1981 Sabre 30

The 1981 Sabre 30 MK1 is a compact fiberglass sailing yacht built for straightforward, seaworthy cruising. Its reputation rests on solid design and construction, with a manageable 30-foot length and easy-to-operate rigging. A single 15 hp Volvo Penta MD7A diesel engine provides auxiliary power. The sloop rig features a roller furler, lazy jacks, and all control lines led aft to the cockpit, along with Lewmar self-tailing winches that keep sail handling simple and efficient.

Below deck, the interior is finished in mahogany and teak with a practical layout suited to living aboard. The yacht includes a marine head with holding tank, hot water heater, water pressure system, and AC/110V shore power in addition to its 12-volt electrical system. The Garmin 740S chart plotter with integrated GPS and multi-sensor transducer feeds navigation data to a networked VHF radio with AIS receive capability. Bimini and dodger provide weather protection in the cockpit.

Recent maintenance has been substantial and well-documented. The hull received a full professional repaint in 2019 with five coats total—barrier coat, hard paint, and ablative—with no blister history. Freshwater plumbing was completely replaced in 2018, sanitary sewer lines in 2013, all hatch plexi in 2018, and running rigging in 2012. The engine received a tune-up in August 2025, with the bottom cleaned the same month. Systems are maintained to ABYC standards.

Equipped with a fixed two-blade propeller, anchor locker with bow roller, both manual and automatic bilge pumps, and sturdy cockpit furnishings including a teak table, this yacht presents as a sound platform for coastal cruising or weekend gunk holing.