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What’s she like to sail? She’s not as close-winded as a modern fin-keeler but can muster respectable boatspeed on passage – quicker than her twin-keeled sisters – and handles easily. We had her gybing and tacking with alacrity and both foresail and mainsail sheets can be trimmed from the helm, which boosts her appeal for solo sailors. Her deck- stepped mast is slotted into a tabernacle and can therefore be easily lowered to get her under low bridges – ideal for canal use. She sports a single-spreader rig with fore-and-aft lowers and a split backstay, setting a small genoa relative to her mainsail, which makes for easy short-tacking but means the mainsail needs reefing early to maintain the balance of sails and helm. For both comfort and performance she needs to be sailed as upright as possible, hence Ian’s rule of thumb for a maximum of 15° heel. Her mainsheet traveller runs across the bridgedeck, which is great for sail trimming but some would consider it a hazard for unwary crew in the event of an accidental gybe. It can also impede access to the cabin, but Ian has rigged snap shackles on either end of his mainsheet tackle, so he simply unclips it when moored up. This innovation can also be used for a man overboard retrieval by simply inverting the mainsheet and then using the jammer cleat at the top of the haul. What’s she like, in port and at anchor? When Alan F Hill drew the boat, way back in 1969, his brief was to create a yacht that the ‘average wage earner’ could afford, suitable for ‘a week’s cruise with the whole family’. She clearly wouldn’t cope with one of those 13-strong families we read about in the national press, but for a family of four she ticks all the boxes (although I know some families for whom murder might be on the agenda by the end of a week in such confined quarters). There’s plenty of room on the foredeck for anchor handling and the chain doesn’t impinge on the forecabin – it goes down through a hawse pipe into a forward chain locker. The sidedecks, too, are spacious enough for a crewman to get forward safely and there’s enough elbow room in the cockpit for a crew of four to relax. Better form stability than most yachts of her era means less rolling at anchor. Would she suit you and your crew? The Sabre 27 would certainly suit – as was intended 44 years ago – a small family with a modest budget. She’d make a good starter boat, a capable coast-hopper for a cruising couple, or an easily manageable singlehander. She’s got generous accommodation for her size, is easy to handle under sail or power and her thick hull lay-up will take a few hard knocks when you’re coming alongside. In short, the Sabre is a viable alternative to the benchmark Westerly Centaur and her fin-keeled variant, the Pembroke. She’d be OK if caught out in a blow, but I would hesitate to recommend her for deep-ocean or high-latitude work. For that, you’d be better off with a heavier, slimmer, deeper-bodied boat such as a Contessa 26 or Albin Vega. It’s swings and roundabouts, though, because neither can match her for living space. Having settled on a Sabre 27, how do you choose between the fin and twin-keeled versions? The former is undoubtedly faster but, surprisingly, she doesn’t seem to point much higher despite her relatively deep draught. The latter can dry out upright on a cheap half-tide mooring and is far more versatile up rivers, on canals and in shoal waters.

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The Sabre 27 Sailboat

The Sabre 27, a masthead sloop, was designed by Alan Hill and built in the UK by Marine Construction Ltd.

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Published Specification for the Sabre 27

Underwater Configuration:   Fin keel and skeg-hung rudder

Hull Material:  GRP (fibreglass)

Length Overall:  27' 0" / 8.2m

Waterline Length:  22' 2" / 6.8m

Beam:  9' 0" / 2.7m

Draft:  4' 6" / 1.4m

Rig Type:  Masthead Sloop

Displacement:  6,800lb / 3,084kg

Designer:  Alan Hill

Builder:  Marine Construction Ltd (UK)

Year First Built:  1969

Year Last Built:  1979

Number Built:  400

Owners Association:   Sabre 27 Owners' Association

Published Design Ratios for the Sabre 27

Sail Area/Displacement Ratio: 14.3

Ballast/Displacement Ratio: 45.6

Displacement/Length Ratio: 279

Comfort Ratio: 23.8

Capsize Screening Formula:  

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A Sail Area/Displacement Ratio of just 14.3 suggests that she'll need a stiff breeze to get her going. In any other conditions, unless you've got plenty of time on your hands, motor-sailing will be the way to go.

A Ballast/Displacement Ratio of 45.6 means that she'll stand up well to her canvas in a blow, helping her to power through the waves.

A Displacement/Length Ratio of 279, tells us she's clearly a heavy displacement cruising boat. You can load her down with all your cruising gear and equipment and it will hardly affect her waterline. Not an ideal choice for coastal sailing, but will come into her own on an offshore passage in testing conditions.

Ted Brewer's Comfort Ratio of 23.8 suggests that crew comfort in a seaway is similar to what you would associate with the motion of a coastal cruiser, which is not encouraging news for anyone prone to seasickness. 

