2000 Sabre 452Sold
$299,000
Boat in Yarmouth, ME 04096 US
Built in 2000
452
1 Engine (Yanmar 4JH2-DTE)
47.4 feet
Diesel
Fiberglass/Reinforced
Whether out for a leisurely day sail or an ocean passage, this custom Sabre 452 is both capable and comfortable. With leisure furl boom and self-tacking jib, she is easy to single hand and her kevlar reinforced hull and carbon rig make her tough and fast, capable of offshore duty from the comfort of her enclosed pilothouse. Thought out down to the smallest detail with safety, comfort, and confidence at the forefront of every design and engineering decision. Efficient and easy to understand plumbing, electrical, and mechanical systems will minimize maintenance time and allow more sailing time. She offers berths for eight, with ample storage space throughout plus a work bench area in the port cockpit locker. Her cherry interior and plentiful natural light make for a very welcoming and livable space. An excellent choice for those looking for a long-distance performance cruiser.
- Edson wheel steering with 48'' Comfort Grip Destroyer wheel, guard, and brake
- 5" Ritchie compass mounted in stainless steel binnacle
- Emergency tiller stored in cockpit locker
- Autopilot with ruddercontrol joystick in pilothouse
- Cockpit - One deep storage locker to port with work bench
- Two lazarette lockers
- Starboard Lewmar hatch to aft cabin
- Winch handle pockets in coamings
- Solid teak cup holder on pedestal
- Two cockpit scuppers to seavalves
- Stove fuel storage locker in port side deck
- Step transom with boarding ladder with teak treads
- Thru-bolted to a reinforced hull keel sump with stainless steel bolts with bronze nuts
- (4) type ABC fire extinguishers
- Recessed thru-hulls with Marelon seavalves
- Hoses below the waterline are double clamped
- (4) Burner Propane Gas Systems stove with oven
- Sea Frost refrigeration unit in galley
- Scandvik Diesel Cabin Heater
- Automatic electric bilge pump plus spare
- Manual, cockpit mounted bilge pump
- Primary Bruce anchor with 250' galvanized 3/8" chain
- Secondary Danforth anchor with 250' rope/chain
- Additional Fortress storm anchor with 250' rope/chain
- Cockpit dodger Bay Sails 2024
- Full cockpit awning
- 4 fenders and 8 dock lines
- Avon 310 hard bottom inflatable dinghy
- Honda 20 hp outboard
- Mast - Dirk Kramer One piece Carbon Fiber, keel stepped, mast with triple airfoil spreaders
- Dick Kramer designed masthead rig with white finish
- Masthead with 2 forward halyard sheaves
- Internal main and genoa halyards
- Pre-wired with VHF radio cable
- Boom - Aluminum ProFurl, white painted finish
- External boom topping lift
- 90% self-tacking jib Bay Sails
- 130% head sail Bay Sails
- In boom furling main sail Bay Sails
- Main and genoa halyards led aft
- (2) Wichard fold-down pad eyes in cockpit for safety harnesses Winches
- (2) Lewmar #48 CCST two speed winches for main sheet, main halyard, outhaul, genoa halyard and reefing
- (2) Lewmar #64 CCST self-tailing two speed primaries
- Lewmar #44 main halyard electric winch under dodger
- Two 10" chrome winch handles, one 10" chrome lock-in
- Standing Rigging - Headstay, Wire 1 x 19
- Double Backstay, upper shrouds, intermediate D2 and D3 and lowers are all Navtec Nitronic 50 Alpha Rod
- Spreader and turnbuckle boots, shroud covers
- Running Rigging - Main halyard Spectra with headboard shackle with snap shackle
- Genoa halyard Spectra with snap shackle
- Polyester double braid main sheet
- Polyester double braid genoa sheets
- Traveler control lines
- 16' Outboard tracks with end stops and jib lead blocks
- Inboard tracks supplied with sheet lead blocks
- Main sheet led to ball bearing cabin top traveler, and aft to a two-speed self-tailing winch
- Custom stainless steel mast collar with provision for halyard and turning block attachments
- Inboard genoa tracks aluminum T 1-1-4" x 3-16'' x 12'
- Inboard tracks are recessed into the deck tooling
- Chainplates - All composite laminated to hull, mounted well inboard for optimum sheeting angles
