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 This is a read-only archive; historic advice, contact details and external links may be out of date.
richardabeattie United Kingdom 31 Posts Posted - 18/03/2012 : 21:45:45 The table provided as original equipment on Asymptote is mounted on a heavy metal column into a big metal socket on the sole. We never used it - we'd rather have the floorspace - but the fl
Iain C United Kingdom 181 Posts Posted - 13/02/2012 : 21:03:59 I've always had some small cracks about half an inch long at the top of the skeg. They are close to the rudder tube and are long the join between the hull and skeg. It should be an easy job to grin
richardmutton United Kingdom 4 Posts Posted - 23/01/2012 : 10:07:55 Hi, Does anyone know how you go about finding out the original sail number that should be displayed. I own Sabel (1990 Brue), and have no markings on the sail whatsoever. Is a central record k
Iain C United Kingdom 181 Posts Posted - 22/01/2012 : 18:38:14 Nearly there now! Quick update for you... http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7173/6743418653_ffde3b1591_z.jpg So in this shot the rudder halves are glued back together, with the clamps (lots!) removed.
DaveP United Kingdom 2 Posts Posted - 19/01/2012 : 21:07:04 For 21 years I've taken TIKI's mast down before having her lifted ashore, but it's a real pain. Going through the S27 Gallery, it seems that almost every shore picture of fin keeled Sabres shows the m
ianfr United Kingdom 104 Posts Posted - 08/01/2012 : 22:33:22 After Iain's excellent posts about rudder repairs I thought I would add my two pence. Removing the bottom bearing. I found that by gently tapping a small paint stripper all round it was possible to
ianfr United Kingdom 104 Posts Posted - 13/01/2012 : 16:54:08 Hi How many of you have permanently attached boarding ladders? How many steps? How is the ladder mounted? Where is your ladder? We had a ladder mounted at the port side of the cockpit, which only ju
ianfr United Kingdom 104 Posts Posted - 03/01/2012 : 13:26:43 Do you enjoy re-fits? I guess I must because I keep doing them, different boats though I have just completed the first top coat on Apogee's hull The paint I am using is Sandtex Extra Flex gloss, I u
Iain C United Kingdom 181 Posts Posted - 13/11/2011 : 10:02:03 I am currently beefing up the port and stbd cap shroud chain plate attachment as per the handbook. One issue was that the main bulkhead at the aft end of the heads and hanging locker was very poorl
Iain C United Kingdom 181 Posts Posted - 27/10/2011 : 17:18:43 I picked up a SL Hyspeed anchor windlass at a boat jumble and rebuilt it...and it's destined for my foredeck. OK, so you may ask "why bother", after all I think it was Paul who said "I've brought t
Iain C United Kingdom 181 Posts Posted - 02/12/2011 : 22:04:44 Right...a bit more progress! A few voids and hollows were filled in the "bog" fillets and sanded smooth... http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7152/6443302149_cd9937d38b_z.jpg The following shots show th
Iain C United Kingdom 181 Posts Posted - 19/11/2011 : 19:11:32 Right then, I've got the rudder shaft back, all welded nicely with 316 grade tangs and s/s welds. Time to put it back together. Paul advised on the dangers of crevice corrosion on the welds, so I p
Iain C United Kingdom 181 Posts Posted - 30/10/2011 : 19:56:40 The main reason I took SG out the water yesterday was so that I could have a look at the rudder and tangs. I'd pretty much convinced myself it would be fine for the following reasons: -I could only
nickbd United Kingdom 207 Posts Posted - 31/10/2011 : 11:36:14 nickbd's nickbd's One of our clients (Admiral Marine) handed over a fairly tired Jeanneau Sun Fizz ketch to Yachting Monthly who've been crash testing it to see what emergency solutions work... alt
Andreou United Kingdom 14 Posts Posted - 18/09/2011 : 18:26:38 Broken rudder; I lost steerage yesterday, the tangs appeared to have snapped. I need to tow her to the yard and dismantle the rudder. I have the owners handbook leaflet, does anyone have further ad
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