Her Capsize Screening Formula of 1.9 tells us that she would be a better choice of sailboat for ocean passage-making than one with a CS rating of more than 2.0. 

The Sabre 27 Sailboat: An Article

The Sabre 27 is a British design that has been around since 1969 and still has a loyal following of owners and enthusiasts. In this article, we will give you an overview of the Sabre 27, its accommodation, hull and deck, mast and rigging, keel and rudder, and some of the options and variations that are available. We hope this will help you decide if the Sabre 27 is the right boat for you.

Overview The Sabre 27 was designed by Alan F Hill, a naval architect who also created the popular Westerly Centaur and Longbow. The prototype was built in 1969 by Eric White of Marine Construction (UK) Ltd. (Marcon), who produced about 400 hulls until 1982. After Marcon went into liquidation, the moulds were bought by Brue Yachts of Highbridge, Somerset, who made a few more boats until the early 1990s.

The Sabre 27 is a sloop-rigged cruiser with a moderate displacement of about 3.5 tonnes and a generous beam of 2.8 metres. She has a length overall of 8.2 metres and a waterline length of 6.4 metres. She draws 1.4 metres with a fin keel or 1.1 metres with twin bilge keels. She has a spacious cockpit with a tiller steering and a bridgedeck-mounted mainsheet traveller. She can accommodate up to six people in two cabins, with a separate head compartment and a galley.

The Sabre 27 is not as close-winded as a modern fin-keeler but can muster respectable boat speed on passage – quicker than her twin-keeled sisters – and handles easily. She has a deck-stepped mast that can be easily lowered for canal use. She sports a single-spreader rig with fore-and-aft lowers and a split backstay, setting a small genoa relative to her mainsail. She has a solid GRP hull with no core material and a GRP deck with a balsa core.

The Sabre 27 is a boat that appeals to sailors who value simplicity, practicality, and affordability over luxury, speed, and sophistication. She is a boat that can take you places without breaking the bank or requiring too much maintenance. She is a boat that has stood the test of time and still has a lot to offer.

Accommodation The Sabre 27 has a surprisingly roomy interior for her size, thanks to her wide beam and good form stability. She can sleep up to six people in two cabins: two in the fore-cabin, two in the saloon settees (one of which converts to a double berth), and two in the quarter berth aft of the navigation station.

The accommodation is finished in teak veneer with blue upholstery. The headroom is about 1.8 metres in the saloon and 1.6 metres in the fore-cabin. The cabin is well-ventilated by opening hatches and portlights, and well-lit by overhead lights and reading lights. The cabin is heated by a gas heater mounted on the forward bulkhead.

The Sabre 27 offers a comfortable and cozy living space for a small family or a couple with occasional guests. She has enough storage space for cruising gear and provisions, and enough amenities for basic cooking and washing. She is not a luxury yacht, but she is a home away from home.

Hull and Deck The Sabre 27 has a solid GRP hull with no core material, which makes her strong and durable. The hull shape is round-bilged with a moderate flare at the bow and a slight tumblehome at the stern. The hull has a white gelcoat finish with a blue cove line and boot top.

The deck is made of GRP with a balsa core, which makes it light and stiff. The deck has a moulded non-slip pattern and a teak toe rail. The deck fittings include stainless steel bow and stern pulpits, stanchions and guardrails, mooring cleats, fairleads, bow roller, anchor locker, chainplates, genoa tracks and cars, winches, cleats, clutches, halyard organisers, vents, dorade boxes, handrails, and cockpit coamings. The deck has a white gelcoat finish with blue stripes.

The cockpit is spacious and comfortable, with a tiller steering and a bridgedeck-mounted mainsheet traveller. The cockpit seats are long enough to lie down on, and have lockers under them for storage. The cockpit also has a gas locker, a lazarette, and a stern locker. The cockpit drains through two large scuppers. The cockpit is protected by a sprayhood and a dodger.

The Sabre 27 has a well-built and well-equipped hull and deck that can handle various sea conditions and provide safety and convenience for the crew. She has a classic and attractive appearance that reflects her heritage and character.

Mast and Rigging The Sabre 27 has a deck-stepped mast that can be easily lowered for canal use. The mast is made of aluminium alloy and has a single set of spreaders. The mast is supported by stainless steel standing rigging that includes forestay, backstay (split), cap shrouds, lower shrouds (fore-and-aft), and intermediate shrouds. The mast also has internal halyards for the mainsail and the genoa.

