Description
Performance, Comfort and Classic Sabre Quality
The Sabre 402 was designed by renowned naval architect Jim Taylor with a clear objective: create a performance cruising yacht that is fast and responsive, yet easy for a couple to sail and enjoy. The result is a remarkably well-balanced cruiser-racer with excellent sailing performance, comfortable accommodations and the craftsmanship for which Sabre is known.
This 1998 Sabre 402 is particularly well equipped and thoughtfully organized for short-handed sailing. Features include major Raymarine electronics upgrades in 2023, an extensive sail inventory, self-tacking jib arrangement, Navtec hydraulic backstay adjuster, electric windlass with wireless remote, feathering Max-Prop and a Yanmar diesel with approximately 3,000 hours.
Sailing Performance
The Sabre 402's contemporary hull design carries her generous 13 foot 4 inch beam well aft, providing excellent stability and interior volume while maintaining impressive sailing characteristics.
The sail inventory includes:
- Cruising mainsail, 2014
- Racing mainsail, 2016
- Number 1 Genoa, 2016
- Number 2 Genoa, 2008
- Number 3 Genoa, 2014
- Number 4 self-tacking Genoa, 2008
- Asymmetrical spinnaker, 2002
- Navtec hydraulic backstay adjuster
- Harken headsail furling
- Dutchman mainsail flaking system
Modern Raymarine Electronics
The boat features a comprehensive Raymarine navigation and electronics package, including:
- Raymarine Axiom Plus 12 inch multifunction display, 2023
- Raymarine Quantum 18 inch radar, 2023
- Raymarine AIS700 Class B AIS with splitter, 2023
- Raymarine i70s multifunction colour display
- Raymarine P70s colour autopilot head
- Raymarine Evolution EV1 sensor core
- Raymarine ACU 200 autopilot control unit
- Raymarine wind transducer
Electrical equipment includes four 6V AGM house batteries and a 12V AGM engine start battery.
Ground Tackle and Deck Equipment
The boat is well equipped for cruising and easy handling, including:
- Simpson Lawrence electric horizontal windlass
- Wireless windlass remote
- Foredeck windlass foot controls
- 35 lb CQR anchor
- Approximately 80 feet of 5/16 inch chain
- Approximately 200 feet of 3/4 inch nylon rode
- Fortress FX27 secondary anchor
- Electric secondary winch with wireless remote
- Lewmar self-tailing primary winches
Comfortable and Spacious Interior
The generous beam of the Sabre 402 creates a spacious and inviting interior. The main salon features comfortable settees to port and starboard and a substantial centerline dining table.
The forward-facing navigation station provides an excellent working area while remaining connected to the main living space. The galley offers generous storage, double stainless steel sinks, refrigeration and propane cooking.
The forward cabin features a centerline berth with substantial storage, while the aft cabin provides a large berth with additional lockers and storage.
The head includes a separate shower stall, making the boat particularly comfortable for extended cruising.
The boat is also equipped with a dodger, Bimini and full cockpit enclosure.
Systems and Equipment
- Yanmar 4JH2E four-cylinder diesel
- Approximately 3,000 engine hours
- Direct drive
- Feathering Max-Prop
- PSS dripless shaft seal
- Reverse-cycle air conditioning and heating
- Nova Kool refrigeration
- Raritan water heater
- Electric head
- Hot water cockpit shower
- Microwave oven
- Propane oven
- Inverter
- Shore power
- Cockpit speakers
- Swimming ladder
- Bimini top
- Cockpit cover
- Mainsail cover
The Sabre 402 offers the sailing characteristics and responsiveness sought by experienced sailors while providing the interior volume and systems needed for comfortable cruising. With her extensive sail inventory, modern Raymarine electronics, self-tacking option and equipment geared toward easy short-handed operation, she is an excellent opportunity for a sailor looking for a true performance cruiser.
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Financing is available for a qualified buyer.
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