Review of Sabre 32
Basic specs..
The hull is made of fibreglass. Generally, a hull made of fibreglass requires only a minimum of maintenance during the sailing season. And outside the sailing season, just bottom cleaning and perhaps anti-fouling painting once a year - a few hours of work, that's all.
The boat is equipped with 210.0 liter fresh water capacity.
The boat equipped with a masthead rig. The advantage of a masthead rig is its simplicity and the fact that a given sail area - compared with a fractional rig - can be carried lower and thus with less heeling moment.
The Sabre 32 has been built with different keel alternatives.
One option is a long keel. A full keel provide a better directional stability than a similar boat with a fin keel; on the other hand, better directional stability means also that the boat is more difficult to handle in a harbour with less space.
The boat can enter most marinas as the draft is just about 1.70 - 1.80 meter (5.58 - 5.88 ft) dependent on the load. See immersion rate below.
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Another option is a centreboard keel. A centreboard keel is a pivoting lifting keel, allowing to sail both coastal and inland waters.
Sabre 32 can enter even shallow marinas as the draft is just about 1.13 - 1.23 meter (3.71 - 4.01 ft) dependent on the load. See immersion rate below.
The boat is typically equipped with an inboard Westerbeke diesel engine at 21 hp (15 kW). Calculated max speed is about 5.4 knots
The fuel tank has a capacity of 75.0 liters (19 US gallons, 16 imperial gallons).
Sailing characteristics
This section covers widely used rules of thumb to describe the sailing characteristics. Please note that even though the calculations are correct, the interpretation of the results might not be valid for extreme boats.
What is Capsize Screening Formula (CSF)?
The capsize screening value for Sabre 32 is 1.89, indicating that this boat could - if evaluated by this formula alone - be accepted to participate in ocean races.
What is Theoretical Maximum Hull Speed?
The theoretical maximal speed of a displacement boat of this length is 6.9 knots. The term "Theoretical Maximum Hull Speed" is widely used even though a boat can sail faster. The term shall be interpreted as above the theoretical speed a great additional power is necessary for a small gain in speed.
The immersion rate is defined as the weight required to sink the boat a certain level. The immersion rate for Sabre 32 is about 168 kg/cm, alternatively 943 lbs/inch. Meaning: if you load 168 kg cargo on the boat then it will sink 1 cm. Alternatively, if you load 943 lbs cargo on the boat it will sink 1 inch.
Sailing statistics
This section is statistical comparison with similar boats of the same category. The basis of the following statistical computations is our unique database with more than 26,000 different boat types and 350,000 data points.
What is Motion Comfort Ratio (MCR)?
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Maintenance
When buying anti-fouling bottom paint, it's nice to know how much to buy. The surface of the wet bottom is about 19m 2 (204 ft 2 ). Based on this, your favourite maritime shop can tell you the quantity you need.
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If you need to renew parts of your running rig and is not quite sure of the dimensions, you may find the estimates computed below useful.
| Usage | Length | Diameter | ||
| Mainsail halyard | 29.5 m | (96.8 feet) | 10 mm | (3/8 inch) |
| Jib/genoa halyard | 29.5 m | (96.8 feet) | 10 mm | (3/8 inch) |
| Spinnaker halyard | 29.5 m | (96.8 feet) | 10 mm | (3/8 inch) |
| Jib sheet | 9.8 m | (32.2 feet) | 12 mm | (1/2 inch) |
| Genoa sheet | 9.8 m | (32.2 feet) | 12 mm | (1/2 inch) |
| Mainsheet | 24.5 m | (80.5 feet) | 12 mm | (1/2 inch) |
| Spinnaker sheet | 21.6 m | (70.8 feet) | 12 mm | (1/2 inch) |
| Cunningham | 3.3 m | (10.9 feet) | 10 mm | (3/8 inch) |
| Kickingstrap | 6.6 m | (21.7 feet) | 10 mm | (3/8 inch) |
| Clew-outhaul | 6.6 m | (21.7 feet) | 10 mm | (3/8 inch) |
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Edwards Yacht Sales
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1985 Sabre 32
- Saint Augustine, FL, US
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"Bittersweet" is a rare classic cruiser/raver at an even more rare price! Ready to go today.
Her current owners have sailed and loved her for 14 years, and have outfitted her for cruising in comfort and style, maintaining her to the highest standards. Her bottom is cleaned monthly, her engine is run regularly (see video for engine running!), and she's a quick and nimble sailor. Her new owner could move aboard or go for a cruise right away. She is truly ready to go.
- Spacious aft cabin
- 2015 Kato Marine stainless steel davits
- Newer Apex RIB with an Evinrude 6 HP outboard
- Touch-screen Garmin 700 Chartplotter
- 12 Volt refrigeration
- Barrier coated bottom which is cleaned regularly
- Westerbeke engine runs great--21 HP with 2800 hours
- 25 gallon holding tank, 23 gallon fuel, 60 gallons fresh water
- Shower with sump
- CNG stove and oven
- Saltwater washdown on deck
- 6 opening ports, two hatches for great ventilation
- Oversized CQR anchor
- Rigged for spinnaker
- Dodger and custom cockpit shade
- Dutchman flaking system for main and roller furler for jib
"Bittersweet" is a great little boat! Call me and let's go see her today!
Specifications
Descriptions, basic information, dimensions & weight, tank capacities, accommodations.
