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 This is a read-only archive; historic advice, contact details and external links may be out of date.

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Bottom rudder bearing-does anyone need one?

Iain C United Kingdom 181 Posts Posted - 23/11/2011 : 15:05:46 My bottom rudder bearing is very sloppy and needs replacing. I am thinking of ordering some Tufnol Whale rod, 45mm OD, and getting it machined down. It comes in 300mm lengths, so you can get 4 60mm

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Curtain tracks / Facebook

nickbd United Kingdom 207 Posts Posted - 13/10/2015 : 08:04:02 nickbd's nickbd's A request posted on the Sabre 27 Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/Sabre27OwnersAssociation/posts/534421020067494 Hi, I have just bought a Sabre 27 and need to replace the c

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Rig setup

Castoffs France 30 Posts Posted - 07/01/2013 : 21:14:26 Castoffs's Homepage Edit Topic Reply with Quote View user's IP address Delete Topic Can anyone point me in the direction of some rig setup instructions/tensions? Castoffs France 30 Posts Posted - 17/01/20

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Window seals

cpnhaddock United Kingdom 6 Posts Posted - 29/10/2015 : 11:23:55 hi I want to replace the window seals in all the original spec windows. (Ideally I'd like to get the sliding winds working again) Does anyone know of a supplier of the correct seals that I would

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New Engine

AndyS United Kingdom 3 Posts Posted - 28/09/2015 : 19:50:35 After a few years of nursing our YSB12 we have decided it is time to find a new engine for Yamas. We spent a few happy hours at the boat show sounding out the cost of a new engines, which will make a

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Distance between keels

Paul Sellars United Kingdom 3 Posts Posted - 07/10/2015 : 13:09:49 Hello, Thinking of buying a Sabre 27 twin keel. I've read somewhere the distance between the keels (outside edge) is 77inches. Is this true? I need to know as I'll need a yard trailer. sabre27

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Boom and reefing lines

lewis United Kingdom 3 Posts Posted - 02/10/2015 : 14:31:18 BOOM and refing lines So I'm thinking of running the line back to the cockpit as most of the time I'm single handed Single line ,double line refing and continuous line ? Trying to upgrade the old boom

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Spray Hood Price

Charles United Kingdom 10 Posts Posted - 10/07/2014 : 11:59:06 Show Profile Email Poster Edit Topic Send Charles a Yahoo! Message Reply with Quote View user's IP address Delete Topic Hi I have had a quote for a new sprayhood (without frame) for £1,000.00! Whic

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Bow Fairleads – advice required

Castoffs France 30 Posts Posted - 11/08/2015 : 09:52:36 Castoffs's Homepage Edit Topic Reply with Quote View user's IP address Delete Topic A bow fairlead has been torn off Scarab in a storm. I don't think these can be accessed from below to allow the fairlead

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Cockpit cover (not canopy)

Tony 56 Posts Posted - 08/08/2015 : 19:25:35 Hi Anybody had a cockpit cover made for their Sabre. Just looking to get something made to protect the cockpit whilst its sat in marina, not point re-inventing the wheel, if somebody has already had something made.

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No survey insurance

davea United Kingdom 18 Posts Posted - 24/10/2011 : 19:43:49 Does anybody know of an insurance company that will insure a sabre with no current survey? thanks in advance Peter OD United Kingdom 50 Posts Posted - 24/10/2011 : 20:51:41 Yachtline Mariners Wharf 8

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Crack around skeg

Mikenfi United Kingdom 40 Posts Posted - 13/03/2015 : 11:43:51 Hi we have stripped our sabres hull to the epoxy layer and have noticed a crack around the skeg. Is this something anyone else has experienced? How did you over come the issue. I think im going to

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Bilge keel modification

Resnam United Kingdom 2 Posts Posted - 24/06/2015 : 10:02:41 Hi Members I am close to buying a Sabre 27 bilger and put it in South of France. The problem is the fishing marina has only one metre depth. Is it possible to chop off three inches off a Sabre bilge

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Keel Bolts after surveyor visit

NPMR United Kingdom 59 Posts Posted - 01/05/2015 : 09:11:28 I have hopefully (but not gladly) finally sold "HUZZAH" subject to money transfer. The surveyor has recommended that the keel bolts be examined as the boat is of that age (1971) which the buyer is goi

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Electric Anchor Winch

johnle United Kingdom 33 Posts Posted - 15/04/2015 : 10:19:45 We have decided to fit an electric anchor winch to Pelagos. Has anyone done this recently and if so have they any recommendations or advice on type or size, we have 8mm chain and a 25lb CQR. Thank y

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