The Sabre 48 Salon Express is the leading Downeaster in class. Hand crafted by artisans for over 52 years and true to their company motto, “Crafted in the Maine Tradition” The Dark Side is an absolutely pristine example of the Sabre 48 Salon Express.
She has been meticulously maintained and has benefitted from continual upgrading under current ownership, an extremely knowledgable yachting couple.The Dark Side’s Claret Red topside paint stands out amongst her peers. The sale includes of a cache of spares "too numerous to list" according to the owner.
A full list of recent improvements and maintenance will provide any buyer with a sense of ease. Sabre combines classic Downeast styling, state of the art systems engineering and superior sea keeping qualities, a combination that has cemented Sabre’s position at the top of the market. She is currently lying in Rock Hall, MD available for immediate showings.
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 headliner battens
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
Custom Mattress
Screens for windows, portlights and hatches
Master Head
Private access from master stateroom
Custom tile in WC and shower sole
Corian sink
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
Deck hatch with blind/screen overhead Ventilation blower
Stainless steel towel bars
VIP Stateroom
Spacious island berth, with laminated trim
Cherry hull staving
Drawers under berth
Storage lockers, drawers and shelves
Teak and holly sole
Sound deadening soft headliner panels
Pocket door to passageway
Private access to forward head and shower
Screens for windows, portlights and hatches
VIP 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 bullnose
Towel bars
Soap dispenser
Cherry wood trimmed mirror over sink
Ventilation blower
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 amber cabin reading lights, LED lights in the overheads throughout cabin, bar lighting in appropriate locations, fluorescent engine room lighting, cockpit courtesy lights
120VAC Electrical System
Onan 13.5 kw generator including: interface to Cummins Vessel View display, dedicated start battery, water lift muffler, cooling water intake strainer, sound shield, transfer switch
50amp shore power service with Glendinning Cablemaster & 50 ft. cord
BlueSeas electrical panel, AC/DC with multi-meters
Fail safe galvanic isolator
Digital AC system monitor
120V GFCI protected outlets in each cabin and engine room
50amp, 3-bank battery charger
Reverse cycle heat/ air conditioning in (4) zones
3000W inverter/charger for house
Propulsion
Twin Cummins QSC 8.3 550 hp electronic, fresh water-cooled engines.
Twin CMD Zeus 3800 pod drives, with integrated steering and trim
120A, 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
Twin Racor fuel filters with water sensor alarms
(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.
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
Bypass manifold/drain for water heater installed 2018
Shore water inlet installed 2017
Waste Water System
Polyethylene holding tank with 70 gallon capacity
Jabsco Quiet Flush fresh water MSD in guest head
Tecma Eco MSD in master head
Diaphragm waste pump on holding tank
Macerator pump and all head hoses replaced 2020
Utility Room
Custom utility room forward, workbench with 3 drawers and pantry with adjustable shelves
Splendide washer & separate dryer side by side in utility room with two drawers below
One large opening port in utility room in lieu of small port
Crew mattress in utility room
A/C vent from master stateroom air conditioning supply and vented into the utility room with ability to close off
LED rope lighting in the utility room
Seat cushion and berth in the utility room - Sunbrella Rib-Antique Beige
Drawers in the utility room below the seat and berth area as in the crew quarters
Safety
Dual 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
Tender
Aluminum AB RIB
Yamaha 20hp Four Stroke outboard for tender (2020)
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.