1980 Sabre 30 - Input please

[bythesurf]

Greetings,
I am considering a purchase of a 1980 Sabre 30. Don't have the written survey back yet, but we've found some deck moisture under chain plates and hand rails; I'll have this work quoted. Some other misc issues, small leaks at main hatch and near 1/4 berth. Some misc engine work, but all in all, not a bad boat for $13,000 (at this point). Specific input on this make and model is not easily found and I'd appreciate any feedback from Sabre owners out there. This is the decision week.
Thx Much!

[mariner36bob]

Great boats. I've been on a pile of them here in Maine. Very popular, had a buddy sell his mint early 80's 28' for 32k. He had three buyers in a buyers war! I think they sail great and are comfortable. I think they've got great lines.
30 is a great size for single hand sailing and living.
Offset prop on your model? Some folks complain about lack of straight reverse, but the pointy end is the other way I say.
30 y/o boat is gonna leak, from the top is better than the bottom Moisture is to be expected, easy fixes: gaskets, sealant, butyl tape etc.. Spongy decks for me is a walk away. Surveyor will differentiate on paper.
My 2 cents. Great boats. Love 'em.


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