Specification
Sabre 48 Saloon Express Specification
L.O.A 47’6” 14.48m (w/o anchor pulpit/swim platform)
Beam 15’4” 4.67m
Draft 3’9” 1.14m
Displacement (approx, Dry) 34,700lbs 15740kg
Deadrise (at transom) 14 degrees
Height to top of opt mast 14’2” 4.32m
Height w/o mast 10’10” 3.30m
Head room (Maximum) 6’6” 1.98m
Fuel Capacity 500gal 1892L
Water Capacity 160gal 606L
Holding tank Capacity 70gal 265L
Sleeping Accommodations 6/6’6” 2.44m
Engine Type Cummins QSC 8.3 550hp with Zeus Drives
Standard Horsepower 2x550hp
Built to CE Category B, NMMA, ABYC, & USCG Standards
HULL
Modified Deep “V” Planing hull design, with shallow pod drive tunnels.
14º deadrise at transom, 23º deadrise amidships.
ISO NPG white gelcoat w/vinylester back-up resin.
Bottom, topsides and transom vacuum-infused biaxial E-glass with Airex C70 foam core.
Stringer system biaxial E-glass with foam core.
Bulkheads vacuum-bagged biaxial E-glass with polypropylene honeycomb core.
Molded E-glass swim platform with molded-in anti-skid surface.
Hull side rubbing strakes.
PVC rub rail with stainless steel cap.
Painted (IMRON) double boot top.
Gold recessed cove stripe.
DECK and HARDTOP
ISO NPG gelcoat.
Vacuum-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.
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.
DECK HARDWARE
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.
(4) Cast stainless steel hawse pipes in transom and hull sides.
Bow pulpit with dual anchor roller for 44# CQR or Delta anchor and “lunch hook”.
Anchor windlass, electric rope-chain type.
Flag staff and socket on taffrail.
Burgee staff on bow pulpit.
(5) Low Profile polished aluminum hatches w/screens.
(6) Custom stainless steel opening port lights.
Teak toe rails.
Teak cabin side eye-brow.
Custom cast stainless steel “SABRE” medallion.
HELM STATION
Cummins DTS single lever electronic controls.
Dual 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, engine room blower and optional equipment.
Stazo 400mm custom teak steering wheel with tilt helm.
Stidd single helm seat.
PROPULSION
Twin Cummins QSC 8.3 550 hp electronic, fresh water-cooled engines..
Twin CMD Zeus 3800 pod drives, with integrated steering and trim
220A, 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.
FUEL SYSTEM
(2) 250 USG diesel fuel tanks port and starboard.
Racor fuel filters with water in fuel probes.
(2) 2” “Diesel” deck fill plates.
STEERING and TRIM SYSTEMS
CMD helm, with joystick.
Trim tabs integrated in CMD Zeus pod drives.
Autopilot integrated in CMD Zeus system.
“Skyhook” GPS position hold system with dedicated GPS receiver.
12VDC ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Two AGM Group 31 dedicated engine start batteries.
Three AGM 4D deep cycle ship's service batteries.
One AGM Group 24 generator start battery.
Remote control battery switches with controls at helm.
Manual emergency battery crossover switch.
Illuminated main circuit breaker distribution.
Digital battery monitor.
Lighting:
St. Maarten cabin reading lights.
High output LED lights in the overhead.
Halogen bar lighting in appropriate locations.
Fluorescent engine room lighting.
Cockpit courtesy lights.
Marine-grade, tinned wire throughout.
220VAC ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Onan 11.5 kw generator including:
Interfaced to Cummins Vessel View display.
Dedicated start battery.
Water lift muffler.
Cooling water intake strainer.
Sound shield.
Transfer switch.
50A shore power service with Glendinning Cablemaster & 50 ft. cord.
Fail safe galvanic isolator.
Illuminated main circuit breaker distribution panel.
Digital AC system monitor
220V GFCI protected outlets in each cabin and engine room.
SL40S
50amp, 3-bank battery charger
Reverse cycle heat/ air conditioning in (3) zones.
MASTER STATEROOM AMIDSHIP
Spacious island berth athwartship layout with 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.
19” flat screen TV and DVD player.
