2005 Sabre 426
LOA
12.95m (42.5ft)
Beam
3.96m (13.0ft)
Displacement
9,979kg (22,000lbs)
Year
2005–2012
Manufacturer
Sabre
Full Specifications
| Specification | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Length Overall (LOA) | 12.95 m | 42.5 ft |
| Length Waterline (LWL) | 10.67 m | 35.0 ft |
| Beam | 3.96 m | 13.0 ft |
| Draft | 1.98 m | 6.5 ft |
| Mast Height | 17.50 m | 57.4 ft |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 9,979 kg | 22,000 lbs |
| Ballast | 3,856 kg | 8,501 lbs |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 77.5 m² | 834 ft² |
| Rig / Boat Type | Sloop | |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | |
| Keel Type | Fin | |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 55 HP | |
| Fuel Capacity | 189 L | 49.9 gal |
| Water Capacity | 303 L | 80.0 gal |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 7 | |
| Cabins | 2 | |
| Design | ||
| Designer | Jim Taylor | |
| Country of Origin | USA | |
Performance Ratios
SA/D Ratio
16.99
Moderate — adequate for cruising
Ballast Ratio
38.6%
Moderate — good balance of stability and performance
Capsize Screening Ratio
0.74 Offshore Capable
Excellent — suitable for offshore passages
Lower is better. Values below 2.0 are considered suitable for offshore sailing.
Comfort Ratio
19.0
Spartan — racing-oriented, uncomfortable in a seaway
About the 2005 Sabre 426
The Sabre 426 is a superbly crafted American cruiser from the Maine builder. Jim Taylor's design provides excellent sailing performance while Sabre's legendary build quality ensures decades of reliable service.