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Boat Test: The Last Sabre 34 Mark II

Roger hewsons racer-cruiser gets high marks for performance..

In 1985, after nearly a decade of building its popular Sabre 34, Sabre Yachts significantly revamped the design. The resulting boat-beamier, roomier, faster, and more powerful than the original-is usually referred to as the Sabre 34 Mark II. Despite distinct differences between the two boats, the family resemblance is still obvious. The Mark II, like its predecessor, still hews the performance-cruising line that the South Casco, Maine builder established with the introduction of its very first boat, the Sabre 28, in 1971.

As with all the Sabre models launched before the company ran into financial trouble in the early 1990s, the Mark II was designed by company founder Roger Hewson, a transplanted Canadian engineer who raced International 14s and has been described as a born tinkerer.

Hewsons penchant for lively boats, combined with the detail-oriented Maine craftsmanship, is a chief reason why used Sabres remain so popular among split-personality sailors who enjoy PHRF racing as much as a leisurely summer cruise-something that can’t be said of many boats of the same vintage. Another element that has led to the lasting value of the boat is the strong manufacturer support it enjoyed during its production run. In nearly all of our surveys taken during the mid-1980s through the late 1990s, owners reported exceptional customer service from Sabre dealers and the manufacturer. Even today, the owner of a 25-year-old Sabre will find an active number of owners associations-mostly East Coast-to turn to.

Faced with significant debt problems in 1992, Sabre underwent a major reorganization, and by 1994, the company was revitalized under new ownership. The powerboat business that Hewson started saw a major expansion, and Sabre hired a new house designer, Jim Taylor, who brought in a new generation of sailors to sample his vision of a performance cruiser.

Hewson clearly listened to Sabre 34 (Mark I) owners when he went about designing the Mark II. While much of the attention went into improving creature comforts and creating more space below, and the hull and deck got much needed attention.

In plan view, there is little hint of the International Offshore Rule (IOR) tendencies toward disproportion that were evident in the Mark I. A more U-shaped, broader, flatter stern replaced the originals V-shaped, IOR-hallmark stern.

The fine bow entry is reminiscent of some Sparkman & Stephens designs from this period, as is the long bow overhang that helps keep anchors from clanging against the hull. Like Charlie Morgan, Hewson preferred a stern that followed the angle of the backstay, an eye-pleasing touch that is most apparent on paper.

The sheerline is flat and contemporary, with a low, well-proportioned cabin-top. While many Sabres sport a fashionable blue Awlgrip hull that brings out the teak toerail, a white gelcoat model will offer fewer maintenance hassles over the long run.

Underwater, the boat has a fine entry, with a U-shaped hull that resists pounding better than some faster, flatter-entry boats we see today. The aft sections are also rounder and fuller than many contemporary cruisers, but theres more than enough flat surface area for the boat to achieve double-digit surfing speeds and still be in control.

One of the universal praises for the boat is how well it handles in a breeze-even at the top end of its design limits. The bolt-on, lead-ballast fin keel has an efficient NACA profile, as does the balanced rudder.

Our test boat was a 1992 Sabre 34 Mark II. Hull number 430, the wing-keel boat was the last hull built. It is owned by Alan Pressman, a Sarasota, Fla.-based regional dealer for Sabre. In 12 to 15 knots of wind, the boat required minimal effort to steer-and sailed herself for much of the time.

The keel-stepped mast is a tall, double-spreader, masthead rig (the Mark I had only single spreaders), with a high-aspect mainsail and overlapping jib. The standard jib is a 305-square-foot genoa, which can test the standard 42C primary winches. Although you can’t expect a Sabre to eclipse a comparable J/Boat in a light-air race around the cans (see Sabre 34 in Context), it enjoys a favorable rating in most Performance Handicap Racing Fleet (PHRF) associations, and will leave many of its contemporaries astern.

The 11,500-pound displacement boat came in three models: the performance-oriented fixed-keel model, which draws 6 feet; the centerboard model, which draws 4 feet with the board up and 7 feet, 8 inches board down; and the wing-keel version, which draws 4 feet, 6 inches.

Interior and Systems

The Mark II featured two interiors, one is an aft-cabin model with a private double to port. Our test boat had the traditional layout: Moving aft from the V-berth, theres a head and shower to port and a hanging locker to starboard. In the main saloon, twin settees face a fold-up dining table. The U-shaped galley is aft to port, across from the navigation station and a double pilot berth.

