When you live here in Maine and the winter starts to drag on, the very mention of sunshine picks you up, This week, prior to decking the new Sabre 40, we installed the optional Webasto sun roof which we have used with great success and to rave reviews on the Sabre 52 Express. It truly is an amazing feature on this style of boat and I can't wait to run the 40 on a sunny day. It will be awesome.
The roof opens in two ways just like a car sun roof (in fact Webasto has a world of automotive experience to call on). It can open to a vent position or can be fully retracted to open up the roof of the vessel. The shape of the forward edge of the hard top controls the air turbulence entering the cabin. Many buyers have requested a forward opening windshield but that is not possible due to the need to have a centerline piston to open and close the window. In the case of the Sabre 40 there is nothing but open space above the galley ergo nowehere to put the piston. The better alternative is this overhead sunroof with shade. Combine that with all of the opening doors and windows in the house and there's plenty of air flow on this design.