Yearly Archives: 2017
Why Swimming in Your Marina is a Bad Idea
Imagine: it’s a beautiful hot, sunny afternoon. You’re at your favorite marina getting your boat provisioned and equipped for a fun-filled weekend with your family. The sun’s shimmering on the water enticing you to dive in for a refreshing swim. … Continue reading
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Sabre 45 Shakedown Cruise – Numbers Two and Three
Q.E.D’s owners put the new Sabre 45 Salon Express to the test with their second and third “shakedown” cruises. First, a 27 day trip to the Bahamas followed by a week in the Florida Keys. And the verdict? “The Sabre … Continue reading
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Lobstering – A New Look at a Downeast Tradition
Our heritage as a Maine boat builder is not just an integral part of Sabre’s identity, but a defining element of the entire Maine boat building community. This community, born in 1607 on the banks of the Kennebec River, has … Continue reading
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Joey: 5 years with Sabre Yachts
Hi All, In this Sabre Work-iversary post, we’re featuring an interview with Joey, who recently celebrated five years with Sabre Yachts. Joey is part of another ‘Sabre Family’ – he and his brother Peter both work in Sabre’s woodshop. His … Continue reading
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Wendy: 20 years with Sabre Yachts
Hi All, 2017’s anniversary series is something special, representing a combined total of five hundred and twenty-five years of boatbuilding experience at Sabre Yachts. Marking off twenty of those years is Wendy. Anyone who knows her will tell you that Wendy is … Continue reading
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Nancy: 40 years with Sabre Yachts
Hi All, Our next anniversary interview features Sabre’s Chief Financial Officer, Nancy, who recently celebrated an impressive forty years at Sabre Yachts. Nancy joined Sabre in 1977, just seven years after the company was founded. Since that time, Nancy has been … Continue reading
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Sabre 45 Shakedown Cruise
We just wanted to take a moment to tell you about our first real cruise aboard Q.E.D. We were out 9 days going from Stuart Corinthian Yacht Club to Fort Lauderdale, Ocean Reef, and Miami Beach. While we were concerned about … Continue reading
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Tyler: 5 years with Sabre Yachts
Hi All, Next in our anniversary series is Tyler, who recently reached his first seniority milestone – 5 years with Sabre Yachts. While Tyler may be a ‘young gun’ in this year’s roundup of anniversaries, he is nevertheless an excellent craftsman … Continue reading
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Official Sea Trial Data – Sabre 45 Salon Express
The official results are in, and the Sabre 45 is a monumental success. Examine the data here, or download the report from the Sabre 45 Performance page. As a bonus, check out the running video shot by Sabre’s Engineering Team, then … Continue reading
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Frank: 25 years with Sabre Yachts
Hi All, We’re celebrating Frank’s twenty-fifth anniversary at Sabre Yachts – a very impressive milestone, especially because only seventeen current associates (of our one-hundred and fifty total) have reached this anniversary! Frank’s dedication is exemplary, and we appreciate every moment … Continue reading
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