1978 Sabre Sold Boat in Yarmouth, ME US
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34 feet
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Fiberglass/Reinforced
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1978 Sabre | ||||
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| Price | $45,000 | $44,500 | $46,900 | $39,500 |
| Location | Yarmouth | Brooklin | Yarmouth | Freeport |
| Nominal Length | 34' | 30' | 37' | 34' |
| Beam | 10' | - | - | - |
| Draft | 5' | - | - | - |
| Engine Make | - | Universal Diesel | - | - |
| Total Engine Power | - | 30 hp | - | - |
| Days on Market | 8534 | 80 | 3 | 178 |
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Length at Waterline: 26'-03"
Ballast: 4,600
Displacement: 11,400
Engines
Total Power: 23
Tanks
Fuel: 20 gal alumn
Fresh Water: 44 gal. (2 poly tanks)
Holding: 13 gal. poly
Accommodations
Full teak oiled teak interior, the main cabin was recently refinished and looks like new. The sole was replaced in 1996 and is varnished teak and holly. Reading lights at each berth and settee as well as 2 overhead dome lamps provide good artificial light. 4 fixed ports, 4 opening ports and two opening hatches provided abundant natural light and ventilation.
Starting forward is the 6'-4" V berth with filler under which there is bin type stowage and, at the aft end drawers P&S and drop face lockers. Next aft to port is a hanging locker and another set of drawers while opposite to starboard is the head featuring manual W.C. with Y gate plumbed to the holding tank, vanity with stainless sink and H&C pressure water, ensuite shower and good stowage.
Next aft is the main salon with straight settees P&S. The Stbd settee pulls out to a double. There is stowage behind the seat backs and in shelves above. A folding dining table drops down from the forward bulkhead when required and a glass and magazine rack hides behind in the stowed position. Aft to starboard is the galley featuring good counter space and stowage, 2 burner gimballed alcohol stove with oven, large ice box. Opposite to port is the quarter berth and nav. station. The Nav station has a flip up top for chart stowage below which there is a set of drawers.
- Force 10 kerosene heater
- Brass Kerosne lamp
- JVC AM/FM/CD stereo
Cockpit
Edson pedestal steering with stainless pedestal guard, Ritchie Pedestal mount compass, 7'-4" length.
- Dodger 98'
- Teak cockpit table
- Boat cushions for cockpit
Sails & Rigging
Aluminum keel stepped spar with 1X19 stainless steel wire rigging
- Furlex roller furling
- Manual backstay adjuster
- Primary and secondary winches
- Main, Gen. and spinaker halyard winches
- Boom vang (line)
- Windex
- Foredeck light
- Main by MSP 02' 3 reef pts full batt.
- 130% RF genoa North 78
- 100% RF jib North 78 like new
- 150% RF Mylar by Fortune 89' v. good
- 3/4 oz. spinnaker like new
- Spinnaker pole & reaching strut
Electrical
Wired for both 12 Volt DC and 110 Volt AC service
- 12 volt
- 30 amp alternator
- 50 amp spare alternator (spare)
- 2 110 AH batteries
- Selector switch
- Battery condition guage
- 12 VDC outlet at nav station
- 250 watt inverter
- 110 volt system
- Panel with breaker
- 30 amp 50' shore power cord
- Outlets
- Water heater (also eng. supplied)
Electronics
- Raytheon R-10 radar
- Standard horizon Digital depth
- Standard Horizon Digital Knotmeter
- thermometer
- Autohelm ST4000 AP overhaul 02
- Shakespear VHF radio
- JVC CD/Am/FM Radio
- 2 handheld GPS units
- Radio Shack shortwave radio
Mechanical
Volvo 2 cyl RWC engine, engine space very clean
- Halon automatic exting. in eng space with cockpit led manual release
- Racor fuel filter and primary fuel filter
Hull & Deck
White gel coat topsides in exc. condition, green boot top and cove stripe. Bottom is painted black. Exterior teak just refinished in gloss Cetol
- Stainless bow and stern rails
- Stainless stanchions and double life lines with gates P&S
- 3 blade fixed prop
Additional
FANTASY is in superb condition and is immaculate throughout. Her bottom was just painted and topsides waxed. All exterior brightwork was refinished 4-5 coats of gloss Cetol. She is in absolute turnkey condition for the new owner!!!
- 5 lb CO2 extinguisher
- 2 2.5 lb dry chem extinguishers
- Man overboard pole with strobe
- Jim Buoy throwable lifering
- 6 PFDs
- 2 safety harnesses
- Propane grill
- 300,000 candle power search light
- Horn
- Flare kit
- Radar reflector
- Hand held compass
- Avon inflatible dinghy 99'
- 2.5 hp Johnson outboard 01'
- Danforth 20HT anchor with chain and 200' 5/8" rode
- 25lb plow anchor with 80' 5/16 chain and 250' 5/8 rode
- 35 lb Quickset plow anchor 02' with 20' chain and 250' 3/4 rode
- 3 fenders
- 3 docklines
- Ensign & staff
Disclaimer
The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.
Length at Waterline: 26'-03"
Ballast: 4,600
Displacement: 11,400
Engines
Total Power: 23
Tanks
Fuel: 20 gal alumn
Fresh Water: 44 gal. (2 poly tanks)
Holding: 13 gal. poly
Accommodations
Full teak oiled teak interior, the main cabin was recently refinished and looks like new. The sole was replaced in 1996 and is varnished teak and holly. Reading lights at each berth and settee as well as 2 overhead dome lamps provide good artificial light. 4 fixed ports, 4 opening ports and two opening hatches provided abundant natural light and ventilation.
