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Accomodations:
Sleeps up to seven people. Forepeak has double berth to port and seat and storage to starboard. Head with separate stall shower is aft of forepeak with hanging lockers and drawers opposite. Main salon has U-shaped dinette to port and settee and pilot berth opposite. U-shaped galley is beside companionway with excellent navigation area opposite. Aft stateroom has double berth to port and single berth to starboard. Deck Prisms, Galley and Nav Station
Galley:
3 Burner Shipmate Propane Stove/OvenAdler Barbour 12V RefrigerationDouble Sinks with H/C Pressure Water
Electonics and Navigational Gear:
Autopilot, Robertson (Simrad) AP-200 hydraulic ram (Fluxgate new 2007)Radar, Furuno LCD, 15 mile integrated with onboard GPSVHF, Horizon - RAM Mic, DSC (2002)Kenwood 8530S SSB/HAM Transceiver KAM-XL Pactor Model (2001) (for Sailmail)GPS integrated with Computer, VHF and Radar (2007)Speed/Depth/Wind Instrument
Electrical System:
Battery bank with 400 amp-hours for the house (4 batteries) and 200 amp-hours for starting (2 batteries).Fourwinds Wind Generator, (rebuilt 2007)Solar Panels (2), Siemens 80w with Regulator (2001)3 Stage Alternator Regulator (2002)30 Amp ShorepowerWater HeaterBatteries, Gel Deep-cycle (house replaced 2003, starter replaced 2006))High Output Alternator, Balmar 100 amp (rebuilt 2006)Red Lights in Head, Nav Station, Salon (2002)Bilge Pumps (2), Auto
Deck and Hull Equipment:
Simpson/Lawrence P2000 Vertical Electric Windlass with Gypsy65# CQR on 300' of 3/8" galvanized chain66# Bruce on chain and ropeAnchor Washdown at Bow - recessed valveCockpit Shower, Hot and Cold (2002)Cockpit TableCockpit Cushions (recovered 2006)Custom Bow RollerManual Cockpit Bilge Pump
Sails and Rigging:
Cutter RigMainsail, Doyle StackpackMainsail Cover (new 2002)RF Jib (new UV Cover 2004)RF Staysail (new UV Cover 2004)Storm TrysailHeavyweight JibSpinnakerSpinnaker PoleHarken Roller Furling SystemStanding Rigging with Norseman (new 2000)Chainplates replaced (2001)Monitor Self-Steering Windvane (2000)ST Winches, Lewmar #48 and #44
Additional Equipment:
The Perkins engine was reburbished in 2006 which included replacing seals, gaskets, damper plate, starter, water pumps, and alternator (rebuilt). There is a Racor water separating filter and an electric oil changing pump. The boat is propelled by a 16x9 three-bladed bronze prop. The tanks have been opened and cleaned bi-annually. Dodger and Bimini, color Toast (new 2004)Sunbrella Covers for Hatches, Dorades, Winches and Handrails (new 2004)Zodiac 6-person Offshore Liferaft (prof. serviced 2007)Awnings - Boom area and ForedeckTeak Decks
Canto is a solid, seakindly, well-balanced, true off-shore cruiser that has been well maintained. She has the traditional lines of the classics with a full keel and generous overhangs. The Masons have earned a reputation for offering very high quality boats with solid fiberglass hulls. She is powered with a Perkins 52 horsepower engine with direct drive. The Mason 43's aft cockpit, tricabin design and finish work offer luxurious accomodations and is great for an individual, couple or family. Canto is in ready-to-go condition.
P.O. Box 735
Oriental,
NC 28571 (
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