Sabre 27 Owners Association Community

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 epoxy epoxy epoxy. Sound about right. Wo...

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 keel? If so what would be the effect on ...

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 going to have done. There is no s...

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 you seasidebob United Kingdom 22 Posts Po...

Iain C United Kingdom 181 Posts Posted - 08/02/2012 : 14:59:28 OK, stupid question, is this a "standard" Sabre item or does it depend entirely on the engine installation? Mine seems to sit in a pokey-out housing with a bolt vertically above and below the shaft. There is a bit of play so I ...

LupeLele Canada 7 Posts Posted - 28/10/2014 : 00:51:17 I believe our Yanmar YSE12 uses raw sea water to cool the engine. I have heard the salt water will greatly diminish the useful life of the engine. (The first 40 years the engine has been running only in fresh water in lakes. However, as the new ...

seasidebob United Kingdom 22 Posts Posted - 09/03/2015 : 11:14:14 Hi. The gas inspection required by the insurers has come up with the suggestion of moving the gas bottle(s) to the end of the cockpit under what is on my boat a slatted seat. I've seen the photos and write up of the modification to &q...

Minerva United Kingdom 27 Posts Posted - 11/02/2015 : 11:19:30 Hi all. The time has come to favor a windvane over the power hungry autohelm. If anyone has a windvane and can share their model and howit performs I would be very appreciative. Also if your sabre is a fin or twin. Minerva is a twin and ...

seasidebob United Kingdom 22 Posts Posted - 06/02/2015 : 13:57:00 Hi. Apologies if I have missed this topic in the handbook but what is the accepted wisdom on rigging tension? My last boat was a Hurley 22, a model that has a tendency to mast compression, and the "standard" for the shrouds ...

Bobster United Kingdom 16 Posts Posted - 30/01/2015 : 16:08:39 Hi,can anybody help. I'm trying to find a supplier in the UK of Vertglas restorer kits? I emailed Marine Services in the States but they don't have an outlet in the UK. It's a brilliant kit which leaves your boat like new and lasts as we...