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1976 Marcon sabre 27
£6,750
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This vessel looks reasonable, lying at Benfleet, listed 9 weeks ago. Can be found on Facebook Marketplace. Whereabouts on the Stour are you planning to moor?

Hi,
Thank you for your reply. I wonder if your son might have anything to add?
Kind regards
Chris

Hi,
The manual suggests it is 12V 55Amp
Best
Chris

Thanks for the comment. My interpretation of the information in the Technical Manual, is that the first step would be to upgrade the Alternator and the follow up would be the Adverc option. Do you agree or should both be done at once? Also, we need to have in mind that battery technology has advance...

From the limited life I am getting, it is clear one or both batteries will need to be changed this winter. Unlike some people who have multiple crew and demands, my needs are limited. However, I recently treated myself to a pair of speakers for the television, which appear to deplete the second batt...

Thanks to both of your replies. Yes I do have a greaser, which is used frequently. You have confirmed what I have been putting off for some time. Both web tips are downloaded, so I will look forward to my bed time reading and bilge time!

My Sabre leaks in the stern. From observation it is now clear that the leakage only occurs when under power. The boat is 'dry' when moored or under sail. Does the forum believe I should look at a) stuffing box or b) cutlass bearing. Thoughts/input very much appreciated as stripping either is going t...

Has anybody retro-fitted a self tacking jib system to a Sabre? If so which system did you use and what results did you achieve please?

I am considering selling Samphire (1976 Mk2). She is well sorted, new upholstery and carpets, heating, some headlining replaced, newly refreshed heads and rigged for solo sailing. Davits fitted subject to negotiation. Has a new top of the range Kemp genoa, as well as having been copper coated in the...

Thanks, I am currently equipped with 2 Genoa's but frankly the oldest is not much use and the second is not much better. They boast the following dimensions, with yours being in brackets:- Leech 9.40 - 8.76 (9.19) Luff 9.46 - 9.7 (9.45) Foot 4.78 - 4.85 (4.78) As you can see there are some major var...