The Sabre 27 has a sloop rig with a small genoa relative to her mainsail. The genoa is set on a roller furling system that allows easy reefing and stowing. The mainsail is set on a boom with slab reefing and lazyjacks. The mainsail has two or three reefing points, depending on the sailmaker. The sails are made of Dacron or similar material. The Sabre 27 has a simple and efficient rig that can be easily handled by one or two people. She has enough sail area to give her good performance in light to moderate winds, but also enough reefing options to cope with stronger winds. She has a balanced helm that responds well to sail trimming.

Keel and Rudder The Sabre 27 has two keel options: a fin keel or twin bilge keels. The fin keel is made of cast iron and has a ballast ratio of about 40%. The fin keel draws 1.4 metres and gives the boat better upwind performance and manoeuvrability. The twin bilge keels are also made of cast iron and have a ballast ratio of about 35%. The twin bilge keels draw 1.1 metres and allow the boat to dry out on tidal moorings or beaches.

The Sabre 27 has a spade rudder that is hung on a stainless steel stock. The rudder is made of GRP with foam core. The rudder is steered by a tiller that is connected to the stock by a universal joint. The tiller has an extension that can be used for better visibility or comfort.

The Sabre 27 has a keel and rudder configuration that suits different sailing preferences and locations. She can be sailed in shallow waters or deep waters, in tidal areas or non-tidal areas, with ease and confidence.

Options and Variations The Sabre 27 has some options and variations that can make her more suitable for different sailors or purposes. Some of these are:

  • Owner's version: This version has a larger fore-cabin with more storage space and an enclosed heads compartment. The saloon settee on the port side is shortened to make room for the heads door. This version sacrifices some sleeping space for more privacy and comfort.
  • Charter version: This version has more sleeping space by converting the navigation station into another quarterberth. The chart table is moved to the starboard side of the saloon, where it can be folded down when not in use. This version sacrifices some working space and storage space for more sleeping space.
  • Engine options: The Sabre 27 was originally fitted with a Volvo Penta MD2B 25 hp diesel engine with a shaft drive and a fixed two-bladed propeller. Later models had a Volvo Penta 2002 18 hp diesel engine with a saildrive and a folding two-bladed propeller. Some owners have replaced the original engine with a Beta Marine 20 hp diesel engine with a shaft drive and a three-bladed propeller.
  • Mast height options: The Sabre 27 has two mast height options: standard or tall. The standard mast is about 10.5 metres high and has a sail area of about 39 square metres. The tall mast is about 11.5 metres high and has a sail area of about 43 square metres. The tall mast gives the boat more power in light winds, but also more heel and weather helm in strong winds.

The Sabre 27 has some options and variations that can make her more suitable for different sailors or purposes. Some of these are based on the original design, while others are based on modifications made by owners or builders. The Sabre 27 is a versatile boat that can be adapted to different needs and preferences.

The above text was drafted by sailboat-cruising.com using GPT-4 (OpenAI’s large-scale language-generation model) as a research assistant to develop source material; we believe it to be accurate to the best of our knowledge.

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The sabre 27 hill is a 27.0ft masthead sloop designed by alan hill and built in fiberglass by marine construction ltd. (uk) between 1969 and 1979., 400 units have been built..

The Sabre 27 hill is a moderate weight sailboat which is slightly under powered. It is very stable / stiff and has a good righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a coastal cruiser.

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Length 27 ft
Beam 9 ft
Draft 4.50 ft
Country United Kingdom (Europe)
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Sail area / displ. 14.31
Ballast / displ. 45.59 %
Displ. / length 278.59
Comfort ratio 23.83
Capsize 1.90
Hull type Monohull fin keel with rudder on skeg
Construction Fiberglass
Waterline length 22.17 ft
Maximum draft 4.50 ft
Displacement 6800 lbs
Ballast 3100 lbs
Hull speed 6.31 knots

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Designer Alan Hill
First built 1969
Last built 1979
Number built 400

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How are Sabres higher quality?

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You would also find the 'specs' of a BMW M5 and a Ford Mustang GT similar. But one for sure is a 'better' car. Because it's built to a different (higher) price point. Same thing in boats. Sabres are 'better' mostly in the detail of their construction, and to a certain degree their materials. Some of this makes them better boats, some of it personal taste. Mind you none of this makes them inherently more seaworthy, or fast. Design and construction technique, and economies of scale can make a production boat of similar performance and capability. PS - often heavier construction is simply the cheapest.  

jon hansen

both are nice boats. both will get you from A to B safely. it will come down to how well the boat you buy was looked after.  

