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Hull Number 160
Built in 1982 by Sabre Yachts
South Casco, ME



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As the author of this website, I hope you enjoy learning of my quest for a new vessel, and a little of the logistics of purchasing a vessel from a distant location. I will attempt to take you through a good portion of the experience with me.

In January 2001, I sold my previous boat (a Newport 30 designed by the late Gary Mull) and immediately started my search for her replacement. Having sailed with friends on Sabre 34's in the past, I had already decided some time ago that my next boat would be a Sabre 34 MK I of the 1980 to 1985 vintage. I had been searching the market for several years now, but I was not about to get caught in that age old trap of owning two vessels.

After having looked at approximately a dozen Sabre 34's up and down the east coast as well as the Great Lakes area, I decided that a trip to Yarmouth, Maine to look at yet another Sabre 34 was in order.

So, welcome aboard and come along with me as I begin my quest for my dream vessel. Hopefully you will learn a little about getting my boat to my home port from 660 plus nautical miles away, some of the maintenance issues as well as upgrades and other interesting projects.

This will be an ongoing project and I hope to update it whenever I have anything significant to add, so please stop by occasionally for updates.


In the beginning

Trip to Maine to inspect "Early Light" (February 7-10, 2001)
List of projects to be completed on 1st working trip to Maine (April 16-27, 2001)
List of projects to be completed on 2nd working trip to Maine (May 5-21, 2001)
List of projects to be completed during first year (May 2001-May 2002)



General

Specifications
Original Sales Brochure
Equipment on board at time of purchase
Sail Inventory
Photographs of a S-34 MK I Under Construction
Delivery trip from Maine to Maryland
Tips and tidbits
Links
Photos of "Early Light" on the water
Keeping the prop and shaft barnacle free
List of Commonly Used Parts for the Westerbeke 27 Diesel
Ships Library
Photos of work aloft on radar antenna
Annual Seacock Maintenance



Projects and Upgrades 2001 through 2004


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PROJECT DESCRIPTION
COMPLETED
Refrigeration Installation Winter 2001/2002
DC Electrical System Upgrade Winter 2001/2002
Rigid Boom Vang Installation Spring 2002
AC Inv. & Galvanic Isolator Installation Spring 2002
Anchor Washdown System Installation Spring 2002
Fabrication of Drink Holder Spring 2002
Overhauling the Edson Steering Pedestal Spring 2002
Replacement of Cowl Vents Summer 2002
Fabrication of On Deck Dinghy Storage Bag Summer 2002
New Teak Eyebrows on Side of Cabin Winter 2002/2003
Harken Ball Bearing Traveler Installation Winter 2002/2003
Fabrication of Cutlery Rack for the Galley Winter 2002/2003
New Companionway Weather Boards Winter 2002/2003
Upgrade of Some Sail Handling Hardware Spring 2003
Electric Anchor Windlass Installation Spring 2003
Fabrication of Seats for Stern Pulpit Upgrade Spring 2005
Purchase of a New Anchor Spring 2003
Recover Wheel with New Elkhide Summer 2003
Fabrication of Teak Helm Rack Summer 2003
12 VDC Cabin Fans Installation Fall 2003
New Dodger Installation Fall 2003
New Stainless Steel Opening Ports Fall 2003
Cleaning the Diesel Fuel Tank Winter 2003/2004
Fabrication of curtains Winter 2003/2004
Fabrication of cover for steering pedestal Winter 2003/2004
Replacement of hydraulic backstay adjuster Spring 2004
Installation of a chartplotter Summer 2004
Installation of a TV/VCR and antenna Fall 2004
Installation of an electric oil change pump Fall 2004
Installation of an Off Engine Oil Filter Fall 2004




Sister Site

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Burgee Page

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