2014 48' Sabre Salon Express

Posted by Gene Folden

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WALKTHROUGH

Boarding via the port or starboard cockpit steps, the cockpit has L-shaped seating aft with a folding cockpit table, seating facing aft to starboard and the entry door to port. An electric hatch in the sole gives access to the engine room.

Inside there is a L-shaped sofa to starboard with a drop leaf table, an electrically sliding seat to port that gives access to the utility room, secondary forward facing settee to port, helm with dual Stidd helm chairs to starboard.

Below decks is the galley to port, ensuite master to starboard and a VIP cabin with an ensuite head forward.

The hidden utility room has a washer/dryer, and a double berth.



SALON

Entering the salon from the stainless steel bi-fold door the Downeast history of Sabre Yachts is evident by the teak and holly sole, exquisite cherry joinery and abundance of hand holds throughout the vessel.

Immediately to starboard is an L-shaped ultra-leather settee with partial storage under. Two drawers are below. Lying in front of the settee is a Hi-Lo high gloss table with two folding leaves. The window aft of the settee goes up and down electrically and has Ocean Air Duette style shades. Going forward is an end table cabinet with a solid surface top icemaker on a slide out shelf and a sink with folding faucet, below the countertop.

To port upon entering is a two person loveseat that electrically slides inboard to expose steps to the utility room. When slid towards the centerline the settee can be used as an extra seat at the folding table. A L-shaped two person settee is next forward and serves as additional helm seating for guests. Forward is a cabinet with a pop-up 32” Samsung TV and an Apple TV receiver.

Also in the salon are opening side windows covered with ocean Air Duette shades, two overhead deck hatches with Ocean Air sliding screens and shades, ten overhead LED lights, 4 stereo speakers and a custom centerline cherry overhead handrail.



HELM AREA

The lower helm is next forward to starboard and includes the following features:



5” Ritchie magnetic compass
Garmin VHF 300 with remote speaker
Garmin VHF 110 HF with hailer / horn
(2) Garmin 7215 15” touch screen plotter/GPS/radar/weather
Garmin GMI-10 wind/depth/speed
Garmin black box AIS 600 two way with TX silence switch
Airmar DT 200 transducer
Airmar #2183 heading sensor
Skyhook/precision autopilot with rudder angle indicator
Stazo wood helm wheel, tilts
ACR searchlight controls
Cummins/vessel view color engine panel
Joystick controls for engines
Fusion stereo, MS AV 7000 AM/FM/DC/DVD with Aux in for thumb drive
Single lever electronic engine controls
Ultra-leather wrap on helm/navigator area
(2) Stidd 500N series helm seats, captain’s seat electronically powered, both with footrests
(2) Hella black DC fans
(2) Red night navigation lights over helm with dimmer
Sirius weather option, on Garmin
Sirius XM receiver for Fusion stereo
LaCrosse weather station
(4) stereo speakers
Custom cherry glove box storage
Fireboy override switch
Key start/stop switches
Kahlenberg horn controller


Galley

From the starboard side of the helm, 4 steps with step lights lead below to the galley area. The steps are individually hinged for storage.

Galley features include:



Princess 2 burner ceramic top stove with sea rail and exhaust vent
Cuisinart microwave convection & grill
Stainless steel Nova Kool upright refrigerator/freezer
Soap dispenser
Jabsco 7 GPM water pump
Deep single basin stainless steel sink with removable spray faucet
Dometic icemaker
Fixed deadlight in hull over galley counter
Opening stainless steel portlight over galley
Teak & holly sole
(2) under deck storage compartments
(8) cherry drawers
(7) cherry cabinets
(5) overhead LED lights


MASTER CABIN

Off the galley to starboard, behind hinged Soji style doors, is an athwartship queen size berth off the outboard bulkhead making the berth 3 side walk-around.

On the forward side of the berth is a small nightstand with a half-height cherry hanging locker, auto lit and cedar lined with additional storage below. Aft of the berth is a full height cedar lined auto lit hanging locker. A hull side dead light with Roman shades and two reading lamps are outboard of the berth. The aft bulkhead has 8 cherry drawers and 2 multi-shelf cabinets for an abundance of storage. Within is a digital safe. Overhead is a deck hatch with a sliding shade and 6 overhead LED lights and a Xintex Co alarm. The forward bulkhead has a sliding Soji screen style door to the ensuite head.

