Engine
Cummins QSC 8.3L
Total Power
1100hp
Engine(s) Hours
350
Class
Downeast
Length
48ft
Year
2016
Model
Salon Express
Capacity
-
WASABI shines as the best-equipped 48 Salon Express on the market today. Sporting low engine hours (350) this 48SE's most notable upgrade is her optional third "Crew's Cabin". With the push of a button the port salon settee slides forward revealing an air-conditioned, full-beam "bat cave" hidden beneath the salon floor. Complete with queen berth, TV w/DVD & private head it serves as a quintessential kid's cruising lair. A testament to what was possible in yacht design during the advent stages of pod-driven boats in which Sabre was the leader of that era.
Another design element that sets the Sabre 48 apart is the extremely unique midship owner's cabin. A linear ship's galley to-port affords Sabre the opportunity to orient the main cabin parallel to-starboard. Now the owner's cabin can run the length, rather than beam of the boat. The result offers a wider queen berth walk-around & spacious owner's head featuring separate stall shower. Keeping to classic fashion the VIP cabin is forward of the galley complete with private head & separate stall shower.
All-together a clever 3-cabin / 3-head layout making her an ideal cruising platform capable of a breath-taking cruising speed of 27kts! If long-range cruising isn't on the menu she can also serve as an entertainer which is easy to single-hand believe it or not. Preparing fenders and dock lines is a drama-free event thanks to the SkyHook Joystick & helm door. You can't ask for much more in a forty-eight foot boat.
The vessel was acquired in Maine from the original owner who previously owned multiple Sabres and spec'd this beauty to a fanatically high level. After shipping the boat to the west coast in 2018 her equally-discerning second owner, who happens to be a licensed captain, has spared no expense curating the vessel & preparing her for market.
Routinely hauled for service her latest trip to the yard included fresh bottom paint, new house batteries, full service of all mechanicals complete with PropSpeed protection coated on the drives. Oil analysis, mechanical inspection report & complete service history can be made available upon request.
This luxurious & sporty head-turner is absolutely dialed for this year's cruising season. Review the full list of upgrades to appreciate why this aqua beauty stands above any Sabre 48 on the market today. You will be hard-pressed to find a cleaner Sabre and you certainly won't find it in this color. Don't miss your chance, she won't last long!
Notable Options & Upgrades Include:
- Twin Cummins 550hp w/ Joystick Zeus Pod Drives (350hrs)
- Service of engines, pods, gear boxes & generator (April 2024)
- Fresh bottom paint & PropSpeed (April 2024)
- New House Batteries (April 2024)
- "Aqua Mist" Awlgrip factory painted hull
- Optional 3rd guest cabin w/ private head, TV & A/C
- Custom S/S cockpit awning
- Siren Marine electrical & security monitoring system
- Upgraded "Saddle" color ultra-leather salon upholstery
- Upgraded solid Cherry doors for owner & VIP cabins
- Satellite TV
- 13.5 KW Onan generator (333hrs)
- Optional Inverter
- Hydraulic Freedom Lift
- 11' Zodiac 2014 tender w/ 25hp Yamaha
- Underwater Lights
- LLC Owned
Speed & Distance
Dimensions
Miscellaneous
Tanks
Accommodations
Engine 1
Engine 2
Electrical Equipment
Electronics
Inside Equipment
Outside Equipment
List of Options/Upgrades
- Awlgrip painted hull in "Aqua Mist"
- Siren Marine Monitoring system for Electrical & Security System
- Freedom tender lift
- Custom cockpit fixed awning
- Hand rail on ceiling of main salon
- Upgraded cushions on starboard settee, mates seat, and sliding settee with a stiffer knee roll
- (2) Upgraded Wide Admiral Series Stidd helm seats
- Ultraleather upholstery in main salon
- Salon settee is larger than average at over 7-feet long
- Custom main salon table is 24-inches wide, and same length as standard table, with thick edges
- Single cup holder on the shelf behind the curved window to port in salon
- Master cabin entry doors are 1 1/4-inch thick cherry panel doors.
