1980 Saber 34

The 1980 Saber 34 Mark I is a fiberglass sailing yacht built for comfortable cruising and offshore capability. The design balances moderate weight with good sail plan geometry, delivering stable and predictable performance under canvas. Powered by a Volvo Penta 28-horsepower diesel engine, the boat cruises at five knots and carries twenty gallons of fuel in stainless steel tanks. The hull measures 33.67 feet in length with a 10.5-foot beam.

Interior accommodations center on a single head and galley featuring a Seward oven and Katadyn 80E watermaker producing 3.5 gallons per hour. The boat carries forty gallons of fresh water across two poly tanks and a twenty-gallon holding tank. A window-mounted air conditioning unit sits in the forward hatch. Electrical systems include three LiFePO lithium house batteries rated at 100 amp-hours each, supported by 340 watts of solar panels, a pure sine wave inverter, and a Blue Sky Solar Boost 3000i charger.

The mast steps on the keel and features lazy jacks. Sails include a fully battened mainsail replaced in 2023 and a 130-percent genoa on a furler. Six Lewmar winches of varying sizes handle sail handling throughout the boat. The ground tackle comprises a 15-kilogram Rocna anchor on 225 feet of 3/8-inch chain with 200 feet of 7/8-inch rode, a Bruce anchor, and a Danforth storm anchor.

Recent upgrades include replacement of four through-hull seacocks with Marlon valves, a new dripless shaft seal, and a new cutlass bearing. The boat carries comprehensive electronics: Garmin radar and plotter, Raymarine autopilot, ICOM VHF and SSB radio, Navico AIS, Starlink receiver, and multiple navigation instruments. A Suzuki 4-horsepower four-stroke outboard with bracket and hoist, dinghy davits, and a swimming ladder complete the inventory.