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The Sabre 32 is a very well appointed boat both inside and out. Her spacious aft berth, just to starboard of the companionway, can be fully enclosed to create a private cabin including berth and nav station (to port). Moving forward, the spacious head is to port and u-shaped galley is to port. The galley is also very roomy for a 32' boat, and features a CNG stove and oven as well as a 12-volt refrigeration system.
The centerline table seats 6 comfortably, and the v-berth is also its own private room with fully enclosing doors.
The attention to detail is what stands out about the design of this boat. There is a place for everything, and no space is wasted, creating a comfortable live-aboard or pocket cruiser.
Spacious aft cabin 2015 Kato Marine stainless steel davits Newer Apex RIB with an Evinrude 6 HP outboard Touch-screen Garmin 700 Chartplotter 12 Volt refrigeration Barrier coated bottom which is cleaned regularly Westerbeke engine runs great--21 HP with 2800 hours 25 gallon holding tank, 23 gallon fuel, 60 gallons fresh water Shower with sump CNG stove and oven Saltwater washdown on deck 6 opening ports, two hatches for great ventilation Oversized CQR anchor Rigged for spinnaker Dodger and custom cockpit shade Autopilot Dutchman flaking system for main and roller furler for jib
Oversized CQR anchor and 30' of chain on braided anchor line. Cruise ready!
Fiberglass molded tanks--60 gallon water in 2 tanks, 23 gallon diesel, and 25 gallon holding.
Dutchman flaking system for main
Roller-furling jib
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The Sabre 32 is a 32.17ft masthead sloop built in fiberglass by Sabre Yachts (USA) between 1983 and 1987.
87 units have been built..
The Sabre 32 is a moderate weight sailboat which is a reasonably good performer. It is stable / stiff and has a good righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a coastal cruiser. The fuel capacity is originally small. There is a short water supply range.
Sabre 32 for sale elsewhere on the web:
Main features
| Model | Sabre 32 | ||
| Length | 32.17 ft | ||
| Beam | 10.33 ft | ||
| Draft | 5.58 ft | ||
| Country | United states (North America) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
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| Sail area / displ. | 16.07 | ||
| Ballast / displ. | 39.05 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 261.54 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 25.87 | ||
| Capsize | 1.89 |
| Hull type | Monohull fin keel with rudder on skeg | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 26.17 ft | ||
| Maximum draft | 5.58 ft | ||
| Displacement | 10500 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 4100 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 6.85 knots |
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| Rigging | Masthead Sloop | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 480 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 0 ft | ?? | |
| Sail area fore | 280.60 sq.ft | ||
| Sail area main | 200.73 sq.ft | ||
| I | 42.10 ft | ||
| J | 13.33 ft | ||
| P | 37 ft | ||
| E | 10.85 ft |
| Nb engines | 1 | ||
| Total power | 21 HP | ||
| Fuel capacity | 20 gals |
Accommodations
| Water capacity | 55 gals | ||
| Headroom | 0 ft | ||
| Nb of cabins | 0 | ||
| Nb of berths | 0 | ||
| Nb heads | 0 |
Builder data
| Builder | Sabre Yachts (USA) | ||
| Designer | ?? | ||
| First built | 1983 | ||
| Last built | 1987 | ||
| Number built | 87 |
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A boat with a BN of 1.6 or greater is a boat that will be reefed often in offshore cruising. Derek Harvey, "Multihulls for Cruising and Racing", International Marine, Camden, Maine, 1991, states that a BN of 1 is generally accepted as the dividing line between so-called slow and fast multihulls.
The Sabre 32 has been built with different keel alternatives. Full keel. One option is a long keel. A full keel provide a better directional stability than a similar boat with a fin keel; on the other hand, better directional stability means also that the boat is more difficult to handle in a harbour with less space.
The Sabre 32 is a very well appointed boat both inside and out. Her spacious aft berth, just to starboard of the companionway, can be fully enclosed to create a private cabin including berth and nav station (to port). Moving forward, the spacious head is to port and u-shaped galley is to port. The galley is also very roomy for a 32' boat, and ...
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The Sabre 32 is a 32.17ft masthead sloop built in fiberglass by Sabre Yachts (USA) between 1983 and 1987. 87 units have been built. The Sabre 32 is a moderate weight sailboat which is a reasonably good performer. It is stable / stiff and has a good righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a coastal cruiser.
experience. The Sabre 32 incorporates performance features proven while racing and cruising on other Sabre models. With a high aspect-ratio rig, long waterline, N.A.S.A. keel, and skeg rudder, the Sabre 32 assures high performance in the Sabre tradition. Hull Construction The hull is a single unit, hand-laminated, fiberglass molding built with ...
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Seller's Description. 1984 Sabre 32, keel/centerboard sloop. "Lila Jane" recently overhauled and upgraded for ocean sailing. The owner sails extensively in the ocean and wants to upgrade to a larger boat. This is a rare tri-cabin layout with a keel/centerboard. The Sabre 32 has two staterooms with her mid head and galley layout.
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Classic 1986 Sabre 32 CB performance cruiser in excellent, turn-key condition, extensively refit with very complete, modern equipment list. This boat represents a sweet spot for performance and sailing qualities; ease of handling with all lines lead to eight clutches in the cockpit making it perfect for single-handing; comfortable cruising accommodations for a couple or small family; very high ...
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Expired. $19,500 USD. Seller's Description. 1985 Sabre 32, Tr-Cabin, Centerboard (shoal draft). Spent the past two years getting this boat ready, now I am helping to start a school and I have no time for other pursuits. Bottom blasted, fiared and painted last year. Brand new cushions never slept on.