SABRE 42
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 41.75 ft |
| LWL | 34 ft |
| Beam | 12.67 ft |
| Draft | 6.83 ft |
| Displacement | 18,800 lb |
| Ballast | 7,800.1 lb |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 7.8 kn |
Rig & Sails
| Iforetriangle height | 52.5 ft |
| Jforetriangle base | 14.33 ft |
| Pmainsail luff | 45.8 ft |
| Emainsail foot | 16.5 ft |
| FLforestay | 14.3 ft |
| Mainsail | 784.2 sq ft |
| Jib (100%) | 376.2 sq ft |
| Spinnaker | 639.5 sq ft |
About the SABRE 42
Keel/CB version: Draft BD: 8.5'/ Draft BU: 4.75' Disp.: 19200 lbs. Ballast: 8200 lbs.
Performance
ORC Performance Data(1 certificate)
Measured performance data from ORC (Offshore Racing Congress) certificates.
Polar Diagram
Boat speed (kn) vs. true wind angle. Source: ORC
Racing Ratings
Triple Number
ORC Measured
Sail Areas (ORC)
Speed Table (kn)
| TWA \ TWS | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 20 | 24 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 52° | 4.0 | 5.4 | 6.3 | 6.9 | 7.2 | 7.4 | 7.5 | 7.5 | 7.5 |
| 60° | 4.3 | 5.7 | 6.6 | 7.1 | 7.4 | 7.6 | 7.7 | 7.7 | 7.8 |
| 75° | 4.4 | 5.8 | 6.8 | 7.3 | 7.6 | 7.8 | 7.9 | 8.1 | 8.1 |
| 90° | 4.3 | 5.7 | 6.7 | 7.3 | 7.6 | 7.8 | 8.0 | 8.3 | 8.5 |
| 110° | 4.0 | 5.5 | 6.6 | 7.3 | 7.7 | 8.0 | 8.2 | 8.5 | 8.8 |
| 120° | 3.8 | 5.3 | 6.5 | 7.2 | 7.7 | 8.0 | 8.3 | 8.8 | 9.2 |
| 135° | 3.4 | 4.7 | 5.9 | 6.8 | 7.4 | 7.8 | 8.1 | 8.7 | 9.5 |
| 150° | 2.8 | 4.0 | 5.2 | 6.1 | 6.9 | 7.5 | 7.8 | 8.4 | 9.1 |
| Beat VMG | 2.5 | 3.5 | 4.3 | 4.8 | 5.1 | 5.2 | 5.3 | 5.4 | 5.3 |
| Run VMG | 2.4 | 3.5 | 4.5 | 5.3 | 6.1 | 6.7 | 7.2 | 7.9 | 8.4 |
Estimated Value
Low ConfidenceAsking price by model year
12 listings · boat years 1987–1994 · median $99,900
Each dot is one listing · hover for details · dashed red line marks the median · obvious data-entry outliers (top & bottom 2.5%) excluded.
Estimated Cost of Ownership
Based on 41.75ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
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Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
3 reported issues across 2 systems for the SABRE 42, compiled from owner reports in sailing forums and owner-association material.
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