Stu Jackson

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This is a discussion of why people chose one model over another, and represents some folks' choice process. http://www.c34.org/faq-pages/faq-c34-owners-review.html  

Kings Gambit

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What I’ve noticed generally is that the yachts at the low end of the price range for their length (e.g. 40 ft) have more quality variance in the details, or “trim” level. That is, the lower-priced ones will have more examples of “cheap” components than the higher-priced ones. To produce yachts at or below a certain market-based price point, high or highest quality cannot be maintained for every component. For example, whether SS deck cleats or aluminum, chocks or no chocks, SS chafe guards or none, cabin liner or none, lead keel or cast iron, high-quality SS lifelines w/high-quality pelican hooks versus lower quality lines with “cheap” snap shackles, SS port light frames or plastic, fully bronze thru-hulls and valves or other; it goes on and on right down to the placements (e.g., functional or just plain idiotic) of cabin lights & their quality. Also, importantly, the quality and beauty of interior joinery. It is warm with wood and wood tones, or comparatively stark and “uninviting” with synthetic paneling or similar, etc. In terms of hull/deck construction, you might see decks thru-bolted to the hull versus glued & screwed. Bulkheads tabbed to the hull or not. Masts keel-stepped or deck-stepped, etc.  

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One difference: the interior of the Sabre 30 is "stick built," whereas the Catalina 30 is "pan built." That means that all of the furniture inside was constructed from wood, and any attachment points were tabbed to the hull. A boat that's pan built has a molded fiberglass liner on the interior, which holds all the furniture and often makes up the cabin sole. A liner is nice because it's waterproof, easy to clean, and doesn't have to be refinished. It's also much easier to make for production boatbuilders, as you don't need to employ as many carpenters. However, it's a nightmare if you need to gain access to anything underneath it that the builders didn't think about. If there's not an existing access hole, such as for the bilge or thru-hulls, you gotta cut one yourself. On a stick built boat, you could just take apart the cabinet or settee and there's your hull. I grew up sailing a Pearson 30 (pan built), and the first boat I owned myself was a Sabre 30 mk2 (stick built). After experiencing the limitations of an interior liner, I decided I would never own a boat that had one.  

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Having owned multiple Catalina's a 30, 310 and a 36, and having approx 40+ customers with Sabre's, I can say without a doubt there is little comparison in terms of construction quality between a Sabre and Catalina. Catalina's are fine boats but they are not in the same league as a Sabre overall build quality wise. Things such as screwed in bulkheads on a Catalina vs. tabbed & stick built (fiber glassed) bulkheads on the Sabre to teak and holly soles vs. bare fiberglass on the C-30 to a shoe box deck/hull joint on the C-30 vs. an overlapping joint on the Sabre. Balsa vs plywood coring. Lack of wood in the keel stub of the Sabre, Catalina smile very common vs. extremely rare on the Sabre. The list goes on. Nothing wrong with either boat, but there is no doubt the Sabre is built to a higher level. I know this because I crawl around the inner-workings of boats for a living.... All that said what matters when buying a used boat is maintenance history & condition, condition, condition....  

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This is an impressive scroll of valid reasons which I think support Sabre's quality, and some I hadn't thought of. I'll only add that a portion of the perceived value of some boat designer/builders, is mystical. Experienced buyers will seek these popular (like Sabre) used boats out and likely keep them in good nick. That in turn adds $ value as buyers (like OP), will pay a little more to own one. Hinckley is a classic example of out of date boats that have increased in value over decades. The high quality accounts for the bulk of this increase (especially high quality components that last), but some has to be attributed to the Hinckley mystique. The Sabre name has a little of that mystique.  

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Here's a different tack for ya. You're looking at quality vs cost, your wife is looking at amenities, and the clock is ticking. Believe it or not, the clock ticks faster as time goes on and if you don't believe that, ask your parents. If you have a family now, just wait a few minutes and you'll have grandkids! If you don't believe that, ask your grandparents! Okay, here's what you do: Bypass that little 34 'cuz in ten years it'll be too small anyway. Teenagers happen before you know it and they need "their space". Start looking now in the 40-ft range with two heads and more room to handle everybody. Going from one boat to another costs time and money. The money you can earn but time you can't, once it's gone, its gone forever. The time it takes to fix up the current boat and sell it isn't so much but on the bigger boat it is. The expense and hassle of changing boats is a lot (unless, maybe, you're in sales). Save your time and you wife's, start looking at the 40 footers before its too late!  

