Interior Accommodations

The interior of the Sabre 426 is hand crafted of the finest American cherry with a teak and holly sole. Satin varnish gives the wood a delicate sheen, which accents the highly detailed joinery work featuring Sabre’s signature cold-molded curved laminated trim not found in other yachts. The generous headroom measures 6’6″ in the main salon and aft areas, and 6’4″ in the forward cabin. Drawers are maple dove tailed construction with smooth sliding roller guides.

Locker doors have fully louvered fronts, recessed self-closing hinges, and positive sealing push-button latches. The elegant and extensive lighting is by Cantalupi.

Nowhere is the study of old and new elements more evident than in the main salon. The bulkhead-mounted table is a great solution for the challenge of providing an open, airy feel while still allowing a large dining table at mealtimes. For entertaining, or for simply relaxing at the end of an exhilarating day on the water, the two L-shaped settees offer ample seating as well as hide leecloths for passage making. Fold down the table for comfortable seating for six. The port side settee converts to a double berth.

Storage is plentiful both above and outboard of the settees. Woodworking details found aboard the 426 are sure to please the most discriminating buyer.

The U-shaped galley is very functional and conveniently located to starboard at the base of the companionway. Large iceboxes are cooled by a cold plate and found aft where the most volume is available in the hull shape, and a front opening door provides convenient access to the items in the bottom of the refrigerator in addition to the two top openings.

Stainless steel sinks are situated on the forward arm of the galley, close to the yacht’s centerline. A convenient in-counter dish drainer/locker is located outboard and three large lockers are provided for dry goods. Many drawers are available for utensils and cookware.

The owners can choose between the forward and aft staterooms. Both are spacious and comfortable with ample storage. The forward cabin is well ventilated with opening ports and an opening hatch. The vee-berth is enhanced with step-up access. The aft cabin is also roomy and airy. A clever overhead hatch (concealed under and protected by the cockpit locker lid) offers excellent ventilation as well as connecting the cockpit crew to those below. Many drawers and lockers are provided for stowage of personal effects.

KINGFISHER’s head compartment, with ceramic tiled floor and spacious separate shower stall is well equipped, functional, and easy to clean. Hose runs from the WC to the holding tank are as short as possible so as to minimize head odors. The Jabsco Quiet Flush fresh water head, and Tank Watch 4 monitor complete the system.

The custom chart table arrangement is set up for a variety of electronics. The inboard end of the chart table hinges open for chart and accessory storage, while a large panel for flush mounting of additional electronics is provided in clear view of the navigator. The fully equipped custom Sabre tool drawer highlights the storage in this area.

Espar Hydronic heat with a summer loop for hot water only

Blue Ultrasuede fabric in main cabin (2021)

Corian counters in galley, aft cabin and head

Satin varnished cabin sole

Accord drop down shades for all ports (replaced 2023)

Oceanair shades/screens for all hatches

Forward berth foam replaced (2016)

Latex foam topper for forward berth (2018)

Aft berth foam replaced (2016)

Memory foam topper for aft berth (2016)

 

Electronics and Navigation

B&G Zeus3 12-inch chartplotter

(3) B&G Triton2 sailing instruments over the companionway

(1) B&G Triton2 next to the engine panel to run the Autopilot

(1) B&G Triton2 at the nav station

B&G Autopilot controller

Simrad Nac3 autopilot core pack

B&G HALO digital radar

Vesper Marine AIS XB8000

ICOM M506 VHF radio with command mic at helm (2020)

New Morad VHF antenna and all cabling (2022)

Starlink Gen 2 converted to DC power – needs a subscription (2022)

PepLink Wifi and Cellular router (2022)

IrridiumGo and mounted antenna – needs a subscription

Garhauer Radar pole with outboard motor lift

Mount for iPad for navigation at nav station and under dodger

 

Electrical Systems

12 volt electrical system

120 volt electrical system

30 amp shore power cord with Smart Plug

Victron Cerbo GX (2021)

Victron Smart Shunt (2021)

Victron Multiplus 3000 inverter charger (2021)

(2) Victron 200 amp hr Lithium batteries (2021)

(1) Lifeline Group 31 start battery (2025)

Victron VE bus BMS VE2 (2024)

Victron Orion XS DC/DC Charger (2024)

Victron Touch 50 (2021)

Victron Digtal Multi controller (2021)

Victron Solar MPPT 75v 15 amp controller (2024)

(2) Solbian solar panels 98w each on dodger wired in parallel (2024)

Balmar XT 170 amp Alternator with serpentine belt (2023)

Wakespeed WS500 Regulator (2023)

(1) 12 volt outlet at nav station

(1) triple USBa and USBc outlet at nav station

(1) double USBc outlet at nav station

(1) double USBa outlet in aft stateroom

(1) 12 volt outlet in the aft stateroom

(1) 12 volt outlet in head

All interior lighting changed to LED

Marine Beam LED combo bow light (2021)

Marine Beam LED stern light (2021)

Marine Beam LED combo steaming and deck light (2021)

Lunasea LED light sensing tricolor/strobe light no AIS interference (2025)

 

Sails and Rigging

Hall Spars triple spreader aluminum mast (re-painted 2024)

