Sabre 28 Series III (Hull nos. 540-Present)
Description
Sabre 28 Series III (Hulls #540–588) The Sabre 28 Series III, also known as the Mark III or Mk III, is the final and most polished variant of the iconic Sabre 28, a compact coastal cruiser designed and built by Sabre Yachts in Wiscasset, Maine, USA. Produced from 1983 to 1986, it incorporated refinements from owner feedback on the Mk I and II, including a taller rig for better light-air performance, a walkthrough nav station for improved ergonomics, and enhanced deck hardware for easier handling. Retaining the series' seaworthy fin-keel hull (with skeg-hung rudder for protection) and moderate displacement, it offers lively sailing (PHRF ~192–204) with a forgiving helm and ~38% ballast ratio for stability in 15–25 knot winds. Hand-laid fiberglass construction (solid below waterline) and teak interiors make it an affordable entry into quality cruising, sleeping 4–6 comfortably. Only 49 hulls were built (hulls #540–588), wrapping up the Sabre 28 line after 588 total units across all marks.
Construction Details
| Designer | Roger Hewson |
|---|---|
| Builder | Sabre Yachts (USA) |
| Length | 28.000 ft |
| LOA | 28.000 ft |
| LWL | 22.000 ft |
| Beam | 9.170 ft |
| Displacement | 8000 lb |
| Ballast | 3000 lb |
| Max Draft | 4.250 ft |
| Year Built | 983 |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 38.25 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 12.25 ft |
| p | 32.58 ft |
| e | 10.33 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 38.25 ft | 12.25 ft | 32.58 ft | 10.33 ft | - | - | - | - |
Documents
Sails
Sabre 28 Series III (Hull nos. 540-Present) - MAINSAIL
| Luff | * 32.58 ft - (9930 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 10.33 ft - (3149 mm) |
| Leech | * 33.63 ft - (10250 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 88 ° |
| Diagonal | * 33.83 ft - (10311 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 4.5 in - (114 mm) |
| Area | * 173.52 ft² |
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Sabre 28 Series III (Hull nos. 540-Present) - JIBSAIL
| Luff | * 32.13 ft - (9793 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 16.23 ft - (4947 mm) |
| Leech | * 27.89 ft - (8501 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 115.02 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 14.09 ft - (4295 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 12.02 ° |
| Area | * 226.32 ft² |
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Sabre 28 Series III (Hull nos. 540-Present) - GENOA
| Luff | 37 ft - (11278 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | 18.5 ft - (5639 mm) |
| Leech | 34.75 ft - (10592 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 140.41 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 17.2 ft - (5243 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 3.83 ° |
| Area | * 318.24 ft² |
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Sabre 28 Series III (Hull nos. 540-Present) - GENOA
| Luff | * 38.16 ft - (11631 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 19.78 ft - (6029 mm) |
| Leech | * 35.88 ft - (10936 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 149.96 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 18.37 ft - (5599 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 4.02 ° |
| Area | * 350.47 ft² |
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Sabre 28 Series III (Hull nos. 540-Present) - DRIFTER
| Luff | * 38.16 ft - (11631 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 20.58 ft - (6273 mm) |
| Leech | * 34.25 ft - (10439 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 150.04 % |
| Length Perp | * 18.38 ft - (5602 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 8.98 ° |
| Area | * 350.68 ft² |
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Sabre 28 Series III (Hull nos. 540-Present) - ASYMMETRICAL
| Luff | * 38.16 ft - (11631 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 20.21 ft - (6160 mm) |
| Leech | * 35.11 ft - (10702 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 165 % |
| Area | * 578 ft² |
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Sabre 28 Series III (Hull nos. 540-Present) - SPINNAKER
| Stays | * 38.16 ft - (11631 mm) |
|---|---|
| MidGirth | * 22.05 ft - (6721 mm) |
| Foot | * 22.05 ft - (6721 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 180 % |
| Area | * 715 ft² |
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Sabre 28 Series III (Hull nos. 540-Present) - STORMJIB
| Luff | * 22.09 ft - (6733 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 9.17 ft - (2795 mm) |
| Leech | * 18.16 ft - (5535 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 60 % |
| Length Perp | * 7.35 ft - (2240 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 18.97 ° |
| Area | * 81.18 ft² |
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