Maine Sail said: Having owned multiple Catalina's a 30, 310 and a 36, and having approx 40+ customers with Sabre's, I can say without a doubt there is little comparison in terms of construction quality between a Sabre and Catalina. Catalina's are fine boats but they are not in the same league as a Sabre overall build quality wise. Things such as screwed in bulkheads on a Catalina vs. tabbed & stick built (fiber glassed) bulkheads on the Sabre to teak and holly soles vs. bare fiberglass on the C-30 to a shoe box deck/hull joint on the C-30 vs. an overlapping joint on the Sabre. Balsa vs plywood coring. Lack of wood in the keel stub of the Sabre, Catalina smile very common vs. extremely rare on the Sabre. The list goes on. Nothing wrong with either boat, but there is no doubt the Sabre is built to a higher level. I know this because I crawl around the inner-workings of boats for a living.... All that said what matters when buying a used boat is maintenance history & condition, condition, condition.... Click to expand

Good luck for sure, we also considered just jumping to a brand new Jeanneau 440 at just under $400k, and the payments to go with it! Found the C310 and it was the right boat for the right time for us.  

John Nantz said: Here's a different tack for ya. You're looking at quality vs cost, your wife is looking at amenities, and the clock is ticking. Believe it or not, the clock ticks faster as time goes on and if you don't believe that, ask your parents. If you have a family now, just wait a few minutes and you'll have grandkids! If you don't believe that, ask your grandparents! Okay, here's what you do: Bypass that little 34 'cuz in ten years it'll be too small anyway. Teenagers happen before you know it and they need "their space". Start looking now in the 40-ft range with two heads and more room to handle everybody. Going from one boat to another costs time and money. The money you can earn but time you can't, once it's gone, its gone forever. The time it takes to fix up the current boat and sell it isn't so much but on the bigger boat it is. The expense and hassle of changing boats is a lot (unless, maybe, you're in sales). Save your time and you wife's, start looking at the 40 footers before its too late! Click to expand
Scandium said: But as you know it's hard to stop looking.. Click to expand

any opinions on sabres for "light offshore" sailing? Like I said for example Chesapeake to RI, Maine, bermuda or carribean? Are they strong enough? Is storage too limited below a certain lenght, say 38 ft?  

You are talking about a boat that could be from the 70's and 80's. Most certainly they were built strong enough to sail those waters. The question really is can you sail those waters. Are you a competent skipper. Will you select a weather window to accomplish the cruise safely? Will you select crew that can stand watch and allow you to catch some sleep safely or wake you if conditions warrant it? Will you select a boat that is in a condition to go in water you choose? Will you spend the time and money to refit a boat that could be 30 plus years old to prepare it for such a journey? From the sailboat data site. "As of 2012, Sabre ended production of sailing yachts though they have said it could be restored should the market improve". A 7 year old boat could be immaculate or was scrapped in last years hurricane and it is on the market for "very good price". SO it is less the boat and more the skipper. As the Skipper controls all the variables.  

Scandium said: "light offshore" Click to expand

jssailem said: This is a nebulas term. Not clear of the meaning. Can you please clarify what you mean? Click to expand
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The Sabre story began in 1970, when the company’s founder, Roger Hewson, set out to build the finest possible 28-foot sailing yacht using production line methods and fiberglass technology. In a small, 4,000 square foot building, with a handful of employees and a vast amount of market research which he had done on the marine industry, he designed and built the first Sabre 28, and introduced it to the market at the 1971 Newport Boat Show in Newport, RI. The boat was a success, and over the next fifteen years, 588 Sabre 28’s were built. The 28 was followed by the Sabre 34 in 1976, the Sabre 30 in 1979, the Sabre 38 in 1981 and the Sabre 32 and 36 in 1984. The Sabre 42, which later evolved into the Sabre 425, was introduced in 1986. The current sailboat range consists of three Jim Taylor/Sabre Design Team collaborations, the Sabre 362, Sabre 402 and Sabre 452. A new Sabre 426 is due for introduction in September of 2003. Each of the current models has won the prestigious Boat of the Year Award from Cruising World Magazine in it’s year of introduction. A complete list of Sabre models and their dates of introduction can be found at the end of this document. In 1989 Sabre sought to broaden its market by building a line of power boats. In 1994, Sabre acquired North End Marine of Rockland, Maine, a major builder of marine molds and production fiberglass parts. The company’s name was changed to North End Composites in 1996 and it has since diversified into industrial, commercial and architectural composite construction while maintaining an active presence in the marine mold making and part production business. As of 2012, Sabre ended production of sailing yachts though they have said it could be restored should the market improve.

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Boat Test: The Last Sabre 34 Mark II

Roger hewsons racer-cruiser gets high marks for performance..

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In 1985, after nearly a decade of building its popular Sabre 34, Sabre Yachts significantly revamped the design. The resulting boat-beamier, roomier, faster, and more powerful than the original-is usually referred to as the Sabre 34 Mark II. Despite distinct differences between the two boats, the family resemblance is still obvious. The Mark II, like its predecessor, still hews the performance-cruising line that the South Casco, Maine builder established with the introduction of its very first boat, the Sabre 28, in 1971.

