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2022 Sabre 48 Salon Express

Sarasota, Florida

$1,610,000

* Preferred custom salon and utility room arrangement*

Volvo extended warranty until 10-19-2026

"Offers encouraged"

I am proud to present to you this stunning example of a Sabre 48 Salon Express. This vessel was built by and for an experienced and knowledgeable yachtsman. This being his third Sabre, he knew exactly what worked and what didn't. He chose a salon and utility room arrangement that is perfect for the cruising couple that likes to entertain guest. Beyond that, he also spared no expense on options.

As you approach this beautiful, low hour 2022 Sabre 48 Salon Express you will be in awe of the striking shark grey hull, accented with gold striping. It really stands out in a sea of similar styled vessels with Flag Blue and White hulls. From the time you first lay eyes upon the vessel and all through your tour, you will see that the condition is as new. Sea Fever has been loved and very well cared for. She has been stored in an air-conditioned barn during the hot summer months since new, and detailed on a regular basis as she launches. I believe it would be nearly impossible to distinguish Sea Fever from a new model.

Boarding is easy, either by stepping over the gunnels and down two steps to the teak laid cockpit, or by the large swim platform, then through the port-side transom door. Once in the cockpit you will find forward and aft facing seating with storage below each one. In front of the L-shaped transom seat, you will be pleased to find a larger than standard folding teak table that is perfect for alfresco dining either under the stars, or with cover overhead provided by the Sure-shade electrically actuated sun-shade.

A trip to the bow is easy thanks to the wide side-decks and high sturdy bow-rails.

The next feature sure to impress will be found as you walk through the beautiful and sturdy stainless-steel door and view the custom salon layout. The starboard side L-shaped dinette has been reversed from the standard arrangement, where guest sitting in the short leg of the lounge would be looking at the back of the captain’s chair. The guest sitting in the shorter leg will face aft with a view of the water vs the back of the chairs. There is a full-length sofa to port that is large enough for three adults to comfortably sit and chat or watch the custom fit and upgraded 40 inch Smart TV that is appropriately positioned directly across the salon behind the custom fit dinette seating. This TV is on an electrically actuated stand that cleverly lowers and disappears behind the dinette. There are two custom built ottomans with storage inside. You can kick back with your feet up to watch TV or use them for extra seating around the dinette. These can be stored below deck in the utility-storage area when not in use. 

Speaking of the utility-storage area. Entering this area has been made far easier than the standard entry. You simply push a button to open the large floor hatch in the middle of the salon. Then safely walk down the stainless-steel steps. One will be pleased to find a separate washer and dryer to the starboard side, storage shelves forward, and plenty of remaining storage to port. If you have long range cruising plans you may consider installing a freezer and/or a water-maker in this area. There is enough room for both and still plenty of room left for spare parts and gear. 

You may find yourself asking why they don't build all 48's this way...

The helm station boasts a complete Garmin electronics package with two large glass displays that are sure to satisfy all of your navigation needs. There are two leather Stidd helm seats with footrest. The captain’s chair is equipped with the Volvo IPS docking joystick integrated into the armrest. Adjacent to the helm is a pilothouse door leading to the starboard side deck. This feature makes single handing of the vessel a snap.

When you venture forward and down the stairs you will enter a fully equipped and spacious galley to port. To starboard’ one enters the midship master stateroom through the beautiful Shoji doors. The master has a private entrance into an ensuite head with shower. Moving forward towards the bow is the VIP stateroom and guest head with shower.

If you want a Sabre 48 Salon Express that is as good as new and has what I believe to be the best possible layout, Sea Fever is the perfect yacht for you.

Cheers!

 

Disclaimer

Down East Yachting is pleased to assist you in the purchase of this vessel. This boat is centrally listed by SYS Yacht Sales.

