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1983 Sabre MK I Masthead SLOOP

South Freeport, Maine

$37,500

This 38' Sabre MK I Sloop has had the benefit of a caring, knowledgeable owner who has done the necessary improvements to keep her up to date. In 2017, a new larger 44 hp Westerbeke diesel was installed. At the same time the engine space was painted white, and new shaft seal, shaft prop, exhaust muffler and hoses were installed. Last year new AGM batteries were added. S-CAPE'S  interior looks fresh and well maintained including the teak and holly cabin sole. Please come and inspect this excellent example of a 38' Sabre. Thank you for your interest.

Basic Boat Info

Make: Sabre
Model: MK I Masthead SLOOP
Year: 1983
Condition: Used
Category: Sail
Builder: Sabre Yachts
Designer: Roger Hewson
Construction: Fiberglass
Boat Hull ID: HWS38023M83E
Has Hull ID: Yes

Dimensions

Length: 38 ft
Length Overall: 38 ft
Waterline Length: 31'2 ft
Beam: 11'5 ft
Max Draft: 6'6 ft
Ballast: 6400 lb

Engines / Speed

Engines: 1
  • Make: Westerbeke
  • Model: 44A
  • Fuel: Diesel
  • Engine Power: 44hp
  • Year: 2017

Other

Heads Count: 1
Boat Class: Sloop

Contact

Annie Gray
Gray & Gray Yacht Brokers, Inc.

Office

Gray & Gray Yachts
36 York Street
York, ME, US, 03909
Tel:(207) 363-7997


VESSEL DETAILS

HULL & DECK:

  • 2005 Jade Mist green Awlgripped hull.
  • White fiberglass deck; white boottop.
  • Gold cove stripe; green bottom over black base coat, Micron 66.
  • Bottom keel faired, and was barrier-coated by previous owner.
  • T-shaped cockpit with 40" Edson wheel with Elkhide covering.
  • Edson pedestal steerer with 5" Ritchie compass and teak cockpit table.
  • S/S bow and stern rail.
  • Exterior teak is varnished - owner doing some refinishing now.
  • Custom teak bow roller by Sabre.
  • Spartite System seals mast at deck.
  • 2021 toast-colored bimini with overhead window, with S/S frame.
  • 2015 toast-colored Dodger with S/S frame.

 

TANKAGE: 

Fuel: 30 gallons in aluminum tank.

Water: 94 gallons in two poly tanks under port and starboard settees.

Holding: 30 gallon poly tank with y-valve and manual pumpout.

 

ENGINE:

  • 2017 Westerbeke 44A diesel, 44 hp, 4 cylinder, FWC (replaced 33 hp engine).
  • 357 hours on the meter.
  • 1" S/S shaft; PYY dripless shaft seal.
  • 2017 new cutlass bearing.
  • 2017 Martec folding prop.
  • 2017 new exhaust hoses, muffler and instrument panel.

 

ELECTRICAL:

  • 12V DC system only with DC circuit breaker panel.
  • 2022 three Optima deep cycle AGM batteries - two house under quarter berth and one start under chart table seat.
  • Balmar alternator; small 300w inverter.
  • Disconnected battery switch.
  • Electric bilge pump.
  • 2004 12 gallon Raritan electric hot water heater.
  • 24" x 30" flexible solar panel (in front of traveller).

 

ACCOMMODATIONS;

  • Accommodations for 7 in two cabins, with standing headroom of 6'3".
  • The forward cabin has a double 6'6" vee berth, large storage compartments, drawers, and lockers.
  • The washroom has a marine head and vanity sink, foot pump, and spacious lockers.
  • The separate shower has hot and cold pressurized water.
  • Opposite are wet and dry hanging lockers.
  • The main cabin has berths port and starboard, plus a quarterberth, all with storage below.
  • The port berth converts to a wide double berth.
  • All berths are 6'6" long, with fabric covered foam 5" mattresses and bolstered backs. 
  • Deep storage lockers are located behind the backrest cushions.
  • The double leaf table folds up against a large magazine rack on the main bulkhead. 
  • Custom vinyl headliner, with teak handrails.
  • Light cypress staving covers all the visible interior hull surfaces in the cabins.
  • The U-shaped galley on the portside has a formica countertop with teak trim, a 3 burner gimballed propane stove, double S/S sinks with foot pump, large well-insulated icebox and built-in waste basket.
  • There is a fully-equipped tool drawer in galley.
  • To starboard is the nav station, forward facing seat, with backrest cushion.