As with all the Sabre models launched before the company ran into financial trouble in the early 1990s, the Mark II was designed by company founder Roger Hewson, a transplanted Canadian engineer who raced International 14s and has been described as a born tinkerer.

Hewsons penchant for lively boats, combined with the detail-oriented Maine craftsmanship, is a chief reason why used Sabres remain so popular among split-personality sailors who enjoy PHRF racing as much as a leisurely summer cruise-something that can’t be said of many boats of the same vintage. Another element that has led to the lasting value of the boat is the strong manufacturer support it enjoyed during its production run. In nearly all of our surveys taken during the mid-1980s through the late 1990s, owners reported exceptional customer service from Sabre dealers and the manufacturer. Even today, the owner of a 25-year-old Sabre will find an active number of owners associations-mostly East Coast-to turn to.

Faced with significant debt problems in 1992, Sabre underwent a major reorganization, and by 1994, the company was revitalized under new ownership. The powerboat business that Hewson started saw a major expansion, and Sabre hired a new house designer, Jim Taylor, who brought in a new generation of sailors to sample his vision of a performance cruiser.

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Hewson clearly listened to Sabre 34 (Mark I) owners when he went about designing the Mark II. While much of the attention went into improving creature comforts and creating more space below, and the hull and deck got much needed attention.

In plan view, there is little hint of the International Offshore Rule (IOR) tendencies toward disproportion that were evident in the Mark I. A more U-shaped, broader, flatter stern replaced the originals V-shaped, IOR-hallmark stern.

The fine bow entry is reminiscent of some Sparkman & Stephens designs from this period, as is the long bow overhang that helps keep anchors from clanging against the hull. Like Charlie Morgan, Hewson preferred a stern that followed the angle of the backstay, an eye-pleasing touch that is most apparent on paper.

The sheerline is flat and contemporary, with a low, well-proportioned cabin-top. While many Sabres sport a fashionable blue Awlgrip hull that brings out the teak toerail, a white gelcoat model will offer fewer maintenance hassles over the long run.

Underwater, the boat has a fine entry, with a U-shaped hull that resists pounding better than some faster, flatter-entry boats we see today. The aft sections are also rounder and fuller than many contemporary cruisers, but theres more than enough flat surface area for the boat to achieve double-digit surfing speeds and still be in control.

One of the universal praises for the boat is how well it handles in a breeze-even at the top end of its design limits. The bolt-on, lead-ballast fin keel has an efficient NACA profile, as does the balanced rudder.

Our test boat was a 1992 Sabre 34 Mark II. Hull number 430, the wing-keel boat was the last hull built. It is owned by Alan Pressman, a Sarasota, Fla.-based regional dealer for Sabre. In 12 to 15 knots of wind, the boat required minimal effort to steer-and sailed herself for much of the time.

The keel-stepped mast is a tall, double-spreader, masthead rig (the Mark I had only single spreaders), with a high-aspect mainsail and overlapping jib. The standard jib is a 305-square-foot genoa, which can test the standard 42C primary winches. Although you can’t expect a Sabre to eclipse a comparable J/Boat in a light-air race around the cans (see Sabre 34 in Context), it enjoys a favorable rating in most Performance Handicap Racing Fleet (PHRF) associations, and will leave many of its contemporaries astern.

The 11,500-pound displacement boat came in three models: the performance-oriented fixed-keel model, which draws 6 feet; the centerboard model, which draws 4 feet with the board up and 7 feet, 8 inches board down; and the wing-keel version, which draws 4 feet, 6 inches.

Interior and Systems

The Mark II featured two interiors, one is an aft-cabin model with a private double to port. Our test boat had the traditional layout: Moving aft from the V-berth, theres a head and shower to port and a hanging locker to starboard. In the main saloon, twin settees face a fold-up dining table. The U-shaped galley is aft to port, across from the navigation station and a double pilot berth.

The boat has a 6-foot, 3-inch headroom throughout most of the interior, and all berths are 6 feet, 4 inches long, even the settees, which will make good seaberths with the addition of lee cloths. Cabin ventilation is good with two hatches and four dorade vents-seagoing essentials that seem to have been forgotten in many contemporary designs.

Although the original brochure calls for two opening ports, the boat we tested had six. Seventy-six gallons of fresh water in two tanks and a 30-gallon holding tank offer adequate range for coastal cruising, but the water and diesel (20 gallons) will likely need to be supplemented for longer cruising. Storage is adequate, and engine access-partially blocked on the portside-is rated as fair to good by most owners we surveyed.

Theres a surfeit of teak trim throughout the boat, and being stick-built-in which the furniture components are built into the hull individually rather than dropped in as a large pre-molded form, as is the norm today-there is more room for owner customization.

