Sabre Sabre 30, Owner'S Manual

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mast must not alter the original positioning of the halyards with respect to the bolts, or
serious chafing and halyard damage may occur.
13:10 STANDING RIGGING LENGTHS
Sabre 30 Series I
Hull No. 001 to 100
Length Pin to Pin Turnbuckle 2/3 open
Length Wire Diameter
Headstay 41 ' 10 " 1/4 "
Backstay 43 ' 2 " 1/4 "
Uppers 39 ' 6 3/4 " 1/4 "
Aft Lowers 20 ' 10 3/4 " 7/32 "
Forward Lowers 20 ' 8 3/4 " 7/32 "
Sabre 30 Series II
Hull No. 101 to Present
Length Pin to Pin Turnbuckle 2/3 open
Length Wire Diameter
Headstay 43 ' 5 1/4 " 1/4 "
Backstay 44 ' 4 1/4 " 1/4 "
Uppers 41 ' 1 1/4 " 1/4 "
Aft Lowers 21 ' 6 3/4 " 7/32 "
Forward Lowers 21 ' 5 " 7/32 "
13:00 SABRE 30 SPARS AND RIGGING ­ TUNING AND ADJUSTMENT (Cont'd)
13:11 BOOM VANG ATTACHMENT: A boom vang or preventer is a very useful piece of
equipment for off­wind sailing. In addition to avoiding accidental jibes, the vang
flattens the mainsail exposing more sail area to the wind, lowers the center of effort of
the sail plan, and reduces the tendency of the boat to roll or yaw.
The standard boom vang option from Sabre Yachts is designed primarily as a preventer and
for off­wind sail trim. The vang is led from a bail or strap attachment on the boom to a
stanchion base bail or pad eye through­bolted on the toe rail.
Under no circumstances should the vang be attached to the aluminum mast collar or deck at
the base of the mast. The mast collar and deck are not designed for the extreme loading
which can occur when vanging the main upwind. Should you wish to use the vang for upwind
sail trim, a minimum 4:1 power vang ratio should be used, and a proper means of attachment
to the mast tube must be provided. This is accomplished by installing a large bail which
is bolted through the center of the mast tube with the recommended bolt. On Sabre 28's
and 30's, the bail should be positioned halfway between the top of the mast step and the
mast wiring access plate. On Sabre 34's and 38's, the bail should be positioned 1" to 2"
above the top of the canvas mast boot.
14:00 SAIL SELECTION
The rigors of cruising and racing place many demands on a sail inventory. To create an
inventory that is functional and versatile is important.