 

ELECTRONICS:

  • Furuno 821 Radar on swing-out braket in companionway.
  • Radar dome mounted on Waltz System on backstay.
  • 2018 Tack Tick wireless depth, speed and wind instruments.
  • Furuno 31 GPS, older, but works.
  • Garmin 741XS chartplotter touchscreen, mounted at helm.
  • ICOM VHF radio.
  • Sony AM-FM cassette stereo system.

 

SAILS & RIGGING:

  • 755 sq. ft. sail are.
  • Hallett full battened mainsail.
  • North 150% genoa.
  • Hallett 150% Pentex genoa.
  • Hallett  3/4 oz. Tri-Radial spinnaker with sock.
  • North light air spinnaker, 1/2 oz.
  • Navtec rod rigging; backstay and forestay original.
  • 2005 all other wire rigging..
  • Hall boom with 2 internal jiffy reefing points.
  • Hallett Dodger with leather hand grip zip-out window.
  • Mainsail cover, off white, redone 2021. 
  • Cockpit wheel cover.
  • Covers for primaries and secondary winches.
  • Jacklines bow to stern for racing heavy.
  • Harken Roller Furler MK II.
  • Harken adjustable genoa track inboard, track on toerails.
  • Garhauer boom vang.
  • Tides Marine string main hoist system (ball bearings for easy hoist).
  • 3 Yale crystaline halyards. 
  • Chainplates checked every year. 
  • Carbon fiber spinnaker pole. 
  • Aluminum spars and double spreaders. 
  • Lewmar S.T. 48 primary winches. 
  • Lewmar 2 speeed #42 secondaries. 
  • 2 Lewmar S.T. 30's with gang stopper. 
  • Port deck and forespar reaching strut.

 

EQUIPMENT:

  • 12 life jackets in bags
  • Dishes and cutlery.
  • 3 braided docklines.
  • 4 fenders with fleece covers.
  • Masthead tri color lights.
  • Cabin curtains.
  • Cockpit cushions.
  • Man overboard module "MOM 8".
  • 8 life jackets in bag.
  • First Aid kit.
  • Fortress FX16 anchor with chain and rode.
  • 2 radar reflectors.

 

COMMENTS:  This 38' Sabre MK I Sloop has had the benefit of a caring, knowledgeable owner who has done the necessary improvements to keep her up to date. In 2017, a new larger 44 hp Westerbeke diesel was installed. At the same time the engine space was painted white, and new shaft seal, shaft prop, exhaust muffler and hoses were installed. Last year new AGM batteries were added. S-CAPE'S  interior looks fresh and well maintained including the teak and holly cabin sole. Please come and inspect this excellent example of a 38' Sabre. Thank you for your interest.

 

Potential purchasers should assume that items on the vessel at the time of viewing, but not specifically listed on this specification sheet, are not included with the sale of the yacht. These specifications are believed to be correct but cannot be guaranteed. Specifications are provided for information purposes. Data was obtained from sources believed reliable but is not guaranteed by owner or brokers. Buyer assumes responsibility to verify all speeds, consumptions, capacities and other measurements contained herein and otherwise provided, and agrees to instruct his surveyor to confirm such details prior to purchase. Vessel subject to sale, price and inventory changes, and withdrawal from market without notice. 

 

Mechanical Disclaimer: Engine and generator hours are as of the date of the original listing and are a representation of what the listing broker is told by the owner and/or actual reading of the engine hour meter. The broker cannot guarantee the true hours. It is the responsibility of the purchaser and/or his agent to verify engine hours, warranties implied or otherwise, and major overhauls as well as ALL other representations noted on the listing.

 

DISCLAIMER TO BOARD VESSEL: In the event the Buyer boards the vessel either on land or in the water without a broker or owner, the Buyer(s) agrees and understands he boards at his sole risk and liability.