We are thinking about painting our hull dark blue/black on our 85 Sabre 36. The gelcoat isn't bad, but there are a couple of deep scratches that I don't think...
It looks like this winter some owners are taking on some major rebuilds. Although Sabre does have a very good manual there is nothing like real world as-builts...
We are going to replace our 5/8" holding tank vent and line with a 3/4". What is the best way to add a screen to the new thru hull to keep the creepy crawlies...
Hi All, I will be giving an electrical seminar at West Marine in Portland, ME tomorrow from 11:00 - 1:00. Just wanted to pass this on for any local Sabre...
Good morning, I'm looking to clean up the mast step on our S34 and would like to remove the studs and reseal the area. That said, any idea on how to remove...
Hello everyone, I am getting our Sabre 28 ready for the season -- and this is the first time we're dealing with bottom paint, ourselves. Last year the bottom...
I have a Garmin Nuvi 1350 automotive unit. It came with lifetime map updates, a nice feature. Garmin released a Lifetime Map Updater utility that checks for...
I really don't mean to inconvenience you right now but I made a quick trip to Wales UK and had my bags stolen, in which contains my passports and credit cards....
Last year I spoke with Fred at Hanson Marine (Westerbeke) and we discussed the benefits of rebuilding fuel injectors. He said that for about $105 each he...
I have a 1986 Sabre 36 and am buying a new 22lb Delta anchor to replace my 35lb CQR. Delta recommends only 6'of 5/16 chain and 150' of 5/8 Nylon 3 strand Nylon...
This is a beautiful video of the sea. I hope it brightens your winter as much as it did mine. http://video.mpora.com/watch/5Pgs2slxu/ Bill B and Surfer Girl...
Surfer Girl, my 1986 Sabre 38mk1, k/cb, hull #88, is for sale. It's been a difficult decision, but the kids are mostly grown, work is good, she has fulfilled...
Peggy/ All, Good morning. I have your book and it has been a huge help in getting our boat to smell better! With that I am working on replacing the sanitation...
Having big issues with the head raw water intake seacock. It seized solid last year. I managed to work it free with PB Blaster and some heat. I then dismantled...
So I have my mast step out - both the aluminum thing and the wood/glass part. I can find NO indication of planned drainage. I assume when it filled up, it...
The deck ring on my new 3" Vetus cowl vents is even smaller than expected (see pic below). I had planned to mount these on top of the dorade box, on a 1/4"...
I need to replace an autopilot 12 volt hydraulic pump that drives a ram. The pump has a 12 volt bypass valve on it. I have been surfing the web and I have only...
Thanks everyone for all the help with the head install. Another couple of questions here. When T ing into the head sink drain line for the head intake do I...
Need to part (ambivalently)with our highly upgraded Sabre 28 MKII due to plans to purchase larger Sabre. "Serenity";, a Chesapeake vessel,has many upgrades to...
Hi everyone, I had been planning to install a Raymarine x-5 wheel pilot this spring but right before ordering it, I noticed that the reviews for it are not...
There's a great animation on www.gcaptain.com that uses AIS data to show how a 15 kt close-in drive-by with a 100K ton ship can go horribly wrong. Also, after...
Another question, I was looking at replacing the macerator pump on the holding tank as well. What would be a recommended pump and features to consider. Thanks...
I have a contract to purchase a 1981 Sabre 34 MKI and am trying to locate a full copy of the manual. After spending many hours hunting for one on the web, I...
Folks, When I was tearing things apart, I found a significant contributor to my cabinetry rot. My port settee bulkhead was massively rotted, and the lower,...
With my mast out for repainting this winter I think it an opportune time to replace the existing sheaves with new ball bearing units. The new halyards are...
I just got the estimate from the outfit that did my original cushions and I just fell off my chair. They want over $9k. The quote was based on Ultrasuede in...
Hello, Under the helmsman seat on the 402 is an fairly large opening for the emergency tiller assembly. On some 402's it seems that a removable shelf of some...
I've been running with a fixed 16 x 12 two blade prop for a number of years but I'm pretty sure I am over-pitched. Just a quick check to see what sort of...
