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Sabre 402
Designer: Jim Taylor  ·  Builder: Sabre Yachts (Usa)  ·  First built: 1996
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About the Sabre 402

With limited technical specifications publicly available, the Sabre 402 represents part of Sabre Yachts' commitment to building quality performance cruisers from their Maine facility. This model fits within the company's tradition of creating boats that balance comfortable cruising amenities with respectable sailing performance. Sabre has long been recognized for their attention to construction quality and finish work, traits that likely extend to the 402. The company's designs typically feature modern underbodies that provide good sailing characteristics while maintaining the interior volume needed for extended cruising comfort. Their boats are generally well-suited for coastal cruising and longer offshore passages, appealing to sailors who want both performance and livability. Given Sabre's reputation for building boats with excellent resale value and owner satisfaction, the 402 would appeal to sailors seeking a well-constructed vessel capable of handling various sailing conditions. The company's focus on traditional craftsmanship combined with modern design elements suggests this model offers the reliability and seaworthiness that serious cruising sailors demand. While detailed specifications remain elusive, Sabre's consistent approach to boatbuilding indicates the 402 maintains their standards for quality construction and sailing performance.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 40.18 ft / 12.25 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 34.00 ft / 10.36 m
Beam 13.33 ft / 4.06 m
Max Draft 6.25 ft / 1.91 m
Displacement 18,800.00 lb / 8,528 kg
Ballast 7,300.00 lb / 3,311 kg
Ballast Type Lead
Headroom 6.50 ft / 1.98 m
Design & Construction
Hull Type Fin w/spade rudder
Rigging Type Masthead Sloop
Construction FG
Designer Jim Taylor
Builder Sabre Yachts (USA)
First Built 1996
Last Built 2004
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Performance Ratios
Ballast/Displacement Ballast to Displacement ratio shows what percentage of the boat's total weight is ballast. Higher values generally mean better initial stability and stiffer sail carrying.
30–35% — Typical cruiser35–45% — Stiff performance boatOver 45% — Racing oriented
38.83
Displacement/Length Displacement to Length ratio measures how heavy a boat is relative to its waterline length. Lower values mean a lighter, faster boat.
Under 100 — Ultralight racer100–200 — Light cruiser/racer200–300 — Moderate cruiser300–400 — Heavy cruiserOver 400 — Very heavy
213.54
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. 9.71 pounds/inch
Rig Dimensions
I (Foretriangle Height) 18.72
J (Foretriangle Base) 15.50 ft / 4.72 m
P (Mainsail Luff) 824.00 ft² / 76.55 m²
E (Mainsail Foot) Yanmar
Engine & Accommodations
Horsepower 51
Fuel Capacity 50 gals / 189 L
Water Capacity 110 gals / 416 L
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