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First impressions The Sabre 38 is one of those boats that makes you sigh contentedly when you spy it swinging on a mooring. Hmm. It just looks right at home in the water. It's a sailboat with no ulterior motive. When a slight breeze stirs and it swings beam on you'll observe that there is just enough sheer to take the modern look edge off, and the freeboard is proportional to the length overall. As it swings back around you will note a fine entry with a bow overhang that sacrifices flat water performance and space below for aesthetics-a trade I'll make any day. If it comes completely around again, you'll see that the stern is just a bit pinched, a modest concession to the 1970s but otherwise the rakish reverse transom flows perfectly into the deck line. The cabintrunk is low slung but not excessively angled, it has a gentle sweep reminiscent of other Maine-built boats, including Hinckley and Morris. The sloop rig places the mast a bit farther forward than other boats of the era, a design concept that put the boat ahead of its time, and also fosters lively performance in moderate conditions without the need for a bulky genoa. Below the waterline, the forefoot has some bite to it before trailing into a swept back fin keel. The 38 came with a standard deep-draft fin keel or an optional keel-centerboard arrangement. The aft sections are not flattened out, a trick often used to add more volume below but one that does not help the motion in a seaway. The rudder is semi-balanced and placed well aft for excellent steering control.

Construction Some early 38 hulls were solid fiberglass while most later models, especially the MK IIs, had balsa-cored hulls. Both versions have end-grain balsa-cored decks with either solid laminate or plywood backing in high-load areas. The hull and deck are joined on a flange and both through-bolted and chemically bonded. A teak caprail covers the joint. Quality construction requires a mix of sound engineering, top materials and practiced technique. To build an enduring boat of moderate displacement takes more attention to detail than building a heavy-duty cruiser where the builder can error on the side of hefty and get away with it. Bulkheads and facings are securely tapped to the hull, and if you dig around, this is one place where you can see the superb internal fiberglass work. Stout floors support the hull and lay the foundation for the keel. The external ballast is attached with stainless steel keel bolts and supported by a reinforced glass fillet.

What to look for Naturally the first thing to look for is to decide just which model you want, the MK I or II. There isn't a lot of difference, except in the price. While you can likely find a MK I in good condition for around $70,000, finding a MK II for less than $100,000 is a lot more challenging. But of course MK IIs are newer boats. Just what are the differences? The MK II is more refined and the interior has a better layout in later models. While the MK I features a bulkhead table and large but open quarterberth, some MK IIs have a nice C-shaped settee and a quarter cabin aft. It is also just over 1,000 pounds heavier. Items specific to the 38 to look for are leaky chainplates and portlights. Also check the condition of the mast step. There may be some delamination in the deck, something the surveyor should check. Also, these boats, especially MK Is, were built during the age of blisters, so find out when and if the boat had an epoxy bottom job. Naturally, check all age-related items: standing and running rigging, sails, and engine hours. Replacing or updating these items is always more expensive and more time consuming than you think. Lastly, if you are looking at a centerboarder be sure to carefully inspect the board and the lifting gear.

On deck The Sabre 38 has a great cockpit. T-shaped cockpits have gone out of style but not because they weren't functional. It's just that they don't work as well for scooping out aft cabins below the cockpit. The foot well behind the pedestal is wide enough to spread your legs while steering, and angled on the edges for support when heeled. Visibility from the helm is excellent, and the helmsman can reach the primaries with a bit of a reach. On the MK II model there's a large locker to starboard and propane locker under the helm seat. There is a substantial bridgedeck and the cabintop reaches just aft of the companionway on each side, making the companionway a perfect, protected perch while underway. The mainsheet traveler is forward of the companionway, freeing the cockpit but loading up the boom with end-boom sheeting. This is one of the few compromises that tilt toward comfort over sailing efficiency. Most boats have routed sail control lines aft. The side decks are wide and easy to navigate, one of the best features on the boat. Teak handrails line the cabintop. The headsail tracks are well inboard allowing for tight sheeting angles. There's an external chain locker and typically a single anchor roller.

