1984 Sabre 38' (11.58 m) 38
Boothbay Harbor, Maine, United States
Sirius
Sirius
- Cruisers / Antique and Classics
- Sail
- Used
- Diesel
- Fiberglass Hull
- HIN/IMO: HWS38046M84C
Vessel ID# Last Updated: 2025-09-15 08:48:31
Description
Meticulously crafted in Maine, the Sabre 38 is a timeless blend of performance, comfort, and classic yacht design. This 1984 model stands out with its centerboard configuration – drawing just 4'3" with the board up, it’s perfect for shallow cruising grounds, yet capable offshore with a deep 8'6" board-down draft for upwind performance.
Below deck, the warm teak interior showcases Sabre’s renowned craftsmanship. The split galley layout places the stove and oven to port and the Head/Wet bath to starboard, offering excellent balance, separation of space and efficient use of storage while underway or at anchor.
Accommodations include a spacious V-berth forward, an inviting main salon with fold-down table and convertible settees,2 sleeping births in aft both port and starboard. Chart table. Spacious walk thru galley. Tons of storage, solid joinery, and practical systems make this a great liveaboard or extended cruiser.
Brewer Yacht Sales is pleased to assist you in the purchase of this vessel. This boat is centrally listed by East Coast Yacht Sales. It is offered as a convenience by this broker/dealer to its clients and is not intended to convey direct representation of a particular vessel
Specifications
HIN/IMO: HWS38046M84C
LOA: 37' 10'' (11.53 Meters)
Type: Sail- Used
Year: 1984
Beam: 11' 6''
LWL: 31' 2''
Draft Max: 8'
Draft Min: 4' 3''
Cruise Speed: 6 Knots
Fuel Type: Diesel
Hull Material: Fiberglass
Fuel Tank: 30 Gallons (113.56 Liters)
Fresh Water: 106 Gallons (401.25 Liters)
Holding Tank: 30 Gallons (113.56 Liters)
Displacement: 15200
Ballast Weight: 6800 lbs
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Engines
Engine 1
- Engine Make: Westerbeke
- Engine Year: 1984
- Engine Type: Inboard
- Drive Type: Direct
- Fuel Type: Diesel
- Hours: 600.00
Full Details
Additional Information
Hull & Keel
- Centerboard Design
- Draft (board up): ~4'3" – ideal for shallow water cruising and gunkholing
- Draft (board down): ~8'6" – provides excellent upwind performance and offshore capability
- Construction & Features
- Solid fiberglass hull – hand-laid laminate for durability
- Fin keel with retractable centerboard – combines performance and versatility
- Skeg-hung rudder – adds protection and directional stability
Rigging & Sails
- Rig Type: Masthead sloop – a classic, efficient sail plan
- Spars: Aluminum, by Hall Spars
- Standing Rigging: Stainless steel
- Sail Inventory:
- Mainsail with reefing
- Genoa or furling headsail
- Optional spinnaker for enhanced downwind performance
Engine & Systems
- Engine: Westerbeke 33 hp diesel (rebuilt in 2016)
- Fuel Capacity: ~45 gallons
- Water Capacity: ~106 gallons
- Electrical:
- 12V DC system
- 110V AC shore power connection
Interior & Accommodations
- Layout:
- Split galley:
- Port side – stove/oven, sink, Sea Frost refrigeration
- Starboard – head/wetroom for practical underway access
- Forward V-berth cabin
- Two aft quarter berths
- Convertible salon berth
- Private enclosed head with marine toilet and shower
- Features:
- Warm teak joinery and cabinetry throughout
- Nav station with chart table and instrumentation
- Bimini with full canvas enclosure
On Deck
- Cockpit:
- T-shaped for comfortable sailing and entertaining
- Cockpit seats and coaming
- Wheel steering
- Deck Features:
- Wide side decks for easy movement
- 25 lb CQR anchor
- Accessible chain plates
- Stainless steel bow and stern pulpits with double lifelines
Performance & Handling
- Design: Roger Hewson & the Sabre Design Team
- Reputation:
- Excellent balance and strong tracking
- Outstanding upwind performance (especially with centerboard down)
- Comfortable and capable across a wide range of conditions – a true performance cruiser
Disclaimer
The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.
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