The Sabre 27 Forum was an incredibly useful resource for members and enthusiasts alike. Unfortunately due to relentless hackers constantly compromising the system, it had to be taken down in 2025. We have since collated all of the discussions and images into this searchable archive. Whilst new posts can’t be added, all of the useful discussions remain. Live discussion can be found on the Sabre 27 Facebook page.
Explore discussions from the former Sabre 27 Owners Association forum. This is a read-only archive; historic advice, contact details and external links may be out of date.
Iain C United Kingdom 181 Posts Posted - 20/10/2009 : 22:09:09 Getting chilly now, and Summer Girl's forecabin (just bare glassfibre) was covered in condensation last weekend...and it was dripping onto my sleeping bag! What's a good product to use for a quick
Shamal United Kingdom 41 Posts Posted - 16/11/2009 : 17:35:07 We're just working out our 'to do' list and trying to put some idea of costs behind them so we can decide if they are this year, next year or a pipedream. One major item was a new mains'l - but that
Peter OD United Kingdom 50 Posts Posted - 31/08/2009 : 21:05:08 I'm looking for a spinnaker boom, new or second hand. Can't seem to find one anywhere - does anyone have a suggestion. Best wishes to all - Peter sabre27 178 Posts Posted - 31/08/2009 : 21:49:12 H
brianhardwick United Kingdom 5 Posts Posted - 06/07/2009 : 23:17:59 Having taken my mast down for the first time I now have the prospect of re-tuning the rigging. Any advice? Brian, Enigma sabre27 178 Posts Posted - 07/07/2009 : 09:35:28 Hi Brian, Go to your h
Bobster United Kingdom 16 Posts Posted - 30/10/2009 : 10:59:42 Hi, I have a Stuart sea cock which is leaking around the valve shaft,it's a three bolt fitting and includes a filter. Has anyone had this problem or may be knows where I could find a replacement? M
Iain C United Kingdom 181 Posts Posted - 12/09/2009 : 19:14:33 My boat does not have any mooring cleats on the side decks...not ideal in my mind! I've had a look at Black Fox, which does have them, but also seems to have the genoa car tracks further inboard, r
Peter OD United Kingdom 50 Posts Posted - 28/09/2009 : 15:44:48 Hi there Sabre sailors I've just fitted a new alternator to my Volvo MD2B and would like to make larger(wider) or double up the pulley on the flywheel - does anyone have an idea how this is possib
Iain C United Kingdom 181 Posts Posted - 31/08/2009 : 22:14:03 Right then, work on Summer Girl starts next weekend. Whilst we still have a bit of the summer left, I want to get the exterior looking decent and get some protection (polish on hull, varnish/oil on
john United Kingdom 9 Posts Posted - 26/05/2008 : 14:38:45 Hello, I need to replace my original windows due to corrosion, has anyone purchased new aluminium windows for their boat? I'd prefer to replace with aluminium rather than perspex. Can anyone suggest an
Tony 56 Posts Posted - 06/02/2009 : 14:00:56 Hi Maybe you are able to offer some info on the following problems that are starting to prove mildly annoying! 1. I seem to suffer from "Riding turns" on my Geneo winches, is this an inherrent problem caused by the
Shamal United Kingdom 41 Posts Posted - 21/06/2009 : 12:19:28 Shamal's main halliard is very stiff running through the masthead sheave. Next weekend we're going up the mast to try and fix it. If anyone has experience of this can you give us some advice what we
Tony 56 Posts Posted - 26/05/2009 : 12:49:11 Does anyone use a "whisker" pole for down wind sailing. If so what length pole do you use, and how far up the mast is the in board fitting. Hopefully save myself lots of trial and error. Rgds Tony J Sailmaker Shamal
n/a 4 Posts Posted - 05/05/2009 : 13:30:23 Our Sabre has a flexible water tank in the forepeak front locker, triangluar in shape with an inlet, a vent and an outlet. The tank is leaking along the seams and after 25 years has given up. I need to replace and the
dave United Kingdom 67 Posts Posted - 22/04/2009 : 20:17:39 Show Profile Email Poster Edit Topic Send dave an AOL message Reply with Quote View user's IP address Delete Topic have any members had any dealings with ofcom today the 22nd of april i received a let
davidq United Kingdom 3 Posts Posted - 17/03/2009 : 15:11:39 Mr. Tickle came without a certified gas installation and I'm on the brink of completing mine. My gas bottle will be installed in the port cockpit locker but I'm not sure of the best place for the hul
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