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Sabre 34
Designer: Sabre Design Team  ·  Builder: Sabre Yachts  ·  First built: 1976
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About the Sabre 34

Built by Maine's respected Sabre Yachts, this 34-foot sailboat represents the builder's commitment to combining performance with comfortable cruising capabilities. Sabre established its reputation through decades of producing well-built, seaworthy vessels that appeal to sailors seeking both quality construction and sailing enjoyment. The Sabre 34 embodies the yard's philosophy of creating boats that perform well under sail while offering the amenities needed for extended coastal cruising. With her moderate displacement and well-balanced sail plan, she provides responsive handling that makes day sailing a pleasure, yet possesses the stability and interior volume necessary for comfortable weekending or longer coastal passages. Sabre's attention to construction quality shines through in the hull layup and deck-to-hull joint, areas where the builder has earned recognition for durability. The cockpit layout emphasizes both sailing efficiency and crew comfort, while the interior maximizes livability within the 34-foot length. This model appeals particularly to sailors who appreciate traditional yacht-building values merged with modern materials and techniques. Whether exploring coastal waters or enjoying spirited day sails, the Sabre 34 offers the reliability and performance that have made the Sabre name synonymous with quality American sailboat construction.

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$1,000 – $54,500
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Median $25,950  ·  13 listings used (1 outlier excluded)
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  • Prices are based on recent asking prices from public listings — not actual sale prices, which are typically lower.
  • Condition is not factored in. A well-maintained boat with new sails and engine can be worth significantly more than a project boat of the same model.
  • Location affects price. Boats in landlocked states or areas with fewer buyers often sell for less than those on the coast.
  • Year of manufacture is not filtered. Older examples of this model will generally be priced lower than newer ones.
  • Included equipment varies widely. A boat with a full suite of electronics, dodger, and new standing rigging may command a large premium.
  • Outliers are automatically excluded using statistical filtering to improve accuracy, but some bad data may remain.
Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 34.18 ft / 10.42 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 26.25 ft / 8.00 m
Beam 10.50 ft / 3.20 m
Max Draft 5.50 ft / 1.68 m
Displacement 11,400.00 lb / 5,171 kg
Ballast 4,600.00 lb / 2,087 kg
Sail Area (Reported) 506.00 ft² / 47.01 m²
Design & Construction
Hull Type Fin with rudder on skeg
Rigging Type Masthead Sloop
Construction FG
Designer Sabre Design Team
Builder Sabre Yachts
First Built 1976
Last Built 1985
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Performance Ratios
PHRF Rating PHRF (Performance Handicap Racing Fleet) is a national racing handicap measured in seconds per nautical mile. Lower values indicate faster boats. Ratings are sourced from US Sailing's national database (median across 60+ regional fleets).
Under 0 — Ultralight racer0–90 — Performance racer90–150 — Cruiser/racer150–210 — Typical cruiserOver 210 — Heavy/slow cruiser
132
SA/Displacement Sail Area to Displacement ratio measures how much sail power a boat has relative to its weight. Higher values mean more performance and speed.
Under 14 — Heavy cruiser, slow14–18 — Cruising sailboat18–22 — Cruiser/racerOver 22 — Performance racer
16.04
Comfort Ratio Ted Brewer's Comfort Ratio predicts how comfortable a boat will feel in offshore conditions. Higher values mean a steadier, more comfortable motion in a seaway.
Under 20 — Uncomfortably rough20–30 — Acceptable coastal30–40 — Good offshore comfortOver 40 — Very comfortable offshore
26.85
Capsize Screening Formula The USHS Capsize Screening Formula estimates offshore capsize risk. Lower is safer — values under 2.0 are considered acceptable for offshore sailing.
Under 2.0 — Safe for offshore2.0–2.2 — Borderline offshoreOver 2.2 — Coastal use recommended
1.87
Hull Speed Hull Speed is the theoretical maximum speed of a displacement hull, calculated from waterline length. Most cruising sailboats reach this speed in moderate conditions. 6.87
S# (Speed Number) The Speed Number (S#) is a quick performance index. Higher values indicate a faster, more powerful design relative to its size.
Under 3.0 — Slow cruiser3.0–5.0 — Average cruiser5.0–7.0 — Performance cruiserOver 7.0 — Racer
1.81
Pounds/Inch Immersion Pounds per Inch Immersion (PPI) tells you how much weight is needed to sink the boat one inch. Useful for calculating how additional gear and stores affect waterline. 984.84
Rig Dimensions
I (Foretriangle Height) 43.6
J (Foretriangle Base) 13.8
P (Mainsail Luff) 38.0
E (Mainsail Foot) 10.8
SA Fore 300.84
SA Main 205.2
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