The AQUILA is a 1990 model Sabre 34-2 Targa with the Wing Keel option with a draft of 4'6" . This model was produced by SABRE YACHTS of South Casco, ME from 1988 through to 1991. The last production hull number was "430" with the AQUILA being number "402". Earlier versions were known as the "SABRE 34 Mk II Aft-Cabin".

The AQUILA has been owned by her present Owners for the past 25 years. She's been locally stored maintained operated in our Stamford, CT area during their tenure of ownership. The AQUILA has been well-maintained over the years and upgraded as well as a review of the Listing will certainly indicate. Given the market popularity for the SABRE 34-2 as demonstrated over the years, and the overall condition of the AQUILA, it's highly-recommended not to delay in moving forward with this fine example of a popular sailing yacht. The AQUILA has such desirable upgrades as propane vis CNG for the stove, a MACK PACK to manage the mainsail, a MAXWELL electric anchor windlass, a dodger Bimini, upgraded GARMIN electronics to include radar .. "and more".

Vessel Walkthrough

Hull and Deck

Hull

The SABRE 34-2 is constructed with a hand laid-up fiberglass hull. The yacht has a Balsa Core for strength, insulation and reductions of weight. The AQUILA had a full "Bottom Job" in 2013 that included the bottom stripping along with Epoxy Barrier Coatings.

  – WHITE Gelcoat finish
  – Cove stripe, DARK BLUE w/ SABRE Logo
  – SABRE Double Boot-tops, DARK BLUE
  – Bottom paint, HYDROCOATE BLUE (note: sanded painted, 2023)
  – Full Bottom Job (2013)
  – Fin Keel (draft: 6')
  – Lead Keel
  – Spade rudder

Deck

  – WHITE Gelcoat Finish
  – Contrasting non-skid surfaces
  – Cored deck construction
  – Recessed Anchor well
  – Anchor sprit w/ double rollers, cast aluminum
  – Protective deck plate, stainless steel, for the Anchor Rode
  – Teak Toe Rails
  – Teak Cabin Top Grab / Safety Rails
  – Bow Pulpit, double-rail, stainless steel
  – Double Life-Lines w/ Stanchions, stainless steel
  – Gates, port starboard
  – Stern Pulpit, double-rail, stainless steel w/ Gate
  – (4) Dorade Deck Ventilators
  – (2) Bomar Deck hatches, opening
  – (10) Bomar Opening ports
  – (4) Portlights, fixed

Cockpit Helm Station

The SABRE 34-2 Cockpit gets high marks for the very good visibility, generous size great comfort that is supplies by design.

  – EDSON Wheel Steering
  – Wheel w/ Elkhide wrap
  – Binnacle guard, stainless steel
  – Engine Controls, dual lever throttle shift, mounted on the Binnacle
  – Companionway Entrance w/ large sliding PLEXI hatch
  – Teak Companionway boards
  – Cockpit Seat Lockers; (1) Propane, (1) Lazarette, (2) Storage (starboard is "deep" port is "shallow" for winch handles lines)

Rig, Rigging. Winches Sails

Rig Rigging

The SABRE 34-2 has a WHITE-painted aluminum mast boom. The has double-spreaders and is keel-stepped. The halyards are internal. The shrouds have the traditional main-forward aft lowers configuration to (3) separate chain plates.

  – SEA-FURL Roller Furling by HOOD YACHT SYSTEMS for the headsail
  – Internal halyards
  – Standing Rigging, 1x19 stainless steel
  – Running rigging: main jib / genoa halyards, boom topping lift, boom vang, genoa sheets, car adjustment lines, mainsheet, roller-furling line, Traveler cross-haul lines
  – Shrouds have plastic rollers for lower sections
  – Boom Vang, block tackle
  – STRONG Sail Track Slide System by ULTRA MARINE
  – MACK PACK Mainsail Management System (note: by MACK SAILS features integrated mainsail cover and Lazy-Jacks)
  – Genoa tracks, inboard outboard (note: latter mounted on teak toe rails)
  – Genoa cars, port starboard on tracks
  – Inboard genoa sheet cars adjustable w/ block tackle
  – Mainsheet Traveler w/ cross-hauls (note: mounted on Coachroof just forward of the Companionway)
  – Halyards lines are led aft to service winches mounted on the Coachroof aft, port starboard
  – Line organizers clutches
  – Line turning blocks aft, fixed

Winches (LEWMAR)

  – (2) L-43 CST (Chrome Self-Tailing) 92) speed Primary Jib / Genoa
  – (2) L-30 CST (2) speed Halyard / Service
  – (2) L-16 C Service

Sails

  – Mainsail w/ Full Battens, Dacron (2004) w/ MACK PACK System
  – Genoa, 135%, Dacron (2016)
  – SUNBELLA Genoa Tabling Cover, DARK BLUE (new cover, 2022)

Accommodations

The SABRE 34-2 was produced with the standard SABRE YACHTS varnished teak interior joinery. The overall level of finish, the storage capacity and access for same is certainly well above-average for a production yacht of this era.

The Interior Layout is comprised of a (2) Stateroom layout. The classic "V-Berth" is forward and the the Aft Cabin entrance is located on the port side aft. The Head is located to starboard of the Companionway and the Galley is to port with the Nav Station opposite to starboard. There is a "L" Settee in the Salon to port and a single Settee opposite to starboard. Proceeding to the Fore Cabin, there's a large hanging locker to starboard and a "wash-up" basic facility opposite and to port.

