Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Sabre Yachts 34 MK II 1989 vs Sabre Yachts 38 Express 2010 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Sabre Yachts 34 MK II 1989 vs Sabre Yachts 38 Express 2010 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 38 Express 2010 tops out at 480 hp. Engine specs for the Sabre Yachts 34 MK II 1989 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Sabre Yachts 38 Express 2010 is rated for 11 passengers, while the Sabre Yachts 34 MK II 1989 caps at 10. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Sabre Yachts 38 Express 2010 could be the deciding factor.
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 38 Express 2010 at 38,5 ft offers more living space, greater range, and a more substantial offshore capability. The Sabre Yachts 34 MK II 1989 at 34,0 ft is the easier, lower-cost option — simpler to crew and a strong choice for coastal and day sailing.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail34.00 ft
Length overall - Detail38 ft. 6 in. (11.73 m)
Length - Feet34
Length - Feet38.5
Length overall - Meters10.36
Length overall - Meters11.73
Length overall - Inches408
Length overall - Inches462
Beamnot available
Beam13 ft. 8 in. (4.20 m)
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters4.17
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches164
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise16℃
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail3 ft. 4 in. (1.01 m)
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters1.02
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches4
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail21,500 lbs. (9,773 kg)
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg9752.23
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.215
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail13 ft. 5 in. (4.09 m) height over waterline with mast
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters4.09
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches161
Operational Info
Boat typeSail
Boat typenot available
Headroomnot available
Headroom6 ft. 6 in. (1.98 m)
Sleeping capacitynot available
Sleeping capacity4
Water capacitynot available
Water capacity100 gal. (380 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Detail40 gal. (150 l)
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters151.42
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal4
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeSabre Yachts
Modelnot available
Model38 Express
Model Yearnot available
Model Year201
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standardTwin Yanmar 380 hp 6LY3A-UTP electronic diesel engines
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail350 gal. (1,325 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1324.89
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal35
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeDiesel
Drive typenot available
Drive typeInboard
Engine maxnot available
Engine maxTwin 480 hp