The boat has a 6-foot, 3-inch headroom throughout most of the interior, and all berths are 6 feet, 4 inches long, even the settees, which will make good seaberths with the addition of lee cloths. Cabin ventilation is good with two hatches and four dorade vents-seagoing essentials that seem to have been forgotten in many contemporary designs.

Although the original brochure calls for two opening ports, the boat we tested had six. Seventy-six gallons of fresh water in two tanks and a 30-gallon holding tank offer adequate range for coastal cruising, but the water and diesel (20 gallons) will likely need to be supplemented for longer cruising. Storage is adequate, and engine access-partially blocked on the portside-is rated as fair to good by most owners we surveyed.

Theres a surfeit of teak trim throughout the boat, and being stick-built-in which the furniture components are built into the hull individually rather than dropped in as a large pre-molded form, as is the norm today-there is more room for owner customization.

The original stove was a two-burner Shipmate alcohol stove; a CNG stove was optional. Since CNG is difficult to source, particularly when sailing in the islands, many owners have made the relatively straightforward conversion to propane. (Sabre ended up replacing the balky Shipmates for many owners without complaint.) Sliding cupboards offer room for plates and canned goods. The icebox is well insulated, although its placement next to the engine room means it needs to work harder than most. A fold-up cutting board adds counter space. It is a tight, but functional galley for a boat of this size.

Standard propulsion is a 27-horsepower Westerbeke (marinized Mitsubishi) with a two-blade propeller. The unprotected offset prop, which exits to port of the rudder at an angle, was cited by a few owners as a concern in areas with lots of lobster traps. Some owners mentioned that they missed the advantage of being able to use prop-wash to maneuver at low speeds.

All through-hulls are bronze and grounded to the keel. The standard electrical system included two 100-amp hour batteries, enough for modest cruising demands. Access to the engine was the number one complaint, particularly the stuffing box, which can only be reached through a cockpit locker. In general, long-time owners rated the overall ease of maintenance on the systems as fair to good.

The Sabre 34s T-shaped cockpit is better suited for daysailing than long-term cruising. There is no place to nap. Crew have enough room to recline against the cabintop, and the helmsmen has a clear view to steer from out of the fray-a positive that comes to light in PHRF racing.

Some single-handers complained that neither the jib sheet nor the mainsail is easily accessible from the helm, but added that an autopilot solved that issue.

The coamings are fairly low, good for leaving and entering the cockpit, and broad enough to sit on in the forward sections. Two catch-all bins, a tray locker (starboard), and a deep seat locker (port), as well as a deep storage area aft, offer adequate space for storing lines and fenders. A high bridgedeck and solid teak hatchboards keep the cockpit dry. There is no molded coaming for a dodger or sprayhood, but many owners have been able to add functional dodgers without too much trouble.

Winch placement is fairly conventional for its day, with halyard winches on the mast. There are two coaming-mounted primaries (Lewmar 42C) for the genoa, a secondary to starboard of the companionway (Lewmar 30C) for the outhaul, and the mainsheet winch to port of the companionway (Lewmar 16C). The jib, mainsheet, and spinnaker halyards on the mast (all Lewmar 16Cs) are served by rope clutches. The 6:1 mainsheet leads to a mid-boom traveller, in front of the cockpit, where it wont interfere with a big bimini top. Most boats have the optional self-tailing primaries; some owners have upgraded to larger primaries-not a bad idea.

Two genoa tracks-one on the rail, one inboard, recessed on the deck-allow for optimal trim on and off the wind. Chainplates are well inboard, allowing tight sheeting angles, even when the sheet is led outside the shrouds. Passage fore and aft is good with teak handholds extending just forward of the mast.

Formidable 10-inch stainless cleats handle dock lines fore and aft, although there are no dedicated mid-ship cleats for spring lines. The anchor locker offers plenty of room for extended cruising. Although our test boat came with a cast fitting to serve two anchors, this is not standard in some early models.

Most boats came equipped with Profurl furling gear, a serviceable product that is now eclipsed by much more reliable equipment. A Profurl boom-furling arrangement was also an option, but this is not something we would recommend.

Performance

At the end of the day, the reason to look at the Sabre 34 is two-fold: quality of construction and performance. We sailed a shoal-draft 34 in 12 to 15 knots true wind on Sarasota Bay, Fla. Most of the windward work was carried out under a partially furled jib (about 100 percent), which kept the boat moving at about 6.3 knots, when hard on the wind. The inefficient sail shape impacted tacking angles, which hovered around 53 degrees, once leeway figured into the equation.

On a beam reach, the boat trotted along at 7 knots with fingertip control, but off the wind (120 to 145 degrees), speed dropped to 5.7 knots-something an asymmetrical spinnaker would fix.