The original stove was a two-burner Shipmate alcohol stove; a CNG stove was optional. Since CNG is difficult to source, particularly when sailing in the islands, many owners have made the relatively straightforward conversion to propane. (Sabre ended up replacing the balky Shipmates for many owners without complaint.) Sliding cupboards offer room for plates and canned goods. The icebox is well insulated, although its placement next to the engine room means it needs to work harder than most. A fold-up cutting board adds counter space. It is a tight, but functional galley for a boat of this size.

Standard propulsion is a 27-horsepower Westerbeke (marinized Mitsubishi) with a two-blade propeller. The unprotected offset prop, which exits to port of the rudder at an angle, was cited by a few owners as a concern in areas with lots of lobster traps. Some owners mentioned that they missed the advantage of being able to use prop-wash to maneuver at low speeds.

All through-hulls are bronze and grounded to the keel. The standard electrical system included two 100-amp hour batteries, enough for modest cruising demands. Access to the engine was the number one complaint, particularly the stuffing box, which can only be reached through a cockpit locker. In general, long-time owners rated the overall ease of maintenance on the systems as fair to good.

The Sabre 34s T-shaped cockpit is better suited for daysailing than long-term cruising. There is no place to nap. Crew have enough room to recline against the cabintop, and the helmsmen has a clear view to steer from out of the fray-a positive that comes to light in PHRF racing.

Some single-handers complained that neither the jib sheet nor the mainsail is easily accessible from the helm, but added that an autopilot solved that issue.

The coamings are fairly low, good for leaving and entering the cockpit, and broad enough to sit on in the forward sections. Two catch-all bins, a tray locker (starboard), and a deep seat locker (port), as well as a deep storage area aft, offer adequate space for storing lines and fenders. A high bridgedeck and solid teak hatchboards keep the cockpit dry. There is no molded coaming for a dodger or sprayhood, but many owners have been able to add functional dodgers without too much trouble.

Winch placement is fairly conventional for its day, with halyard winches on the mast. There are two coaming-mounted primaries (Lewmar 42C) for the genoa, a secondary to starboard of the companionway (Lewmar 30C) for the outhaul, and the mainsheet winch to port of the companionway (Lewmar 16C). The jib, mainsheet, and spinnaker halyards on the mast (all Lewmar 16Cs) are served by rope clutches. The 6:1 mainsheet leads to a mid-boom traveller, in front of the cockpit, where it wont interfere with a big bimini top. Most boats have the optional self-tailing primaries; some owners have upgraded to larger primaries-not a bad idea.

Two genoa tracks-one on the rail, one inboard, recessed on the deck-allow for optimal trim on and off the wind. Chainplates are well inboard, allowing tight sheeting angles, even when the sheet is led outside the shrouds. Passage fore and aft is good with teak handholds extending just forward of the mast.

Formidable 10-inch stainless cleats handle dock lines fore and aft, although there are no dedicated mid-ship cleats for spring lines. The anchor locker offers plenty of room for extended cruising. Although our test boat came with a cast fitting to serve two anchors, this is not standard in some early models.

Most boats came equipped with Profurl furling gear, a serviceable product that is now eclipsed by much more reliable equipment. A Profurl boom-furling arrangement was also an option, but this is not something we would recommend.

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Performance

At the end of the day, the reason to look at the Sabre 34 is two-fold: quality of construction and performance. We sailed a shoal-draft 34 in 12 to 15 knots true wind on Sarasota Bay, Fla. Most of the windward work was carried out under a partially furled jib (about 100 percent), which kept the boat moving at about 6.3 knots, when hard on the wind. The inefficient sail shape impacted tacking angles, which hovered around 53 degrees, once leeway figured into the equation.

On a beam reach, the boat trotted along at 7 knots with fingertip control, but off the wind (120 to 145 degrees), speed dropped to 5.7 knots-something an asymmetrical spinnaker would fix.

Helm response and balance was superb throughout the sail-even when we deliberately tried to impart some lee helm-and the boats high-aspect rig quickly translated heeling forces into forward acceleration. Every owner in our survey gave the boat high marks for performance.

Under power at just over 2,000 rpm, the boat cruised at 5.6 knots. Engine noise was above average. Vibration was minimal. At higher, less-fuel efficient speeds, the boat cruised at 6 knots, indicating enough reserve power to buck most tidal currents. Handling under power, as mentioned, is average, better than a full-keel boat, but less than a fin-keel boat with the prop center in front of the rudder.

The boat we sailed was an exceptional example of the Sabre 34 Mark II, and few boats will be as clean or have as many of the upgrades that wed recommend for a cruising model-propane stove, twin bow rollers, and upgraded primary winches and traveller. Nevertheless, even a stock Sabre 34 Mark II will be a cut above boats in the same category.

