The Sabre 27 remains one of the most successful outcomes of the partnership between designer Alan Hill and Marine Construction Ltd (Marcon). Launched in 1969, it was designed during an era when fiberglass production was shifting from experimental to industrial, and it quickly became a benchmark for the "family cruiser" category in the United Kingdom. With over 400 hulls produced before Marcon ceased operations in 1979, the Sabre 27 earned a reputation as a "Tardis" of the sea, offering internal volume and standing headroom that were nearly unprecedented for a 27-foot vessel at the time. Its popularity was bolstered by the builder’s flexible approach, as many units were sold as home-completion kits, allowing owners to customize the interior joinery while benefiting from a professionally molded, heavy-duty GRP hull.
Sabre 27 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview
- Make
- Sabre
- Model
- 27
- Builder
- Marine Construction Ltd.
- Designer
- Alan Hill
- Number Built
- 400
- Production Year(s)
- 1969 - 1979
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| Source | Year | Make | Model | Price | Cabins | Heads | City | Country | Listing Date |
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Market Overview
Price & Volume Trends
Monthly breakdown
| Month | Listings | Median Asking Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | 2 | $4,700 |
| Oct 2025 | 1 | $11,090 |
| Nov 2025 | 1 | $8,791 |
| Jan 2026 | 1 | $6,756 |
| Mar 2026 | 2 | $3,043 |
| Apr 2026 | 1 | $5,410 |
| Model | LOA | Median Price (USD) | Listings | Recent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sabre 34 | 34.18' | $27,500 | 29 | 8 |
| Sabre 36 | 36' | $42,900 | 17 | 1 |
| Sabre 30-1 | 29.92' | $21,900 | 15 | 3 |
| Moody 27 | 27.67' | $16,230 | 13 | 3 |
| Ericson 27 | 26.75' | $8,500 | 12 | 4 |
| Sabre 30-3 | 30.58' | $22,000 | 11 | 0 |
| Sabre 28-2 | 28.42' | $15,000 | 10 | 1 |
| Sabre Yachts 27 | $6,083 | 8 | 4 | |
| Sabre 32 | 32.17' | $22,900 | 7 | 0 |
| Mirage Yachts 27 | 27.17' | $8,000 | 4 | 2 |
| Sabre 28-3 | 28.42' | $16,475 | 2 | 0 |
| Country | Median Price (USD) | Listings (past 12 months) | Recent (90d) |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $6,083 | 8 | 4 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How much does a used Sabre 27 cost?
- The median asking price for a used Sabre 27 over the past 12 months is $6,083. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
- How many Sabre 27 sailboats are for sale?
- We have tracked 8 Sabre 27 listings over the past 12 months, with 4 listed within the last 90 days.
- Are Sabre 27 prices going up or down?
- The median asking price for the Sabre 27 has decreased by 27.74% over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month average.
- What are similar sailboats to the Sabre 27?
- Comparable models include the Sabre 34, Sabre 36, Sabre 30-1. See the comparison table above for pricing and availability.