1998 Sabre 402 Boat in Richmond, CA 94801 US

"Prudence" a Sabre 402 is a rare find on the West Coast. This Maine Built gem, designed by renowned naval architect Jim Talor, perfectly balances exhilarating racer-cruiser performance with easy shorthanded sailing abilities. Named Cruising Worlds's Overall Boat Of The Year (1997), Prudence is a guaranteed head turner.

Prudence's traditional, stiff laminated bulkhead hull design delivers exceptional stability, safety, and speed. She carries a generous beam well aft providing excellent stability and interior volume while maintaining impressive sailing characteristics. This vessel is ideal for those sailors who want a balance of craftmanship, comfort and sailing speed.

Prudence's interior shows like a new boat with beautifully finished Cherry and Chrome fixtures. She is nicely arranged for 2 cruising couples. The teak and holly floors and the cherry interior are in excellent condition and look gorgeous. All of the interior lights with the exception of the reading lights are now LEDs. You can't pull into a harbor without someone saying WOW, what a beautiful boat.

Recent Upgrades:

Victron lithium batteries (2022)

Victron charging system (2022)

New dodger, bimini, transition piece and stackpack (2022)

Vesper Cortex AIS transceiver with remote VHF (2022)

New Harken blocks, Lewmar sheet stoppers and traveller blocks (2022)

All new running rigging (2022)

Lewmar Ocean Electric halyard winch

Awlgripped Flag Blue hull

Interior Accommodations

The forward cabin features a well-designed v-berth, providing ample space for two occupants. The vee-berth is large and comfortable with a custom latex mattress topper and custom fitted sheets (2022). Storage includes two drawers, a cabinet below, and three compartments by the cushions. A bench seat to port offers a convenient dressing area, with a large louvered cabinet above. To starboard, there are bookshelves, drawers, a full-size hanging locker, and a sink with a mirrored cabinet. Three overhead hatches and two opening ports ensure excellent ventilation and lighting.

The main salon offers an inviting roomy space with 6.5 inches of headroom. there is an L-shaped settee to port, a straight settee to starboard, and a cherry drop-leaf table that seats up to six. Storage includes bookshelves, louvered cabinets, and space for wine or bottles. A large overhead hatch, four ports, and sizable windows provide natural light and ventilation.

Aft of the salon, there is a spacious nav station to starboard. Opposite, the U-shaped galley both designed for cooking underway and conversation with guest in the Salon.

The galley offers generous storage, features louvered cabinets, a microwave, a toaster oven, a four-burner stove with oven, large refrigeration/freezer units, and ample counter space. A dual stainless sink, pull-out garbage bin, and various storage compartments enhance functionality.

The head and separate shower stall to starboard includes elegant Corian countertops, ample storage, and a teak bench. A retractable shower head and wet locker for foul weather gear add practicality. Two hatches and an opening port provide excellent ventilation making her particularly comfortable for extended cruising.

The quarter berth, aft of the galley, offers a spacious double berth, a padded bench seat, and extensive storage, including drawers, a hanging locker, and overhead cabinets. Beautiful cherry trim and additional shelf space complete this comfortable cabin. Both berths include solid wooden cherry doors for privacy. Designed for comfort and functionality Prudence is an ideal choice for both leisure outings and adventurous voyages.

Galley

Force 10 4-burner propane stove/oven

Xintex fume detector

Corian counters

Large top and front-loading fridge and top loading freezer compartment

Seafrost cold plate refrigeration either engine driven or 110v on shore power

Electronics & Navigation

B&G Network Quad, speed, depth and temp.

B&G Network Wind speed, wind angle

B&G Network Pilot autopilot

Vesper Cortex AIS transceiver with remote VHF at nav station

Standard Horizon HX890 Handheld VHF

Ritchie binnacle compass at helm

USB outlet at nav station

Espar diesel fired furnace

Electrical Systems

110v AC and 12v DC electrical systems

Smart Pug 30-amp shore power cord

Bass AC/DC electrical panel with voltmeters and ammeters

Reversed polarity indicator

(2) 300ah Victron Lithium batteries (2022)

(1) Lifeline starting battery (2022)

Victron Multiplus 3000 charger /inverter (2022)

Victron GX Touch 50 color display (2022)

Victron Cerbo (2022)

Victron Lynx BMS (2022)

Victron DC to DC charger (2022)

Wakespeed 500 regulator (2022)

Zinc Saver galvanic Isolator

Mechanical and Plumbing

Yanmar 4JH2E 50 hp diesel engine with 784 hours

Yanmar engine panel with tach, oil pressure, temperature gauges and warning lights/alarm and sun cover

Engine serviced annually

Morse cables replaced (2022)

Exhaust elbow replaced (2022)

Racor 500FG primary fuel filter

Fuel gauge

PSS Dripless shaft seal replaced (2020)

PYI Maxprop feathering prop

Rudder Rebuilt (2024)

Espar forced air furnace

Vacuflush fresh water head with all hoses replaced and new pump rebuilt (2026)

All faucets replaced (2022)

Tank Tender tank watch

Jabsco self-priming macerator pump

Rule 2000 electric bilge pump

Manual bilge pump

Head pump replaced in 2026

Deck & Hull

Navy blue Awlgrip painted hull

Fin keel

Dual anchor roller

Mantus M1 anchor with 50' chain & 200' rode

Simpson Lawrence electric anchor windlass

Danforth anchor

(6) stainless steel mooring cleats with closed chocks

New Stainless-steel lifelines with boarding gates on starboard and port (2023)

Navy blue dodger (2022)

Navy blue bimini with transition piece (2022)

Mainsail Stack pack (2022)

Handrail covers, winch covers, binnacle cover

Stainless steel lifelines (2023)

Stainless destroyer wheel with leather wrap

Teak cockpit table, binnacle cupholders

Cockpit shower

Stainless stern ladder

(2) Dorade vents

Stainless grab bar at companionway

Teak solid companionway washboards

Teak washboards with screens

Sails & Rigging

Hall Spars triple spreader aluminum mast and boom

Tides Marine mainsail track (2022)

Stainless steel rod rigging

(2) Lewmar 54 CST primary winches

Lewmar 44 CST main halyard on port cabintop

Lewmar 44 CST on starboard cabintop

(8) new Lewmar clutches (2022)

Neil Pryde full batten mainsail

Neil Pryde furling jib

Pineapple Asymmetric cruising spinnaker

Rigid boom vang

Lower leg of backstay replaced (2022)

Navtec hydraulic backstay adjuster and 2:1 backstay rebuilt (2022)

Carbon fiber whisker pole with custom cover

Inboard jib tracks

Adjustable jib track car

Genoa track on toe rail

Genoa turning blocks

Harken mainsail traveler rebuilt with new blocks (2022)

Halyards, reef lines and control lines led aft to cockpit

Harken roller Furler

Miscellaneous & Safety

Lifesling

Flares

electronic flare

Fire extinguishers

(6) Lifejackets

Manuals for all systems

Teak flagstaff

Edson rail mount wheel storage