1983 Sabre 38' (11.58 m) 38 MkI
Eliot, Maine, United States
Mistral
Donated boat. Available for purchase through a term charter arrangement. Call for details.
Flag of Registry: United States
- Cruiser-Racer
- Sail
- Used
- Diesel
- Fiberglass Hull
- HIN/IMO: HWS38024M83F
$ 69,000 USD
€ 63,749 Euros
$ 99,314 CAD
£ 53,382 GBP
Description
Mistral is one of the finest Sabre 38 MkI's available. She has benefited from seasonal use in New England and excellent care by the current owners of 35 years. Mistral is clean, in good working order, well equipped and updated for cruising. Some highlights include:
- Original Westerbeke diesel was replaced with a larger Yanmar in 2003
- In-mast furling mainsail for ease of handling
- Known mast-step issue on this model has been resolved and the mast step rebuilt to stronger than new
- Cabin sole was replaced
- New Windlass
- Updated cushions
- Original CNG stove was converted to Propane, including a custom propane locker
NOTE: Mistral was donated to a sailing charity and available for purchase through a term charter arrangement. Details are available upon request.
Data Sheet
HIN/IMO: HWS38024M83F
Official Number: 655007
LOA: 37' 10'' (11.53 Meters)
Type: Sail- Used
Year: 1983
Beam: 11' 6''
LWL: 31' 2''
Draft Max: 6' 6''
Fuel Type: Diesel
Hull Material: Fiberglass
Fuel Tank: 30 Gallons (113.56 Liters)
Fresh Water: 100 Gallons (378.54 Liters)
Displacement: 15200
Ballast Weight: 6400 lbs
Engines
Engine 1
- Engine Make: Yanmar
- Engine Model: 3JH
- Engine Year: 2003
- Engine Type: Inboard
- Drive Type: Direct
- Power HP: 38.00
- Power KW: 28.34
- Fuel Type: Diesel
- Hours: 2000.00
Full Details
FULL DESCRIPTION
Accommodations
Mistral's hand-crafted teak interior is in excellent condition and offers accommodations for 6 between the forward cabin, main saloon, and aft quarterberth. Highlights include:
- Interior spaces are clean and the teak joinery is in excellent condition
- Cushions recently replaced
- Cabin sole recently replaced
- 6'3" headroom
- Wood/charcoal cabin heater
- Ship's clock & barometer
- Excellent light and ventilation
- Curtains on all cabin ports
Layout starting aft:
The Quarter Berth is aft on the starboard side. The Galley is aft on the port side. The Nav Station is opposite to starboard forward of the Quarter Berth. There are two (2) settee berths in the Main Salon; both are 6'6" in length and the port side pulls out to form a double berth. There is a dinette table on the port side forward that folds up against the bulkhead when not in use. A bookcase is installed on the bulkhead, port side forward. The Head is located forward & to port. Across to starboard is another large hanging locker. The Forward stateroom features a large double V-berth with access to the chain locker forward. Features include:
Forward Cabin
- "V" Berth w/ insert filler piece (berths are 6'6")
- Hanging locker
- (4) Storage drawers
- (2) Storage shelves, teak, port & starboard
- Ventilation via opening hatch & (2) opening ports
Head
- Full-size Marine Head, manual
- 30 gallon (est.) holding tank w/ "Y" valve for overboard discharge
- Deck pump-out
- Sink & vanity w/ hot & cold pressure water
- Foot-pump for fresh water at Vanity sink
- Separate shower compartment w/ hand-held shower wand
- Storage drawers & lockers
- Double entrance to the Head; from the Main Salon and Forward Cabin
Nav Station
- Located aft to starboard just forward of the Quarterberth
- Large chart table
- Seat w/ storage underneath
- Electrical panel for AC & DC functions
- Electronics: VHF, Raymarine C80 Plotter interface to the autopilot, Garmin radar (2021)
- Nav Flex light
- Storage drawers under nav table
Quarterberth:
- The Ship’s batteries & hot water tank are located under the berth.
- Berth measures 6'6" in length & 48” max width
Galley
- Force 10 Propane stove & oven. Custom propane locker in Cockpit Lazarette w/ (2) 6-lb. tanks.
- Removable stove top cover
- (2) refrigeration units: 12V SeaFrost, and Engine driven SeaFrost
- Deep double stainless steel sink with Hot & cold pressure water
- Manual foot-pump for fresh water
- Trash wastebasket, built-in
- Side-mounted flip-up counter extension
Electrical Systems
- 110V shore power system with cord
- (4) 6V batteries
- 150 amp Balmar alternator with a Smart Regulator
- Heart Interface Link 2000 Battery Monitor
- Battery Charger
- 2000w Inverter
- Solar panel (mounted on Dodger and capable of running the 12V refrigeration)
- Renogy solar charge controller
- New Electric Windlass 2021 with all new wiring back to the battery bank
Mechanical Systems
- 2003 Yanmar 3JH 38hp diesel w/ 2114 hours on the meter
- 3-blade MaxProp
- Drip-less shaft seal
- Fuel gauge needs repair
Electronics & Navigation
- Raymarine C80 plotter at Nav Desk, interfaces with autopilot
- 2021 Garmin Radar display at Nav Desk, radome mast mounted
- Standard Horizon VHF radio at Nav Desk
- Raymarine ST60 Wind, Depth, and Speed displays on Cockpit Bulkhead
- Garmin plotter at Helm
- Raymarine ST6000 below decks autopilot control at helm
- Ritchie Binnacle compass
- Remote VHF mic in aft cockpit locker adjacent to engine on/off panel
Hull & Deck
Hull
- Fin keel model
- Topsides finish is original gelcoat in good condition
- Bottom was stripped a few years ago and an epoxy barrier coat was applied
- Bottom was repainted at 2024 haulout and is ready for the upcoming season
Deck
- Decks are balsa cored and in good visual condition
- (4) Opening hatches, (8) opening ports
- (4) Dorade vents
- (2) Boarding gates
Deck Equipment
- Twin bow roller forward
- 2021 electric Lewmar Windlass
- Bruce primary anchor w/ 100' of chain plus another 200' of rode
- Danforth style secondary anchor
- Salt water washdown
- Fold-down swim ladder on transom
- Outboard motor mount on stern rail
- Lifesling MOB on stern rail
- Magma BBQ grill on stern rail
Cockpit
- Large Lazarette to port, shallow Lazarette to starboard
- Edson wheel steering
- Teak drink holder
- Teak cockpit table
- Cockpit cushions
- H/C Cockpit Shower in port Lazarette
Canvas
- Dodger (reported in good condition)
- Shade awning with side curtains that zips to aft edge of the Dodger and extends to the back stay
Sails & Rigging
Rig
- Masthead, keel-stepped, sloop rig
- Mast step was rebuilt to "stronger than new"
- Hood in-mast furling system for the mainsail
- (2021) Harken jib furler
- spin pole track mounted on mast
- Boom vang
Sails
- Genoa (est. 135%) 2016
- Older, heavy 110 jib reported as "good condition"
- Furling Mainsail, older
- Asymmetrical spinnaker with snuffer
- Symmetrical spinnaker, with spinnaker pole (stored off the boat)
Disclaimer
The company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change or withdrawal without notice.
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