"StoweAway", a fine example of the timeless and elegant Sabre 426, currently sitting in Portland, Maine, and is for sale from her long-time Sabre owner! She is hull #27 in the series, and has been lovingly cared for by her owners over the years. Her owners have completed many solid upgrades to her systems to keep her in top shape, including a new Yanmar diesel engine being installed in 2017, upgraded Jefa upper & lower rudder bearings in 2021, new standing rod rigging in 2023/2024, new running running in 2023/2024, Awlgripped the mast and boom in 2023, a new pulpit build to accommodate the asymmetrical spinnaker, and new lifelines in 2023 to name a few. She is well-appointed with many convenience features including a bow thruster to help make maneuvering easy. This Sabre 426 is in very good shape and is ready for her next owners to enjoy!
Please be sure to read through all of the details on this fine vessel to view her equipment, updates, upgrades, and highlights! "StoweAway" is not to be missed!
SPECIFICATIONS
BASIC INFORMATION
Manufacturer:Sabre
Model: 426
Year: 2005
Category:Sail
Condition:Used
Location: Portland US
Vessel Name:StoweAway
Hull Material:Fiberglass
Designer:Jim Taylor
ENGINE
Make:Yanmar
Model:4JH57
Engines(s):1
Hours:1680
Engine Type:Inboard
Fuel Type:diesel
Horsepower:57|horsepower
ACCOMMODATIONS
Total Heads:1
DIMENSIONS & WEIGHT
Length:42 ft
Beam:13.42 ft
Draft - max:
Bridge Clearance:60.25 ft
TANK CAPACITIES
Fuel Tank:60|gallon
Fresh Water Tank:120|gallon
GALLERY
DESCRIPTIONS
Vessel Overview & Layout
Crafted in the Maine tradition, this Sabre 426 is truly a work of art. Designed by the Jim Taylor design team, she exudes a timeless elegance. Her strong, rugged build, traditional features, and beautifully finished joinery ensure that she will be just as well received in future as she is today. Sabre is known for building quality vessels, and many sailors admire their proportional lines, classic styling, and functional design.
As you step aboard through the lifeline side gate, you are met with a wide, uncluttered side deck for ease of passage fore and aft. Her coachroof is proportional and allows for solid footing with sail handling as well as providing space for proper portlights and hatches for excellent natural lighting below. At the bow, the large anchor well is divided into two compartments to help keep two anchor rodes organized and at-the-ready.
Moving aft into the large T-shaped cockpit, it is evident that Sabre has evolved their designs through the years, and this vessel offers a great combination of design features that are sure to make your time aboard enjoyable. Large Edson destroyer wheel (great for steering from the side coaming), binnacle with the MFD close at hand, engine and autopilot controls just to starboard, elevated helm seat, and good storage lockers and compartments round out this excellent design. Walk-down transom ensures easy access for boarding from the dinghy or from the sea.
Stepping down into the companionway brings you to the beautiful main salon. Lots of American cherry is used throughout, and the traditional teak and holly sole will always catch your eye. U-shaped galley is on the starboard side with lots of storage, large double stainless steel sink with pressurized freshwater along with hand-operated fresh and salt water pumps, a three-burner propane stove & oven, microwave, and the large refrigerator which features both top and side access can be found to the aft.
Opposite the galley is the large forward-facing navigation station which has lots of space for working and storage. The ship's electrical circuit controls are found here. The aft cabin is accessed just behind the navigation station. There is a large fore & aft berth, hanging locker, vanity sink and mirror, seat, and lots of built-in storage. Engine access is via the box just in front of the berth.
The main salon has a traditional L-shaped settee to port with forward bulkhead table, and a straight settee to starboard. Table leaf allows for a large dining space for all of your family and guests. Port settee can pull out to a larger double berth. Cabinet storage is behind the settees, and there is storage behind the cushions as well.
Moving forward brings you to the large hanging locker to starboard, and the full head with separate shower to port. Access is via the aft door, or via the forward door which provides direct access from the forward stateroom. Forward stateroom has a large island berth with a custom mattress, drawer storage below, and lots of built in cabinetry on either side for additional storage.
Sabre Yachts Overview of the Sabre 426
The Sabre 426 embraces the standards which have put Sabre's name atop the quality spectrum of boatbuilding for the last 30 years. Current Sabre owners and those who have followed the brand over time, will see details here which make it feel familiar. Details which make sense, which add to comfort, security and well being. Logical details that, above all, make each Sabre design a great safe and beautiful sailboat. But details from the past are just part of the story. Keeping up with technology has to go hand in hand with our desire to build the finest possible sailing yachts for our clients. The Sabre 426 hull and deck will be built using vacuum bagged, closed cell, cross linked PVC foam and structural E Glass, which will give her one of the strongest, lightest, most durable structures available today. Hull lines, underwater appendages and rigs were drawn by Jim Taylor Yacht Design. The deck, deck styling and interior were accomplished by the Sabre Design Team. The result is a yacht which will, like her siblings, establish a benchmark in sailing that will endure for many years to come.
Hull
Flag Blue
Single unit, vacuum bagged fiberglass of alternate layers ofmat knitted biaxial roving. Cored with Airex PVC closed cellfoam.
ISO NPG gelcoat.
Below waterline chopped strand glass with vinylester resinare used as a back up for ISO NPG gelcoat.
