Sabre Sabre 30, Owner'S Manual

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shape just forward of the NASA foil section rudder to improve the efficiency of the rudder
and to reduce drag.
The sail plan and rigging of each model has been developed for the best balance between
light air performance and heavy weather stability. The sail area has been selected to
allow a full main and 150% genoa to be carried up to about 16 knots apparent wind within
the maximum 25% angle of heel. However, this will vary with individual boats depending on
the fullness of the sails.
Shoal draft versions of each model have been designed with a minimum sacrifice of
performance for shoal water areas. The Sabre 28 and Sabre 30 have an optional shoal keel
configuration. The Sabre 34 and Sabre 38 have an optional keel/centerboard that has been
carefully engineered for efficiency and reliability.
The propeller shaft of each model has been offset slightly from the centerline as the
result of our extensive testing of on­center and off­center shafts on experimental Sabres
we have built. The offset location was found to have the best combination of efficiency
with minimum rudder turbulence based on these tests.
All Sabre models undergo continual refinement, with a large number of changes and
refinements each year to keep them in the forefront of their model category.
5:01 Since her introduction in 1979, over 90 Sabre 30's have been built. With the
Sabre commitment to performance cruising, the Sabre 30 has a very modern hull, keel and
rig design while retaining an attractive, traditional profile. An example of her
popularity is the fact that of the 90 Sabre 30's we have built only several have ever been
advertised for resale.
The Sabre 30 is often mistaken for a much larger yacht because of the many large yacht
details evident in her deck layout and rigging. Her owners enjoy a pride of ownership
rarely found in other 30 footers.
Her cruising accommodations are exceptional. She has 61 separate drawers, lockers and
shelves, a comfortable galley and a convenient fold away chart table over the
quarterberth. The Sabre dedication to simple, but effective designs which maximize
available space is illustrated by the large main cabin table which folds neatly away on
the main cabin bulkhead. The Sabre 30 features a fully enclosed head with shower sump for
her pressure water/shower option.
Under sail, the Sabre 30 has the steady feel of a much larger yacht. Her modern, easily
driven hull shape insures easy powering and comfortable sailing even when shorthanded.
SABRE 30 SERIES I
LOA 29' 11"
LWL 24' 0"
Beam Maximum 10' 0"
Beam Waterline 8' 4"
Draft Standard Keel 5' 0"
Draft Shoal Keel 4' 0"
Displacement Standard Keel 8600 lbs
Displacement Shoal Keel 8800 lbs
Ballast Standard Keel 3400 lbs
Ballast Shoal Keel 3600 lbs
Sail Area Main plus 100% Fore Triangle 432 sq. ft.
Cockpit Length 7' 2"
Headroom 6' 1"
Displacement/LWL Ratio 278%, 284% Shoal Draft