Helm response and balance was superb throughout the sail-even when we deliberately tried to impart some lee helm-and the boats high-aspect rig quickly translated heeling forces into forward acceleration. Every owner in our survey gave the boat high marks for performance.

Under power at just over 2,000 rpm, the boat cruised at 5.6 knots. Engine noise was above average. Vibration was minimal. At higher, less-fuel efficient speeds, the boat cruised at 6 knots, indicating enough reserve power to buck most tidal currents. Handling under power, as mentioned, is average, better than a full-keel boat, but less than a fin-keel boat with the prop center in front of the rudder.

The boat we sailed was an exceptional example of the Sabre 34 Mark II, and few boats will be as clean or have as many of the upgrades that wed recommend for a cruising model-propane stove, twin bow rollers, and upgraded primary winches and traveller. Nevertheless, even a stock Sabre 34 Mark II will be a cut above boats in the same category.

The downside of having a boat that boasts Maine craftsmanship is that it comes with a corresponding price tag. However, the Sabre doesn’t carry the same cache as a Morris or Hinckley, especially once you stray outside the New England and Chesapeake regions. The Sabre market outside of these regions doesn’t seem to agree with owners optimistic pricing.

We would give a well-surveyed Sabre 34 a very good to excellent rating for a couple or a small family looking for a boat that will serve them well in local club races, yet still offer the chance for summer escapes to the islands or further afield, with the proper investment in equipment. It is not without quirks, but the Sabre 34 Mk IIs many positives far outweigh its downsides.

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Fairline Targa 34 – Used boat test report

• When it comes to buying a boat, there is a lot to be said for owning something that someone else will inevitably want to own too.
• The fact that the Targa 34 survived so long is testament to its successful design, both physically and aesthetically.
• … the appeal of this boat is just as wide as when it was launched two decades ago.

Greg Copp takes a nostalgic look at the Mark 1 and Mark 2 Fairline Targa 34 sports cruiser in his latest used boat test …

I have always had a passion for the Targa range, but from a driver’s perspective, the 34 has always been my number one choice. Few sports cruisers drive like the Targa 34. This boat has a remarkable ability to handle like a two-berth sports boat, albeit a 34ft one. Like the whole range, this boat has a Bernard Olesinski variable deep-vee hull, with a formidable design and outstanding reputation for seakeeping and handling. Unlike a conventional deep-vee hull with a transom deadrise angle of 20 degrees or more, the Fairline has a deadrise of just 18 degrees at the stern. However, it then increases quickly to around 25 degrees just aft of amidships, getting progressively sharper toward the bow.

The first time I drove a Targa 34 has always stuck in my mind, as what started as an easy run from Poole to Portsmouth soon got lively as we drove into an increasing easterly off the Needles. The boat had no problems dealing with the heightening wave pattern that was trying to make an impact on the bow. Running through the confused waters of the Needles channel at 30 knots that day was what powerboating is all about. Gunning the throttles to crest or cut through each wave was a joy with twin 285hp Volvo KAD300s, as the power-to-weight ratio meant I was able to deal with each wave accordingly. It might be built as a sports cruiser, but when you drive it in conditions like I encountered that day, you have no doubt there is a true offshore powerboat lurking within. As we headed east down the Solent in somewhat calmer but still feisty conditions, the GPS nudged that magical barrier of 40 knots.

This hugely successful boat was built in large numbers – with a production run of 295 over a 10-year period ending in 2006. The first version of the Targa 34, known unofficially as the Mark 1, was built between 1996 and 1998. This model was powered by either twin 200hp Volvo ADP41s or 230hp Volvo KAD42/43s, both on duo-prop sterndrives. There were four V8 petrol engine options ranging in size from 5.7L to 8.2L (260hp to 425hp), but I have yet to come across one in the UK. If you want one of these swift rare beasts you might find one in the Med or the States – and of course they will be a lot cheaper than a diesel boat.

All Mark 1s were built with an emerald green hull and have a different dash layout, including a bigger chart table than the subsequent Mark 2. The Mark 1 also has a different internal layout, with a smaller forecabin, which is pretty much filled by a large convertible V berth. It also has a larger heads, including a separate shower cubicle. The main cabin is also slightly larger in the Mark 1, with a deeper settee, a concealed drinks cabinet and a larger table. The Mark 2 version has a larger forecabin complete with walk-around island berth and a lot more cabin storage. The downside is that this arrangement is not ideal for those taller than 6 foot, as your toes tend to hang off the island berth. In making this cabin larger, the heads is slightly smaller and the shower is not a proper self-contained affair. However, the Mark 2 is far from cramped and benefits from a bigger galley. Headroom below in both versions is excellent – only the mid cabin lacks in this department, though to be fair you can stand upright in the doorway.

