The 2023 Sabre 48 Salon Express is powered by twin Volvo IPS 700 engines with joystick docking and dynamic positioning. The engines carry Volvo warranty through September 2027 and have received full pod service with new seals in September 2025, plus complete fluid and filter servicing in March 2026 using Volvo parts throughout. A Northern Lights 12.5kw generator with auto-start/stop capability provides auxiliary power. The hull is finished in custom Carintha Blue with a Toreador Red boot stripe.
The boat features a SeaKeeper 6 gyro stabilizer, hydraulic swim platform with custom transom step, and flush-mount pop-up tender chocks. A 2023 Walker Bay LTE 11 RIB tender with 30hp Tohatsu outboard is included, equipped with Garmin 743 chartplotter, Fusion stereo, and depth finder. Navigation and systems include dual 17-inch and dual 8-inch Garmin multifunction displays, Garmin open array radar, AIS, VHF, engine room and aft-facing cameras, FLIR camera, weather station, and chain counter. Communication systems comprise Starlink high-performance satellite internet and Wave Wifi with Verizon chip.
Accommodations include a custom third stateroom/utility area with separate washer and dryer, workbench, Vitrifrigo refrigerator/freezer, and double berth with custom cushioning and teak and holly sole. The VIP stateroom has a 7-inch mattress with Sunbrella fabric and additional drawer storage on each side of the master berth. The galley includes optional storage in the sole and a sea gull water filter, with an icemaker installed below the helm seats.
Recent maintenance includes bottom paint with Micron CSC and Prop Speed in October 2025, hull and topsides polishing in April 2026, and Electrosea system service with new flow sensor in April 2026. The boat carries extensive engine and generator spares, a Reverso oil change system, 3000w inverter, and 100A battery charger. Extensive custom features include LED engine room lighting, custom canvas covers, dual Kahlenberg horns, stainless steel hand grab and step for hardtop access, and custom LED floodlight above the exterior cabin door.
Length
48.00 FT
Material
Fiberglass
Engines
2
Engine Make
Volvo
Engine Model
IPS 700
Power
2 x NaN HP
Hours
905 HRS
Fuel
Diesel