Particularly check for rust on the oil pan below the raw water pump. Westerbeke abandoned the original pump on the W27, presumably because the sucker was prone...
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Allison Lehman
allisonleh
Feb 4, 2013 1:23 am
I 2nd that, good investment Sent from my iPhone...
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s36_osprey
Feb 4, 2013 3:04 am
I had the same problem a couple years ago. When heeled hard the inlet hose drained then the pump would lose it's prime. The pump back wall was scored. I...
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john kalinowski
sabre32sailor
Feb 5, 2013 2:00 am
while that may or may not be good maintenence idea (I happen to keep a spare pump as it is faster to swap than rebuild in an emergency), the issue is no water...
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pbfein
Feb 5, 2013 4:47 am
Any thoughts on the best way to route a digital radar cable (with power conductors) from the lower mast exit point to the electrical panel area? The two main...
41547
Jim Starkey
humblecoder
Feb 5, 2013 12:44 pm
Been there; done that. Piece of cake. Under the dinnette (plenty of room under the water tank). Then under the sink, through the conduit between the area...
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Dave Evans
sailonset34
Feb 5, 2013 1:12 pm
I ran the same last spring on our 34-II. Not sure whether you have the same port/starboard layout. The cables for the Lowrance 3G were a cat 5...
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Dave Lochner
ontariosailor52
Feb 5, 2013 1:22 pm
Wiring a male RJ-45 is easier said than done. If you need a connector at one end and bare wires at the other buy a long ethernet cable and cut one end off....
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Stephen
smofishlaw
Feb 5, 2013 5:26 pm
I have the Polar diagram for a Sabre 362-I attempted to find one for the 34MK2, could not. I was was told by someone (at Sabre??) that the diagram for the 362...
41551
Stephen
smofishlaw
Feb 5, 2013 5:33 pm
Just realized that it is posted under Files on this site as Polar Diagram for Sabre 362...
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john kalinowski
sabre32sailor
Feb 6, 2013 2:02 am
for $275 US sail will calculate it for you. http://store.ussailing.org/browse.cfm/performance-package/4,158.html  for an extra Sabrebuck, they will...
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Martin
followingsea...
Feb 6, 2013 4:22 am
On our 1987 S34II we have often had problems with the original Par diaphram water pump losing prime and running fast with no output. This happens because the...
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Dave P
dp14042000
Feb 6, 2013 5:16 pm
Hi all, Looking for a personal (or not) review of the Sabre 386. The good and the bad. It's on my short list for my next boat Thanks DP...
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Peter Tollini
petertr3
Feb 6, 2013 5:43 pm
Dave - I've been told that it sails quite well. From personal observation, storage below seems a little short, which may or may not be an issue, depending on ...
41556
Neil Styler
neil_porthmeor
Feb 6, 2013 6:57 pm
Dave; I had a 386 for 3 years, sold it last year for something larger that I could take offshore. Pros: Sailed very well, even in light airs. On Chesapeake...
41557
ajlorman
Feb 6, 2013 9:22 pm
I have a contract on a boat near Deltaville, VA (alas, not a Sabre) and would appreciate comments (positive and negative) about surveyors in the area. My...
41558
barend27
Feb 6, 2013 10:35 pm
Thank you for the advice Martin. I have a 1989 S34 II and always struggle to get my water pump priming when switching tanks. I'll be spending $19 soon. Thanks...
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Martin
followingsea...
Feb 6, 2013 10:48 pm
Barend, I used plastic ball valves, in convenient locations just before the pumps. Takes half an hour or less each. Should have done it when we bought the...
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Barend Brink
barend27
Feb 6, 2013 11:14 pm
Thanks again Martin, I'll hope to report progress to you soon. :-) To: Sabresailboat@yahoogroups.com From: mnthomas46@... Date: Wed, 6 Feb 2013 22:48:02...
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Jan
workshoe99
Feb 6, 2013 11:45 pm
Hi Gang, We fly down to Mexico tomorrow to start our winter's cruise. I'll try to stay more current on the BB here than I have other years. Taking Cetol down...
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JohnF
jl_folk
Feb 7, 2013 12:04 am
Martin - Do you happen to remember the diameter of the hoses - 1/2" ? 5/8" ?...
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Wolpar
mhgreenberg
Feb 7, 2013 1:40 am
I own a Sabre 386 out of South Beach on San Francisco Bay and would love to attend. Mike Greenberg...
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MATT
funjohnson...
Feb 7, 2013 1:48 am
1/2" hose for our 89 34'...
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Wolpar
mhgreenberg
Feb 7, 2013 1:57 am
I love my 386 but I think the criticisms are fair as to storage space. Obviously there is a tradeoff on this size boat in volume and sailing characteristics....
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Kevin
khartz86
Feb 7, 2013 2:03 am
I used Kirby H. Smith from Gloucester Point VA to do my survey in Deltaville where I bought my boat 2 years ago. He also brought his associate Jerry Olson so...
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Skip Hardy
sabre38sailor
Feb 7, 2013 2:07 am
Look for Chris and Heather on Legacy. They're back on the left coast! Fair winds ~~~~(\_~~~~Harriet and Skip...
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Kevin
khartz86
Feb 7, 2013 2:12 am
Two thoughts. I was reminded the second access to the vented loop area is through the toilet paper holder. Also placing the vented loop outboard of the center...
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Jan
workshoe99
Feb 7, 2013 3:23 am
Harriet and Skip, We saw their boat in the yard last May and yes, we will look them up. We'll say "Hi" for you! Jan...
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Martin
followingsea...
Feb 7, 2013 4:56 am
Our hose was 1/2". Cheers, Martin...
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Allison Lehman
allisonleh
Feb 7, 2013 6:10 am
Hi Mike, What is your boat name? Have I seen you out sailing? i have a blue 362, Calypso at Richmond YC. Allison...