What really makes the difference between the two versions is the power options. The post-1998 Mark 2 had 260hp Volvo KAD44s and later 285hp Volvo KAD300s on offer, along with the petrol options. The increase in diesel power really made a difference to this boat. What was swift became fast. The Mark 1 was good for 31 to 34 knots depending on engines, while the Mark 2 was good for anything between 37 and 40 knots. The very few built with 425hp petrol engines are likely to be the Mark 1 version, and will make 44 knots.

Engine access is good on the Mark 1 simply because it lacks a large but useful storage bin located on the engine bay bulkhead, which the Mark 2 is equipped with. Consequently engine access is a bit of a squeeze on the later boat, which is why some people have removed this storage cavity. It is a case of swings and roundabouts. The bin is very useful for all that cruising junk that you can’t resist keeping on board, and it is big enough for a tender outboard. Importantly it is easily accessed the moment you raise the engine hatch. You can work around it by sitting inside the engine bay on the starboard side and leaning over. Alternatively, if the boat has not been run recently you can stand between the bin and the engines.

The cockpit, like any good sports cruiser, is the boat’s focal point. With both versions of the Targa 34 you get the traditional layout of two seating areas. The forward seating area includes a wrap-around bench/navigator seat to port and the helm to starboard. The aft seating area features a U-shaped seating/dinette area that can convert to a sun pad with an infill. Access to the boat is made all the easier by a deep and fairly wide bathing platform. Though its beam does not extend to the full width of the aft quarters, it is a lot better than many boats that pay lip service to the concept of boarding from a finger pontoon. Deck access is via 6″ side decks accessed at the aft end of the cockpit. Though they are slim, they benefit from tall guard rails – something that sports cruisers often sacrifice for appearance.

Ten years is a long timeline for a sports cruiser as the drive for style and performance inevitably creates a demand for something new. The fact that the Targa 34 survived so long is testament to its successful design, both physically and aesthetically. With prices ranging from £70,000 to £130,000, the appeal of this boat is just as wide as when it was launched two decades ago. When it comes to buying a boat, there is a lot to be said for owning something that someone else will inevitably want to own too.

Specifications

Build period: 1996 to 2006 Designer: Bernard Olesinski Berths: 4 Cabins: 2 Hull type: Variable deep vee RCD category: B for 10 Current value: From £110,000 to £170,000 Length overall: 10.51m (34ft 6in) Beam: 3.41m (11ft 2in) Draught: 0.92m (3ft 0in) Displacement: 6.4 tonnes (light) Fuel capacity: 125 gallons (570 litres) Water capacity: 51 gallons (232 litres) Cruising range: 250 miles (depending on engine options) with a 20% reserve

Surveyor’s Opinion

The Targa 34 proved to be a market leader while she was in production, not only because of her modern classic style, but also due to the quality of her construction and fit-out. The only recurring defect I found during my surveys was loose secondary bonding between the hull and bulkhead under the aft end of the port berth, and this is very easily repaired.

If you are looking at one of the older boats, the engine hours are probably going to be quite high, and so the maintenance/replacement history on the sterndrives should be studied, as they can require major work when they have run for more than 1,000 hours.

The Volvo six-cylinder aftercooled diesel engine series that were installed in the Targa 34 are well-proven and generally robust engines, and if regularly maintained will provide many thousands of hours of service.

Also look at the general standard of maintenance of all aspects of the boat as this will significantly affect the value and determine whether she will continue to provide enjoyable and trouble-free service.

Jim Pritchard BSc CEng MRINA MIIMS www.jimpritchard.co.uk

Engine Options

With the last Targa 34s built it is a case of whether you want to pay the extra premium that the 285hp Volvo KAD300 engines put on the value of the boat or opt for a cheaper boat powered by twin 260hp Volvo KAD44s. The earliest boats fitted with 230hp KAD42s/KAD43s or 200hp ADP41s will certainly cost a lot less but they will not offer the same driving experience. All engines are generally reliable, and the ADP41, though older, does not have a supercharger to contend with.

Sterndrives The earlier-generation Volvo duo-prop sterndrive used on all the engine options of the Targa 34 is an efficient and effective sterndrive. However, most will have clocked up some hours by now and need to be checked carefully – ideally with a survey. One thing they are prone to is wear in the steering – particularly within the transom shield. This is easily discovered by trying to turn the sterndrives from side to side, as there should be little movement.

