C'mon everyone. How wrong could you go on an older 28' boat unless
she had serious probs and its a Sabre too. I am sure the price is
within reason unless she is getting suckered. A Sabre 28 for a couple
or even for 3 would be a great starter boat. If you dont mind
roughing it a bit she'll be great. You can afford to do more with a
smaller boat than with a larger one and if it doesnt wok out it isnt a
financial disaster. How many larger boats do you see that never go on
that big cruise? I say, go small and you have a greater chance of
actually doing stuff. Even if NOTHING but the sails work it'll work
out.

Just finished reading a couple of books I got from the library,, one
by Mr Daniel Spurr .. he wrote just about what you have::

That is:; a good "small" boat that is seaworthy, will allow the new
owner to have money left over after the purchase to outfit the
boat more completely.

His example is a solid, full keel, cruising sailboat,, where the hull, deck,
etc is in good condition. Then, he goes on to write about how he
would replace old sails, running and standing rigging, life lines,
add comfort touches,, add a dinghy/inflatable which can be stored on
deck, or davits ... and on and on..