1986 Sabre 30 MKIII
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Price:
$24,900.00
Location:
Muskegon MI
Year:
1986
Make:
Sabre
Model:
30 MKIII
Condition:
Pre-Owned
Fuel:
Diesel
Engine:
Westerbeke
Type:
Inboard
Number of Engines:
1
Nominal Length:
30 ft
Length at Water Line:
78.92 ft
Length Overall:
30.58 ft
Hull Material:
Fiberglass
Displacement:
9,400 lb
Status:
Active
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FRESH WATER - “Last Love” is a beautiful 1986 Sabre 30, Hull #138, has a fin keel with rudder on skeg and a masthead sloop rig. She has the traditional Sabre handcrafted teak interior joinery, sleeps 6, enclosed head and a functional galley. Her sails are nearly new! New listing – photos coming soon.
Description (from GoodOldBoat.com)
The Sabre 30 Series III, also known as the Mark III or Mk III (hulls #137–244 overall, with #144 marking the midpoint of production), is the final and most refined iteration of the beloved Sabre 30, produced by Sabre Yachts in Wiscasset, Maine, USA. Redesigned in 1986 as a complete evolution from the Mk I and II, it features increased LOA, beam, and freeboard for enhanced stability, interior volume, and light-air performance, while retaining the series' signature seaworthiness and forgiving handling. As a masthead sloop with fin keel (or optional shoal draft), it offers moderate displacement for responsive upwind work (PHRF 168–174) and a high ballast ratio (~38%) for confidence in 20+ knot winds. Hand-laid fiberglass construction (solid below waterline), teak joinery, and skeg-hung rudder make it a coastal cruiser par excellence, with a spacious saloon and easy single-handing for couples or families. The full Mk III run comprised 108 hulls from 1986 to 1993, with hulls #144–244 (50 units) representing later builds that often included refinements like improved galley ergonomics and optional Yanmar engines. As of January 2026, these yachts are staples for club racing and weekends, with strong resale values due to Sabre's enduring quality.
Contact us to get aboard.
Description (from GoodOldBoat.com)
The Sabre 30 Series III, also known as the Mark III or Mk III (hulls #137–244 overall, with #144 marking the midpoint of production), is the final and most refined iteration of the beloved Sabre 30, produced by Sabre Yachts in Wiscasset, Maine, USA. Redesigned in 1986 as a complete evolution from the Mk I and II, it features increased LOA, beam, and freeboard for enhanced stability, interior volume, and light-air performance, while retaining the series' signature seaworthiness and forgiving handling. As a masthead sloop with fin keel (or optional shoal draft), it offers moderate displacement for responsive upwind work (PHRF 168–174) and a high ballast ratio (~38%) for confidence in 20+ knot winds. Hand-laid fiberglass construction (solid below waterline), teak joinery, and skeg-hung rudder make it a coastal cruiser par excellence, with a spacious saloon and easy single-handing for couples or families. The full Mk III run comprised 108 hulls from 1986 to 1993, with hulls #144–244 (50 units) representing later builds that often included refinements like improved galley ergonomics and optional Yanmar engines. As of January 2026, these yachts are staples for club racing and weekends, with strong resale values due to Sabre's enduring quality.
Contact us to get aboard.
Additional Information
Equipment List
ELECTRONICS
B&G Vulcan 7 Depthsounder
Log-Speed
Wind Speed & Direction
Autopilot
VHF radio
Stereo
Pro Mariner Battery Charger
Two 12v Batteries (2-3 yrs old)
SAILS, DECK & COCKPIT
Furling head sail
Main and Genoa from Schurr Sails in Pensacola FL (nearly new, hardly used)
Wheel steering
Removable cockpit table
CANVAS
Navy canvas
Bimini
Sail Cover
GALLEY & INTERIOR
Single sink
Hot/cold water
CNG Stove
Manual flush head
Cabin screens
Manual bilge pump
Electric bilge pump
Fold down dinette table converts to berth
MISCELLANEOUS
Steel cradle
Approximately 1,000 engine hours
ELECTRONICS
B&G Vulcan 7 Depthsounder
Log-Speed
Wind Speed & Direction
Autopilot
VHF radio
Stereo
Pro Mariner Battery Charger
Two 12v Batteries (2-3 yrs old)
SAILS, DECK & COCKPIT
Furling head sail
Main and Genoa from Schurr Sails in Pensacola FL (nearly new, hardly used)
Wheel steering
Removable cockpit table
CANVAS
Navy canvas
Bimini
Sail Cover
GALLEY & INTERIOR
Single sink
Hot/cold water
CNG Stove
Manual flush head
Cabin screens
Manual bilge pump
Electric bilge pump
Fold down dinette table converts to berth
MISCELLANEOUS
Steel cradle
Approximately 1,000 engine hours
Disclaimer
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.
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.
Propulsion
Engine Make: Westerbeke
Engine Type: Inboard
Drive Type: Direct
Fuel Type: Diesel
Engine Type: Inboard
Drive Type: Direct
Fuel Type: Diesel
Specifications
Dimensions
Length Overall: 30.58 ft
Nominal Length: 30 ft
Length at Water Line: 78.92 ft
Beam Measure: 10.5 ft
Tanks
Fuel Tanks: 1
Fuel Tank Capacity: 20|gallon
Holding Tanks: 1
Holding Tank Capacity: 20|gallon
Water Tanks: 1
Water Tank Capacity: 47|gallon
Weights
Ballast Weight: 3,800 lb
Accommodations
Number of Heads: 1