The downside of having a boat that boasts Maine craftsmanship is that it comes with a corresponding price tag. However, the Sabre doesn’t carry the same cache as a Morris or Hinckley, especially once you stray outside the New England and Chesapeake regions. The Sabre market outside of these regions doesn’t seem to agree with owners optimistic pricing.

We would give a well-surveyed Sabre 34 a very good to excellent rating for a couple or a small family looking for a boat that will serve them well in local club races, yet still offer the chance for summer escapes to the islands or further afield, with the proper investment in equipment. It is not without quirks, but the Sabre 34 Mk IIs many positives far outweigh its downsides.

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  1. SABRE 27 (HILL)

    LENGTH: Traditionally, LOA (length over all) equaled hull length. Today, many builders use LOA to include rail overhangs, bowsprits, etc. and LOD (length on deck) for hull length. That said, LOA may still mean LOD if the builder is being honest and using accepted industry standards developed by groups like the ABYC (American Boat and Yacht Council).

  2. Sabre 27 boat review

    The Sabre 27 would certainly suit - as was intended 44 years ago - a small family with a modest budget. She'd make a good starter boat, a capable coast-hopper for a cruising couple, or an easily manageable singlehander. She's got generous accommodation for her size, is easy to handle under sail or power and her thick hull lay-up will ...

  3. The Sabre 27 Sailboat

    The Sabre 27 has two keel options: a fin keel or twin bilge keels. The fin keel is made of cast iron and has a ballast ratio of about 40%. The fin keel draws 1.4 metres and gives the boat better upwind performance and manoeuvrability. The twin bilge keels are also made of cast iron and have a ballast ratio of about 35%.

  4. Sabre 27 hill

    The Sabre 27 hill is a 27.0ft masthead sloop designed by Alan Hill and built in fiberglass by Marine Construction Ltd. (UK) between 1969 and 1979. ... The data on this page has been derived from different sources but a significant part is attributed to sailboatdata.com. We thank them for their encouragements and friendly collaboration.

  5. Technical Specifications

    The Sabre 27 was designed by Alan F. Hill and the prototype was built in 1969 by Eric White of Marine Construction (UK) Ltd (Marcon). Between 1969 and 1979 some 400 hulls were moulded. The moulds are still in existence and are owned by Brue Yachts of Highbridge, Somerset. Modifications to the prototype were few.

  6. Sabre 27 archive details

    Sabre 27. Designed by Alan Hill in 1969, the Sabre was a popular small cruiser with a good combination of performance and accommodation. Draught. The Sabre offers good accommodation, with 6' headroom in the saloon on a 27 ft hull. Both fin and skeg and twin bilge keels were offered. Both had an excellent ballast ratio.

  7. Review of Sabre 27

    Fin keel. The Sabre 27 is equipped with a fin keel. A boat with a fin keel is more manoeuvrable but has less directional stability than a similar boat with a full keel. The boat can enter even shallow marinas as the draft is just about 1.37 - 1.47 meter (4.49 - 4.79 ft) dependent on the load. See immersion rate below.

  8. Sabre 27 (Hill)

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  9. Sabre 27 Owners' Association

    The Sabre 27 was designed by Alan F Hill and the prototype was built in 1969 by Eric White of Marine Construction (UK) Ltd. (Marcon). Between 1969 and approximately 1982 some 400 hulls were moulded. When the Marcon went into liquidation the moulds were bought by Brue Yachts of Highbridge, Somerset who made a few boats until the early 1990's.

  10. Sabre 27 : STW003126 : the SailingTheWeb sailboat datasheet

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    The Sabre story began in 1970, when the company's founder, Roger Hewson, set out to build the finest possible 28-foot sailing yacht using production line methods and fiberglass technology. In a small, 4,000 square foot building, with a handful of employees and a vast amount of market research which he had done on the marine industry, he designed and built the first Sabre 28, and introduced ...

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  20. Boat Test: The Last Sabre 34 Mark II

    Our test boat was a 1992 Sabre 34 Mark II. Hull number 430, the wing-keel boat was the last hull built. It is owned by Alan Pressman, a Sarasota, Fla.-based regional dealer for Sabre. In 12 to 15 knots of wind, the boat required minimal effort to steer-and sailed herself for much of the time.

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    LENGTH: Traditionally, LOA (length over all) equaled hull length. Today, many builders use LOA to include rail overhangs, bowsprits, etc. and LOD (length on deck) for hull length. That said, LOA may still mean LOD if the builder is being honest and using accepted industry standards developed by groups like the ABYC (American Boat and Yacht Council).