Sabre 28 Series II (Hull nos. 212-539)
Description
The Sabre 28 Series II (also known as Mk II or 28-2) is the most prolific variant of the foundational Sabre 28, a compact coastal cruiser designed and built by Sabre Yachts in Wiscasset, Maine, USA. Introduced in 1976, it refined the original Mk I's seaworthy hull with minor updates for better light handling and durability, emphasizing hand-laid fiberglass construction, a skeg-hung rudder for protection, and a masthead sloop rig for easy single-handing. With a moderate displacement and generous sail area, it offers lively performance (PHRF ~204–216) suitable for club racing or family day sails, while the roomy teak interior sleeps 4–6. The Series II's external lead keel provides good stability (ballast/displacement ~38%), making it forgiving in 15–25 knot winds without feeling tender. A total of 320 hulls were built from 1976 to 1982 (hulls #212–539, plus exceptions #203, #207–210), out of 588 total Sabre 28s across all marks.
Construction Details
| Designer | Roger Hewson |
|---|---|
| Builder | Sabre Yachts (USA) |
| Length | 28.420 ft |
| LOA | 8.420 ft |
| LWL | 22.830 ft |
| Beam | 9.170 ft |
| Displacement | 7900 lb |
| Ballast | 3000 lb |
| Max Draft | 4.330 ft |
| Year Built | 1976 |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 36.17 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 12.25 ft |
| p | 30.50 ft |
| e | 11.25 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36.17 ft | 12.25 ft | 30.50 ft | 11.25 ft | - | - | - | - |
Documents
Sails
Sabre 28 Series II (Hull nos. 212-539) - MAINSAIL
| Luff | * 30.5 ft - (9296 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 11.25 ft - (3429 mm) |
| Leech | * 31.9 ft - (9723 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 88 ° |
| Diagonal | * 32.14 ft - (9796 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 5.25 in - (133 mm) |
| Area | * 177.32 ft² |
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Sabre 28 Series II (Hull nos. 212-539) - JIBSAIL
| Luff | * 30.55 ft - (9312 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 16.39 ft - (4996 mm) |
| Leech | * 26.27 ft - (8007 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 115.02 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 14.09 ft - (4295 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 12.03 ° |
| Area | * 215.19 ft² |
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Sabre 28 Series II (Hull nos. 212-539) - JIBSAIL
| Luff | 35 ft - (10668 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | 13.58 ft - (4139 mm) |
| Leech | 31.75 ft - (9677 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 100.49 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 12.31 ft - (3752 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 6.26 ° |
| Area | * 215.43 ft² |
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Sabre 28 Series II (Hull nos. 212-539) - GENOA
| Luff | * 36.28 ft - (11058 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 19.92 ft - (6072 mm) |
| Leech | * 34 ft - (10363 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 150.04 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 18.38 ft - (5602 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 3.96 ° |
| Area | * 333.44 ft² |
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Sabre 28 Series II (Hull nos. 212-539) - DRIFTER
| Luff | * 36.28 ft - (11058 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 20.76 ft - (6328 mm) |
| Leech | * 32.36 ft - (9863 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 150.04 % |
| Length Perp | * 18.38 ft - (5602 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 8.98 ° |
| Area | * 333.45 ft² |
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Sabre 28 Series II (Hull nos. 212-539) - ASYMMETRICAL
| Luff | * 36.28 ft - (11058 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 20.21 ft - (6160 mm) |
| Leech | * 33.38 ft - (10174 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 165 % |
| Area | * 550 ft² |
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Sabre 28 Series II (Hull nos. 212-539) - SPINNAKER
| Stays | * 36.28 ft - (11058 mm) |
|---|---|
| MidGirth | * 22.05 ft - (6721 mm) |
| Foot | * 22.05 ft - (6721 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 180 % |
| Area | * 680 ft² |
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Sabre 28 Series II (Hull nos. 212-539) - STORMJIB
| Luff | * 21 ft - (6401 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 9.29 ft - (2832 mm) |
| Leech | * 16.99 ft - (5179 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 60 % |
| Length Perp | * 7.35 ft - (2240 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 19 ° |
| Area | * 77.17 ft² |
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