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    Anyone care to give a ball park figure of a 28 foot saber? Twin big blocks, bravos, and probably a 1994 or 1995. Also how much would a dual axle trailer for the boat weigh.

    Im thinking of getting serious about one but need to make a decision on a proper tow vehicle.

    Thanks!
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    Probably about the same as a 28 Apache. Assuming a full cabin and all the stuff you'd drag with you to the lake- fuel, gear, cooler, etc., I'd say 10K plus.
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    you would need a 3/4 ton at least. i had a 28 AT that i pulled with a 1/2 ton and it did not do the job well at all.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Mr. Brownstone View Post
    Anyone care to give a ball park figure of a 28 foot saber? Twin big blocks, bravos, and probably a 1994 or 1995. Also how much would a dual axle trailer for the boat weigh.

    Im thinking of getting serious about one but need to make a decision on a proper tow vehicle.

    Thanks!
    6200 # RINGS A BELL ???

    I had a 3/4 ton chevy extended cab when i had mine and travelled quite a bit with them on Eagle trailers . Was a nice pkg.
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    28 Saber w/ twin BB bravo about 6300 lb. dry
    w/ full fuel (130 gal.) and gear add 1500 lb. = 7800 lb.
    add about 1500 lb. for trailer = 9300 lb.

    Quality of the trailer makes a big difference for towing.
    You can't go wrong with a 28 Saber.

    --- Doug Geelhoed
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    Quote Originally Posted by saber marine View Post
    28 Saber w/ twin BB bravo about 6300 lb. dry
    w/ full fuel (130 gal.) and gear add 1500 lb. = 7800 lb.
    add about 1500 lb. for trailer = 9300 lb.

    Quality of the trailer makes a big difference for towing.
    You can't go wrong with a 28 Saber.

    --- Doug Geelhoed
    Welcome Doug. You should spend more time with us.....
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    Quote Originally Posted by saber marine View Post
    28 Saber w/ twin BB bravo about 6300 lb. dry
    w/ full fuel (130 gal.) and gear add 1500 lb. = 7800 lb.
    add about 1500 lb. for trailer = 9300 lb.

    Quality of the trailer makes a big difference for towing.
    You can't go wrong with a 28 Saber.

    --- Doug Geelhoed
    Doug , it is so good to see that you are alive and kickin and hope all is well .
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    Quote Originally Posted by Ratickle View Post
    Welcome Doug. You should spend more time with us.....
    I second that .
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    Quote Originally Posted by saber marine View Post
    28 Saber w/ twin BB bravo about 6300 lb. dry
    w/ full fuel (130 gal.) and gear add 1500 lb. = 7800 lb.
    add about 1500 lb. for trailer = 9300 lb.

    Quality of the trailer makes a big difference for towing.
    You can't go wrong with a 28 Saber.

    --- Doug Geelhoed
    WOW! Straight from the source...Awesome. Thanks for the reply.
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    You looking at the white one with the red and blue "heartbeat" graffics ?
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    Quote Originally Posted by saber marine View Post
    28 Saber w/ twin BB bravo about 6300 lb. dry
    w/ full fuel (130 gal.) and gear add 1500 lb. = 7800 lb.
    add about 1500 lb. for trailer = 9300 lb.

    Quality of the trailer makes a big difference for towing.
    You can't go wrong with a 28 Saber.

    --- Doug Geelhoed
    Hey Doug ... you around ? Whats the 28 weight unrigged ?
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    Hey Jerry,

    28' bare hull and deck is about 2500 lb.

    --- Doug
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    Quote Originally Posted by saber marine View Post
    Hey Jerry,

    28' bare hull and deck is about 2500 lb.

    --- Doug
    Thanks !
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    We weighed mine in Chattanooga one year, it was low on fuel and it was 6150 if I remember right..
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