The Sabre 28 1 is a 28.0ft masthead sloop designed by Roger Hewson/Sabre and built in fiberglass by Sabre Yachts (USA) between 1971 and 1976.
199 units have been built.
The Sabre 28 1 is a moderate weight sailboat which is a reasonably good performer. It is stable / stiff and has a good righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a coastal cruiser. The fuel capacity is originally small. There is a very short water supply range.
Main features
| Model | Sabre 28 1 | ||
| Length | 28 ft | ||
| Beam | 9.17 ft | ||
| Draft | 4.33 ft | ||
| Country | United states (North America) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
Ratios
| Sail area / displ. | 16.61 | ||
| Ballast / displ. | 39.19 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 277.63 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 24.51 | ||
| Capsize | 1.89 |
Hull
| Hull type | Monohull fin keel with rudder on skeg | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 22.83 ft | ||
| Maximum draft | 4.33 ft | ||
| Displacement | 7400 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 2900 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 6.40 knots |
Rigging
| Rigging | Masthead Sloop | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 393 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 0 ft | ?? | |
| Sail area fore | 213.58 sq.ft | ||
| Sail area main | 179.22 sq.ft | ||
| I | 36.20 ft | ||
| J | 11.80 ft | ||
| P | 30.90 ft | ||
| E | 11.60 ft |
Engine
| Nb engines | 1 | ||
| Total power | 30 HP | ||
| Fuel capacity | 20 gals |
Accommodations
| Water capacity | 20 gals | ||
| Headroom | 6 ft | ||
| Nb of cabins | 0 | ||
| Nb of berths | 0 | ||
| Nb heads | 0 |
Builder data
| Builder | Sabre Yachts (USA) | ||
| Designer | Roger Hewson/Sabre | ||
| First built | 1971 | ||
| Last built | 1976 | ||
| Number built | 199 |