Performance, Comfort and Classic Sabre Quality
The Sabre 402 was designed by renowned naval architect Jim Taylor with a clear objective: create a performance cruising yacht that is fast and responsive, yet easy enough for a couple to sail and enjoy.
The result is a remarkably well-balanced cruiser-racer that combines excellent sailing performance with the comfort, craftsmanship and interior volume expected from a Sabre.
This 1998 Sabre 402 is particularly well equipped, with updated Raymarine electronics including major upgrades in 2023, an extensive sail inventory, self-tacking jib arrangement, hydraulic backstay adjuster, electric windlass, feathering Max-Prop and a Yanmar diesel with approximately 3,000 hours.
Sailing Performance
The Sabre 402's contemporary hull design carries her generous 13 foot 4 inch beam well aft, providing both stability and an unusually spacious interior while maintaining excellent sailing characteristics.
She is designed to deliver impressive performance without requiring excessive physical effort from the crew, making her equally attractive for cruising with a couple or for sailors who enjoy getting the most out of their boat.
The sailing configuration includes:

• Cruising mainsail 2014
• Racing mainsail 2016
• Number 1 Genoa 2016
• Number 2 Genoa 2008
• Number 3 Genoa 2014
• Number 4 self-tacking Genoa 2008
• Asymmetrical spinnaker 2002
• Navtec hydraulic backstay adjuster
• Harken headsail furling
• Dutchman mainsail flaking system

Modern Raymarine Electronics
A significant advantage of this boat is the updated Raymarine navigation package.
The electronics include:

• Raymarine Axiom Plus 12 inch multifunction display, 2023
• Raymarine Quantum 18 inch radar, 2023
• Raymarine AIS700 Class B AIS with splitter, 2023
• Raymarine i70s multifunction colour display
• Raymarine P70s colour autopilot head
• Raymarine Evolution EV1 sensor core
• Raymarine ACU 200 autopilot control unit
• Raymarine wind transducer

Ground tackle includes a 35 lb. CQR with approximately 200 feet of 3/4” nylon rode and 100‟ of 5/16 “ chain. A Fortress FX27 secondary anchor sits in the anchor locker. There is a single anchor roller at the stem head Simpson Lawrence horizontal windlass  with foot control buttons a located on the foredeck.
Comfortable and Spacious Interior
Step below and the Sabre 402 immediately distinguishes itself from many production cruisers of the same era.
The generous beam creates an open, comfortable main salon with settees to port and starboard and a substantial centerline dining table. The navigation station is positioned forward-facing, providing an excellent working area while remaining connected to the main living space.
The galley is located to port and provides generous storage, double stainless steel sinks, refrigeration and propane cooking.
The forward cabin offers an impressive centerline berth with substantial storage, while the aft cabin provides a large berth with additional lockers and storage.
The head includes a separate shower stall, a particularly desirable feature for extended cruising.
Systems and Equipment
The boat is equipped with:

• Yanmar 4JH2E four-cylinder diesel
• Approximately 3,000 engine hours
• Feathering Max-Prop
• PSS dripless shaft seal
• Reverse-cycle air conditioning and heating
• Nova Kool refrigeration
• Raritan water heater
• Electric anchor windlass
• Lewmar self-tailing primary winches
• Electric secondary winch
• 104 gallon freshwater capacity
• 50 gallon fuel capacity

Sabre 402 Specifications
Year: 1998
Builder: Sabre Yachts
Model: Sabre 402
Designer: Jim Taylor
LOA: 40 ft 2 in
Beam: 13 ft 4 in
Draft: 4 ft 9 in
Hull: Fiberglass
Engine: Yanmar 4JH2E diesel
Engine Hours: Approximately 3,000
Fuel Capacity: 50 US gallons
Fresh Water: Approximately 104 US gallons
A Classic Performance Cruiser
The Sabre 402 occupies a special place in the cruising sailboat market. She offers the sailing characteristics and responsiveness sought by experienced sailors while providing the interior volume and systems needed for comfortable cruising.
With her substantial sail inventory, modern Raymarine electronics, self-tacking option, comfortable two-cabin interior and proven Sabre construction, this is an excellent opportunity for a sailor looking for a true performance cruiser rather than simply a larger production cruising boat.
Contact us today to book a private viewing.
Financing is available for a qualified buyer.