Teak and holly sole.
Sound deadening soft headliner panels.
Pocket door to master head compartment.
MASTER HEAD
Private access from master stateroom.
Custom tile in WC and shower sole.
Ceramic vessel style sink.
High gloss finish over solid cherry counter.
Vanity cabinet below sink.
Storage outboard.
Mirror above vanity.
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.
Towel bars.
SECOND STATEROOM
Spacious island berth, with laminated trim.
Cherry hull ceilings.
Drawers under berth, A/C return grille beside.
Storage lockers and shelves.
Teak and holly sole.
Sound deadening soft headliner panels.
Pocket door to passageway.
Private access to forward head and shower.
GUEST 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.
Towel bars.
Wood trimmed mirror over sink.
Ventilation blower.
GALLEY
Solid surface galley counter top.
Stainless steel under mount sink with galley pull-out faucet
Stainless steel under mount sink with cover.
Isotherm stainless steel stand-up refrigeration/freezer.
Two burner touch control electric cook top.
Convection microwave with stainless steel.
Drawers and storage lockers below counter.
Built-in waste basket.
MAIN SALON
“L” settee to starboard, 5” foam cushions, with storage and Sabre tool drawer under.
High Gloss finished table with hi-low pedestal, lowers to coffee table height.
Entertainment unit to port including:
Flat screen LCD TV on lift with DVD player.
Sound deadening, soft headliner panels.
Raised mates L-shaped settee to port of helm chair.
Bi-fold door to cockpit.
Swing door at helm to starboard side deck.
DÉCOR
Varnished cherry interior finish.
Screens on all opening ports.
Ocean Air screen/blinds on deck hatches.
Ocean Air pleated blinds on side windows and side door.
Optional fabric and drapery selections.
Dovetailed maple drawer boxes.
FRESH WATER SYSTEM
Water capacity 160 gals.
Stainless steel, 20 gal. water heater, operates on 110-VAC or engine heat.
Temperature control valve on hot water supply.
Hot and cold water pressure system 12V.
Fresh water spigot in engine room.
Optional Cockpit shower, hot and cold.
Optional Fresh water wash down in anchor locker.
WASTE DISPOSAL
Polyethylene holding tank with 70 gallon capacity.
Jabsco Quiet Flush fresh water MSD.
Diaphragm waste pump on holding tank.
SAFETY
Single Kahlenberg chrome trumpet horn with compressor.
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.
Options
EXTERIOR AND DECK
Electric sunroof with sunscreen in lieu of standard two (2) pilot hatches.
FRP molded electronics mast for sedan hardtop.
Teak deck on FRP swim platform.
Teak decking in aft cockpit including steps.
ELECTRICAL
Additional 12 volt DC outlet (each) (One standard at helm) Specify location.
Additional dimmer switches (ea) Specify locations. Salon is standard.
Spray type ice maker.
Clarion CD/FM/AM/MP3 satelite-ready stereo with four speakers and remote control.
Inverter/charger 2800 watt true sine wave with remote control.
Underwater LED light package (3) at transom. Order white, blue or green.
FIBERGLASS
Light hull & deck colors other than Sport Yacht White and Sabre White.
Dark hull colors.
Swim platform.
INTERIOR
Crew quarters with head in lieu of standard utlility room.
Accord Shades on all opening ports.
Ultrasuede upholstery main salon only including chair.
Ultraleather upholstery main salon only including chair.
MECHANICAL
Cummins Zeus QSC8.3-600hp in lieu of QSC8.3-550hp
Additional Vesselview display.
Wet bar in salon starboard side settee forward including icemaker & sink.
Fuel polishing system.
Reverso oil change system.
Freedom Lift dinghy lift.
NAVIGATIONAL ELECTRONICS
Kahlenberg dual chrome horns.
Searchlight dual beam mounted on hardtop mast.
PLUMBING
Hot and cold transom shower.
Salt water wash down system fore and aft.
Fresh water wash down forward.
Splendide WD2100XC washer/dryer installed in master cabin.
Splendide AW122 washer & separate AS66WX dryer sidexside in utility room.
Shore water inlet.
Single Seagull water purifier on galley cold water.
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.