Custom stainless steel chafe guard on main halyard crane

Custom heavy duty stainless steel bails for the mainsheet

Whisker pole mounted on the mast

Whisker pole track with controls on the mast

Navtec rod rigging replaced (2022)

Spreaders serviced and painted (2022)

Ullman Cruiselam mainsail excellent condition (2018)

Ullman Cruiselam 96% jib excellent condition (2018)

Genoa 130% good condition and replaced suncover

Asymmetrical spinnaker very good condition with ATN launching/dousing sock

Storm jib that hanks on to a removable Dyneema inner forestay never used

Storm trysail to run on trysail track on the mast, never used

Spectra Dutchman system

Running rigging replaced as needed

Stainless steel lifelines

Stainless steel chainplates thru-bolted to chainplate bulkheads which are bonded to the hull. Chainplates grounded to the keel.

Replaced cast gooseneck toggle with extruded toggle

Custom heavy duty stainless steel boom bails for mainsheet blocks

Hall Quick Vang led aft rebuilt (2016)

Navtec hydraulic backstay adjuster

Lewmar 46 ECST (electric) winch for main halyard, spin halyard, and main sheet

Lewmar 46 CST winch for jib halyard, reefing lines

(2) Lewmar 58 CST winch primaries for genoa sheets

Harken adjustable genoa lead track and cars on inboard track

Gybe Easy preventer with clutch

Harken Traveler

Harken double foot blocks for jib

Harken roller furling

Folding step on the mast

Burgee halyard to spreader

 

Hull and Deck

KINGFISHER’S hull is Vacuum-bagged, Divinycell-cored structure hand laminated with structural E-glass. Outer layers use vinylester resins for waterproofness. Sleek inward turning hull to deck joint with integral 2 1/4″ high teak toe rail, secured with 3M 5200 sealant and stainless steel through bolts. Bulkheads, berth faces, shelves, and floor stringers are all bonded to the hull and each other to provide additional structural reinforcement and the super solid feel Sabre is renowned for.

In 2024 Jim Taylor designed a new, more modern bulb keel for KINGFISHER. The purpose was to get away from the winged keel.  The performance is virtually the same, the only perceived difference is less drag in light air.

The hull is painted in Majestic Blue Awlgrip and all exterior teak is varnished. On deck, there are both inboard and outboard genoa tracks with the inboard tracks are recessed into the deck tooling. Custom integrated stainless steel deck hardware includes mast collar, bow roller, chocks (bow, stern, and mid-ships), (10) opening ports, and companionway handrail.

Custom 6’ bulb keel without wings, designed by the original designer, Jim Taylor

Lewmar V3 windlass (replaced 2020)

Rocna 55lb anchor

200′ 5/16” G4 chain (2024)

100′ 9/16”rode (2024)

Anchor Rescue system on primary anchor.

Spade lunch hook with chain and rode

Freshwater washdown hose and fittings (replaced 2023)

(2) Chrome Dorade vents

Lexan fixed ports replaced  (2018)

(6) Mooring cleats

Forespar Marelon through-hulls

Topsides painted Majestic Blue with Awlgrip

Bottom painted with Micron CSC (2025)

Transom re-painted (2025)

Flexiteek replaced the teak on transom (2024)

Telescoping stainless steel boarding ladder on swim platform

Edson teak cockpit table

Edson model 402 destroyer steering wheel (padded leather)

Ritchie SP-5 compass in stainless steel binnacle on pedestal

Sunbrella dodger (2022)

Shade curtains for bimini (2022)

Sunbrella sail cover

Sunbrella Bimini and transition

Sunbrella wheel, winch and hatch covers

 

Mechanical and Plumbing

Yanmar 4JH3E with 2870 hours

PSS dripless shaft seal (2025)

Fuel injectors serviced (2025)

Exhaust riser replaced (2024)

All cooling water hoses on motor replaced (2021)

Raw water intake hose replaced (2021)

New steering cable and chain (2019)

MaxProp feathering 3 blade propeller

Engine fluids changed regularly

Seafrost DC refrigeration

Espar hydronic diesel heating system with a summer loop serviced (2025)

Racor fuel filter/water separator for main engine

Steering cable and chain replaced (2019)

Jabsco Quiet Flush electric head

Pump for head (replaced 2017)

All waste hoses replaced (2017)

Macerator pump for holding tank (replaced 2024)

Joker valve replace (2024)

Tankwatch indicator for holding tank

Isotemp 11 gal. hot water heater (2024)

Hot and cold cockpit shower (replaced 2024)

Aft sink faucet rebuilt (2023)

Head sink faucet rebuilt (2023)

Head sink drain hose replaced (2023)

Aft sink drain hose replaced (2023)

replaced shower drain hose (2018)

Vent for propane locker replaced (2018)

Fynnspray hand pump for salt water (replaced 2015)

Fynnspray hand pump for refrigerator (replaced 2015)

 

Safety and Miscellaneous

2016 4 man Viking RescuYou offshore liferaft (needs re-certification)

MOM 8 (needs re-certification)

Lifesling

Ditch bag

Achilles HBFX 300 Fiberglass RIB

4 stroke Nissan 6hp outboard

Fairclough winter cover

Removable SS bar to place sternline spool on

Many spares