Sabre 28-2 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Roger Hewson/Sabre·1976 – 1982·~320 hulls·Sabre Yachts
Approximate drawing

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Hull type
Monohull · fin
Rig
Masthead Sloop
LOA
28.42' · 8.66 m
Displ.
7,900 lbs · 3,583 kg
First year
1976

The Sabre 28 Mark II represents a pivotal evolution in the lineage of Roger Hewson’s original 1970 design, a vessel so successful it eventually earned a place in the American Sailboat Hall of Fame. Produced between 1976 and 1981, the Mark II (or 282) was the bridge between the pioneering Mark I and the refined Mark III, reflecting Sabre’s "evolutionary" design philosophy. While the hull shape remained largely consistent—a moderatedisplacement fin keel with a skegmounted rudder—the Mark II introduced a revised deck mold that increased interior volume and improved ergonomic flow in the cockpit. This model was a cornerstone of Sabre Yachts’ early history, moving the brand from a boutique Maine startup toward its status as a premier American boatbuilder.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 14,000
Ask, not sold · 12 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
4
12 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
+50.0%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
1
United States (100.0%)

Recent Listings

11 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Sabre 28-2 listings span 1 country. United States leads with 11 listings

Median ask by country
USD · past 12 months
Share of listings
Count · past 12 months

Country breakdown

11 listings · 1 country
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
United States$ 13,000113100.0%

Comparable models

Similar length overall, displacement, and era. Click a row to jump to that model's market page.

Peer cross-shop

10 designs · same segment
ModelLOAMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 d
Sabre 3434.18'$ 27,5004420
Sabre 3837.83'$ 49,9004017
Sabre 40240.18'$ 168,9003510
Sabre 34-234.17'$ 40,0002714
Sabre 3636'$ 42,900236
Sabre 38 Mk II38.67'$ 59,7501812
Sabre 4241.75'$ 99,900166
Sabre 30-330.58'$ 20,900143
Sabre 28-2You are here$ 14,000124
Sabre Yachts 2727'$ 4,706116

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Sabre 28-2 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Sabre 28-2 over the past 12 months is $14,000. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Sabre 28-2 sailboats are for sale?+
4 Sabre 28-2 listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 12 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Sabre 28-2 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Sabre 28-2 has increased by 50.0% over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are Sabre 28-2 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Sabre 28-2 listings over the past 12 months are United States (100.0%).
05Do Sabre 28-2 listings get price reductions?+
About 20% of Sabre 28-2 listings have had a price reduction, with an average discount of 34.7% off the original ask. A listing that has been on the market more than 90 days without a reduction usually signals the seller isn't motivated.
06What should I look at instead of a Sabre 28-2?+
Comparable models include Sabre 34, Sabre 38, Sabre 402. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.