Under the master berth is a Viking 6 man life raft in a valise (not in certification) and a fully stocked ditch bag.

MASTER HEAD

Just forward of the Master Cabin the Master Head has a cherry vanity with two louvered doors, a Corian sink with a solid surface countertop and both open and enclosed storage above. A tilting mirror is above the sink. The sole is tile and has an electric toilet facing outboard.

The stall shower has a tile sole, fiberglass seat, handheld or wall mounted fixture and a mosaic tile décor. The hinged shower door is clear Lexan and has two clear side lights. Also in the shower is an opening porthole, storage cabinet, light and an exhaust fan.

Also in the head are 2 overhead LED lights and a small deck hatch with a shade and screen.

VIP CABIN

All the way forward is the VIP cabin with an island berth on a teak and holly sole. The aft end of the berth hinges up for storage. (2) spare props are located in this area.

To port is a locker with two drawers and a shelf followed by access to the guest head. To starboard is a double door cedar lined auto lit hanging locker followed by a 21” Samsung TV.

Also in the cabin are twin reading lights, 6 overhead LED lights and a Xintex Co alarm. A small overhead hatch offers ventilation.

GUEST HEAD

The guest head has FRP vanity with solid surface countertop and stainless steel undermount sink. Above is a mirror and 3 LED lights. The electric toilet is outboard. The stall shower has a seat, handheld or wall mounted fixture, an overhead hatch with a screen and shade and a tiled sole. The clear Lexan door is bi-fold and has a side light. There is also a mirror on the back of the door.

UTILITY / CREW ROOM



Uniquely set-up as both utility room and crew cabin.
4 steps lead down to a Landing with a cherry trimmed cabinet and work area with the yacht’s tool box (3) drawers and storage cabinet
Down two more steps are separate Ariston front loading washer and dryer
Centerline is a double berth with 21” Samsung TV at the foot
(6) LED lights
Emergency escape hatch to salon above
Opening stainless steel porthole
(2) 12V fan
Xintex Co detector
(2) drawers under washer/dryer
FOREDECK



Fiberglass non-skid decking, Back Cove Gray
Stainless steel anchor davit with dual rollers
Stainless steel bow rails with secondary lower rail
Quick windlass with rope/chain gypsy and (2) foot switches
Rocna 60 lb. plow type stainless steel anchor with 190’ G4 chain and 75’ line
International Navigation lights
(2) anchor locker hatches
Spare 175’ braided line and 20’ chain with Fortress FX-11 anchor
Varnished teak toe rail
Varnished teak trim on cabin sides
(6) Low profile deck hatches
Anodized aluminum window frames
Helm deck door to starboard side deck
Herreshoff style bow and spring line cleats
Dual spring line cleats
PVC rubrail with stainless steel cap
Gold Cove stripe
Low profile stainless steel opening hatches
Fresh water washdown forward
Salt water washdown forward
Triple windshield wipers/washers
Windshield canvas cover and Soltis open mesh cover
Removable bow pulpit rail for forward boarding


HARDTOP EQUIPMENT



24 mile Garmin HD Radome (new 2020)
KVH M1 Sat TV dome
KVH dummy M1 Sat dome with GPS sensor within
Garmin GWS10 wind sensor
Garmin GXM52 Sirius XM weather/audio antenna
FRP molded mast with separate radar platform and satellite pad
Kahlenberg triple chrome horns
RBW LED lighting underside of hardtop for side decks
Handrails under side of hardtop
ACR searchlight
(2) VHF antennas
Cellular antenna
AM/FM antenna
Wave wi-fi extender
Backup camera on arch
Fixed aft cockpit sunshade
Hailer speaker


