Sabre 38 Series II (Hull nos.101-PRESENT)
Description
The Sabre 38 Series II, also known as the Mark II or Mk II, is the updated iteration of the legendary Sabre 38, produced by Sabre Yachts in Wiscasset, Maine, USA. Launched in 1988, it refined the Mk I's seaworthy design with a longer LOA, wider beam aft, and enhanced hull lines for improved light-air speed and stability, while preserving the core strengths of performance cruising: a moderate-displacement monohull with fin keel (or optional wing/shoal/centerboard), skeg-hung rudder, and masthead sloop rig. The high ballast ratio (~44%) ensures stiffness in 25+ knot winds, and the generous sail plan (SA/D ~16.5) supports upwind pointing (PHRF 108–120). Renowned for hand-laid fiberglass construction (solid below waterline, balsa-cored deck) and opulent teak interiors, it's a bluewater-capable coastal cruiser ideal for couples or small families on passages like the Chesapeake or Bermuda runs. A total of 115 hulls were built from 1988 to 1995 (hulls #101–215), with production winding down as Sabre shifted focus to larger models like the 402. As of January 2026, these yachts are prized for their timeless quality and active owner communities via Sabre's heritage resources.
Construction Details
| Designer | Roger Hewson |
|---|---|
| Builder | Sabre Yachts (USA) |
| Length | 38.670 ft |
| LOA | 38.670 ft |
| LWL | 31.420 ft |
| Beam | 12.330 ft |
| Displacement | 16900 lb |
| Ballast | 7500 lb |
| Max Draft | 6.500 ft |
| Year Built | 1988 |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 49.75 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 14.50 ft |
| p | 43.50 ft |
| e | 15.06 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49.75 ft | 14.50 ft | 43.50 ft | 15.06 ft | - | - | - | - |
Documents
Sails
Sabre 38 Series II (Hull nos.101-PRESENT) - MAINSAIL
| Luff | * 43.5 ft - (13259 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 15.06 ft - (4590 mm) |
| Leech | * 45.26 ft - (13795 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 88 ° |
| Diagonal | * 45.53 ft - (13878 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 6 in - (152 mm) |
| Area | * 336.9 ft² |
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Sabre 38 Series II (Hull nos.101-PRESENT) - JIBSAIL
| Luff | * 41.46 ft - (12637 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 18.93 ft - (5770 mm) |
| Leech | * 36.54 ft - (11137 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 115.03 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 16.68 ft - (5084 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 11.97 ° |
| Area | * 345.79 ft² |
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Sabre 38 Series II (Hull nos.101-PRESENT) - GENOA
| Luff | * 49.23 ft - (15005 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 23.18 ft - (7065 mm) |
| Leech | * 46.6 ft - (14204 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 150 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 21.75 ft - (6629 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 3.98 ° |
| Area | * 535.36 ft² |
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Sabre 38 Series II (Hull nos.101-PRESENT) - DRIFTER
| Luff | * 49.23 ft - (15005 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 24.05 ft - (7330 mm) |
| Leech | * 44.63 ft - (13603 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 150 % |
| Length Perp | * 21.75 ft - (6629 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 9 ° |
| Area | * 535.42 ft² |
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Sabre 38 Series II (Hull nos.101-PRESENT) - ASYMMETRICAL
| Luff | * 49.23 ft - (15005 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 23.92 ft - (7291 mm) |
| Leech | * 45.29 ft - (13804 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 165 % |
| Area | * 883 ft² |
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Sabre 38 Series II (Hull nos.101-PRESENT) - SPINNAKER
| Stays | * 49.23 ft - (15005 mm) |
|---|---|
| MidGirth | * 26.1 ft - (7955 mm) |
| Foot | * 26.1 ft - (7955 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 180 % |
| Area | * 1092 ft² |
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Sabre 38 Series II (Hull nos.101-PRESENT) - STORMJIB
| Luff | * 28.5 ft - (8687 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 10.65 ft - (3246 mm) |
| Leech | * 23.99 ft - (7312 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 60 % |
| Length Perp | * 8.7 ft - (2652 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 18.98 ° |
| Area | * 123.97 ft² |
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