Sabre 30-3 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

R.Hewson/Sabre·1986 – 1993·~107 hulls·Sabre Yachts
Sabre 30-3 drawingBuilder drawing
Hull type
Monohull · fin
Rig
Masthead Sloop
LOA
30.58' · 9.32 m
Displ.
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.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 20,900
Ask, not sold · 14 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
3
14 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
-13.9%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
1
United States (100.0%)

Recent Listings

7 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Sabre 30-3 listings span 1 country. United States leads with 13 listings.

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

Country breakdown

13 listings · 1 country
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
United States$ 19,800132100.0%

Comparable models

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

Peer cross-shop

11 designs · same segment
ModelLOAMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 d
Sabre 3434.18'$ 27,5004420
Sabre 3837.83'$ 49,9004017
Sabre 38638.58'$ 169,9003320
Sabre 34-234.17'$ 40,0002712
Sabre 3636'$ 42,900236
Sabre 42642.5'$ 279,9502010
Sabre 38 Mk II38.67'$ 59,7501812
Sabre 30-129.92'$ 19,500163
Sabre 4241.75'$ 99,900166
Sabre 30-3You are here$ 20,900143
Sabre 28-228.42'$ 14,000124

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Sabre 30-3 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Sabre 30-3 over the past 12 months is $20,900. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Sabre 30-3 sailboats are for sale?+
3 Sabre 30-3 listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 14 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Sabre 30-3 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Sabre 30-3 has decreased by 13.9% over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are Sabre 30-3 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Sabre 30-3 listings over the past 12 months are United States (100.0%).
05What should I look at instead of a Sabre 30-3?+
Comparable models include Sabre 34, Sabre 38, Sabre 386. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.