2018 Sabre 48 Salon Express Boat in Manchester, MA 01944 US
Built in 2018
48 Salon Express
2 Engines (2x Volvo)
48 feet
Diesel
Fiberglass/Composite
Vienna (Name Reserved) is a terrific example of the popular Sabre 48 featuring all the "right" equipment that makes this model extra special. In addition to great equipment, she has been maintained to a high level including a detailed and thorough servicing this past winter.
Among her extensive equipment list:
- Volvo Penta IPS700 drives with Joystick control and DPS.
- Volvo Glass Screen/Garmin Navigation Package- Complete description in Helm Station section.
- Seakeeper 5 with custom storage above unit in engine room.
- Teak Cockpit Sole. Reconditioned summer 2026.
- Gelcoat Toe Rail which reduces varnish maintenance.
- Flag Blue Awlgrip Hull (2022).
- Bonus Room configured with double berth, cushioned seat and marine head, sink and shower. Description in separate section.
- Freedom Lift - New arms/cradle 2026.
Additional Options:
- Icemaker below helm seats.
- Seagull Ind Water Filter plumbed to separate spigot at galley sink.
- Reverso Oil Change System.
- Built-in Vaccuum System
- Upgraded Mattresses in Primary and VIP Cabins.
Over the winter of 2025-2026 the boat was stored at Hinckley Yacht Services in Portsmouth, RI. The owner asked Hinckley to go through the boat from stem to stern and make recommendations for service as the plan was that this was going to be his "forever" boat. The boat was also enrolled in the comprehensive winter service package, usually reserved for Hinckley yachts. In addition to the mechanical, electrical, and cosmetic checks of the package, the following items were completed:
- Engine and IPS Fluids analyzed with positive results on all
- Port engine carrier bearing replaced
- Port engine drive shaft replaced
- Port IPS pod SUS (electric servo motor and steering gearbox) replaced. STB SUS replaced in 2023
- Port aftercooler replaced
- Port outer prop shaft replaced
- Starboard Turbo replaced
- Starboard engine coolant circulation pump replaced
- Engines flushed with Rydlyme (chemical descaler for raw water side of cooling system)
- All propellers reconditioned
- Aft two engine mounts on Port and Stb engines replaced
- All annual maintenance on engines and drives completed
- Generator service completed
- Raw water pump on generator replaced
- All raw water strainers rebuilt, both engines, generator, Seakeeper, and raw water washdown
- House Batteries replaced
- Seakeeper serviced
- Freedom Lift Serviced
- Freedom Lift removable arms replaced with new
- Pilothouse interior blinds replaced for side windows and aft enclosure
- Exterior cockpit cushion covers replaced
- New exterior cockpit table cover
- Bottom paint refreshed
- Pilothouse and Deck Polished and Waxed
Modern planning V-Hull.
VIP Resin infused laminate system.
SAN Corecell foam coring.
Knitted bi-axial structural reinforcements.
PVC rub rail with stainless steel cap.
Painted boot stripe.
Gold cove stripe.
Black bottom paint.
ISO NPG gelcoat.
VIP resin infused biaxial E-glass with balsa core.
Molded-in anti-skid deck surfaces. Contrasting anti-skid option selected.
Flush, outward opening, transom door with latch.
Two (2)Anchor locker with slam latches.
Fiberglass swim platform with molded-in anti-skid. Platform edges protected by stainless steel half round. Pull out swim ladder mounter under platform.
1 1/4″ Diameter type 316 stainless steel perimeter rail system.
(2) Stainless steel bollard cleats aft
(2) Stainless 12″ cleats on transom just off centerline
(1) 10” Stainless steel cleat to port of windlass as anchor rode tie off.
(2) Custom cast stainless steel skene chocks forward.
Custom stainless steel bow pulpit with dual anchor roller for Delta anchor
Quick electric anchor windlass, with rope/chain gypsy. Foot controls on foredeck and remote switch at helm
Teak flag staff and socket on taffrail.
Burgee staff on bow pulpit.
(6) Low Profile stainless steel hatches with integrated blinds and screens
(6) Custom stainless steel opening port lights.
Varnished teak cabin-side eyebrow.
Custom cast stainless steel “SABRE” logo.
Raw water washdown system at the bow.