- VIP cabin, and head doors are 1 1/4-inch thick with cherry panels
- Mirror on top and bottom of VIP cabin door, facing the berth
- VIP cabin berth has Latex Mattress Supreme
- Crew quarters with head in lieu of standard utility room
- (2) Ocean LED underwater lights
- Custom cockpit seat covers
- Custom windshield cover
- FRP molded mast. Separate radar platform & satellite pods
- Teck deck on FRP swim platform
- Teak decking on aft cockpit including steps
- Custom cockpit fabric, (Donghia Dixie Turquoise)
- Reverso oil change system
- Shore water inlet
- Single Seagull water purifier on galley cold water with separate spigot
- Fresh water wash down forward
- Fusion Marine AV750I stereo with wired remote
- Inverter/charger 3000-watt true sine wave with remote at electrical panel
- Searchlight dual beam mounted on hard top mast
- Additional Vessel View display, for a total of 2
- Exterior deck lights at base of cabin house
- Bi-fold aft door with corresponding hardtop
- Kahlenberg triple chrome horns
- Hot and Cold transom shower
- Accord Shades on all opening ports
- Larger trash area under sink
- Stainless Steel plow anchor
- 300-foot chain, and 100-feet of line for the anchor
- Zodiac 11’2” 2014 Tender with 2014 25 HP Yamaha engine
Interior Layout
From the teak deck in the raised aft seating area to the salon with its lush ultra leather upholstery, this yacht is for the most discerning buyer.
A focal point in this model is the port settee in the salon. With the touch of a switch, the settee glides towards the center of the salon, bringing it closer to the salon table for more guests to gather around the table when serving a meal or playing a card game. Once the settee moves from the wall, the stairway is revealed to the third stateroom perfect for crew or guests with a double berth, large bureau, under berth storage, flat screen TV w/ DVD player, private head with hand held shower and dedicated AC/heat zone.
The airy and large galley forward has an abundance of storage, a large galley counter and skylight. Across from the galley is the master stateroom with multiple cedar lined closets, drawers and storage space. With an en-suite full head and large, tiled shower.
Forward of the galley is the passageway to the VIP Stateroom with island berth, cedar lined closets, drawers and under the berth storage. An en-suite head with stall shower, and a separate door that closes this area off completely from the passageway, offers the owner and their guests maximum privacy.
The interior custom decor of this 48 features a combination of two complimentary ultra leathers with upgraded cushions with stiffer knee rolls, coordinated bed coverings and pillows and custom master cabin, VIP cabin and head doors are made thicker than standard. The exterior boasts custom Awlgrip paint, a Freedom Lift, Ocean
LED underwater lights, custom cockpit seat covers and windshield cover and more. No detail has been overlooked in the building of this custom Sabre 48SE.
OWNER'S CABIN
- Master stateroom amidships with queen size island berthGuest cabin forward with queen sized island berth
- Master head with glass vessel sink, ceramic tile sole
- Deadlight in hull side over master berth headboard
- Master shower stall with glass divider and glass tile decor
- Abundant hanging and drawer storage throughout
- Shoji style portlight screens over berth
- LED televisions
- Guest/day head with circular shower enclosure
- Large overhead hatches and opening portlights
- Reverse cycle heat and air conditioning
- Vessel sink in head
- Fresh water flush MSD w/holding tank and macerator
- Shower stall in head with tempered glass door
- Solid surface countertops
OWNER' HEAD
- Private access from master stateroom
- Electric freshwater head
- Custom tile in WC and shower sole
- Glass vessel style sink