- Self-tacking jib stainless traveler
- Berths for 6 + 2 convertible in pilothouse
- Varnished cherry interior finish
- 6' 6" headroom in main and aft areas, with 6' 4" headroom in forward sections
- Forward cabin has a 6' 8" Vee-berth
- Main cabin has large U-Shape settee
- Starboard over-under berths are 6' 8" long
- Aft-cabin with 6' 8" full width double berth
- Storage in raised pilothouse
- Pilothouse has settee to port that seats four and converts to double berth
- Lockers and shelves in aft-cabin for storage
- Large cedar lined hanging lockers in forward and aft cabins
- Optimized navigation area for instrument installation, storage space and panel arrangement
- Main cabin berthback lockers with louvered doors
- Fresh water manual toilet in forward head with stall shower, tiled floor and ceramic sink
- Fresh water electric toilet in aft head with wet head shower
- Thick foam cushions provided, covered with a durable fabric, zippered for ease of removal
- Lights in cedar lined hanging lockers
- Ample ventilation and light
- (11) Deck hatches with interior trim and provision for screens
- (5) recessed fixed port lights
- Main cabin and pilothouse windows all safety glass with back up Lexan windows for emergency
- (2) Chrome dorade vents
- (2) Opening ports in the aft-cabin
- Stainless steel opening ports in main and forward cabins
- Acrylic sliding companionway hatch with solid teak and screened hatch boards
- Polished SS double galley sink
- Cabin courtesy lights
- Rope/Chain Simpson Lawrence anchor windlass
- (2) Chrome cowl vents
- Two 12" 4-bolt cleats forward, mid deck and aft
- Self-draining divided anchor locker with drain and stainless pad eyes to secure end of anchor rode
- Two recessed deck scuppers
- Stainless steel mid-rail chock fitted into each toerail
- Pulpit, stern rail and stanchions are custom fabricated of stainless steel thru-bolted with aluminum backing plates
- Double lifelines of vinyl coated stainless steel cable with port and starboard boarding gates with braced stanchions
- Lifeline terminals and turnbuckles are swaged stainless steel
- Solid teak handrails and 3" high teak toerails
- Auxiliary Power - 88 hp Yanmar 4JH2-DTE 4 cyl. fresh-water-cooled diesel with reduction gear
- 12 volt 130-amp Balmar alternator for ship's batteries
- 12-volt 80-amp alternator for engine start battery
- 100 (approx.) gallon custom aluminum fuel tank, deck filled, shutoff valve, vented and grounded
- Racor fuel filter - water separator
- Raw water intake strainer with wrench
- Flexible four point engine mounts minimize vibration and noise
- Engine compartment exhaust blower
- Engine compartment light
- Complete engine access provided by sound and heat insulated removable panels
- Tachometer, hour meter, volt, oil, and temperature gauges are recessed in cockpit face
- Mechanical fuel gauge on tank
- Guages for all water tanks
- 3 bladed AutoStream Stainless feathering prop, Australian
- Stainless steel prop shaft (1.375" dia.) passes through a glassed-in shaft log, PSS shaft seal with bronze strut and three-blade sailor propeller
- 12 volt Simpson Lawrence anchor windlass
- Electrical System - Three 12-volt deep cycle marine service batteries at 220 AH each
- One 130 AH dedicated engine start battery
- Twin 30A - 110-volt shore power system GFI protected throughout vessel
- 50-foot shore power cord (2)
- Heart 2500-watt inverter-battery charger
- Microwave oven in galley
- All wiring is tinned, color coded, numbered and meets USCG regulations
- Master AC-DC panels with volt and ammeters, marine circuit breakers and polarity indicator
- Garmin chartplotter
- Furuno radar
- Simrad/Robertson Autopilot
- Simrad wind instrument IS20
- Hull Construction - Vacuum infused single unit, triaxial glass over Corecell
- Kevlar 49 outer skin below the waterline
- Internal deck-to-hull joint
- Boot and cove stripes
- Bulkheads, berth faces, shelves and floor stringers laminated to hull providing integral, structural strength
