2020 Sabre 45 Salon Express
$1,190,000
Boat in Portland, ME 04101 US
45 Salon Express
2 Engines (Volvo, Volvo)
45 feet
Diesel
Fiberglass/Reinforced
Sabre Yachts has designed this boat with all the comfort and class of her traditional Downeast design, with modern precision control and advanced performance. A U-shaped settee transforms her cockpit into an elegant and livable space, equally suited to entertaining or enjoying some peace on the water. Her functional side decks, with handholds wherever they are needed, provide a previously unheard of level of security and comfort.
The Sabre 45 Salon Express offers two staterooms with two full heads and a salon that flows down two gentle steps to a bright half-up galley. Her unique proposition is the utility space located between the engine room and the guest stateroom. This space is reserved for the installation of optional accessories like washer/dryer units, additional freezers, or wine chillers. By creating this working space all storage areas within the vessel have been preserved, and her cruising accommodations feel like those of a much larger craft.
Some notable features are...
- Seakeeper 6
- Freedom lift
- Flir Camera
- Separate Washer and dryer
- Spare props
- Electric grill with sink and drink fridge
- Deep freezer
- Full Garmin electronics package
LOA 49' 5"
Beam 14' 9"
Draft 3' 9"
Displacement (half load) 34,700 LBS
Fuel capacity 450 USG
Water capacity 150 USG
Holding tank capacity 65
Air Draft (w/mast) 14' 8"
HULL-
- Modified Deep "V" Planing hull design.
- - 16° deadrise at the transom, 23° deadrise amidships.
- - ISO NPG white gelcoat w/vinylester resin.
- - Bottom, topsides, and transom VIP resin infused biaxialE-glass with Corecell SAN foam core.- Stringer system biaxial E-glass with foam core.
- - Resin Infused E-glass swim platform with molded-inanti-skid.
- - Hull side rubbing strakes.- PVC rub rail with a stainless steel cap.
- - Painted (Urethane) double boot top.
- - Gold recessed cove stripe.
DECK & HARDTOP COMPOSITE
- - ISO NPG gelcoat.
- - VIP resin infused biaxial E-glass with balsa core.
- - Molded-in anti-skid deck surfaces.
- - Anchor locker with slam latch.
- - Wide side deck walkways.
- - Large U-shaped settee in the cockpit with teak table.
- - Engine room access hatch in the cockpit sole.
DECK HARDWARE
- - 1 1/4" Diameter type 316 stainless steel perimeter rail system.
- - (6) 12" Stainless steel cleats: two forward, four midship.
- - (2) bollard cleats aft
- - (1) 10" Stainless steel cleat to starboard of windlass .
- - Custom stainless steel bow pulpit with dual anchor roller.
- - Quick anchor windlass, electric rope-chain type.
- - Varnished teak flagstaff and socket on the taffrail.
- - Burgee staff on the bow pulpit.
- - Low Profile hatches w/screens.
- - Single-glazed windows in salon.
- - Custom stainless steel opening portlights.
- - Teak cabin-side eyebrow.
- - Teak table in the cockpit
- - Custom stainless steel "SABRE" logo.
- - Stainless steel transom gates.
- - Saltwater washdown system at the bow.
- - Kahlenberg single chrome air horn.
HELM STATION
- - Hinged access door to starboard deck.
- - Joystick steering on Stidd armrest
- - Triple windshield wipers with multiple speed settings.
- - Windshield washers plumbed from the fresh water system.
- - Ritchie Compass.
- - Switch controls for horn, running lights, anchor light, engine room blowers, and bilge pumps.
- - Custom teak steering wheel with tilt helm and Sabre logo.
- - Twin Stidd N Series helm seats with Ultra leather fabric
- - Tri-color helm lights, red, white, & blue.
- - NMEA 2000 backbone
STD VOLVO PROPULSION SYSTEM & ENGINE ROOM
- - Twin Volvo-Penta IPS-650 with D6 480 hp engines.
- - Volvo-Penta Automatic Interceptor Trim Tabs, 750mm- Active Corrosion Protection System (ACP)
- - Dynamic Positioning System
- - Volvo Autopilot with controls incorporated into helmscreen
- - Slow speed, single lever, and cruise control software
- - Sabre exhaust by-pass system
- - Garmin GPS Receiver
- - (2) Volvo/Garmin 9219 MFD with separate Garmin SDcard reader
- - 150A, 12V alternator on each engine.
