fred Scholtz Marine in South AfricaGRP Hull and deckEncapsulated fin keel with skeg hung rudderOn DeckPulpit, pushpit, stanchions and guardrails2019 Manual anchor windlass2019 galvanised anchor chainMooring lines and fendersMainsheet track aft of the centre cockpitSelf-tailing genoa sheet winches Self-tailing mainsheet traveller winch3 x Winches on the mastWheel steeringSprayhoodRigging and SailsBermudan sloopAlloy sparsHeavy duty mainsail and furling headsail, both in good serviceable conditionLazybag for the mainsailSafetyLiferaft in a canister (might require a service)Manual bilge pumpTransom mounted stainless ladderHorseshoe buoyRecent History Current owner since 2018 with extensive renovation and refurbishment carried out Interior cleaned and wood work revarnished and panels painted All seating and beds reupholstered Mains electricity (220v) installed Toilets serviced New pressurized water heating system installed and also linked to engine. Deck sheets and halyard winches serviced, many sheets and halyards replaced, Standing rigging inspected and the 12mm forestay was replaced in 2019 2019 manual Anchor plus 50m galvanized calibrated chain installed New sail cover with lazy jacks fitted Davits installed at the stern Survey commissioned in 2023Antifouled in May 2026Broker's Comments "Aqua Viva" has spent most of her life on the South and West Coasts of Ireland and has cruised extensively. She is a fine sea boat but will need some upgrading. The owner is retiring from sailing hence the very reasonable asking price.DisclaimerThe 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.

Mechanical :YANMAR  4JH3E installed new in 2009 approx. and is in good condition  2019 Volvo deep- sea shaft seal 2019 Shaft coupling  2021 3 x Blade fixed 18 inch propeller Engine serviced in May 2026