Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Sabre Yachts 34 Express 2011 vs Sabre Yachts 34 MK II 1989 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Sabre Yachts 34 Express 2011 vs Sabre Yachts 34 MK II 1989 comparison sits squarely in the category of decisions where specs alone won't tell the whole story — intended use, storage, and long-term ownership costs all factor in.
The Sabre Yachts 34 Express 2011 carries a rated maximum of 380 hp. Engine data for the Sabre Yachts 34 MK II 1989 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.
Both boats are rated for 10 passengers — a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.
Sailboat comparisons often come down to details that specs don't fully capture — the quality of the standing rigging, the layout of the cockpit, and how the boat feels on a beat in 20 knots. A sea trial on both is strongly recommended.
Bottom line: The Sabre Yachts 34 Express 2011 and Sabre Yachts 34 MK II 1989 are closely matched on paper. A sea trial on both in representative conditions is the only reliable way to find which one suits your sailing style, home port, and intended cruising ground.
General Boat Info
MakeSabre Yachts
Makenot available
Model34 Express
Modelnot available
Model Year2011
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam13 ft. 3 in. (4.04 m)
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters4.04
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches159
Beam - Inchesnot available
Deadrise16℃
Deadrisenot available
Draft [max] - Detail3 ft. 0 in. (.92 m)
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches36
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail16,000 lbs. (7,273 kg) Full Load: 20,000 lbs. (9,091 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg7257.47
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.16
Weight - lbs.not available
Height - Detail12 ft. 8 in. (3.86 m) air draft over DWL to top of radar mast
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters3.86
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches152
Height - Inchesnot available
Length - Feet34.5
Length - Feet34
Length overall - Detail34 ft. 6 in. (10.60 m)
Length overall - Detail34.00 ft
Length overall - Meters10.52
Length overall - Meters10.36
Length overall - Inches414
Length overall - Inches408
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardYanmar Twin 315 hp
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail250 gal. (938 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters946.35
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal25
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel typeDiesel
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeInboard
Drive typenot available
Engine maxTwin 380 hp
Engine maxnot available
Operational Info
Headroom6 ft. 2 in. (1.88 m)
Headroomnot available
Sleeping capacity4
Sleeping capacitynot available
Water capacity60 gal. (225 l)
Water capacitynot available
Holding tank capacity - Detail30 gal. (114 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters113.56
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal3
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Boat typenot available
Boat typeSail