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Introducing the 2017 Sabre 48 Salon Express, a remarkable vessel that combines speed, efficiency, and luxury in a way that appeals to both seasoned sailors and those new to the yachting world. Located in Saint Petersburg, FL, this yacht measures an impressive 48 feet in length and is powered by twin Cummins QSC 8.3 550hp engines with pod drives, allowing it to cruise comfortably at 27 knots and reach a maximum speed of over 32 knots. The inclusion of joystick control and the Skyhook Positioning System simplifies maneuvering at low speeds and maintains the yacht’s position despite challenging currents or winds, making it an ideal choice for anyone seeking a blend of high performance and ease of use. Priced at $1,150,000.00 USD, its fuel efficiency and quiet cruising capabilities underscore its design excellence, ensuring a serene voyage.
Beyond its technical prowess, the Sabre 48 Salon Express boasts a range of features that enhance both its functionality and comfort. The exterior is highlighted by a modern planning V-Hull and an elegant gold cove stripe, while the deck is equipped with high-quality anodized aluminum framed windows and stainless steel anchor roller, enhancing both its aesthetic appeal and durability. The cockpit and salon are designed to interconnect seamlessly, creating a vast entertaining space that is both inviting and practical. With additional unique features such as enhanced galley equipment, luxurious Ultraleather upholstery, and a comprehensive navigation and autopilot system equipped with FLIR and separate Garmin displays, this yacht is tailored for those who appreciate meticulous design and innovation. Whether it’s the custom mechanical features like the Reverso oil change system and Freedom Lift dinghy lift or the unique electrical upgrades, every detail has been thoughtfully integrated to deliver an unparalleled boating experience.
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Basic Information:
- Price: 1,150,000.00 USD
- Length: 48 ft
- Year: 2017
- Make: Sabre
- Model: 48 Salon Express
Technical Specifications:
- Beam: 15.33 ft
- Draft: N/A
- Fuel Capacity: 525|gallon
- Water Capacity: 160|gallon
- Cruising Speed: 28 kn
- Maximum Speed: 34 kn
Engine Details:
- Make: Cummins – Model: QSC 8.3 – Power: 550|horsepower
- Make: Cummins – Model: QSC 8.3 – Power: 550|horsepower
Location:
Saint Petersburg, FL, US
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### FAQ 1: What Makes the 2017 Sabre 48 Salon Express Stand Out from Other Yachts?
The 2017 Sabre 48 Salon Express distinguishes itself with its innovative design and technology. Notably, its joystick control system simplifies low-speed maneuvering, making docking a breeze. The Skyhook Positioning System is another standout feature, keeping the yacht stationary even in currents or windy conditions. Performance-wise, it impresses with a cruising speed of 27 knots and a max speed over 32 knots, thanks to twin Cummins QSC 8.3 550hp engines. Its unique hull design not only ensures thrilling performance but also maintains quiet cruising at less than 75 Dba. Luxurious touches like enhanced galley equipment, Ultraleather upholstery, and bespoke electrical upgrades add to its appeal.
### FAQ 2: How Does the Joystick Control and Skyhook Positioning System Improve the Yachting Experience?
The joystick control on the 2017 Sabre 48 Salon Express simplifies the operation, making maneuvers and docking accessible even to relatively inexperienced skippers. This system allows for precise control of the yacht at low speeds. The Skyhook Positioning System further enhances the yachting experience by keeping the yacht stationary in place despite any currents or winds, perfect for maintaining position while waiting for bridges to open or for precise positioning over your favorite snorkeling spot.
### FAQ 3: Can You Describe the Unique Luxury Features of the 2017 Sabre 48 Salon Express?
The 2017 Sabre 48 Salon Express is packed with luxury features and custom upgrades that set it apart. The yacht has been fitted with additional dimmer switches, strategically placed outlets, and 12V/USB chargers for convenience. Dedicated cockpit and cabin speakers ensure high-quality sound throughout. Its cockpit and salon connectivity creates an expansive space for entertaining, seamlessly blending indoor and outdoor environments. The vessel also boasts elegant gold cove stripes, anodized aluminum framed windows, and luxurious Ultraleather upholstery that underscore its elegance and attention to detail.
### FAQ 4: What Navigation and Safety Systems are Included with the 2017 Sabre 48 Salon Express?
Safety and navigation on the 2017 Sabre 48 Salon Express are top-tier, equipped with FLIR, separate Garmin displays for depth, speed, and autopilot to provide superior navigation capabilities. The Zeus automatic trim tab system, triple windshield wipers, and the 44lb Stainless Steel LB Delta Fast Set anchor with windlass ensure the yacht’s safety in various sea conditions. The KVH 5 SAT system also integrates communication and entertainment seamlessly, adding to the safety and enjoyment of your voyages.
