1984 Sabre 38 Sold Boat in Boothbay Harbor, ME 04538 US
38
1 Engine (Westerbeke)
38 feet
Diesel
Fiberglass/Reinforced
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| Price | $49,900 | $46,900 | $44,500 | $56,000 |
| Location | Boothbay Harbor | Yarmouth | Brooklin | Rockland |
| Nominal Length | 38' | 37' | 30' | 35' |
| Beam | 12' | - | - | - |
| Draft | 8' | - | - | - |
| Engine Make | Westerbeke | - | Universal Diesel | Yanmar |
| Total Engine Power | - | - | 30 hp | 27 hp |
| Days on Market | 388 | 3 | 80 | 2 |
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Meticulously crafted in Maine, the Sabre 38 is a timeless blend of performance, comfort, and classic yacht design. This 1984 model stands out with its centerboard configuration - drawing just 4'3" with the board up, it's perfect for shallow cruising grounds, yet capable offshore with a deep 8'6" board-down draft for upwind performance.
Below deck, the warm teak interior showcases Sabre's renowned craftsmanship. The split galley layout places the stove and oven to port and the Head/Wet bath to starboard, offering excellent balance, separation of space and efficient use of storage while underway or at anchor.
Accommodations include a spacious V-berth forward, an inviting main salon with fold-down table and convertible settees,2 sleeping births in aft both port and starboard. Chart table. Spacious walk thru galley. Tons of storage, solid joinery, and practical systems make this a great liveaboard or extended cruiser.
Hull & Keel
Centerboard Design
Draft (board up): ~4'3" – ideal for shallow water cruising and gunkholing
Draft (board down): ~8'6" – provides excellent upwind performance and offshore capability
Construction & Features
Solid fiberglass hull – hand-laid laminate for durability
Fin keel with retractable centerboard – combines performance and versatility
Skeg-hung rudder – adds protection and directional stability
Rigging & Sails
Rig Type: Masthead sloop – a classic, efficient sail plan
Spars: Aluminum, by Hall Spars
Standing Rigging: Stainless steel
Sail Inventory:
Mainsail with reefing
Genoa or furling headsail
Optional spinnaker for enhanced downwind performance
Engine & Systems
Engine: Westerbeke 33 hp diesel (rebuilt in 2016)
Fuel Capacity: ~45 gallons
Water Capacity: ~106 gallons
Electrical:
12V DC system
110V AC shore power connection
Interior & Accommodations
Layout:
Split galley:
Port side – stove/oven, sink, Sea Frost refrigeration
Starboard – head/wetroom for practical underway access
Forward V-berth cabin
Two aft quarter berths
Convertible salon berth
Private enclosed head with marine toilet and shower
Features:
Warm teak joinery and cabinetry throughout
Nav station with chart table and instrumentation
Bimini with full canvas enclosure
On Deck
Cockpit:
T-shaped for comfortable sailing and entertaining
Cockpit seats and coaming
Wheel steering
Deck Features:
Wide side decks for easy movement
25 lb CQR anchor
Accessible chain plates
Stainless steel bow and stern pulpits with double lifelines
Performance & Handling
Design: Roger Hewson & the Sabre Design Team
Reputation:
Excellent balance and strong tracking
Outstanding upwind performance (especially with centerboard down)
Comfortable and capable across a wide range of conditions – a true performance cruiser
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.
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/15/25 | Price decreased | $49,900(-16.7%) |
| 8/22/25 | Initial price | $59,900 |
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Contact East Coast Yacht Sales about 1984 Sabre 38
Lower Falls Landing, 106 Lafayette St, Yarmouth, ME, 04096