Deck Fill Plates for diesel tanks, fresh water tank, and black water tank
Pilothouse Top:
Large electric sunroof with blind and screen over forward section of pilothouse
Sabre designed mast
Spotlight with remote control at helm. (Spotlight new 2022)
Transom door from swim platform to cockpit
Large L-shaped seating across aft end of cockpit (New weather covers 2026)
Aft facing seating behind pilothouse enclosure (New weather covers 2026)
Folding gloss varnished cockpit table (New weather cover 2026)
SureShade integrated electric cockpit awning (Motors replaced 2024)
Teak cockpit sole (Refreshed Summer 2026)
Large engine room access hatch in cockpit sole with manual hydraulic cylinders
Cockpit shower with hot and cold water
Access steps port and starboard to side decks
Interior finish features Satin Varnished Cherry bulkheads and trim
L-settee to starboard with Ultraleather covered cushions
Gloss varnished table with fold-out leaves at L-settee to starboard
Sliding settee to port provides access to Bonus Cabin below. Settee cushions with covered with Ultraleather
Large companion seat to port across from Helm Station. Provides forward facing seating and inboard facing seating. Cushions covered with Ultraleather
Deep chart locker/storage forward of L settee to port
32" LCD TV on electric lift just aft of the L-settee to port
Sliding windows in salon on cabin sides
Pleated Blinds on pilothouse side windows and aft enclosure (New 2026)
Soft sound absorbing overhead with Varnished Cherry Battens
Dimmable overhead lights
Accent lighting
Teak and Holly Sole
Icemaker below helm seats
Dual Volvo-Garmin 8617 Glass Cockpit 17' Multi-Function Displays (MFDs)
Garmin GMR 122x xHD2 Open Array Radar
Garmin GPS 19X
Garmin AIS 600
Garmin/Volvo Reactor 40 Autopilot
Garmin Fish Finder/Depth Finder
Garmin VHF with Full Function MIC and separate speaker
Garmin Camera in Engine Room
Two (2) 8' Fiberglass Antennas on Pilothouse Top for VHF and AIS
Volvo-Penta Autopilot w/ Joystick Driving
Volvo-Penta IPS Plus Joystick Controller on Stidd Armrest
Twin Lever Shift & Throttle Control (EVC-E) w/ Single Lever & Cruise Control Software
Triple windshield wipers w/ multiple speed settings
Windshield washers plumbed from the freshwater system
Ritchie Compass
Switch controls for horn, running lights, anchor light, engine room blowers & bilge pumps
Custom teak steering wheel w/ tilt helm & Sabre logo
Twin Stidd Series helm seats w/ Ultraleather® fabric mounted on a cherry cabinet
Side door from helm station to side deck
NMEA 2000 backbone
Twin Volvo-Penta IPS 700 inboard propulsion systems w/ 24v electric shift transmissions & NiBrAl P-series duo-props. Tier III emission certified. Pleasure craft rated VP D8, 550mhp @ 2900rpm engines.
Integrated freshwater heat exchanger cooling system.
24v-110Amp alternator each engine.
Volvo-Penta 900mm Interceptor trim system w/ auto trim.
Dynamic Positioning System (DPS).
Active Corrosion Protection system (ACP).
Volvo-Penta Clear Wake Exhaust bypass system (EVC controlled).
Groco raw water intake strainers (All rebuilt 2026).
Engine room blower & vent ducts.
Engine room floor with FRP anti-skid.
Gelcoat white engine room.
Mylar-faced foam noise barrier.
(2) 263 USG diesel fuel tanks port and starboard.
Dual Racor fuel filter for port and starboard engines.
Reverse cycle heat/air conditioning with 4 zones. One 10k BTU in the forward cabin, one 10k BTU in the master cabin, one 16k BTU in the galley and one 24k BTU in the main salon. Optional 6k BTU in crew quarters.
(4) 2ea. AGM Group 24 dedicated engine start batteries.
(3) AGM 4D deep cycle ship’s service batteries.
(1) 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.
– High output LED lights in the overhead.
– LED strip lighting in appropriate locations.
– LED engine room lighting.
– Tri-color lights over helm station, red, white, blue.
– Cockpit courtesy lights.
Marine-grade, tinned wire throughout.
12VDC USB chargers at helm and in all cabins.