Propellers The most efficient propeller to use is stainless. With a clean hull you can expect up to another 2 knots and better fuel consumption. However, this will compound the issue of electrolysis, so you need to anticipate two lifts a year to keep tabs on the anodes. If you use the boat frequently, stainless propellers and a clean hull will pay dividends.

Bow thruster When buying a boat of this age it is worth checking whether it has had the bow thruster replaced with a newer-generation thruster at some point. Bow thrusters have come on leaps and bounds in recent years in terms of power, and an old thruster will have had a hard life. It would not be a bad move to upgrade an old thruster to a newer and much more powerful model.

Interior During the early years of the Targa 34 the trend was fabric upholstery. Some boats will have been reupholstered with harder-wearing cream leather in keeping with the upholstery of later boats.

Running Costs

Maintenance:

Expect to pay between £400 and £500 per engine for a 100-hour service on any of the engine options, but servicing costs vary from dealer to dealer. Do not shy away from using a recommended and reputable independent engineer. The sterndrives ideally need to have a bellows service every second year if the boat is kept in the water most of the year. This can vary greatly in cost depending on parts, anodes and how long it has been in the water. There is also the cost of getting the boat lifted, so bear this in mind if you bring the boat ashore during the winter.

Boats with KAD44s/KAD300s will return around 2.5mpg at 28–30 knots. The lower-powered engines will not be more efficient in like-for-like conditions, however the consumption rate will be very similar.

Points To Consider

Stainless props: Stainless props are more efficient than alloy, but as you can see they take their toll on the anodes.

2005 Price:

This boat is keenly priced for one of the last Targa 34s with Volvo KAD300s. Last serviced in April 2015 with 380 logged, unusually this boat is licensed for, and has been used on, the Thames recently. In her previous life she was undoubtedly used at sea as she has an extensive array of navigational electronics by Raymarine, including radar and autopilot. Internally her condition is very good both in the cockpit and below. Like many of the later Targa 34s, she has the optional and very popular leather interior.

