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 This is a read-only archive; historic advice, contact details and external links may be out of date.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 - 07/05/2011 : 15:21:59 As I need to take out my existing "hard" water tank to find the leak, and replace the filler pipe (which currently looks like something the Eden Project would be proud of) I have decided to fit a f
richardabeattie United Kingdom 31 Posts Posted - 02/05/2011 : 19:36:02 I have what is probably the originally fitted heads which is generally fine but has started to leak around the pump handle when in use. Probably just needs a new O ring in the top of the pu
Sunfly United Kingdom 51 Posts Posted - 25/05/2010 : 16:24:26 Sunfly's Homepage Edit Topic Reply with Quote View user's IP address Delete Topic Hello two points here - I'm thinking of cutting out the middle of my forward hatch and bolting a piece of acrylic ov
Tug6451 United Kingdom 9 Posts Posted - 11/02/2011 : 22:14:44 Any advice on good or correct sizes would be great. Luff,leech,foot! Size of spinnie pole would be helpful to. 44 people have viewed this, but no comments or replies. Does anyone know the answer????
RabT United Kingdom 3 Posts Posted - 15/11/2010 : 22:26:50 Hello, I am considering a number of sailboats between 24-27’, including a Sabre 27’, and I wonder if you could share your experiences with regards to single-handed sailing. In particular, I am interest
Bobster United Kingdom 16 Posts Posted - 13/02/2011 : 13:12:35 Hi everybody, put it down to age if you will but I seem to remember one of our members had an exhaust elbow repaired possibly in Emsworth in Hampshire but I can't find the post?? I have a 2qm15 whi
Tony 56 Posts Posted - 18/01/2011 : 20:59:24 For those of you that have a cruising chute which has the tack led back to the cockpit. How did you route it? Along the stanchions - self explanatory Over the top of cabin along side mast.....where did you attache t
ianfr United Kingdom 104 Posts Posted - 19/01/2011 : 17:13:57 Any bright ideas about gas bottles in one of the cockpit lockers? The space between the two beches is filled with a diesel tank, making a cockpit locker the only realyy viable option. I could stow o
yerffoeg United Kingdom 48 Posts Posted - 05/01/2011 : 00:51:43 I have few complaints about my Sabre, but she will not point very well (mark 2, bilge keel). The genoa sheet track is mounted on the toerail, which, I feel, does not neccessarily give the best lea
rocklyn4 United Kingdom 24 Posts Posted - 07/01/2011 : 22:24:48 Hi everyone, Happy New Year to you all and I hope everyone is looking forward to another season of sailing. I am just trying to get a few bits and pieces gathered up in the hope of launching aroun
ianfr United Kingdom 104 Posts Posted - 09/12/2010 : 14:06:47 Hi, Has anyone done the coversion from the standard roller reefing to slab reefing? I have the standard boom, but want to go to slab reefing. I plan on using a Barton slab reefing kit with a double
Iain C United Kingdom 181 Posts Posted - 03/12/2010 : 23:33:53 One of mine is badly damaged (ie snapped in half!) following a horrendous night on the Lyme Regis pontoon earlier this summer. They seem to be fairly "standard" and I guess an original fit by Marco
nickbd United Kingdom 205 Posts Posted - 29/11/2010 : 00:29:39 nickbd's nickbd's This year I was determined to winterise my own engine - a Yanmar YSE12 - but with intense cold and diminishing light I did everything in the wrong order and missed a few things ou
ken endean United Kingdom 52 Posts Posted - 19/11/2007 : 09:19:31 The Association has arranged a scheme by which its members should be able to obtain insurance for their Sabres WITHOUT HAVING TO COMMISSION SURVEY REPORTS. If any member is interested, he/she sh
jerryo Ireland 70 Posts Posted - 24/10/2010 : 21:55:59 After extensive and prolonged tests I am happy to say I have got to the bottom of this problem on Parvus. It is definately bilge water which, when well heeled (not money) on the port tack slops up through
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