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Out-of-production 28-foot monohull aft-cockpit fiberglassmasthead sloop from Sabre Yachts Corporation. Designed by Roger Hewson. Formerly built in the USA. 588 produced from 1971 to 1986. Inducted into the American Sailboat Hall of Fame in 2003.
Specifications for the Sabre 28
| LOA |
28.5 ft.
| LOD |
28.5 ft.
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| LWL |
22.8 ft.
| Beam |
9.2 ft.
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| Draft |
4.7 ft.
| DraftMin |
4.0 ft.
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| Displaces |
7,900 lbs.
| Ballast |
3,100 lbs.
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| Sail Area |
403.0 sq. ft.
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| D/L |
298
| B/D |
39 %
| SA/D |
16.3
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| Comfort |
24.8
| Capsize |
1.85
| L/B |
3.1
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Horner reviews the influences behind this design, its construction methods, and its history, including pricing history. He identifies design or construction problems that have been found in older boats. Comments include: "The boat has proven to be a good investment due to its ability to attract buyers willing to pay a little more than average for a better-than-average quality product."
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