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Leaky strakes
Apart from the option outlined in the technical manual, has anybody attempted to cure this problem by using 2 pak waterproof foam?
Sabre 27 Forum Archive
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 This is a read-only archive; historic advice, contact details and external links may be out of date.
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Single handed set up
Has anybody rigged main halyard with downhaul, back to the cockpit for single handed sailing? Some idea of routing and pictures would be great.
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2018 Marchwood rally
Our 2018 South Coast rally, at Marchwood Yacht Club, has been booked for the weekend of 8-9 September. The Southampton tide times on the Saturday are (all BST): HW 1009 LW 1624 HW 2231 If you fancy meeting some other Sabre owners and sampling MYC's famous hosp
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Using the Forum – Adding Images & Subscription Notifications
How do I subscribe to specific forums? If you would like to be notified by email whenever a new post has been added, click the “Subscribe forum” link, at the bottom of page, upon entering the forum. You can also subscribe to individual posts in the same way: S
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Water from Skegg after lay up
Hi, I am looking for some advice please! My Sabre (Myrine) was lifted out for winter lay up about three weeks ago, and when I returned a week later in noticed seepage from the joint between the Skegg and the bronze boot. After about a week the leak from the jo
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2017 AGM; also Marchwood Rally
As my previous date announcements were on the old forum, I think I had better repeat them on the new one. Our next rally at Marchwood Yacht Club, on Southampton Water, is booked for the weekend of 16-17 September. We treat the evening meal as our laying-up sup
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Cockpit guard rails
I have got to sort those cockpit guardrail wires out, Sabreuse has quite low pulpit & pushpit only about 18" high, The bottom guardrail wire stops just forward of the cockpit at the after most stanchion and of course the single top wire runs straight across th
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propellers
Just a thought, I fancy fitting a 2 bladed prop. of about 14x10 rh to see if I get a better sailing peformance over a longest journey as I can lock it in line for a few days, any feed back would be appreciated ie looking at ebay,boat jumble etc In hand book Cy
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Registering / Re-Registering on This Forum
If it's been a while since you visited, you might find that your forum user name and password no longer work. If this is the case, it is because the forum system has been replaced since your last visit and you will need to re-register. Whether you are re-regis
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Blue Oyster – with in-boom furling
A new yacht has been added to the Owners Yachts section - Blue Oyster: https://sabre27.org.uk/index.php/yacht/blue-oyster/ https://sabre27.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/photo-wpcf_700x523.jpg
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Yanmar 12HP Engine for Spares – Free to a Good Home
This message has been received by Peter Green: I am just completing the exchange of my original Yanmar 12hp, for a new Volvo unit. The Yanmar had an issue with water running back down the exhaust into the cylinder head, and instead of overhauling the engine I
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Calypso!
Newly added to the website - the refit of Calypso: https://sabre27.org.uk/index.php/yacht/calypso/ https://sabre27.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/The-start-of-a-love-hate-relationship.jpg
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*** Previous Forum Members must Re-Register ***
I'm happy to say (to an as yet empty forum) that the new and improved Sabre 27 Owners Association Forum is live and ready for members to sign up again. 90% of the topics from the old forum have now been transferred to the 'Archived' section, so you'll be able