Onan 13.5 kw generator
- Onan E series display
- Dedicated start battery.
- Water drop muffler.
- Raw water intake strainer.
- Sound shield.
– Transfer switch
--50A shore power service with Glendinning Cablemaster & 60 ft. cord.
-- Isolation transformer.
-- Illuminated main circuit breaker distribution panel.
-- Digital AC system monitor.
--120V GFCI protected outlets in each cabin and engine room.
--Victron Energy Charger/ 3000 watt Inverter for House Batteries. Model 12/3000/12.
-- Victron Energy 100 amp charger for Engine Start Batteries and Generator Start Battery.
Island berth athwartship layout with Custom 10" mattress and laminated trim.
Hull side deadlight overhead board.
Shoji style passageway and closet doors.
Shoji style portlight screen panels.
Cherry hull ceilings.
Drawers under berth and in bulkhead aft of berth.
(2) hanging lockers fore and aft of bed.
Teak and holly sole.
Sound deadening soft headliner panels.
Sliding Shogi door to head compartment.
Private access from master stateroom.
Corian Counter with Corian sink.
Vanity cabinet below sink.
Storage outboard.
Mirror above vanity, cherry framed.
Separate shower stall with clear bi-fold enclosure.
Electric shower sump pump.
Opening port to side deck.
Deck hatch with blind/screen overhead.
Ventilation blower.
Stainless steel towel bars.
Spacious island berth, with custom 10″ mattress and laminated trim.
Cherry hull ceilings.
Drawers under berth, A/C return grille beside.
Deck hatch with blind/screen.
Storage lockers, drawers and shelves.
Teak and holly sole.
Sound deadening soft headliner panels.
Corian Counter with Stainless steel under mount sink.
Shower stall with seat and locker outboard.
Hot and cold pressure water.
Electric shower sump pump.
Storage locker outboard.
Solid surface vanity top with bull nose.
Towel bars.
Soap dispenser.
Cherry wood trimmed mirror over sink.
Ventilation blower.
Corian countertop with large stainless steel undermounted sink. Pull -faucet and cover for sink.
Separate spigot for SeaGull Inc Water Filtered water.
Generous storage above and below countertops.
Large vertical Isotherm stainless steel. stand-up refrigerator (top) and freezer.
Two burner touch control induction cooktop.
Convection microwave with stainless steel face.
Fixed deadlight in hull outboard of galley sink for additional natural light.
Recycle bin below steps.
Fusion Black Box System with Bluetooth. Remote controls at helm and cockpit, four speakers: two in the main salon, two in the cockpit.
32” LED TV in the main salon.
32” LED TV in the master stateroom.
24” LED TV in the forward stateroom.
24" LED TV in "Bonus" Cabin.
HDMI cables run from each TV to the guest stateroom aft, below the helm.
Custom layout of "Bonus Room" includes:
Head cabinet with marine toilet, shower, small sink.
Double berth with Sunbrella covered mattresses.
TV at foot of double berth.
Seat between head and berth.
Washer & separate dryer side by side with two drawers below.
Varnished cherry interior finish.
Screens on all opening ports.
Screen/blinds on deck hatches.
Pleated blinds on side windows and side door (new 2026).
Drapes on curved aft windows.
Accord shades on opening ports except for the master stateroom.
Dovetailed, varnished maple drawer boxes.
Water capacity 160 gals.
Stainless steel, 20-gallon water heater, operates on 110-VAC.
Temperature control valve on hot water supply.
Hot and cold-water pressure system 12V with dual pumps.
Fresh water spigot in the engine room.
Transom shower, hot and cold.
Shore water inlet with a filter.
Polyethylene holding tank with 70-gallon capacity.
Jabsco Quiet Flush freshwater MSD in guest head.
Tecma Eco MSD in master head.
Diaphragm waste pump on holding tank.
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.
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.
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| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/24/26 | Initial price | $1,095,000 |
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| Location | Manchester | Cataumet | Hingham | Mashpee | Cataumet | Osterville |
| Nominal Length | 48' | 48' | 48' | 43' | 42' | 42' |
| Draft | 4' | - | - | - | - | - |
| Engine Make | Volvo | Cummins | Cummins | Volvo Penta | Volvo Penta | Cummins |
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| Days on Market | 29 | 441 | 16 | 23 | 3 | 120 |
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