Down below The interior is compact but nicely laid out and beautifully finished. Both models feature a spacious galley to port that includes double forward-facing sinks, a full-sized cooker and decent sized fridgeice box. There are storage lockers behind the stove and shelves above. On the Mark I the nav station is to port. The chart desk is large and there's double quarterberth/aft cabin behind. One of the big improvements of the MK II was the addition of a private cabin aft of the galley. This cabin includes a double berth and small hanging locker. The MK II arrangement places a large head aft to starboard, and includes a wet locker. The drawback to this arrangement is the nav station located to starboard facing aft. The desk area is small and it takes a bite out of the starboard settee but there is good access to the electrical panel and plenty of room for instruments. The saloon is beautifully finished in teak, although some will find it dark below. I grew up with this look and like it. A large bulkhead-mounted table covers a wine or food storage rack. I like a table that folds out of the way, it really opens up the interior. Subtle changes in the MK II models round off the ends of the settees, making the boat seem a bit softer below. By locating the head aft, both models have a good-sized forward cabin. The MK II model includes a small dressing seat to port with a vanity and sink and hanging locker opposite. The berth is long enough for two adults to actually sleep comfortably. An overhead hatch keeps this cabin well ventilated. Engine The standard engine on both models was a three-cylinder, 33-horsepower Westerbeke diesel. While this would not be my first choice of engine, it is durable and the access is terrific for a boat of this size. A single aluminum fuel tank holds 45 gallons providing a range of about 200 miles. While that's more than enough for a summer of daysailing, another tank would be desirable for serious cruising. Performance under power is average at best and doesn't compare to performance under sail. This is a boat that you should sail at every chance and turn the engine off as soon as you can.

Underway The Sabre 38 sails brilliantly. And that is, after all, what it is all about. It is hard to find a better all-around performer in this range. Owners rave about the way the boat handles through a variety of conditions. It accelerates in a gentle puff, keeps its momentum in a chop, balances easily and responds to slight turns of the helm. Sabre claims that the boat was designed to carry a full main and genoa up to 14 knots, beyond that the boat sails best with less sail area. When hard on the wind, there is just a pinch of weather helm. It is close winded and tracks well. It is also a bit tender and heels early. This is the clue that it's time to shorten sail. Off the wind the boat surfs more easily than it should and the rudder, which is mounted well aft, offers good control. Sabre 38s have done well in downwind races like the Pacific Cup and the Transpac, and have also won its class in the various Bermuda races, which are typically upwind affairs.

Conclusion As you can tell, I really like both versions of the Sabre 38. If I had the money, I'd opt for the MK II. If I didn't, I would be thrilled with a MK I. Either way you will have to pay to play but your investment will offer sailing returns few other boats will keep pace with. Most of us are always thinking about the next boat, but the Sabre 38 is a boat that you will want as your last boat.

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The Sabre story began in 1970, when the company’s founder, Roger Hewson, set out to build the finest possible 28-foot sailing yacht using production line methods and fiberglass technology. In a small, 4,000 square foot building, with a handful of employees and a vast amount of market research which he had done on the marine industry, he designed and built the first Sabre 28, and introduced it to the market at the 1971 Newport Boat Show in Newport, RI. The boat was a success, and over the next fifteen years, 588 Sabre 28’s were built. The 28 was followed by the Sabre 34 in 1976, the Sabre 30 in 1979, the Sabre 38 in 1981 and the Sabre 32 and 36 in 1984. The Sabre 42, which later evolved into the Sabre 425, was introduced in 1986. The current sailboat range consists of three Jim Taylor/Sabre Design Team collaborations, the Sabre 362, Sabre 402 and Sabre 452. A new Sabre 426 is due for introduction in September of 2003. Each of the current models has won the prestigious Boat of the Year Award from Cruising World Magazine in it’s year of introduction. A complete list of Sabre models and their dates of introduction can be found at the end of this document. In 1989 Sabre sought to broaden its market by building a line of power boats. In 1994, Sabre acquired North End Marine of Rockland, Maine, a major builder of marine molds and production fiberglass parts. The company’s name was changed to North End Composites in 1996 and it has since diversified into industrial, commercial and architectural composite construction while maintaining an active presence in the marine mold making and part production business. As of 2012, Sabre ended production of sailing yachts though they have said it could be restored should the market improve.

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The Sabre 386 is a 38.68ft masthead sloop designed by Jim Taylor and built in fiberglass by Sabre Yachts (USA) between 2004 and 2009.

The Sabre 386 is a moderate weight sailboat which is a good performer. It is stable / stiff and has a good righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a coastal cruiser. The fuel capacity is originally small. There is a short water supply range.

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The Sabre Design Team and Jim Taylor Yacht Design have again joined forces to create a new Sabre sailing yacht. The Sabre 386 was launched in January 2004 and in October 2004 was awarded Cruising World Magazine’s Boat of the Year Award as Best Mid-sized Performance Cruiser as well as Overall Domestic Boat of the Year.

Sabre’s attention to detail is well known. Whether it be the style and grace of her shear, the intricate details of a deck tooling blending comfort, safety and good looks, or the details found in the hand crafted interior joinery, Sabre Yachts stands alone in quality and reputation.

The Sabre 386 embraces the standards which have put Sabre’s name atop the quality spectrum of boatbuilding for the last 35 years. Current Sabre owners and those who have followed the brand over time, will see details here which make it feel familiar. Details which make sense, which add to comfort, security and well being. Logical details that, above all, make each Sabre design a great, safe and beautiful sailboat.