- Deck Construction - Single unit, hand-laminated fiberglass with H60 Divinycell core for stiffness, and H200 Divinycell in high stress areas. -
- Deck bonded to hull using stainless steel thru-bolts every 6'' with aircraft style locknuts
- 3M 5200 caulking used as sealant in hull-deck joint
- Step transom
- Balanced rudder is molded fiberglass bonded to a carbon fiber rudder stock
- Engine bed Kevlar laminate to reduce noise and vibration
- Keel - A modern bulb wing style
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 9/10/25 | Price decreased | $299,000(-14.3%) |
| 7/26/25 | Price decreased | $349,000(-11.6%) |
| 5/19/25 | Initial price | $395,000 |
Overview from around the web 2000 Sabre 452
Customers praise the 2000 Sabre 452 for its exceptional craftsmanship and timeless design
Many highlight the boat’s solid construction and attention to detail, which contribute to a smooth and comfortable ride even in challenging conditions. Owners appreciate the spacious and well-appointed interior, noting that it offers a perfect blend of luxury and practicality for extended cruising. The Sabre 452’s performance under sail is frequently mentioned, with sailors enjoying its balanced handling and responsiveness. Overall, feedback reflects a strong appreciation for the boat’s quality, durability, and classic elegance, making it a favored choice among cruising enthusiasts.
The Biggest Pros and Cons
The 2000 Sabre 452 is a well-regarded cruising sailboat known for its blend of performance, comfort, and craftsmanship. Here are some of the key pros and cons of this model:
Pros
Solid Construction: Built with high-quality materials and attention to detail, the Sabre 452 offers durability and a strong, seaworthy hull.
Comfortable Interior: Spacious accommodations for extended cruising, including well-designed cabins, ample storage, and a functional galley.
Performance: Balanced sailing characteristics with a moderate displacement and efficient sail plan, making it responsive and manageable in a variety of conditions.
Handling: Equipped with a well-tuned keel and rudder combination that provides good stability and maneuverability.
Reputation: Sabre Yachts has a strong reputation for craftsmanship, and the 452 is praised for its timeless design and reliable systems.
Cons
Price: As a quality cruiser with solid construction, the Sabre 452 can command a higher price compared to some other boats in its size range.
Age: Being a 2000 model, some boats may require updates or maintenance to modernize systems or address wear and tear.
Draft: Depending on the keel configuration, the draft may limit access to shallow waters or certain cruising grounds.
Interior Layout: While comfortable, some sailors may find the interior layout less customizable or spacious compared to newer designs with more open floor plans.
Made For
The 2000 Sabre 452 is ideal for sailors seeking a well-crafted, comfortable cruiser with solid performance. It’s perfect for couples or small families who want a spacious and thoughtfully designed sailboat for coastal cruising or weekend getaways. With its blend of traditional craftsmanship and modern amenities, the Sabre 452 appeals to those who appreciate quality, ease of handling, and a vessel that can confidently handle a variety of sailing conditions.
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East Coast Yacht Sales is a high quality dealership and brokerage firm with a charismatic team of experienced yacht consultants, service technicians, and support staff who all have a passion for people, boats, and the water. Dealers for Axopar, Targa, Sirena, Boston BoatWorks, & J Boats.
With almost 40 years in the business, East Coast Yacht Sales has grown to eight offices throughout the northeast. You can find ECYS in the same Yarmouth, ME flagship location that was its birthplace, in addition to: Camden and Belfast, ME, Manchester, MA, Newport, RI, Mystic, CT, Long Island, NY, Atlantic Highlands, NJ and Annapolis, MD.
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