Basic Boat Info

Boat Name: Sea Fever
Make: Sabre
Model: 48 Salon Express
Year: 2022
Condition: Used
Category: Power
Designer: Sabre Design Team
Construction: Fiberglass
Boat Hull ID: HWS48158G122
Has Hull ID: Yes
Range: 347.54 mi

Dimensions

Length: 48 ft / 14.63 m
Length Overall: 52'3 ft / 15.93 m
Beam: 15'4 ft / 4.67 m
Range: 1'3 ft / 347.54 m
Max Draft: 4'1 ft / 1.24 m
Bridge Clearance: 14'2 ft / 4.32 m
Cabin Headroom: 6'6 ft / 1.98 m
Dry Weight: 37,500 lb
Deadrise: 14 °

Engines / Speed

Engines: 2
Engine #1 Specs:
  • Make: Volvo
  • Model: D8 IPS15-700
  • Drive Type: Pod
  • Fuel: Diesel
  • Engine Power: 550hp
  • Type: Inboard
  • Engine Hours: 261
  • Engine Location: Port
Engine #2 Specs:
  • Make: Volvo
  • Model: D8 IPS15-700
  • Drive Type: Pod
  • Fuel: Diesel
  • Engine Power: 550hp
  • Type: Inboard
  • Engine Location: Starboard
Total Engine Power: 1,100hp
Cruising Speed: 29 kn
Propeller RPM: 2700
Maximum Speed: 33 kn

Tanks

Fuel Tanks: 1
Fuel Tank Capacity: 525 gal
Water Tanks: 1
Water Tank Capacity: 160 gal
Holding Tank Count: 1
Holding Tank Capacity: 70 gal

Other

Heads Count: 2
Drive Type: Pod
Boat Class: Motor Yachts, Express Cruiser
More Info :

Selected options list.

* Dark grey hull color (Shark).
* Anti-skid color (fore & side decks,  aft cockpit , and recessed area of swim platform).       * FRP molded mast & separate radar platform for sedan hardtop.  
* Teak decking in aft cockpit including steps.
* Kahlenberg dual chrome horns.
* Sureshade color Oyster.
* Custom teak cockpit table. Change shape of cockpit table to be rectangular and 6" longer.      
* Delete standard teak toe rails. Install 9" Skene chocks to forward cleats.
* Reverso oil change system.
* Stand alone 3000W inverter and separate 100A battery charger.
* Central vac system with (2) outlets and a 32' expandable hose.
* Searchlight dual beam mounted on hard top mast.
* Install Sabre electronics prewire harness.
* Install Additional 120V Outlet in cockpit on vertical surface behind the swing door.
* 9.5" Innerspring mattress on master berth.  
* Install a rain shower head and shower wand in master shower.
* Custom main salon layout with centerline hatch and port side.
* Build a bottom in the TV cabinet so it can be used as a chart kit holder.
* Build a long settee with long end table.
* Compass rose and high gloss top on end table. 
* Modify the pan in the Utility Room to create a landing.
* Reverse the stbd L settee so the aft facing seat is directly behind the Stidd seats.
* Build a 40" TV outboard of the settee.
* Build an end table on the aft end of the settee with a high gloss finish and compass rose. * Add hydraulic lift to the utility room hatch in main salon sole. Install the lift on the fwd end of the utility room hatch so it is out of the way as much as possible. Install button at the helm.      
* Splendide washer & separate dryer sidexside in utility room w/two drawers below   *Hanging rod and custom shelving in custom Utility Room. 
* Spare props. One set.