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LENGTH OVER ALL (L.O.A.): .. 342 per Sailboatdata.com LOAD LENGTH WATERLINE (L.W.L.): .. 283 per Sailboatdata.com BEAM: .. 112 per Sailboatdata.com DRAFT: ..46 per current owner DISPLACEMENT: … 11,900 lbs. per Sailboatdata.com SAIL AREA 509 sq. ft. per Sailboatdata.com FUEL CAPACITY: 30 gallons per tank label FRESH WATER CAPACITY: .. 50 gallons total estimated Equipment: Beta Marine 25 HP engine with 50 hours Four AGM house batteries installed June of 2018 which provide 640 Ah; AGM starter battery 2019 solar panels mounted on the aft arch and Bimini top provide 500 watts of charging ability, Ray Marine ram hydraulic auto-pilot systems hydraulic Arch, Dyneema lifelines, Wire rigging Mack Pack and sail inventory which includes a spinnaker and pole. Lewmar 43ST Primary jib sheet winches, two Lewmar 30ST winches on cabin top next to companionway, with one Lewmar 16 on mast port side, one Lewmar 16 cockpit coaming starboard aft. Harken traveler on cabin top. Dacron Mainsail by North Sail with three reef points. Mack Pack sail cover and lazy jacks Genoa: 2019 Roller furling 110% Dacron Genoa made by Precision Sails, Raymarine C95 Chart Plotter located at helm station, powered up and displayed charted location and displayed GPS navigation information. Raytheon Radar RL70 displayed on C95 Chart Plotter. Raytheon ST60 instruments for Wind, Depth and Speed Raymarine ST6002 Smartpilot with instrument display. The Hydrovane Self-steering Windvane installed also in 2017, with emergency tiller. Rocna anchor 33lbs.with 5/16 G4 chain on port, Lewmar style anchor on starboard with 5/16 G4 chain, serviceable. Lewmar Windlass with breaker at the Nav. Station, The vessel is an aft cockpit with high coaming, non-skid on sole and cockpit seats Stainless steel framed dodger with hardtop. Arch mounted on stern through bolted with backing plates for Solar panels mounted across the top of the structure. Electric head with holding tank 16 gallons in molded plastic tank in starboard cockpit locker, Grunner 12-volt refrigeration with top load access door, Regal Gas Systems two-burner LPG stove. Schneider Electric-3 stage Charger, The Schneider Electric monitor at Nav station. Inverter: Xantrex Pro XMT1000 under Nav desk. Blue Sea 1800 (Vsm) 422 Vessel Systems Monitor. Matrix GX2100 VHF with built in GPS and AIS receiver $64000 without Hydrovane Rig and Sails Auxilary power, accomodations, calculations. The theoretical maximum speed that a displacement hull can move efficiently through the water is determined by it's waterline length and displacement. It may be unable to reach this speed if the boat is underpowered or heavily loaded, though it may exceed this speed given enough power. Read more. Classic hull speed formula: Hull Speed = 1.34 x √LWL Max Speed/Length ratio = 8.26 ÷ Displacement/Length ratio .311 Hull Speed = Max Speed/Length ratio x √LWL Sail Area / Displacement Ratio A measure of the power of the sails relative to the weight of the boat. The higher the number, the higher the performance, but the harder the boat will be to handle. This ratio is a "non-dimensional" value that facilitates comparisons between boats of different types and sizes. Read more. SA/D = SA ÷ (D ÷ 64) 2/3 SA : Sail area in square feet, derived by adding the mainsail area to 100% of the foretriangle area (the lateral area above the deck between the mast and the forestay). D : Displacement in pounds. Ballast / Displacement Ratio A measure of the stability of a boat's hull that suggests how well a monohull will stand up to its sails. The ballast displacement ratio indicates how much of the weight of a boat is placed for maximum stability against capsizing and is an indicator of stiffness and resistance to capsize. Ballast / Displacement * 100 Displacement / Length Ratio A measure of the weight of the boat relative to it's length at the waterline. The higher a boat’s D/L ratio, the more easily it will carry a load and the more comfortable its motion will be. The lower a boat's ratio is, the less power it takes to drive the boat to its nominal hull speed or beyond. Read more. D/L = (D ÷ 2240) ÷ (0.01 x LWL)³ D: Displacement of the boat in pounds. LWL: Waterline length in feet Comfort Ratio This ratio assess how quickly and abruptly a boat’s hull reacts to waves in a significant seaway, these being the elements of a boat’s motion most likely to cause seasickness. Read more. Comfort ratio = D ÷ (.65 x (.7 LWL + .3 LOA) x Beam 1.33 ) D: Displacement of the boat in pounds LOA: Length overall in feet Beam: Width of boat at the widest point in feet Capsize Screening Formula This formula attempts to indicate whether a given boat might be too wide and light to readily right itself after being overturned in extreme conditions. Read more. CSV = Beam ÷ ³√(D / 64) SABRE 34-2 refers to hulls #256 - #430. Keel/CB version: Draft BD: 7.7’/2.35m Draft BU: 4.0’/1.22m Disp. 11900 lbs./5398 kg Bal. 4900 lbs./2223 kg Wing keel version: Draft: 4.0’/1.22m This listing is presented by SailboatListings.com . Visit their website for more information or to contact the seller. View on SailboatListings.com Embed this page on your own website by copying and pasting this