### FAQ 5: How Efficient and Eco-Friendly is the 2017 Sabre 48 Salon Express?
The 2017 Sabre 48 Salon Express is noted not just for its performance but also for its fuel efficiency, thanks to the innovative hull design and the efficiency of the Twin Cummins QSC 8.3 550hp engines. Its modern planning V-Hull and VIP Resin infused laminate contribute to a lighter, more fuel-efficient ride without sacrificing speed or comfort. Additionally, features like the Reverso oil change system and fresh water washdown forward promote responsible and convenient maintenance. These combined elements make it both an efficient and environmentally thoughtful choice for discerning yacht enthusiasts.
Provided Description:
KEY FEATURES OF HULL # 98 SHOWING MANY FACTORY CUSTOM ITEMS ELECTRICAL (4) Additional dimmer switches in galley, master stateroom, cockpit, and fwd cabin. Main salon is standard install separate inverter and charger in lieu of combo unit. Beam central vac system with (2) outlets and a 32′ expandable hose. Install 120VAC outlet inside chart storage locker. Install 120VAC outlet outboard of washer/dryer cabinet in utility room. Install 120VAC outlet on the fwd end of the master berth. Install 120VAC outlet on the fwd end of the upper cabinets in the guest cabin on the stbd side. Install 12V/USB charger at head of master berth on the fwd end. Install 12V/USB charger at head of fwd berth on the stbd side. (STBD is standard.) Install 12V/USB charger in utility room. Inboard of the washer/dryer near the shelf. 2 speakers in the cockpit, standard locations 2 speakers in the main salon in the standard locations. 2 speakers in the master cabin, fwd & aft inboard, near the bulkhead. 2 speakers in the forward cabin on the fwd end of the upper cabinets MECHANICAL Reverso oil change system. Freedom Lift dinghy lift. Fresh water wash down forward. INTERIOR Accord Shades on all opening ports. Single Seagull water purifier on galley cold water plumbed to separate spigot. Single Seagull water purifier on icemaker (optional). GALLEY Install cherry doors on glass cabinet aft of galley sink. Install wood shelf with fiddle half way up in cabinet, add a door on the small cabinet forward of galley sink. Remove fiddle and leave open inside, build flat bottom in locker under cooktop. MAIN SALON Ultraleather upholstery main salon Replace single helm chair with (2) Stidds mounted on cabinet with hi gloss top. Foot rests on forward face. Starboard settee is longer. Icemaker in cabinet below helm seats. Install a fixed fiddle on forward end of nav desk the same length and location as hinge on fwd end of cover. Add another fixed fiddle between the chart and TV covers 32″ length. Fiddle should end at the end of the nav desk cover. Move double SS cup holder from Nav desk area and install outboard of mate seat (port) on window edge. Add single SS cup holder outboard of joy stick. Hazel Corian counter with radius and Corian Cameo. White undermount sink in master head in lieu of cherry counter and vessel sink w/ vessel faucet. Add 3″ Witch Hazel fiddle behind sink. Install 9″ Latex Supreme mattress.
Steering SystemJoystick Control Manufacturer Provided DescriptionThe 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. Hull Modern planning V-Hull 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 Mechanical Cummins QSC 8.3 550hp engines with pod drives Cummins electronic controls and Smartcraft display Joy stick for low speed maneuvering Triple windshield wipers with washers Reverse cycle heat and air conditioning Zeus automatic trim tab system Anchor windlass with rope/chain gipsy Electrical 50 Amp shore power cord with cord reel 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 Dedicated engine start batteries (3) Group 4D AGM house batteries LED overhead and reading lights 60 Amp 3-bank battery charger Tinned wire used throughout Plumbing Polyethylene 160usg. water tank 20usg stainless steel 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 (3) bilge pumps with high water alarms Salon / Helm Deck Stidd 500N series helm seat and Stazo wood steering wheel Ultraleather wrap on helm/ navigation pod Port side settee slides to expose utility space below Optional crew quarters 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 Galley Solid surface countertop Stainless steel sink and faucet Convection microwave oven Ceramic two burner cook top Stainless steel fridge with freezer compartment Storage in galley lockers Fixed deadlight in hull over galley counter Opening stainless steel portlight over galley Cabins 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 passageway doors to master and master head LED televisions Guest/day head with circular shower enclosure Large overhead hatches and opening portlights Reverse cycle heat and air conditioning Additional FeaturesStamoid covers for aft cockpit, transom and both hull sides extending 10 ft fwd. Equipped with FLIR. KVH 5 SAT with matching dummy dome. Separate Garmin display for depth and speed. Separate Garmin display for Auto Pilot. 44 Stainless Steel LB Delta Fast Set anchor
Fly Yachts is pleased to assist you in the purchase of this vessel. This boat is centrally listed by Sandy Hook Yacht Sales, Inc – Sea Bright Office.
