Introducing the Sabre 38 MkII, a distinguished racer/cruiser from 1988, renowned for its elegant design and exceptional performance. With an overall length of 38 feet, this vessel boasts a fiberglass hull shaped for displacement, ensuring stability and comfort on the water. The keel centerboard design (with shallow draft!) enhances its versatility, making it suitable for various sailing conditions, and gunkholing alike! Powered by a reliable Beta Marine 35HP engine (installed in 2015), this boat features a direct drive system and a 2-blade propeller, optimizing efficiency and maneuverability. The cruising speed of 6 knots and a maximum hull speed of 7.5 knots promise exhilarating adventures on the open sea. Equipped with an electric windlass, the Sabre 38 MkII combines practicality with ease of use. With one head onboard, it provides essential amenities for extended journeys. This vessel is perfect for those seeking both performance and comfort in their sailing experience.
"Outward" is a classic example of the Sabre 38 MKII. Crafted with fierce pride at Sabre Yachts in Raymond, ME, the 38 is a fantastic design with a great layout. She offers two staterooms, single head, navigation station, full galley, and lots of space to stow all of your gear. Be sure to click on the Other Details tab for all of the details and information on this great Sabre 38!
SPECIFICATIONS
BASIC INFORMATION
Manufacturer:Sabre
Model: 38 MkII
Year: 1988
Category:Sail
Condition:Used
Location: Galesville US
Vessel Name:Outward
Hull Material:Fiberglass
Designer:Sabre Design Team
ENGINE
Make:Beta Marine
Model:Beta 35
Engines(s):1
Hours:1285
Engine Type:Inboard
Fuel Type:diesel
Horsepower:35|horsepower
ACCOMMODATIONS
Total Heads:1
DIMENSIONS & WEIGHT
Length:38 ft
Beam:12.33 ft
Draft - max:8 ft
Bridge Clearance:58.5 ft
TANK CAPACITIES
Fuel Tank:45|gallon
Fresh Water Tank:53|gallon
GALLERY
DESCRIPTIONS
Accommodations & Layout
Starting below in the bow brings you to the master stateroom. Large V-berth with storage and the forward water tank is below the berth. Shelves are above each side of the berth, and there is a mix of dry storage in various compartments and drawers throughout. Hanging locker and additional access door is found to starboard. Vanity with sink & mirror are located on the aft bulkhead, and a side seat is found to port.
Stepping further aft brings you to the keel-stepped mast and into the main salon. Straight settee is to starboard with storage above, behind, and below. There is an L-shaped settee to port with a bulkhead mounted leaf table with magazine storage rack behind. This table is a great design as it offers fantastic versatility - it can be completely up on the bulkhead when not needed, down with the leaf down for comfortable dining for two/three, and if the leaf is raised it offers a lot of table space for a vessel of this size. Secure storage can be found in the same mix as what can be found on the starboard side - above, behind, and below. Sabre's basket-weave style doors have interior finger catch style locks to prevent the cabinets from coming open in a rough sea. Port water tank is found under the port settee, and the hot water heater can be found under the centerline portion of the settee, with surrounding storage.
Moving further aft brings you to the navigation station to starboard. This is a comfortable seat in which to spend time navigating underway or preparing for the next day's adventures. The main electrical panel is located above the nav desk. Good storage under the nav desk is found in a large, flat storage area for charts, as well as a series of drawers below, including Sabre's infamous tool drawer.
Opposite the navigation station is the L-shaped galley. A gimballed, 4 burner CNG stove and oven are found to port, a large refrigerator with Seafrost refrigeration, waste basket storage with cutting board on top, and a deep stainless steel double-sink round out the galley. A combination of cabinet & shelf storage is above the counter space. Folding leaf in the galley is found to the right of the sink for additional workspace.
Further aft to starboard is the head. A deep sink with pressurized hot and cold water and an additional foot pump are found in the vanity. She also features enclosed storage shelves with sliding doors, and a hanging locker with storage in the seat below. An overhead hatch and opening port allow for ample ventilation.
Aft of the galley is the guest stateroom which offers accommodation for two. A long shelf to port offers storage on top with four separate enclosed locker compartments below. A hanging locker is found on the forward bulkhead, and ample storage below all berths.
If you have specific questions, please let me know. I look forward to hearing from you.
Galley
L-shaped galley
Double stainless steel sink
Galley faucet with retractable hose (extends far enough to reach refrigerator)
4 burner Regal CNG stove and oven
Seafrost refrigeration
Hand pump to drain refrigerator overboard
Head
Manual head
Sink with hot/cold pressurized water
Separate freshwater foot pump
Shower with hot/cold water
Hanging locker and lots of storage compartments
Vessel Equipment
130% Genoa (2009)
Mack main sail (2009)
Rigid vang
Dodger
Bimini
Lofrans 1000 electric anchor windlass
New cowl vents (summer 2025)
Exterior teak refinished (summer 2025)
Electronics & Electrical
Garmin touchscreen MFD at helm
Two Garmin GMI-10 displays at helm
Icom IC-M504 VHF radio
Sony Xplod Stereo
Raymarine ST6002 wheel autopilot
House batteries (2024)
Engine start battery (2024)
Battery charger
Three fans in the cabin
Keel Centerboard Design
"Outward" has a keel-centerboard, so with her board up the draft is 4'3" and 8"0' with the centerboard all the way down.
Beta Marine Engine
A new Beta Marine 35HP engine was installed in 2015. She has 1,285 hours on her engine at time of listing.