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SABRE 28-2

Masthead Sloop • Fin with rudder on skeg • Built 1976–1982

photo drawing

Dimensions

LOA
28.42 ft
LWL
22.83 ft
Beam
9.17 ft
Max Draft
4.33 ft
Displacement
7,900 lbs
Ballast
2,900 lbs

Performance Ratios

Capsize Ratio ⓘ
1.84 (offshore safe)
SA/D Ratio ⓘ
15.9
D/L Ratio ⓘ
296
Ballast Ratio ⓘ
36.7%

Sail Plan

Sail Area
393 sq ft
I
36.2 ft
J
12.3 ft
P
30.5 ft
E
11.3 ft

Construction

Hull Type
Fin with rudder on skeg
Rig Type
Masthead Sloop
Hull Material
FG
Ballast Type

Production

First Built
1976
Last Built
1982
Number Built
320

Engine & Accommodations

Engine Make
Volvo
Engine Model
MD7A
Power
13 hp
Engine Type
Diesel
Water
20 gal
Fuel
20 gal
Headroom
6 ft
Notes: SABRE 28-2 refers to hulls #212-539.\nShoal keel draft: 3.83 ft\nPhoto courtesy of Adam Hunt.

Builder