Hull
  • Modified Deep “V” Planing hull design.
  • 14º deadrise at transom, 23º deadrise amidships.
  • ISO NPG white gelcoat w/vinylester backup 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.
  • White PVC rub rail with stainless steel cap.
  • Painted (Urethane) double boot top.
  • Gold recessed cove stripe.
  • Shark greu hull paint.
Deck and Hardtop
  • ISO NPG gelcoat.
  • VIP resin infused biaxial E-glass with balsa core.
  • Molded-in anti-skid deck surfaces.
  • Companionway 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.
  • Large lazarette/engine room access hatch in cockpit sole with compression latches.
  • Integrated Sure Shade system over cockpit
Deck Hardware
  • 1 1/4″ Diameter type 316 stainless steel perimeter rail system.
  • (6) 12” Stainless steel cleats: two forward, four mid-ship.
  • (2) Stainless steel bollard cleats aft
  • (2) Stainless 12″ cleats on cockpit coaming on centerline
  • 10” Stainless steel cleat to starboard of windlass as anchor rode tie off.
  • (4) Custom cast stainless steel mid-rail line chocks.
  • Custom cast stainless steel skene chocks forward.
  • Custom stainless steel bow pulpit with dual anchor roller for 44lb CQR or Delta anchor and “lunch hook”.
  • Quick anchor windlass, electric rope-chain type
  • Teak 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 eyebrow.
  • Teak table in cockpit
  • Custom cast stainless steel “SABRE” logo
  • Raw water washdown system at the bow.
  • Kahlenberg single chrome air horn
Helm
  • Hinged access door to starboard side deck.
  • Dual Volvo-Garmin 8617 Multi-Function Displays (MFDs) w/ Separate SD Card Readers.
  • Volvo-Penta Autopilot w/ Joystick Driving.
  • Volvo-Penta IPS Plus Joystick Controller on Stidd Armrest.
  • Twin Lever Shift & Throttle Control (EVC-E) w/ Single Lever & Cruise Control Software.
  • Triple windshield wipers w/ multiple speed settings.
  • Windshield washers plumbed from the fresh water system.
  • Ritchie Compass.
  • Switch controls for horn, running lights, anchor light, engine room blowers, & bilge pumps.
  • Custom teak steering wheel w/ tilt helm & Sabre logo.
  • Twin Stidd N Series helm seats w/ Ultraleather® fabric mounted on a cherry cabinet
  • NMEA 2000 backbone
Master Stateroom Amidships
  • Island berth athwartship layout with 9.5" foam mattress and laminated trim.
  • Hull side deadlight over head board
  • Shoji style passageway and 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.
  • Teak and holly sole.
  • Sound deadening soft headliner panels.
  • Sliding door to master head compartment
Master 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
  • Mirror above vanity, cherry framed
  • Separate shower stall with clear bi-fold enclosure and glass tile accent wall within
  • 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 6″ mattress and 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.
  • Private access to forward head and shower
Main Salon
  • Reversed “L” settee to starboard, 5” foam cushions, with storage and Sabre tool drawer under.
  • High Gloss finished table with hi-low pedestal and angled slide mechanism. Lowers to coffee table height.
  • 40" Smart TV custom mounted behind reversed L dinette seat.
  • Sound deadening, soft headliner panels.
  • Hinged stainless steel door to cockpit
  • Electrically operated window aft of L-settee.
  • Deep chart table forward of port side salon sofa.
  • Fiddles at nav station.
  • Electrically operated floor hatch for access to utility room/storage area below deck.
  • Two ottomans.
Electronics

* Twin Garmin 8617 Glass screens.
* Garmin 12KW XHD Radar w/ pedestal.
* Garmin 4' Antenna.
* Icom M330G VHF.
* Garmin GXM54 Sirius.
* Airmar B060 Transducer.
* Direct TV Receiver.
* 2 - SHA 5225X7 UNH Antenn's.
* 2 - SHA 4187 Antennae Mounts.
* Garmin 12 to 8 Pin Adaptor.
* KVH TracVision TV3 Antenna.
* KVH Tracvision Dummy Dome.
* Wave MBR550 Router.
* Wave Ext Cell Antenna.
* Wave Rogue Pro Antenna.

 

Custom options.

* Custom teak cockpit table. Change shape of cockpit table to be rectangular and 6" longer. 

* Delete standard teak toe rails. Install 9" Skene chocks to forward cleats.
* 9.5" Innerspring mattress on master berth. 

* 9.5" Innerspring mattress on master berth. 
* Install a rain shower head and shower wand in master shower.
* Custom main salon layout with centerline hatch and port side.
* Build a bottom in the TV cabinet so it can be used as a chart kit holder.
* Build a long settee with long end table.
* Compass rose and high gloss top on end table. 
* Modify the pan in the Utility Room to create a landing.
* Reverse the stbd L settee so the aft facing seat is directly behind the Stidd seats.
* Build a 40" TV outboard of the settee.
* Build an end table on the aft end of the settee with a high gloss finish and compass rose. * Add hydraulic lift to the utility room hatch in main salon sole. Install the lift on the fwd end of the utility room hatch so it is out of the way as much as possible. Install button at the helm.  

* Spare props. One set.

Electrical

120V AC Electrical System

* Onan 13.5 kW generator including:

* 288 hours upon listing inspection.

* Onan E series display

* Dedicated start battery.

* Water drop muffler.

* Cooling water intake strainer. Sound shield.

   Transfer switch.

* 50A shore power service with Glendinning Cablemaster & 70ft. cord.

* Isolation transformer

* Illuminated main circuit breaker distribution panel.

* Digital AC system monitor

* 120V GFCI protected outlets in each cabin and engine room.

* 50amp, 3-bank battery charger

* Reverse cycle heat/air conditioning with 4 zones.

* One 10k BTU in the forward cabin,

* One 10k BTU in the master cabin* - One 16k BTU in the galley

* One 24k BTU in the main salon.

Disclaimer

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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