I have read through the Sabre boat threads ( alot of them but not all) and tried searching but can't find much on the new boats they are building, I have been without a boat for a couple years now and it's time to get back in. There are no NADA values for this boat or any new Sabre Marine boat in their line up, there are other manufacturers listed using the Sabre name but none list the boat or are Sabre Marine/Sabre Boats. How do I go about valuing this boat?? would the BUC book have it? If any have a BUC membership and this boat is listed let me know and I will get a 6 month membership which doesn't cost too much.

I don't want to do a full survey if the value of the boat isn't close to what they are asking that's just flushing $600-$800 down the drain. What are your thoughts on long term value on a manufacturer that has not built many boats yet? I don't get attached to my toys and I know it will go up for sale eventually and the next guy will likely have the same issue I do.

If you have ever driven or rode in one PM me your experience we moved to the LOTO area and now instead of having to drag my boat 8 1/2 hours here we now are 40 minutes away. I'm a lot older now and am going for a smaller boat that will fit in my current storage area, easier for me to clean, etc. and no more weekend boating on LOTO for me, I plan on any day from Monday till Friday afternoon and then run back home!

Thanks in advance

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Thanks Canuck I found both those they just don't provide any detailed information in fact if you click on the link to the pdf for specs on the 28 it takes you to the 41 Banshee page, I may call the factory but a.) they gain nothing by giving me info I'm just taking up their time and b.) I'm not sure I could get a unbiased cost evaluation from the factory.

which one are you looking at? call doug at saber directly 616 837 6666. he has always been more than helpful to me. at the end of the day a boat is worth what you and the seller agree on.

The 2015 with 520's. I can't agree with you on the value of the boat, this is not my first boat and I have yet to find a bank that will would agree to the boats valuation/worth being what I and the seller agreed to on price. Maybe I'm dealing with the wrong banks but so far every time they have wanted an NADA or BUC valuation and eventually a survey on that depreciating asset known as a boat that their giving a loan on.

Appreciate your help and thank you for Doug's number if I can't find out any more info I may give him a call

That 28 is an amazing boat I Spec built it with Doug for the Miami boat show. I sold it to the owner of purple Haze (another 28 saber, he also owned team Kansas boat at one time, he then built the 28 ob boat) I currently own the 34 with 725 ilmor's. Great rough water boat, and its fast and handles like a go Cart on rails. It will be hard to find a buc/nada number just because not many built and they do not seem to change hands to often. Your Best option may be to have Doug write something up for the value of the boat.

Sounds like you have a beautiful boat thank you for all the information I really appreciate that. I read some of the posts on Purple haze and the other Sabre 28 that ran in the LOTO shootout did you get a chance to get out on the water in that 2015 28 Sabre and what was your opinion of it? Did it handle as good as your enforcer?

I had a quite a few hours in the 2015, west michigan offshore runs...... I also ran purple haze and raced in wave hippie (team kansas). All Sabers are built like a brick house, it will get you home when the wave kick up. there are no creaks ,groans.... the hull and deck are glass together, bulkhead glassed 360 degrees...... there is no glue holding anything together on the sabers. Doug has a passion/obsession of building Sabers. I've done 4 builds with him, and when i say build I was laminating with him, rigging....... My Family loves our 34, just a larger version on the 28. He could build you one any way you like, which is rare these days.

2015 28 Saber with 520's Listed by Jefferson Beach Yacht Sales in St. Clair Shores, MI.

Thank you for all the info it's much appreciated!