A more cruising oriented version of the SIGMA 33 OOD with shorter, masthead rig.
Rigs: Masthead Sloop
Hull #1 – #255.
SABRE 34-2 introduced in 1986.
A keel/CB version was also available.
IOR 3/4 ton racer. It is thought that the molds for this yacht were later aquired by Bayliner and used for US 33-1/BUCCANEER 335.
The standard version (RIVAL 38A) has an aft cockpit. Some of these were rigged as Cutters. A center cockpit version was also available, as was a ketch rig. See the Rival Owners Site for more details.
Later re-introduced as the NORDIC 34.
Shallow draft-wing keel: 4.79′
The COLUMBIA 40 was based on Morgans successful racer ‘Sabre’. She featured a number of innovations for the time including a molded in steel frame skeleton and a hydraulically controlled centerboard.
Also available as a yawl.
A Keel-Centerboard version was also available.
Keel/cb version:
Draft – BU:3.6′ BD:7.0′; Disp.:11750 lbs; Bal.: 4650 lbs.
Wing keel version:
Draft – 4.17′