- High gloss finish over solid cherry counter Vanity cabinet below sink
- Storage outboard
- Mirror above vanity, cherry framed
- Separate shower stall with clear bi-fold enclosure and glass tile accent wall
- Electric shower sump pump
- Opening port to side deck
- Deck hatch with blind/screen overhead
- Ventilation blower
- Stainless steel towel bars
Electronics
- Furuno 15-inch touch screen multifunction displays
- Furuno 4 KW open array 3.5’ radar
- Icom VHF radio with AIS
- Fusion AM/FM stereo radio w/ cockpit remote
- KVH Sat TV antenna
- KVH dummy antenna
- KVH deca broadband kit to allow for multiple receivers
- (3) Receiver boxes for Sat TV
- (2) Ocean Led XP8 blue underwater lights
- (4) Flat screen TV in salon, main, guest & third cabin belowdecks
- Stereo with DVD in third cabin
Electrical
- Onan 13.5 kw generator including: (333hrs April '24)
- Onan E series display
- Dedicated start battery
- Water drop muffler
- Cooling water intake strainer
- Sound shield
- Transfer switch
- 50A shore power service
- Glendinning Cablemaster & 70 ft. cord
- Isolation transfomer
- Illuminated main circuit breaker distribution panel
- Digital AC system monitor
- 120V GFCI protected outlets in each cabin & engine room
- 50amp, 3-bank battery charger
- Reverse cycle heat/ air conditioning in (5) zones
Engine Room
ENGINES
- Twin Cummins QSC 8.3L 550hp electronic, fresh water-cooled engines with Zeus 3800 pod drives with integrated steering and trim (350hrs April 2024)
- Port Serial# 73852693
- Stbrd Serial# 73852699
- Engine service (April 2024) change of of fluids, raw water impellers, zincs, primary & secondary fuel filters
- Transmission Service w/ oil analysis (April 2024)
- Pod Service w/ oil analysis (April 2024)
- Cummins port side raw water pump replaced (April 2024)
- 27 kt Cruise @ 2500 rpm, burning 38gph, 320 nm range (.70 nmpg)
- 40 mph WOT @ 3000 rpm
- Cummins electronic controls and Smartcraft display
- Joy stick for low speed maneuvering
- Skyhook "digital anchor" positioning system
- Trim tabs integrated in CMD Zeus pod drives
- Autopilot integrated in CMD Zeus system
- "Skyhook” GPS position hold system with dedicated GPS receiver
- Triple windshield wipers with washers
- Reverse cycle heat and air conditioning
- Anchor windlass with rope/chain gipsy
- (3) bilge pumps with high water alarms
- 20A, 12V alternators each engine (2) Exhaust by-pass mufflers
- Engine room blower
- Engine room vent ducts
- Engine room floor with FRP anti-skid
- White gelcoated engine room
- Mylar face foam noise barrier
- (2) 260 USG diesel fuel tanks port and starboard
- Racor fuel filters with water in fuel probes
- (2) 2” “Diesel” deck fill plates
- Fire extinguishers, (5) at 2 1/2 lbs.
- Marelon sea valves on all thru-hull fittings below waterline
- Bonding system to safeguard against galvanic corrosion
- Automatic fire extinguishing discharge system in engine space with override
- (3) Automatic 12V electric bilge pumps
- (3) high water switches and alarm
ELECTRICAL
- 13.5KW Onan Genset (333hrs April 2024)
- Generator Service w/ oil analysis (April 2024)
- 50 Amp shore power cord with cord reel
- Siren Marine Monitory System for Batteries, Shore power & security
- Galvanic isolator
- Illuminated circuit breaker panel at galley steps
- 120v outlets throughout interior and in engine room
- Galley and head receptacles are GFI protected
- (2) Group 31 AGM engine start batteries (April '24)
- (3) Group 4D AGM house batteries (April '24)
- LED overhead and reading lights
- 60 Amp 3-bank battery charger
- Tinned wire used throughout
PLUMBING
- Polyethylene 160 gal water tank
- 20 S/S hot water tank
- Stainless sink in galley
- Vessel sink in head
- Fresh water flush MSD w/holding tank and macerator
- Shower stall in head with tempered glass door
- Solid surface material and galley and head countertops
