The 2012 Sabre 48 Salon Express is a fiberglass downeast yacht powered by twin Cummins diesel engines producing 1,100 total horsepower. She cruises at 26 knots and reaches 30 knots at full throttle, with joystick control for enhanced handling. The boat measures 48 feet in length with a 15-foot beam, offering a substantial platform for cruising.
The interior follows Sabre's standard 48SE layout, with an en-suite forward VIP cabin, an en-suite master cabin, a third crew or utility cabin below, a midship galley, and a raised salon and pilothouse. This arrangement balances accommodation with the open pilot station characteristic of the Salon Express design.
Recent investments include new pods and turbos on both engines (2023–2026), new Garmin 8616 displays (2023), a FLIR night vision camera (2024), and a new generator exhaust elbow (2026). The yacht has hydraulic Freedom Davits and SureShade awning installed in 2019, new cockpit cushions (2024), new salon cushions (2025), all batteries replaced (2024), and solar panels. Extensive service records document professional maintenance throughout.
Length
48.00 FT
Beam
15.33 FT
Draft
3.75 FT
Weight
34,700 LBS
Material
Fiberglass
Shape
Semi-Displacement
Engines
2
Engine Make
Cummins
Engine Model
QSC 8.3
Power
2 x NaN HP
Hours
1,354 HRS
Fuel
Diesel
Cruising Speed
26.00 KTS
Max Speed
30.00 KTS
Fuel
500 GAL
Water
160 GAL