1978 Sabre 28

Sail away condition Sabre 28. Built in 1977, this boat is an American classic that was easy to fall in love with and has been hard to let go. Selling due to relocation. Would like to see this go to a good next owner. Willing to help a prospective owner feel confident this is the right boat for them. The boat’s 45 years old and is priced so.

Beginners and experts alike flock to the Saber 28, a safe and exciting sail. The Sabre 28 sloop is an ideal live aboard blue water cruiser for a couple or small family Clean condition and working order. Cruising speed 5 knots, max speed 6.5 knots.

The boat has received a lot of attention during these days of quarantine/lockdown. Interior is clean and has no funky smells. While its an older boat, everything works. No leaks.

Inducted into the American Sailboat Hall of Fame in 2003, this is the Classic Sabre 28, updated version, MARK II.

This boat is a beautiful example of this sought-after cruiser and has been maintained well and shows very well.

From BoatUS.com “The hull of the Sabre 28 is solid fiberglass and polyester resin. The deck is balsa-cored for stiffness with plywood core at high stress areas such as winch mountings. The deck-to-hull joint uses an inward flange and is securely fastened with stainless steel bolts on approximately 6” centers. You will find the construction details of the Sabre 28’ among the best of any 28-foot production boat on the market. Secondary bonding and attachment of bulkheads and structural members is almost always flawless. The Sabre 28 has accommodations for six people in two cabins with a minimum of 5’ 11” headroom throughout. There is a V-berth forward followed by an athwartship head compartment and port and starboard settees in the main saloon. The port side settee slides out to make a small double berth. There is a starboard side galley at the after end of the main saloon. The Sabre 28 is rigged as a masthead sloop with a deck stepped mast and single spreaders. The S

Equipment: Engine Atomic 4. 30hp inboard engine. Rebuilt by Moyer Marine in 2009. Meticulously maintained. Runs perfectly. Ventilation blower New 2010 prop (Bronze 2- Blade) and shaft

Electrical Electric Bilge pump, Built in manual emergency bilge pump Batteries (3) AGM 2015 Depth sounder, VHF radio with new antenna and new antenna wire in mast 30A shore power cable. 12-volt power plugs in main cabin and forecastle. 12-volt lighting throughout. Navigation and anchor lights. Spot light,

Sails Full baton main (2007). Spare mainsail Roller reefing, 160% Genoa (2005), Storm Jib, Mainsail cover (2007). 2 single speed rail mounted winches, 1coach roof mounted winch, and mast mounted jib and mainsail halyard winches.

Masthead wind vane. Custom Dodger w/side curtains & cockpit sun shade. In good condition.

Tanks Fuel tank is 20 gal. Water tank is 20 gal. Holding tank is 22 gal. Interior is in very good condition. 30-amp, 110v shore power breaker panel

Cockpit Edison Pedestal Wheel, leather wrapped. Teak Fold out table Double lifelines (bow to stern) with gates port and starboard (2005) White leather cockpit cushions Side-mount SS swim ladder Ritchieb Navigator 3 Binnacle-mount Compass Deep Locker Stbd Gauges- Oil Pressure , Water Temperature, Tachometer, Ammeter, Fuel Electric and Manual Bilge Pump Swim Ladder Midship Cleats SS charcoal grill attaches to aft or side rails.

Main Cabin Galley: Alcohol stove with 2 burners Sink with faucet on gusher foot pump Fiberglass Ice box New cabin cushions (2006) Origo 2 burner alcohol stove

Forecastle V-berth Drawers

Head Area Marine toilet- new 2002 Sink with faucet on gusher foot pump Closet-type hanging storage area Storage cabinet

Safety Rule electric & Whale manual bilge pumps 6 Type 1 commercial life vests, 3 CO2 inflation vests Horseshoe buoy Fire extinguishers Flare Kit

Electronics Depth sounder Knot meter

Additional 2 Danforth anchors with 10 chain and 250 3/8 rope rode. All original manuals Mainsail cover Fenders Dock lines Radar reflector 5 ea boat stands