code. About Sailboat Guide ©2024 Sea Time Tech, LLC This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. Fairline Targa 34 For Sale | 2005 Your account cannot save boats. Make Fairline Model Targa 34 LOA 34ft/0m Class Performance Power Hull Glass Reinforced Plastic Engine Twin Diesel Drive Outdrives Layout Sports Aft Cabins 1 Ancasta Ref 39804 Name Charliebouy Accommodation Broker comments. A well presented Fairline Targa 34, in the same ownership since 2014 where the current owners took her back to the Isles of Scilly where they live. Finance Calculator Purchase information. Ancasta are acting as brokers for the vendor who is not selling in the course of business unless otherwise stated. These details are prepared from information provided by the vendor and are intended only as a guide to give a fair description of the vessel but their accuracy cannot be guaranteed and they do not constitute part of any contract. A prospective buyer is strongly advised to check the particulars and to have the vessel fully surveyed by a qualified marine surveyor. Details are supplied on the understanding that all negotiations shall be through Ancasta brokerages. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change or withdrawal without notice. Please Note: where the vessel’s status shows as “Preliminary”, details of the vessel have not yet been confirmed by the Vendor. For further information or to arrange a viewing appointment please don't hesitate to contact our Ancasta Mylor Office Call: +44 (0)1326 372 865 Location: Isles of Scilly Listing Office: Mylor Selling Your Boat? With Ancasta it’s Smooth Sailing We offer a full-service brokerage package that makes selling a boat simple. With a proactive approach, our knowledgeable yacht brokers take care of everything for you. Ask us for a Free Boat Valuation Related boat searches Search all used power boats Search all used Fairline power boats Search Fairline power boats Search similar price Search similar length Lost Password? Don't have an account? 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SID No description sm_sessionId No description viewer never No description available. xtc 1 year 1 month No description yt-remote-connected-devices never No description available. yt-remote-device-id never No description available. 342 IMAGES Sabre 34 Targa Photos 1989 Sabre Targa 34 Cruiser/Racer for sale Fairline Targa 34 6986631 1992 Fairline Targa 34 Convertible Boat for sale 2002 Fairline Targa 34 Power New and Used Boats for Sale 2003 Fairline Targa 34 Power New and Used Boats for Sale VIDEO New Targa 30 Federazione Viet Vo Dao Italia PEUGEOT 208 APLICAÇÃO DE PELICULA SOLAR NANO CARBON E NANO CERAMIC #peugeot #peugeot208 Fight breaks out after the crash. full video link ☝️ #crash #mustang #race #targa RCSailing No262 .... Filming for fun ! 1. Deck Tour COMMENTS Sabre 34 Targa boats for sale Find Sabre 34 Targa boats for sale in your area & across the world on YachtWorld. Offering the best selection of Sabre boats to choose from. ... 1991 Sabre 34 Targa. US$50,529. ↓ Price Drop. United City Yachts Inc. | Ottawa, Ontario. Request Info; Sponsored Boats | related to your search. 1986 Ocean Alexander 50 Mark II. US$225,900. Fairline Targa 34 boats for sale Find Fairline Targa 34 boats for sale in your area & across the world on YachtWorld. Offering the best selection of Fairline boats to choose from. ... 1998 Fairline Targa 34. US$82,958. ↓ Price Drop. Wind Rose Yacht Brokerage | Empuriabrava, Girona. Request Info; New Arrival; 2006 Fairline Targa 34. US$164,112. ↓ Price Drop. US $1,247/mo. Boat Test: The Last Sabre 34 Mark II Our test boat was a 1992 Sabre 34 Mark II. Hull number 430, the wing-keel boat was the last hull built. It is owned by Alan Pressman, a Sarasota, Fla.-based regional dealer for Sabre. In 12 to 15 knots of wind, the boat required minimal effort to steer-and sailed herself for much of the time. Sabre Targa 34 boats for sale 1988 Sabre 34 Targa. US$59,900. Yachts New England | Branford, Connecticut. <. 1. >. * Price displayed is based on today's currency conversion rate of the listed sales price. Boats Group does not guarantee the accuracy of conversion rates and rates may differ than those provided by financial institutions at the time of transaction. Sabre Yachts ... Fairline Targa 34 boats for sale Find Fairline Targa 34 boats for sale in your area & across the world on YachtWorld. Offering the best selection of Fairline boats to choose from. ... 2005 Fairline Targa 34. £109,950. ↓ Price Drop. Ancasta International Boat Sales | Isles of Scilly, United Kingdom. Request Info; New Arrival; 1991 Fairline Targa 34. £53,196. Siroco Nautica ... Sabre 34 boats for sale Sabre 34 Targa . Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. 1991. ... The 1987 Sabre 34 sailboat is a classic and timeless vessel that perfectly embodies the essence of cruising and racing on the open waters. This sailing yacht, crafted by the renowned American boat manufacturer Sabre Yachts, is an epitome of elegance, performance, and craftsmanship. ... Fairline Targa 34 boats for sale Fairline Targa 34 boats for sale 17 Boats Available. Currency $ - USD - US Dollar Sort Sort Order List View Gallery View Submit. Advertisement. Save This Boat. Fairline Targa 34 . Cardiff, Cardiff (Caerdydd), United Kingdom. 