- - Engine room ventilation system.
- - Engine room floor with FRP anti-skid.
- - White gel-coated engine room
- - Mylar-faced foam noise barrier
FUEL SYSTEM
- - Twin 225 USG diesel fuel tanks port and starboard.
- - Single Racor fuel filter per engine.
- - (2) 2" Diesel deck fill plates.
- - Fuel level indicator at helm.
120/240VAC ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- - Cummins/Onan 11.5KW generator.
- - 50A 120/240VAC shore power service.
- - Polarization transformer with galvanic isolator for complete boat protection.
- - Powered retractable shore cord with 85' cable.
- - Automatic transfer between shore and generator.
- - Combined inverter-charger, 3000W inverter & 100Acharger (charges house battery bank).
- - Illuminated main circuit breaker distribution panel.
- - Digital AC system monitor.
- - 120V GFCI protected outlets in each cabin and engineroom
- - Reverse cycle heat/air conditioning with 4 zones. One16k BTU in the forward cabin, one 8k BTU in the guest cabin, two 12k BTU in the main salon
12VDC ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- - Networked Electrical System.
- - Four 6 Volt AGM deep cycle ship's service batteries.
- - Port & Starboard dedicated AGM engine start batteries.
- - (1) AGM Group 24 generator starting battery.
- - Remote control battery switches with controls at helm.
- - Manual emergency engine-battery crossover switch.
- - 3-stage, 3-bank, battery charger for all start batterybanks.
- - Illuminated main circuit breaker distribution.
- - Digital battery monitoring for each bank.
- - High output efficient LED lighting throughout the boat.
- - Marine-grade, UL & ABYC standard wire throughout.
- - USB ports at the helm and in each cabin.
- - Strip lighting below the upper cabinet in the forward stateroom, in the guest stateroom below the shelf and bulkhead, behind the sinks in both heads and above the sink in the galley
- - Dimmers in cockpit, main salon, galley, and staterooms
ENTERTAINMENT MEDIA
- - Fusion Apollo Stereo System with Bluetooth. Controls at helm and cockpit, four speakers: two in the main salon, two in the cockpit.
- - 10" Fusion subwoofer- Fusion Amplifier
- - HDMI cables run from each TV to the guest stateroom aft, below the helm.
WASTE DISPOSAL
- - Thick wall polyethylene holding tank with 65-galloncapacity
- - Deluxe freshwater Tecma MSDs in master and guesthead.
- - Deck fitting for land-based pump-out stations.
- - Diaphragm waste pump for overboard discharge.
FRESHWATER SYSTEM
- - Water capacity 150 gals.
- - 11-gallon water heater 240VAC.
- - Variable flow constant water pressure pump.
- - Highest quality lead-free water system components.
- - Shore water inlet with a filter.
- - Transom shower hot and cold.
- - Freshwater spigot in the engine room.
MAIN SALON
- - "L" settee to starboard with drawers beneath.
- - Straight settee to port with TV cabinet forward.
- - High Gloss finished table with hi-low pedestal.
- - 32" HDTV on a powered lift.
- - Sound deadening, soft headliner panels.
- - Mirror polished Stainless steel and glass door to the cockpit.
- - Powered drop window in the aft bulkhead.
GALLEY
- - Solid surface countertop.
- - Stainless steel under-mount sink with cover and pullout faucet
- - Stainless steel 2-drawer refrigerator.
- - Stainless steel 1-drawer freezer.
- - Two burner induction cooktop.
- - Convection microwave with stainless steel face
- - Drawers and storage lockers below the counter.
- - Storage lockers outboard countertop.
- - Built-in wastebasket & recycling bin
MASTER/FORWARD STATEROOM
- - Private door to master stateroom with head ensuite.
- - Island berth layout with 9" mattress and laminated trim.
- - Cherry hull ceilings.
- - Drawers under the aft end of the berth.
- - Large cedar-lined hanging locker to starboard.
- - Bureau to port with (4) drawers.
- - Outboard berth cabinets with shelves.
- - Teak and holly sole.
- - Sound deadening soft headliner panels.
- - Pocket door to the master head.
MASTER HEAD
- - Private access from the master stateroom.
- - Custom tile in head and shower sole.
- - Solid surface countertop with recessed porcelain sink.
- - Vanity cabinet below the sink with drawer.
- - Storage cabinet above vanity with mirror in the door.
