Sabre 386 Ekaterina

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Boat Overview

Ekaterina is a 2004 Sabre 386 with the shoal draft keel.

Upon its launch in 2004, the Sabre 386 was awarded the coveted Cruising World Boat of the Year.

Design and Interior

This American-built sailing yacht is beautifully handcrafted to the highest quality with a timeless design by Jim Taylor. It maximizes interior accommodation featuring:

• Walk-around centerline double berth in the forward cabin
• Huge full-width double in the aft cabin

The head compartment includes:

• Separate walk-in shower enclosure with a folding glass partition
• Vanity unit and electric head
• En-suite vanity bowl set in a Corian vanity top in the master cabin

Interior cabinetry is hand-rubbed, primarily made of solid American cherry, with:

• Teak and holly sole
• Alcantara upholstery

There is also a convertible double berth in the saloon, accommodating up to six adults.

Galley Features

The galley is equipped with:

• Force 10 propane stove
• Separate fridge and freezer
• Corian work surface
• Microwave oven

Specifications

Ekaterina features a shoal draft lead keel with a winged bulb. Key specifications include:

• Draft: 4’ 10”
• Mast clearance: 56’ 4”

This makes the yacht ideal for exploring most anchorages and allows it to pass under all of the 65’ fixed bridges of the Intracoastal Waterway.

Rigging and Navigation

The traditional masthead rig includes:

• Keel stepped mast
• Furling genoa
• Slab reefing mainsail
• Electric winch for ease of hoisting and reefing
• Spinnaker pole with mast stowage for downwind sailing

Navigation instruments are Raymarine, featuring:

• Plotter with radar overlay
• ST60 sailing instruments
• Autopilot
• Icom VHF and SSB radios

Self-Sufficiency Features

Ekaterina is equipped with a Spectra watermaker for self-sufficiency, along with:

• Wind generator
• Solar panels to keep the batteries charged
• 2000W 120v inverter to power domestic equipment

Maintenance and Upgrades

Ekaterina is a one-owner boat that has received continuous upgrades and maintenance with no expense spared. Recent updates include:

• Standing rigging replaced (2016)
• Topsides repainted with Awlgrip (2017)
• Keel bolts examined
• New batteries, sails, and canvas (2019/2020)
• Watermaker overhauled with a new pump (2020)
• 40hp Yanmar engine underwent a complete engine-out workshop overhaul
• Gel coat on the decks just redone

Documentation and Location

Ekaterina is USCG documented and is currently hauled ashore in Antigua.