Bock Sabre
Description
The Bock Sabre (also marketed as the Bock Golden Sabre) is a rare vintage fiberglass sailboat built by Bock Boats, Inc., in Toledo, Ohio, during the early 1960s. This entry-level family sloop was part of Bock's innovative line of multi-configuration hulls, reflecting the builder's transition from commercial laundry equipment to boat manufacturing. Designed for day sailing, harbor cruising, or light racing on the Great Lakes (where Toledo's boating scene thrived), it featured a simple, robust construction suited to beginners and families. The flared bow aimed to reduce spray, but reviews note average performance—stable but not particularly fast or agile, often described as "bathtub-like" due to its heavy, overbuilt fiberglass layup. Production was limited (likely dozens, not hundreds), and few survive today, making it a collector's curiosity rather than a common classic.
Construction Details
| Designer | Unknown |
|---|---|
| Builder | Bock Boats, Inc. |
| Length | 25.000 ft |
| LOA | 25.000 ft |
| LWL | 21.000 ft |
| Beam | 8.000 ft |
| Max Draft | 4.000 ft |
| Year Built | 1960 |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | - |
|---|---|
| j | - |
| p | 28 ft |
| e | 11 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | - | 28 ft | 11 ft | - | - | - | - |
Sails
Bock Sabre - MAINSAIL
| Luff | * 28 ft - (8534 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 11 ft - (3353 mm) |
| Leech | * 29.56 ft - (9010 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 87.98 ° |
| Diagonal | * 29.72 ft - (9059 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 5.25 in - (133 mm) |
| Area | 153.8 ft² |
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Bock Sabre - JIBSAIL
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Bock Sabre - GENOA
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