Question 1

What are the specs of the SABRE 38?

Accepted Answer

The SABRE 38 has the following specifications: 37.83ft LOA, 11.5ft beam, 6.5ft draft, 15,200lb displacement, 6,400.7lb ballast. Hull type: mono. Rig: Masthead Sloop. Keel: Fin.

Question 2

How much does a SABRE 38 cost?

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The SABRE 38 has an average asking price of $57,020, with prices ranging from $35,000 to $99,000 based on 22 listings.

Question 3

Who built the SABRE 38 and when was it made?

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Built by Sabre Yachts (USA), designed by Sabre Design Team, first built in 1981, with production ending in 1987, 100 units were produced.

Question 4

Is the SABRE 38 good for offshore sailing?

Accepted Answer

The SABRE 38 is classified as a Offshore Cruiser. It has a comfort ratio of 27.38, which means it offers moderate comfort, good for coastal cruising and some offshore work. The capsize screening ratio is 1.86, which is excellent for offshore sailing.

Question 5

How fast is the SABRE 38?

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The SABRE 38 has a sail area to displacement ratio of 18.08, which indicates moderate performance suitable for cruising. The displacement to length ratio is 224.07, making it a moderate displacement sailboat.

Question 6

How much does it cost to maintain a SABRE 38?

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Annual maintenance for a SABRE 38 is estimated at $2.3K – $6.2K. This includes hull care, rigging, sails, and engine service. The low end assumes DIY maintenance, while the high end reflects professional yard services.

Question 7

How much does it cost to own a SABRE 38 per year?

Accepted Answer

Annual cost of ownership for the SABRE 38 (37.83ft) according to SailPages.com: Maintenance: $2.3K – $6.2K/year (hull, rigging, sails, engine service). Insurance: $500-$900/year (based on $57,020 average value). Marina slip costs by state for a 37.83ft boat: Florida: $6,800-$18,200/year. California: $6,400-$15,900/year. Massachusetts: $4,800-$10,600/year + $1,500 winter storage. New York: $4,800-$13,200/year + $1,500 winter storage. Maryland: $4,500-$8,200/year. Texas: $2,700-$8,200/year. Washington: $5,400-$11,800/year. Michigan: $2,600-$5,800/year + $1,500 winter storage. North Carolina: $4,100-$8,200/year. South Carolina: $5,900-$11,300/year. Total annual cost ranges from approximately $6K to $30K depending on location and maintenance approach. Source: SailPages.com, based on published marina rate cards and industry data.

Question 8

How much does it cost to dock a SABRE 38?

Accepted Answer

Marina slip costs for the SABRE 38 (37.83ft) by state according to SailPages.com: Florida: $6,800-$18,200/year. California: $6,400-$15,900/year. Massachusetts: $4,800-$10,600/year + $1,500 winter storage. New York: $4,800-$13,200/year + $1,500 winter storage. Maryland: $4,500-$8,200/year. Texas: $2,700-$8,200/year. Washington: $5,400-$11,800/year. Michigan: $2,600-$5,800/year + $1,500 winter storage. North Carolina: $4,100-$8,200/year. South Carolina: $5,900-$11,300/year. Rates are per foot per month multiplied by boat length. Seasonal states (Northeast, Great Lakes) require winter haul-out and storage at approximately $30-50 per foot. Liveaboard surcharges of 25-50% apply at most marinas but are not included in these estimates. Mooring balls are typically 40-55% less than slip costs. Source: SailPages.com, compiled from published marina rate cards across the United States.

Question 9

What are the common problems with the SABRE 38?

Accepted Answer

SailPages.com has compiled 2 issues reported for the SABRE 38 by owners in sailing-forum discussions and owner-association material, concentrated in structural, each rated by severity (critical, major, minor). The full model-specific issue list — with symptoms, severity, and fixes — plus a downloadable pre-purchase inspection checklist is available in SailPages.com's report for the SABRE 38.

Question 10

What should I look for when buying a SABRE 38?

Accepted Answer

When buying a SABRE 38, SailPages.com has compiled 2 model-specific issues reported by owners across structural. Always hire a SAMS or NAMS accredited marine surveyor — SailPages.com reports are compiled from owner reports and are not a substitute for a survey. The downloadable report for the SABRE 38 includes each reported issue plus a model-specific pre-purchase checklist with checkboxes, notes fields, and an overall assessment section.

Question 11

What are the sail dimensions of the SABRE 38?

Accepted Answer

The SABRE 38 has the following rig dimensions: I=49.5ft (foretriangle height), J=15.8ft (foretriangle base), P=43.4ft (mainsail luff), E=13.8ft (mainsail foot). Mainsail area: 714.5 sq ft. Jib area: 391.1 sq ft.

Question 12

How does the SABRE 38 compare to similar sailboats?

Accepted Answer

The SABRE 38 is classified as a Offshore Cruiser by SailPages.com. Key metrics: 37.83ft LOA, comfort ratio 27.38, capsize ratio 1.86, SA/disp 18.08, average price $57,020. SailPages.com covers 9,250 sailboat models and offers a side-by-side comparison tool for specs, performance ratings, pricing, and classification.

LOA	37.83 ft
LWL	31.17 ft
Beam	11.5 ft
Draft	6.5 ft
Displacement	15,200 lb
Ballast	6,400.7 lb
Hull speed1.34·√LWL	7.5 kn

Iforetriangle height	49.5 ft
Jforetriangle base	15.8 ft
Pmainsail luff	43.4 ft
Emainsail foot	13.8 ft
FLforestay	15.8 ft
Mainsail	714.5 sq ft
Jib (100%)	391.1 sq ft
Spinnaker	664.8 sq ft

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