  – Interior teak joinery, varnished
  – Teak Holly Cabin Sole throughout
  – Access panels in the Sole

Salon

  – Headroom: 6'3"
  – "L" shaped Settee to port w/ table
  – Single Settee to starboard

Galley

The Galley for the SABRE 34-2 is located on the starboard side aft.

  – REGAL Stove Oven, (2 Burners, propane w/ (1) 10# aluminum tank, gimbaled
  – Safety bar, Stainless Steel
  – Marinetics Electric remote propane gas shut-off switch
  – Extra propane tank, 10#, aluminum
  – ADLER-BARBOUR Refrigeration, 12VDC
  – Double sinks, stainless steel
  – Hot cold pressure water service
  – Foot pump for fresh water
  – Wood cutting board cover for stove top

Head

The Head for the SABRE 34-2 is located on the starboard side, aft at the Companionway.

  – Holding Tank Capacity: 20 USG (note: plastic tank)
  – RARITAN Marine Head MSD, manual-flush (note: new, 2014)
  – Fiberglass surround area w/ integral Vanity w/ sink
  – Shower, hand-held unit
  – Opening port
  – Large dressing mirror

Nav Station

The SABRE 34-2 Aft Cabin model has the forward-facing Nav Station located in the Salon, starboard side aft.

  – BASS Electrical Panels for the DC AC functions
  – VHF
  – GARMIN 3205 Display
  – Navigator’s flex-light
  – Storage drawers underneath

Current Electronics

The majority of the GARMIN Electronics were added "new" in 2013.

Communication

  – VHF: STANDARD Horizon Explorer

Navigation

  – GARMIN Depth-Sounder
  – GARMIN GPSmap Model 4208
  – GARMIN 3205 Radar
  – RITCHIE Binnacle Compass (note: rebuilt, 2023)

Performance

  – GARMIN GWS10 Wind AWI / WS
  – GARMIN Knotmeter

Autopilot

  – RAYMARINE Wheel-Drive (note: external mount)
  – Remote for A/P

Entertainment

  – SONY AM / FM / Cassette Stereo XR-U330
  – (4) Speakers for Interior Cockpit

Current Systems

Electrical

  – BASS Electrical panel for DC / AC functions
  – Battery Condition Indicator, 12VDC
  – Line Voltage Indicator, 110VAC
  – XANTREX LinkLite Battery Panel, 12VDC

Plumbing

  – Fresh Water Capacity: (76) USG in (2) tanks (plastic)
  – Hot Water Heater, (6) USG (note: heat from Engine Shore Power)
  – Sea-water washdown, salt water (note: located forward)
  – Bilge Pumps: (1) Cockpit manual (1) electric / automatic below
  – Exterior shower
  – Shower sump pump
  – Pressure fresh water pump for service to the Galley, Head Shower, Cockpit Shower Fore Cabin sink
  – Forward Cabin "wash up" area w/ stainless sink hold cold pressure water service

Lighting, Exterior

  – Nav lights
  – Mast light
  – Foredeck light

Lighting, Interior

  – (5) Reading lights
  – (8) Overhead dome lights
  – Nav Station light

Propulsion

This SABRE 34-2 Targa is powered by the standard WESTERBEKE Model 30 B-3 FWC (3) cylinder marine diesel that is rated at 27 SHP at 3600 RPM's.

  – Engine Hours: 1972 (note: as of November, 2023)
  – Fuel Capacity: 20 USG (note: aluminum tank)
  – (2) RACOR Fuel Filter / Water Separators, R12 T
  – Propeller: (2) Blade, bronze
  – Propeller Shaft, 1", stainless steel
  – Transmission: HURTH 1.5:1 Straight Drive
  – Engine Alternator, 55 AH

Inventory, Additional

Ground Tackle

  – MAXWELL Electric Windlass w/ corded Remote Control (2011)
  – Anchor, FORTRESS FX-37
  – Rode: 125'x1/2" (3) strand Nylon w/ 5/16"x20' chain

Canvas (Dark Blue SUNBRELLA)

  – Dodger Note: new / replacement EISENGLASS sections, 2016)
  – Bimini
  – Binnacle Wheel Cover

Safety

  – (2) Fire Extinguishers
  – (5) PFD's, Type II
  – LIFESLING Man Overboard Devise
  – Carbon Monoxide Detector
  – Emergency Tiller
  – Swim ladder, (4) steps w/ teak treads, folding (note: mounted on Transom)

Misc

  – (3) Fenders
  – (4) Dock lines
  – Cockpit Seat Cushions
  – WINDEX Spar-Fly
  – Screens for hatches
  – Boat hook
  – Propane grill
  – Teak Cockpit Table, folding drink holder
  – Outboard motor bracket
  – GARHAUER Outboard motor davit, stainless steel (note: Transom-mount)
  – Radar mast, transom-mounted

Mechanical Disclaimer

Engine and generator hours are as of the date of the original listing and are a representation of what the listing broker is told by the owner and/or actual reading of the engine hour meters. The broker cannot guarantee the true hours. It is the responsibility of the purchaser and/or his agent to verify engine hours, warranties implied or otherwise and major overhauls as well as all other representations noted on the listing brochure.

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.