Sabre 28 vs Sabre 38
How do the Sabre 28 and Sabre 38 compare? Below, their dimensions, displacement, sail area and the standard design ratios side by side, followed by a data-driven summary.
Sabre 28 
Sabre 38 | Sabre 28 | Sabre 38 | |
|---|---|---|
| Length overall | 28.0 ft8.53 m | 37.8 ft11.53 m |
| Waterline length | 22.8 ft6.96 m | 31.2 ft9.50 m |
| Beam | 9.2 ft2.80 m | 11.5 ft3.51 m |
| Draft | 4.3 ft1.32 m | 6.5 ft1.98 m |
| Displacement | 7,400 lb3,357 kg | 15,200 lb6,895 kg |
| Ballast | 2,900 lb1,315 kg | 6,400 lb2,903 kg |
| Sail area | 393 ft²36.5 m² | 691 ft²64.2 m² |
| SA / Displacement | 16.56 | 18.02 |
| Displacement / Length | 278 | 224 |
| Comfort ratio | 24.5 | 27.4 |
| Capsize screening | 1.88 | 1.86 |
| Hull speed (kn) | 6.4 | 7.5 |
Sabre 28 vs Sabre 38: the short version
- The Sabre 38 is the larger boat at 37.8 ft11.53 m LOA versus 28.0 ft8.53 m for the Sabre 28.
- The Sabre 38 is heavier, displacing about 105% more, which usually means a steadier but slower-to-accelerate hull.
- On sail area/displacement the Sabre 38 carries the more powerful rig (18.0 vs 16.6), favouring lighter-air performance.
- The Sabre 38 scores higher on the Brewer comfort ratio, suggesting an easier motion in a seaway.
- By the capsize screening formula the Sabre 38 rates better for offshore work (1.86 vs 1.88).
Ratios are guidelines computed from published specs; condition, layout and gear matter as much as the numbers.