But details from the past are just part of the story. Keeping up with technology has to go hand in hand with our desire to build the finest possible sailing yachts for our clients. The Sabre 386 hull is built using vacuum bagged, closed cell, cross linked PVC Divinycell foam and structural E Glass, which gives her one of the strongest, lightest, most durable structures available today. Her deck is also cored with Divinycell.

Hull lines, underwater appendages and rigs were drawn by Jim Taylor Yacht Design. The deck, deck styling and interior were accomplished by the Sabre Design Team. The result is a yacht which, like her siblings, will establish a benchmark in sailing that will endure for many years to come.

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Saber Interactive Splits From Embracer, Taking 38 Video Game Projects With It

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Saber Interactive has split from Embracer, with at least 38 ongoing game development projects among the divested assets and over 3,000 staff moving across. However, a number of key studios remain at Embracer, including Tripwire, Aspyr, and Beamdog.

The deal is initially valued at $247 million, with the buyer named as Beacon Interactive, a company set up and controlled by Saber Interactive co-founder Matthew Karch. As a result, Embracer has ceased all operations in Russia. It appears jobs were secured as part of the deal.

There are a number of interesting points in the deal. For example, Beacon Interactive has the option right to acquire Metro developer 4A Games and Pinball developer Zen Studios for a fixed price within a certain time period. According to Bloomberg reporter Jason Schreier , Beacon Interactive has indeed decided to buy both studios. Long-term license and publishing rights to all current and future PC and console games in the Metro franchise are held within the Embracer operative group Plaion, Embracer said.

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The studios and their owned or licensed IP now a part of Beacon Interactive are:

• All Saber branded studios
• Nimble Giant (Star Trek: Infinite)
• DIGIC (3D animation studio)
• Saber Interactive Inc. (Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2, Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic remake)
• Fractured Byte (support studio)
• Sandbox Strategies (PR agency)
• Mad Head Games (Scars Above)
• Slipgate (Kingpin Reloaded, Graven)
• New World Interactive (Insurgency, Day of Infamy, Insurgency: Sandstorm)
• 3D Realms (Ion Fury)

Embracer will retain the following studios and companies:

• 34 Big Things (Redout)
• Shiver (support)
• 4A Games (Metro)
• Snapshot (Phoenix Point, Chaos Reborn)
• Aspyr (Tomb Raider I–III Remastered Starring Lara Croft, Star Wars: Battlefront Classic Collection)
• Tripwire (Killing Floor)
• Beamdog (Mythforce)
• Tuxedo Labs (Teardown)
• Demiurge (Sega Heroes)
• Zen Studios (Pinball FX and Zen Pinball)

While Saber Interactive has split from Embracer, Embracer itself retains future publishing rights to 14 Saber games already in the works, including two joint projects with Beacon Interactive. They are:

• The next AAA game from Metro developer 4A Games
• An unannounced concept phase AAA game
• A previously announced AAA game based on a major license (this is either Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 or the Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic remake, both currently in development at Saber Interactive)
• A new AAA multiplayer shooter based on a controlled IP
• A new AA game based on an Asmodee IP
• A new AA game from 34 Big Things based on an owned IP
• Killing Floor 3
• Teardown (ongoing development)
• The full upcoming pipeline and back catalog from Zen Studios, Aspyr and Tripwire

Lars Wingefors, co-founder and group CEO of Embracer, called the deal a “win-win solution” for Embracer and the parts of Saber that now leave the embattled company. Wingefors said it was “safeguarding many developer jobs” under the new ownership. Crucially, Wingefors called the Saber deal the “first transaction”, with a deal for Borderlands maker Gearbox to leave Embracer waiting in the wings.

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“This divestment leaves both parties in much better positions to grow our respective businesses,” Karch said. “I will continue to remain a large, long-term shareholder of Embracer and we will remain partners on several ongoing and future projects. This transaction also safeguards the livelihoods of hundreds of professionals, many of whom I have worked with for over two decades.”

Last month, Embracer warned of further layoffs despite letting go 1,387 staff since its high-profile restructuring began in June. Embracer’s total headcount had reduced by 904 during the second quarter of its financial year, then by another 483 in the third quarter. That amounted to 8% of the group's global workforce. The company also canceled 29 unannounced games during the two quarters.

At the time, Wingefors said Embracer was in the process of selling off parts of its business, Borderlands developer Gearbox up for sale . Embracer bought Gearbox in February 2021 as part of an acquisition spree that included snapping up Tomb Raider developer Crystal Dynamics, among many other studios.

Embracer Group’s financial struggles began following the collapse of a $2 billion deal, reportedly with Saudi government funded company Savvy Games Group . The Swedish firm has since come under fire for the sweeping cuts it has already made, including the closure of long-running Saints Row maker Volition .

Wesley is the UK News Editor for IGN. Find him on Twitter at @wyp100. You can reach Wesley at [email protected] or confidentially at [email protected].

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