Yearly Archives: 2006

As you can see, we have now removed the deck from the deck mold and rolled it over into it’s correct orientation. The goal now is to complete as much work on the deck as is possible, prior to attaching … Continue reading →

Once the gelcoat has set up in the deck mold, it’s time to put the structural components into the deck layup. Decks are supported by interior bulkheads and so when our engineers are determining panel strength requirements, they must consider … Continue reading →

The other day Greg had asked me a question about the method used to put two different gelcoat colors on our deck. I responded to him directly while I was traveling and today I was out in the shop and … Continue reading →

I was in Greenwich England at the British Maritime Museum when I discovered the true meaning of the nautical term Hull Ceiling. The museum is incredible. As an island nation, England has such an amazing maritime history and if ever … Continue reading →

This week the biggest sail only west coast boat show takes place at Jack London Square in Oakland California. Sail Expo Pacific is one of four sail boat shows operated by Sail America. The Sabre 386 will be on hand … Continue reading →

While our boat is coming down the Assembly line and all of the internal furniture, electrical and plumbing systems are being installed the fiberglass department is still hard at it, building the deck. Decks are built upside down due to … Continue reading →

Many Sabre boats operate in the salt water but even when they do not you can rest assured that our owners will not find the dreaded "green dust" on their electrical wiring in time to come. Why, you ask? Because … Continue reading →

While Jim and his fellow woodworking associates are busily preparing wood components such as this bi-fold door, the folks out in the first assembly bay are performing the alignment. This is a critical step in the assembly process. First they … Continue reading →

We’re at a really complex stage in the build now. There are things going on in virtually every department as our 38 Express starts down the assembly line. Interior accommodations are being built in the wood shop, electricians are getting … Continue reading →