This spring I have had the pleasure of working with Don Kollmorgen and Louise Woerner on the purchase of a new 38' Sabre (sedan) powered by the Volvo IPS system. Although our sea trial was temporarily interrupted by an inspection from a youthful home-land security crew, we continued up the Severn River to prove the ability of the "Pod" drive system.
Both Don and Louise appear to be quick studies and were able to walk the boat sideways with a 12 knot breeze directly on the beam of the boat. This is exciting new technology to us that we expect to be particulary helpful at low speeds/docking maneuvers. At speed the boat carves a turn that feels like a well tuned ski! There is a noticeable lack of vibration, cavitation, smoke,soot and noise.
Sabre Yachts built high quality sailing yachts for years and is now applying that know-how and aesthetic to build really pleasing power boats for sailor's. This 38 is handsome in the tradition of Maine built boats and combines a "Hunt-style" deep-vee entry with a low center of gravity.
I have really enjoyed the process of working through numerous options with Don&Louise, and wish them all the best in the enjoyment of their new boat!
