2012 Sabre 48
LOA
14.63m (48.0ft)
Beam
4.30m (14.1ft)
Displacement
13,608kg (30,000lbs)
Year
2012
Manufacturer
Sabre
Full Specifications
| Specification | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Length Overall (LOA) | 14.63 m | 48.0 ft |
| Length Waterline (LWL) | 12.50 m | 41.0 ft |
| Beam | 4.30 m | 14.1 ft |
| Draft | 2.10 m | 6.9 ft |
| Mast Height | 19.50 m | 64.0 ft |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 13,608 kg | 30,000 lbs |
| Ballast | 5,216 kg | 11,499 lbs |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 96.0 m² | 1,033 ft² |
| Rig / Boat Type | Sloop | |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | |
| Keel Type | Fin | |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 100 HP | |
| Fuel Capacity | 284 L | 75.0 gal |
| Water Capacity | 454 L | 119.9 gal |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 7 | |
| Cabins | 3 | |
| Design | ||
| Designer | Jim Taylor | |
| Country of Origin | USA | |
Performance Ratios
SA/D Ratio
17.11
Good — responsive and versatile
Ballast Ratio
38.3%
Moderate — good balance of stability and performance
Capsize Screening Ratio
0.72 Offshore Capable
Excellent — suitable for offshore passages
Lower is better. Values below 2.0 are considered suitable for offshore sailing.
Comfort Ratio
17.4
Spartan — racing-oriented, uncomfortable in a seaway
About the 2012 Sabre 48
The Sabre 48 is a magnificent aft-cockpit cruiser offering the space and luxury of a centre-cockpit yacht. Superbly built in Maine with Jim Taylor's proven hull design for fast and comfortable passagemaking.