- Marelon sea valves on all below waterline fittings
- Polyethylene holding tank with 70 gallon capacity
- Diaphragm waste pump on holding tank
Tender & Lift
- 12ft Zodiac Tender
- 25hp 4-stroke Yamaha Outboard
- Hydraulic Freedom Lift
Hull & Deck
HULL
- Modified Deep “V” Planing hull design
- Shallow pod drive tunnels
- 14o deadrise at transom
- 23o deadrise amidships
- ISO NPG white gelcoat w/vinylester back-up resin
Bottom, topsides and transom VIP resin infused biaxial E-glass with Corecell SAN foam core - Stringer system biaxial E-glass with foam core
- Resin Infused E-glass swim platform with molded-in anti-skid surface
- Hull side rubbing strakes
- PVC rub rail with stainless steel cap
- Painted (Urethane) double boot top
- Gold recessed cove stripe
- VIP Resin infused laminate
- SAN Corecell foam coring
- Knitted bi-axial structural reinforcements
- Foam/Plywood stringer system
- Swim platform with under mounted ladder
- PVC rub rail with stainless steel cap
- LP painted boot strip
- Gold cove stripe
DECK
- VIP resin infused laminate
- Molded in anti-skid surfaces
- Anodized Aluminum framed windows
- Helm deck door to starboard side deck
- Large diameter stainless steel perimeter rails
- Herreshoff bow and spring cleats
- Horn style aft mooring cleats
- Low profile stainless steel opening hatches with shades and screens
- Low profile pilot hatches in hard top
- Stainless steel anchor roller
- L-shaped cockpit seating with folding, high gloss table
- ISO NPG gelcoat
- VIP resin infused biaxial E-glass with balsa core
- Molded-in anti-skid deck surfaces
- Bi Fold aft salon door to port
- Sliding windows in salon on cabin sides
- Electric opening window in salon aft bulkhead
- Hinged access door to side deck at helm
- Flush, outward opening, transom door with latch
- Anchor locker with slam latch
- 12V Electro-hydraulic ram operated lazarette/engine room access hatch in cockpit sole with compression latches
- Fixed cockpit awning
- Teak decking on swim platform
- Teak decking in aft cockpit including steps
Manufacturer Provided Description
As an early adopter of pod drive systems, Sabre Yachts has a clear understanding of how these revolutionary drives can best be used to increase efficiency, maximize ease of operation and owner confidence. The all-new Sabre 48 Salon Express is our fifth pod driven model and she takes full advantage of this technology in both her performance and in her interior accommodation plan.
The 48's traditional exterior profile belies the contemporary performances of her vee-hull. She cruises at 27 knots and at wide open throttle she'll attain more than 32 knots. With the Zeus pod drive system, turns at speed are as exciting as they are in a fine sports car but perhaps even more exhilarating is the quiet that one experiences at cruise speeds. Less than 75 Dba makes her one of the quietest motoryachts available today. The joystick and Skyhook operations give every Captain the confidence to dock her in the most difficult of circumstances.
Her raised cockpit sole brings together the social aspects of the cockpit and main salon and the aft end of the house opens up fully to connect the spaces. Her main salon offers ample seating surfaces for entertaining or simply relaxing to read or enjoy the standard entertainment systems. While underway the raised settee to port of the Stidd helm chair is a perfect place for the crew to enjoy the ride. And when docking, a standard side deck door serves her helmsman and crew, well. The two cabin, two head layout is supplemented by a mechanical space forward of the engine room. Optionally, this space can be laid out as a crew quarters with berth and head unit.
Salon / Helm
HELM
- Cummins DTS single lever electronic controls.
- Cummins Smart Craft display (engine data, tank levels, vessel
data, alarms) - Triple windshield wipers with washers.
