Saga 409 photos

SecondWindNC · #1 (**permalink**) 03-23-2010

I posted this launch photo in the Saga section before realizing there's no activity there. There was a request for more photos, so here's a shot at the dock and a couple of interior photos.

Launched and stepped the mast using a mobile crane. Bit of a pucker factor on this one!

In the slip, sails and canvas on the way.

These interior shots really don't do it justice at all. Some of the finishes appear dull whereas in reality they're gorgeous. I'll be taking more photos with a better camera as the commissioning gets finished up.

kwaltersmi · #2 (**permalink**) 03-23-2010

Beautiful boat. She's got great natural lighting in the salon. Is she yours? Any cruising plans?

SecondWindNC · #3 (**permalink**) 03-24-2010

Not mine, unfortunately. She'll be available for charter in our fleet, and we're completing the commissioning and outfitting.

She'll be heading south for some cruising in the Bahamas (private use) in the winters, and we'll be helping with that as well.

We're excited to have her in the water and can't wait to see what she'll do!

imagine2frolic · #4 (**permalink**) 03-24-2010

Very pretty vessel!......i2f

Allanbc · #5 (**permalink**) 03-24-2010

What a beautiful boat.

magnusmurphy · #6 (**permalink**) 03-24-2010

Sure is a beautiful boat. I've thought so even when the Saga 409 was only a concept boat. Having said that, am I the only one noticing the conflict of interest here?

M Murphy

sailingdog · #7 (**permalink**) 03-24-2010

Pretty boat. Don't see a conflict of interest... He's disclosed his position in the marine trades and clearly stated that the boat isn't his and is going to be a charter boat. He's not pushing any agenda that I can see.

magnusmurphy · #8 (**permalink**) 03-24-2010

Ok. Just thought if you work for or own a charter fleet and then show your brand new boat for charter it is advertising. Seems pretty clearly that to me. but yes I guess he was upfront about it and it is a nice boat.

Now; I've got this nice piece of property for rent. I'll post pictures of it later....
;-)

M Murphy

chef2sail · #9 (**permalink**) 03-24-2010

"She'll be available for charter in our fleet" as NCWIND is quoted is advertising IMHO

I have no problem with his posts and have previously enjoyed them, but this is clearly a plug for someone to charter this boat. If the "test" for this is you disclose who you are and thats all you have to do, then its time for the rest of us to post pictures and sell what we have also and just say "Its available for use"

I also have looked at the 42 Saga and almost purchased on a year ago. They are outstanding in many ways. Just didnt have the proper amount of money for it

Dave

sailingdog · #10 (**permalink**) 03-24-2010

IMHO, he was clarifying about a questions that kwaltersmi asked... I don't think he would have said anything if he hadn't been asked about if the boat was his or not.