- - Separate shower stall with clear acrylic divider.
- - Storage locker outboard of the shower.
- - An electric shower sump pump
- - Opening port to side deck
- - Deck hatch with blind/screen overhead
- - Ventilation blower
- - Stainless steel towel bars
GUEST/BUNK STATEROOM
- - Double berth converts to separate twin berths with 6"foam mattresses.
- - Cherry hull ceilings.
- - Storage locker with shelves.
- - Drawers in the inboard bulkhead above berth
- - Teak and holly sole.
- - Sound deadening soft headliner panels
GUEST/DAY HEAD
- - Tile in head and shower sole.
- - Solid surface countertop with recessed porcelain sink.
- - Vanity cabinet below the sink.
- - Cherry wood trimmed mirror over the sink.
- - Separate shower stall with clear acrylic divider.
- - Door to guest stateroom and door to the passageway
- - Storage locker outboard of the shower.
- - An electric shower sump pump
- - Opening port to side deck
- - Deck hatch with blind/screen overhead
- - Ventilation blower
- - Stainless steel towel bars
DÉCOR
- - Varnished cherry interior finish.
- - Screens on all opening ports.
- - Ocean Air screen/blinds on deck hatches.
- - Pleated blinds on salon windows.
- - Drapes on curved aft windows
- - Dovetailed, varnished maple drawer boxes
- - Accord shades on all opening ports
SAFETY
- - Clean-agent engine room fire extinguisher system.
- - Automatic and manual control of the extinguisher system.
- - Fire system auto shut down of engines, generator, and blowers.
- - Portable fire extinguishers in all accommodation spaces.
- - Corrosion proof Marelon sea valves
- - Bonding system to safeguard against galvanic corrosion.
- - (3) Automatic 12V electric bilge pumps.
- - (3) high water sensors with alarm.
UTILITY ROOM
- - Access via a hatch in the salon sole.
- - Multiple supplemental appliance and storage options.
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.
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1/14/26 | Initial price | $1,190,000 |
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Customers praise the 2020 Sabre 45 Salon Express for its exceptional craftsmanship and elegant design, highlighting the spacious and light-filled salon that offers both comfort and style
Many appreciate the boat’s smooth handling and powerful performance, making it ideal for both leisurely cruising and longer voyages. The quality of the interior finishes, including fine woodwork and modern amenities, receives consistent positive feedback. Owners also value the thoughtful layout that maximizes living space without compromising functionality. Overall, the Sabre 45 Salon Express is noted for combining classic beauty with contemporary convenience, earning it high marks for reliability and luxury on the water.
The Biggest Pros and Cons
The 2020 Sabre 45 Salon Express offers a blend of classic design and modern performance, making it a standout choice for boating enthusiasts. Here are some pros and cons to consider:
Pros
Timeless Design: The Sabre 45 Salon Express features elegant, traditional lines combined with a contemporary salon layout, offering both style and comfort.
Spacious Interior: The salon provides ample natural light and comfortable seating, creating an inviting space for relaxation and entertaining.
Performance: Equipped with reliable twin diesel engines, the boat delivers smooth handling and efficient cruising capabilities.
Quality Craftsmanship: Built with attention to detail and high-quality materials, ensuring durability and a luxurious finish.
Versatile Layout: The express configuration balances indoor comfort with outdoor usability, featuring a well-designed cockpit and swim platform.
Cons
Price Point: As a premium vessel, the Sabre 45 Salon Express may come at a higher cost compared to similar-sized boats.
Maintenance: The quality construction and systems may require attentive upkeep to maintain optimal performance.
Space Limitations: While spacious for its class, the 45-foot size may feel limiting for larger groups or extended liveaboard use.
Fuel Consumption: Twin diesel engines provide good performance but can consume more fuel compared to single-engine setups.
Made For
The 2020 Sabre 45 Salon Express is designed for discerning boaters who value a combination of classic style, modern performance, and exceptional comfort. Ideal for those seeking a versatile cruiser, it appeals to couples or small families who enjoy extended weekend getaways or coastal cruising. Its spacious salon and well-appointed accommodations make it perfect for owners who appreciate quality craftsmanship and elegant design, while its efficient hull and reliable engine deliver confident handling and smooth rides. Whether you're a seasoned sailor or a cruising enthusiast, the Sabre 45 Salon Express offers an ideal blend of luxury and practicality for memorable time on the water.
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