2001. $144,124 Seller BJ Marine (Cardiff) 44. Contact +44 (0)7815 561554. ×. New Arrival. Save This Boat ... Targa Fairline makes elegantly designed and considered boats that handle beautifully. ... (14-18 February 2024) which includes the Squadron 68, Squadron 50, Targa 45 OPEN and the F//LINE 33. 25th January 2024. Squadron 58 wins at the Motorboat of the Year awards. Our Yachts. F//LINE; Targa; Phantom; Squadron; Find a dealer. Discover Fairline. New and used Fairline Targa 34 boats for sale Used Fairline Targa 34 for sale from around the world. Search our full range of used Fairline Targa 34 on www.theyachtmarket.com. SABRE 34 HS = 1.34 x √LWL (in feet) Pounds per Inch Immersion: The weight required to sink the yacht one inch. Calculated by multiplying the LWL area by 5.333 for sea water or 5.2 for fresh water. FOR MULTIHULLS ONLY: BN - Bruce Number: The Bruce Number is a power-to-weight ratio for relative speed potential for comparing two or more boats. It takes ... Sabre 34 Targa boats for sale Sabre 34 Targa boats for sale 3 Boats Available. Currency $ - USD - US Dollar Sort Sort Order List View Gallery View Submit. Advertisement. Save This Boat. Sabre 34 Targa . Branford, Connecticut. 1988. $25,000 Seller Yachts New England 31. Contact. 860-854-8422. ×. Save This Boat. Sabre 34 Targa . Ottawa, Ontario, Canada ... Fairline Targa 34 Water capacity: 51 gallons (232 litres) Cruising range: 250 miles (depending on engine options) with a 20% reserve. Surveyor's Opinion. The Targa 34 proved to be a market leader while she was in production, not only because of her modern classic style, but also due to the quality of her construction and fit-out. Fairline 34 Targa boats for sale Find Fairline 34 Targa for sale on YachtWorld Europe's largest marketplace for boats & yachts. We connect over 10 million boat buyers and sellers each year! ... 34 Targa; Fairline 34 Targa boats for sale. Create Search Alert. Clear Filter Make / Model: Fairline - 34-targa. Country. country-all. All Countries. Country-GB. United Kingdom. Country ... 1991 Sabre 34 Targa sailboat for sale in Outside United States 11'. 4'. Outside United States. $53,434. Description: This is a beautiful yacht. It is hull number 422 and one of the last of this style before Sabre Yachts closed in 1992. Entirely freshwater sailed since 2003 and well maintained by all owners. Sabre made two versions of the 34 this one, the more popular Targa version, with a complete aft cabin. Sabre 34 Targa boats for sale Find Sabre 34 Targa boats for sale near you, including boat prices, photos, and more. Locate Sabre boat dealers and find your boat at Boat Trader! ... 1989 Sabre 34 Targa. $55,500. ↓ Price Drop. Georgetown, ME 04548 | East Coast Yacht Sales. Request Info; 2025 Prestige 420 S. Request a Price. Prestige Yachts. Manufacturer Listing; 2025 ... Fairline Targa 34 boats for sale Fairline Targa 34 The Targa 34 model is a cruisers by Fairline. At present, there are 9 Fairline Targa 34 on Boats and Outboards, of which are new and 9 used boats are second hand. These boats are listed both by individuals and professional boat dealerships. Boats and Outboards has boats from 1991 to 2005, with prices from £53,158 to £114,950. 1989 Sabre 34 TARGA Sabre 34 Targa is a Roger Hewson design in the traditional style of a monohull sailing yacht with a fine entry on the bow, the hull shape goes from narrow at the bow to a wide beam then tapers in at the stern with a reverse transom. ... This ratio is a "non-dimensional" value that facilitates comparisons between boats of different types and ... Fairline Targa 34 boats for sale Find 28 Fairline Targa 34 boats for sale near you, including boat prices, photos, and more. Locate Fairline boat dealers and find your boat at Boat Trader! Fairline 34' Targa boats for sale 2005 Fairline Targa 34. £109,950. ↓ Price Drop. Ancasta International Boat Sales | Isles of Scilly, United Kingdom. Request Info. Sail Sabre 34 boats for sale Find Sail Sabre 34 boats for sale in your area & across the world on YachtWorld. Offering the best selection of Sabre boats to choose from. ... 34 Targa. Model-sabre-desktop. 362. Model-sabre-desktop. 38 MK II. Model-sabre-desktop. 386. Model-sabre-desktop. Fairline Targa 34 boats for sale Fairline Targa 34 boats for sale 17 Boats Available. Currency £ - GBP - British Pound Sort Sort Order List View Gallery View Submit. Sponsored Boats. Save This Boat. Fairline Targa 34 . Bursledon, Hampshire. 1998. £95,000 Private Seller. 13. PREVIOUS NEXT. Advertisement. Save This Boat. Fairline Targa 34 . Hamble, Hampshire. 1998 ... Fairline Targa 34 For Sale An excellent, well cared for example of the ever popular Fairline Targa 34. To those in the know, this is a boat that needs no introduction. A Bernard Olesinski design featuring a variable deep-vee hull withan outstanding reputation for seakeeping and handling. 'Charliebouy' is presented to the market in very clean condition throughout and with ... Sabre 34 boats for sale Offering the best selection of Sabre boats to choose from. ... 34; Sabre 34 boats for sale. Save Search. 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