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1979 P-Squared Custom Performance Cruising Sloop

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$84,000

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1979 P-Squared 43’ Performance Cruising Sloop – SV CarambaAsking Price: $84,000Location: Cabrales Boatyard, Puerto Peñasco, MexicoContact: Salvador Cabrales – cabralesboatyard@gmail.com | +52 (638) 112-0204

Overview:SV Caramba is a custom-built 1979 P-Squared performance cruising sloop, designed for fast, comfortable, and capable bluewater sailing. Her robust construction, upgraded systems, and well-laid-out interior make her ready for world cruising or extended liveaboard life.

From her stainless steel fuel tanks and large battery bank to her watermaker, generator, and Starlink, Caramba is self-sufficient and outfitted for serious cruising.

Interior Layout:

  • Aft starboard double quarter berth

  • Port-side navigation station

  • Spacious U-shaped dinette and large galley

  • Forward head with enclosed shower

  • Three additional berths forward

  • Cabin Headroom: 6'3"

Upgrades & Equipment Highlights:

  • Horizon Seafari SFC 700 Watermaker

  • Westerbeke 4kVA Diesel Generator

  • Renogy 2000W Inverter

  • Starlink

  • Expanded Solar Array (Solbian / Blue Sky / Kyocera)

  • High-capacity AGM Battery Bank (2023–2024)

  • Upgraded Refrigeration

  • Stainless Steel Fuel Tanks (3)

Electronics & Navigation:

  • Raymarine C90W Plotter

  • Raymarine ST 7001 Autopilot

  • Raymarine GPS / Depth / Log / ST40 Instruments

  • Raymarine Radar Scanner

  • Icom SSB Radio with AIS compatibility

Sails & Rigging:

  • Fully Battened Mainsail (Ullman – good condition)

  • Furling Genoa (Ullman – good condition)

  • Storm Jib (unused)

  • Spinnaker (unused)

  • Rod Rigging, Keel-stepped Mast

Winches:

  • Barient & Lewmar Self-Tailing (Main, Genoa, Halyards, Traveler)

Interior Features:

  • Gimbaled Gourmet 2-Burner Oven

  • Microwave

  • Norcold Front-Loading Refrigerator

  • Jabsco Marine Head

  • Dometic Marine Air Conditioning

  • Cozy Cabin Propane Heater

  • Hot Water via Engine Heat Exchanger

  • Manual + Electric Bilge Pumps

Deck & Exterior:

  • Cockpit Cushions, Table, Helm Cover

  • Swim Ladder

  • (2) Stand-Up Paddle Boards

  • Dive Tank

Tender:

  • 10’ Genesis Inflatable Dinghy

  • Mercury 8HP 2-Stroke Outboard

  • Sunbrella Dinghy Chaps

Electrical & Power Systems:

  • Victron Shore Power Inlet

  • Xantrex Battery Charger

  • Ample High-Output Alternator

  • Renogy Battery Monitor

Battery Bank:

  • House: Renogy AGM 12V 330Ah (2023)

  • Engine Start: Everlast AGM 990 CCA (2024)

  • Generator Start: Everlast AGM 990 CCA (2024)

Tankage:

  • Fuel: 28 + 28 + 38 gal (Stainless Steel)

  • Water: 50 gal (Composite)

  • Holding: 30 gal (Composite)

Ground Tackle:

  • Anchor 1: 42 lb Lewmar Claw on 300’ 3/8” Chain

  • Anchor 2: 22 lb Lewmar Claw w/ 150’ Chain + 150’ Nylon Rode

  • Lewmar Electric Windlass (deck switches + cockpit control)

Safety Equipment:

  • 6 Inflatable + 4 Standard Life Jackets

  • 2 Harnesses, Jack Lines

  • Horseshoe Buoy, Type IV Cushions

  • Radar Reflector

  • CO & Smoke Detectors

  • LPG Solenoid

Propulsion:

  • Engine: Isuzu Pices 60 HP Inboard Diesel (1980)

  • Hours: ~1,700

  • Drive: Direct

  • Propeller: 3-Blade Bronze

  • Cruise Speed: 6 knots | Max Speed: 8 knots

  • Range: ~1,500 NM

Specifications:

  • LOA: 43 ft | LWL: 40 ft | Beam: 13 ft | Draft: 6.42 ft

  • Displacement: 25 tons

  • Electrical System: 12V DC

  • Guest Cabins: 3 | Heads: 1 (w/ enclosed shower)

SV Caramba is ready to cruise now. She’s been thoughtfully upgraded, thoroughly equipped, and offers a rare combination of performance and comfort at this price point. A serious vessel for serious sailors.

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