COCKPIT



Teak laid decking including cockpit steps
Horn style aft mooring cleats
L-shaped cockpit seating with removable cushions, cover, folding high gloss teak table with cover
Aft facing seat with removable cushions and cover
FRP swim platform white with Back Cove Gray non-skid
Stainless steel swim ladder - undermount
Hot and cold transom shower
Freedom dinghy lift with wired and wireless remotes
Shore water inlet
Fresh water washdown aft
Electro/Hydraulic lift for cockpit sole engine room hatch
Custom fixed stainless steel sunshade
(2) White underwater lights
(2) White cockpit spreader lights
Magma cockpit grill, stainless steel rail mount
(2) Clarion cockpit speakers
Bi-fold stainless steel salon door
Walkthrough transom door
Lifesling Overboard Rescue System


TENDER



2014 AB 11.5 RIB with 20hp Yamaha outboard and custom cover
Navigation lights
Anchor


ENGINE ROOM



Cummins QSC 8.3 550HP diesel engines. Hours - Port: 1472, Stbd 1470 as of 9/21/22
FRP water lift mufflers for main engines
Hurth/ZF -105 reduction gears with 1.21 to 1 ratio
Marine Air reverse cycle heat and air conditioning: 4 units – (3) at 10K BTU and (1) at 24K BTU
A/C system has a fresh water flush hook up
Zeus automatic trim tab system
Freedom lift hydraulic power pack with 2 wireless remotes
Marelon sea valves on below waterline fittings
(3) 2000 GPH bilge pumps with high water alarms
Fireboy engine suppression system
Par Max DC house water pump (new 2022)
5 point Reverso oil change system
Dual racors with vacuum gauge for each engine
Sea Recovery watermaker 450 GPD
Racor 500 fuel filter for generator with water alarm
Sentek Gas water separator for generator muffler
Perko strainers for sea water inlets
Raritan 20 gallon hot water heater with heat exchanger
Aircept crankcase ventilation system
Mercathode corrosion protective system
1100 GPH Rule shower sump
3 coolant recovery bottles
(2) Reverso fuel primary pumps
(4) Engine room cameras
DC LED engine room lights
(6) step stainless steel access ladder
Hoses and clamps replaced as needed (2022)


ELECTRICAL



12/24 volt DC systems
120/240 volt A/C systems
Onan 11.5 kW generator in soundshield 1253 hours (Sept. 22, 2022)
75’ 50 amp 220 volt Glendinning shore cord reel
Galvanic Isolator
Illuminated circuit breaker panel at galley steps
(2) Group 31 AGM dedicated engine start batteries
(4) Group 4D AGM house batteries (new 2022)
(1) Group 24 AGM generator battery
Mastervolt 100 amp 3 bank battery charger
Charles Marine 10 amp battery charger
120 volt outlet inside chart table
Mastervolt 12 volt/2500 watt Mass combi inverter/charger with remote panel near helm
(1) battery shut off switches in engine room and (5) knife breakers for major power draw items
Engine room breaker panel with 36 DC protected circuits
All batteries in polyethylene battery boxes
Battery parallel switch
(3) DC remotely operated battery switches at salon panel
Salon DC panel with 12 breaker protected circuits and digital volt and amp meters
Salon AC electrical panel with 19 breaker protected circuits and digital volt and amp meters
Generator start/stop switches at salon panel
Rotary switch to select between shore/generator at salon panel
120 volt outlets in engine room
(3) additional 12 volt outlets
(2) additional 120 volt outlets


CONSTRUCTION NOTES



Sabre Yachts VIP resin infusion process for hull, deck and composite parts
SAN Corecell foam coring
Knitted bi-axial structural reinforcements
Foam/plywood stringer system
LP painted boot top – Sport White
Wasabi Green hull color – gel coat
Sport White decks with Back Cove Gray non-skid
Cherry interior joinery
COMMUNICATIONS

AT&T ship’s cell phone with 3db. Shakespeare antennas.

Also a very innovative use of the Panasonic telephone system. It handles up to three individual cell lines with 3 wireless handsets including digital answering and recording. When docking these handsets offer hands free duplex intercom between the captain and mate.



RECENT (2022) MAINTENANCE



(2) New Cummins after coolers (2022)
(2) rebuilt turbos (2022)
Full fluid service (2022)
Change out of any needed engine hoses (2022)
Full bottom paint (Sept 2022)
Full pod service (Sept 2022)
Prop speed on underwater gear (Sept 2022)
Full vessel detailing (Sept 2022)
Oil sample results logged (Sept 2022)
Condition
Excellent