Starting forward is the 6'-4" V berth with filler under which there is bin type stowage and, at the aft end drawers P&S and drop face lockers. Next aft to port is a hanging locker and another set of drawers while opposite to starboard is the head featuring manual W.C. with Y gate plumbed to the holding tank, vanity with stainless sink and H&C pressure water, ensuite shower and good stowage.
Next aft is the main salon with straight settees P&S. The Stbd settee pulls out to a double. There is stowage behind the seat backs and in shelves above. A folding dining table drops down from the forward bulkhead when required and a glass and magazine rack hides behind in the stowed position. Aft to starboard is the galley featuring good counter space and stowage, 2 burner gimballed alcohol stove with oven, large ice box. Opposite to port is the quarter berth and nav. station. The Nav station has a flip up top for chart stowage below which there is a set of drawers.
- Force 10 kerosene heater
- Brass Kerosne lamp
- JVC AM/FM/CD stereo
Cockpit
Edson pedestal steering with stainless pedestal guard, Ritchie Pedestal mount compass, 7'-4" length.
- Dodger 98'
- Teak cockpit table
- Boat cushions for cockpit
Sails & Rigging
Aluminum keel stepped spar with 1X19 stainless steel wire rigging
- Furlex roller furling
- Manual backstay adjuster
- Primary and secondary winches
- Main, Gen. and spinaker halyard winches
- Boom vang (line)
- Windex
- Foredeck light
- Main by MSP 02' 3 reef pts full batt.
- 130% RF genoa North 78
- 100% RF jib North 78 like new
- 150% RF Mylar by Fortune 89' v. good
- 3/4 oz. spinnaker like new
- Spinnaker pole & reaching strut
Electrical
Wired for both 12 Volt DC and 110 Volt AC service
- 12 volt
- 30 amp alternator
- 50 amp spare alternator (spare)
- 2 110 AH batteries
- Selector switch
- Battery condition guage
- 12 VDC outlet at nav station
- 250 watt inverter
- 110 volt system
- Panel with breaker
- 30 amp 50' shore power cord
- Outlets
- Water heater (also eng. supplied)
Electronics
- Raytheon R-10 radar
- Standard horizon Digital depth
- Standard Horizon Digital Knotmeter
- thermometer
- Autohelm ST4000 AP overhaul 02
- Shakespear VHF radio
- JVC CD/Am/FM Radio
- 2 handheld GPS units
- Radio Shack shortwave radio
Mechanical
Volvo 2 cyl RWC engine, engine space very clean
- Halon automatic exting. in eng space with cockpit led manual release
- Racor fuel filter and primary fuel filter
Hull & Deck
White gel coat topsides in exc. condition, green boot top and cove stripe. Bottom is painted black. Exterior teak just refinished in gloss Cetol
- Stainless bow and stern rails
- Stainless stanchions and double life lines with gates P&S
- 3 blade fixed prop
Additional
FANTASY is in superb condition and is immaculate throughout. Her bottom was just painted and topsides waxed. All exterior brightwork was refinished 4-5 coats of gloss Cetol. She is in absolute turnkey condition for the new owner!!!
- 5 lb CO2 extinguisher
- 2 2.5 lb dry chem extinguishers
- Man overboard pole with strobe
- Jim Buoy throwable lifering
- 6 PFDs
- 2 safety harnesses
- Propane grill
- 300,000 candle power search light
- Horn
- Flare kit
- Radar reflector
- Hand held compass
- Avon inflatible dinghy 99'
- 2.5 hp Johnson outboard 01'
- Danforth 20HT anchor with chain and 200' 5/8" rode
- 25lb plow anchor with 80' 5/16 chain and 250' 5/8 rode
- 35 lb Quickset plow anchor 02' with 20' chain and 250' 3/4 rode
- 3 fenders
- 3 docklines
- Ensign & staff
Disclaimer
The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.
Overview from around the web 1978 Sabre
Customers praise the 1978 Sabre for its classic craftsmanship and timeless design
Many highlight the boat's sturdy construction and reliable performance, noting that it handles well in various sea conditions. Enthusiasts appreciate the spacious and well-laid-out interior, making it comfortable for extended trips. The Sabre 1978 is often described as a beautifully built vessel that combines elegance with practicality, appealing to sailors who value both style and functionality. Overall, owners commend its enduring quality and the enjoyable sailing experience it provides.
The Biggest Pros and Cons
The 1978 Sabre sailboat offers a blend of classic design and solid performance, making it a popular choice among sailing enthusiasts. Here are some of the key pros and cons of this model:
Pros
Classic Aesthetics: The 1978 Sabre features timeless lines and a graceful profile that appeal to traditional sailing aficionados.
Solid Construction: Built with quality materials and craftsmanship, it provides durability and reliability on the water.
Comfortable Interior: The layout is well thought out for its size, offering comfortable accommodations for cruising.
Good Performance: With a well-balanced hull and sail plan, it handles efficiently in a variety of wind conditions.
Easy Handling: Designed for manageable sailing, it’s suitable for both experienced sailors and those developing their skills.
Cons
Limited Modern Amenities: Being a vintage model, it may lack some contemporary conveniences found in newer sailboats.
Maintenance Needs: Older boats often require more upkeep, including potential updates to rigging, electrical systems, and interior fittings.
Space Constraints: While comfortable, the interior space can feel tight compared to modern designs, especially for extended cruising.
Performance Limitations: Though capable, it may not match the speed or agility of more recent performance-oriented models.
Made For
The 1978 Sabre is designed for sailing enthusiasts who appreciate classic craftsmanship combined with reliable performance. Ideal for sailors seeking a sturdy, well-built vessel for coastal cruising or day sailing, this boat appeals to those who value timeless design and a comfortable, responsive sailing experience. Whether you're an experienced sailor or someone looking to enjoy leisurely trips on the water, the 1978 Sabre offers a perfect blend of tradition and functionality.
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