- Ritchie Compass
- Switch controls for horn, running lights, anchor light & blower
- Stazo 400mm custom teak steering wheel w/ tilt & Sabre logo
- Stidd 500N series helm seats with Ultraleather fabric
- Ultraleather wrap on helm/ navigation pod
SALON
- Port side settee slides to expose utility space below
- Crew's quarters / third cabin below main salon deck
- L-settee to starboard with elegant high gloss inlaid table
- Mates lounge forward with chart locker
- 32” LED Television on lift
- Stainless steel aft bulkhead with bi-fold door
- Electrically operated drop down window to starboard
- Curved safety glass windows in aft corners
12V Electrical System
- (2) AGM Group 31 dedicated engine start batteries
- (3) AGM 4D deep cycle ship's service batteries (April '24)
- (1) AGM Group 24 generator start battery
- Siren Marine SOC Battery Monitor
- Remote control battery switches with controls at helm
- Manual emergency battery crossover switch
- Illuminated main circuit breaker distribution panel
- Digital battery monitor
- St. Maarten amber cabin reading lights
- High output LED lights in the overhead
- LED strip lighting in appropriate locations
- LED engine room lighting
- Tri-color lights over the helm station (red, white and blue)
- Cockpit courtesy lights
- Marine-grade, tinned wire throughout
- 12VDC USB chargers at helm and in all cabins
- Custom lighting on side walkways
- Inverter/charger 3000 watt true sine wave with remote
Owner's Stateroom Amidships
- 1'1/4" Solid Cherry cabin entry doors to replace standard Shoji screen doors
- Spacious island berth athwartship layout with laminated trim
- Hull side deadlight over head board
- Shoji style closet doors
- Shoji style portlight screen panels
- Cherry hull ceilings
- Drawers under berth and in bulkhead aft of berth
- (2) hanging lockers fore and aft of bed
- LED flat screen TV and DVD player
- Teak and holly sole
- Sound deadening soft headliner panels
- Pocket door to master head compartment
Owner's Private Head
- Tecma Eco Fresh water head
- Private access from master stateroom
- Custom tile in WC and shower sole
- Glass vessel style sink
- High gloss finish over solid cherry counter
- Vanity cabinet below sink
- Storage outboard
- Cherry framed mirror above vanity
- Separate shower stall with clear bi-fold enclosure and glass tile accent wall
- Electric shower sump pump
- Opening port to side deck
- Deck hatch with blind/screen overhead
- Ventilation blower
- Stainless steel towel bars
VIP Stateroom
- Spacious island berth, with laminated trim
- Cherry hull ceilings
- Drawers under berth
- A/C return grille beside Storage lockers, drawers and shelves
- Teak and holly sole
- Sound deadening soft headliner panels
- Pocket door to passageway
- Flat screen TV
HEAD
- Private access to forward head and shower
- Jabsco Quiet Flush fresh water head
- Stainless steel under mount sink
- Shower stall with seat and locker outboard
- Hot and cold pressure water
- Electric shower sump pump
- Storage lockers
- Solid surface vanity top with bull nose moldings Towel bars
- Soap dispenser
- Cherry wood trimmed mirror over sink
- Ventilation blower
Galley
- Solid surface galley counter top
- Stainless steel under mount sink with cover and pull-out faucet
- Stainless steel under mount prep sink with cover
- Soap dispenser
- Isotherm stainless steel stand-up refrigerator (top) and freezer
- Two burner electric cook top
- Convection microwave with stainless steel face
- Drawers and storage lockers below counter
- Built-in waste basket
- Recycle bin below steps
- Whale wall artwork overhead
Deck Equipment
- 1 1/4" Diameter type 316 stainless steel perimeter rail system
- (8) 12” Stainless steel cleats (2 fwd, 4 mid ship, 2 in aft cockpit)
- (1) 10” Stainless steel cleat to starboard of windlass as anchor rode tie off
- (4)Custom cast stainless steel mid-rail line chocks
- (2) Custom cast stainless steel skene chocks forward
- (2) Custom folding stainless steel mooring cleats aft
- Bow pulpit with dual anchor roller
- Quick anchor windlass, electric rope-chain type
- Flag staff and socket on taffrail
- Burgee staff on bow pulpit
- (6) Low Profile stainless steel hatches w/screens
- (6) Custom stainless steel opening port lights
- Teak toe rails
- Teak cabin side eye-brow
- Custom cast stainless steel “SABRE” medallion
- Freedom Lift for tender
- Custom side walkway lights
- Ocean LED blue under water lights
- (2) Cockpit seat covers
- Windshield cover
- Flag staff cover
- RFP molded mast, separate radar platform and satellite dome pads
- Searchlight dual beam mounted on mast
Zeus Pods
Her Zeus drive train is the latest in pod technology from ZF Marine and Cummins. Pods offer quieter operation, better fuel economy than straight shafts, and unequalled easy of handling around the docks. She can cruise at speeds upto 27 knots with sound levels at cruise aboard the Sabre 48 Salon Express are an incredible low 74dba.
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The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.
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