Sabre 30-3 Sailboats for Sale

Drawing Diagram

Builder drawing

Hull Type

Monohull · fin

Rig

Masthead Sloop

LOA

30.58' · 9.32 m

Disp.

9,400 lbs · 4,264 kg

First year

1986

The Sabre 303, often referred to as the Mark III, represents the final and most refined evolution of one of the most successful production sailboats to emerge from the Mainebased builder. Introduced in 1985 and produced until 1992, the 303 was a response to the evolving needs of the coastal cruising community, blending Roger Hewson’s original design philosophy with modern ergonomic updates. While the hull shape remained largely consistent with its predecessors, the Mark III featured significant modifications to the deck, cockpit, and sail plan that elevated it from a capable pocket cruiser to a genuine benchmark for the 30foot class. Built with the same commitment to "yacht quality" fit and finish found in larger Sabres, the 303 occupies a unique niche, offering the prestige and durability of a custom build within a manageable, singlehandedfriendly platform.