2025 Quantum #4 hank-on for "inner forestay" used only 3 days and a great sail
Cruising spinnaker with sock
Storm trysail with sail numbers-unused- excellent condition
Storm jib w/sail numbers light use (hank on) -excellent condition
Rigging:
All rod rigging replaced 2023-2024
All running rigging replaced 2023/2024
Main and boom painted (Awlgrip) 2023
New main halyard 6/2026
New stbd spin halyard 6/2026
All rope clutches and line organizers replaced 2024
Installed "inner forestay" for #4 hank on
New bow pulpit fabricated/installed 2025 to facilitate flying an asymmetrical spin.
New furling line-and rope clutch for furling line-6/2026
Installed whisker pole 5/2025
Tides mainsail track replaced 2025
Boom preventer 2 part system installed 2024
New lifelines and gates 2023
Garhauer adjustable genoa cars installed 6/2026
All new upgraded Harken traveler hardware 6/2025
Rig Specs:I : 56.50 ftJ : 16.58 ftP : 49.50 ftE : 17.50 ftWorking Sail Area : 920.00 sq ft
Chainplates
Stainless steel, thru-bolted to chainplate bulkheads bonded to the hull.
Grounded to the keel.
Mounted well inboard for optimum sheeting angles.
Winches
Electric genoa winches
Electrical System
(7) AGM marine batteries 2025/2026.
110V shore power system with GFI protected in galley and head. Includes 50’ shorepower cord. This vessel has the second air conditioning system which includes a second 30 AMP shore inlet & cord.
Master AC/DC panels, located in the navigation area, include AC/DC volt and ammeters, marine circuit breakers, and polarity indicator.
12V outlet at chart table.
All wiring is color coded and tinned and meets USCG stds.
Cabin courtesy lights.
Microwave oven in galley.
Electronics
Raymarine i70 instruments
Raymarine Axiom Pro 12 S at helm in new Navpod
Raymarine Axiom Plus 12 S at Nav. Desk
Remote mic at helm in Navpod-2024
AIS
New Raymarine Radar (6/2025)
New Raymarine Auto Pilot control unit 6/2025
Echomax radar reflector on mast
VHF (with DSC and gps) new 2024
“charging station” added 5/2026 for portable devices
Canvas
Dodger (with Macralon, 2022)
Bimini (2022)
Connector piece all new in 2022 (Sunbrella linen)
canvas toe rail and grab rail covers
Dodger window covers
2 large and 2 small hatch covers replaced 5/2026
Vessel Notes & Additional Equipment
All work aboard has been professionally completed (not DIY)
Exterior teak toe rail and rub rail stripped and re-varnished in 10/2025
Starlink mini 5/2026
Interior Lumitec Aurorra dimmable red/white LED lights
One reverse cycle 12,000 BTU A/C system replaced in 8/2024
V-berth and aft cabin cushions & fabric new 6/2026
Bottom soda blasted and barrier coated in 2022
Bottom paint - Pettit Trinidad Pro in 2026
Fixed port lights replaced in 2023
New forward and aft lee cloths installed 5/2026
Second interior emergency bilge pump installed 5/2026
Lifesling
Macerator pump replaced in 2025
Forward Groco strainers replaced 2025
Air conditioning condensate pump replaced in 2025
Kato Marine davits and outboard motor hoist
Edson motor mount on stern rail
Ground Tackle
Viking anchor with 100' G4 3/8" chain spliced to 100' of 8-plait line
New windlass motor installed in 2025
Galley & Accommodations
Interior countertops are blue fleck Corian.
Scandvik polished SS double galley sink.
6'6" headroom in main and aft areas, with 6'4" headroom in forward sections.
Forward cabin has a 6'10" berth.
Main cabin has (2) 6'5" settee berths, port side converts to double.
Aft-cabin with 6'10" long, full width, double berth.
Storage in aft-cabin settee.
New freshwater pump 5/2025.
Seafrost 12v refrigerator with top & side access.
Propane Force 10 stove with oven.
Ample drawers in both fore and aft cabins.
Large cedar lined hanging lockers in forward and aft cabins.
Optimized area for instrument installation, storage locker space and panel arrangement at the chart table.
Forward head with separate stall shower.
Aft cabin equipped with vanity sink, mirror, hanging locker, and upholstered seat.
All berths provided with thick foam cushions covered with a durable fabric, zippered for ease of removal and cleaning.
Jabsco Quiet Flush head 5/2026.
New macerator pump 5/2026.
Lights in hanging lockers.
Off-White Ultrasuede upholstery in salon.
Cabin sole re-varnished in 2021.
Ventilation & Light
7 Lewmar polished Ocean Series deck hatches screens & shades.
4 main cabin recessed fixed port lights (2023).
2 stainless steel cowl vents.
8 Stainless Steel and 2 polished aluminum opening ports with screens.
Solid teak hatch boards.
Screened hatch boards.
Sabre 426 Features
Fully equipped Sabre custom tool drawer.
Cockpit locker light
4 type A: B: C fire extinguishers.
Activated carbon water filter.
Marelon flush thru-hulls with sea valves.
Varnished interior cherry finish.
Automatic electric bilge pump.
Manual, cockpit mounted bilge pump.
Laminated cherry trim on all counters and shelving.
Exclusions from Sale
A list of the owners exclusions are available upon request.
Disclaimer
The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.