Sabre 20
Description
The Sabre 20 is a compact, trailerable swing-keel sailboat designed by Australian naval architect A. Scott in the late 1970s. It's a popular entry-level trailer sailer in Australia and New Zealand, valued for its stability, forgiving handling, and family-friendly layout—making it ideal for day sailing, harbor cruising, or short overnights on lakes and sheltered waters. Production was handled by Sabre Yachts (an Australian builder), with a focus on robust fiberglass construction for durability while trailering.
Construction Details
| Designer | A. Scott |
|---|---|
| Builder | Sabre Yachts (Australia) |
| Length | 20.000 ft |
| LOA | 20.000 ft |
| LWL | 18.000 ft |
| Beam | 7.500 ft |
| Displacement | 3200 lb |
| Ballast | 600 lb |
| Max Draft | 4.500 ft |
| Min Draft | 1.500 ft |
| Year Built | 1978 |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 26 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 8.79 ft |
| p | 23.25 ft |
| e | 7.83 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 ft | 8.79 ft | 23.25 ft | 7.83 ft | - | - | - | - |
Sails
Sabre 20 - MAINSAIL
| Luff | * 23.25 ft - (7087 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 7.83 ft - (2387 mm) |
| Leech | * 24.11 ft - (7349 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 88 ° |
| Diagonal | * 24.27 ft - (7397 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 3.5 in - (89 mm) |
| Area | * 93.92 ft² |
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Sabre 20 - JIBSAIL
| Luff | 22 ft - (6706 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | 11.75 ft - (3581 mm) |
| Leech | 19.67 ft - (5995 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 85.39 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 10.46 ft - (3188 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 8.02 ° |
| Area | * 115.11 ft² |
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Sabre 20 - JIBSAIL
| Luff | 22 ft - (6706 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | 9.58 ft - (2920 mm) |
| Leech | 19 ft - (5791 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 93.74 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 8.24 ft - (2512 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 11.95 ° |
| Area | * 90.67 ft² |
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Sabre 20 - GENOA
| Luff | 22 ft - (6706 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | 14.58 ft - (4444 mm) |
| Leech | 20.33 ft - (6197 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 148.81 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 13.08 ft - (3987 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 7.52 ° |
| Area | * 143.9 ft² |
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Sabre 20 - ASYMMETRICAL
| Luff | 26.25 ft - (8001 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | 14.75 ft - (4496 mm) |
| Leech | 23.75 ft - (7239 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 165 % |
| Area | * 290 ft² |
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