2018 Sabre 48 Salon Express Boat in San Diego, CA 92101 US

$1,225,000

Used
builtBuilt in 2018
Year the boat was built
model

48 Salon Express

Boat model
engine

2 Engines (2x Volvo Penta)

Engine type and count
length

52.3 feet

Overall boat length
fuel

Diesel

Fuel type
material

Fiberglass/Reinforced

Hull material
Nominal Length
52.25ft
Length Overall
52.25ft
Beam
15.33ft
Max Draft
4.08ft
Displacement
37500lb
Cabins
2
Heads
2
Fresh Water Tanks
160gal
Fuel Tanks
525gal
Holding Tanks
70gal
Hull Material
fiberglass
Engine 1
Engine Make
Volvo Penta
Engine Model
D8 700
Total Power
550hp
Engine Hours
604
Engine Type
inboard
Fuel Type
diesel
Drive Type
inboard
Engine 2
Engine Make
Volvo Penta
Engine Model
D8 700
Total Power
550hp
Engine Hours
604
Engine Type
inboard
Fuel Type
diesel
Drive Type
inboard
Additional Information
Deck and Hull Volvo Interceptors with automatic trim Anchor windlass with rope/chain gypsy Lewmar Delta stainless steel #44 anchor, 25 ft of 3/8" chain, 300 ft of 5/8" 3-ply nylon rode Stainless steel anchor roller Fresh water washdowns on bow (port & starboard) Swim platform with under-mounted ladder Teak decking in aft cockpit, including steps Walkaround side decks with large-diameter stainless steel perimeter rails Helm deck door to starboard side deck Stainless bow and spring cleats Horn-style stainless aft mooring cleats Low-profile stainless steel opening hatches with Oceanair shades and screens Low-profile pilot hatches in hardtop Anodized aluminum framed windows Molded fiberglass mast with separate radar platform and satellite pads on hardtop Dual beam searchlight mounted on hardtop mast Kahlenberg dual chrome horns Modern planing V-hull VIP resin-infused laminate, hull and deck SAN Corecell foam coring Knitted bi-axial structural reinforcements Foam/plywood stringer system Flag Blue gelcoat hull with Sport Yacht White topsides and smoke anti-skid LP painted boot stripe and gold cove stripe PVC rub rail with stainless steel cap Molded-in non-skid deck surfaces Mechanical & Electrical SystemsPropulsion Twin Volvo Penta D8-700 diesel engines, 550 hp (serviced Feb 2026) Volvo IPS 15B pod drives (serviced Feb 2026) Both cooling systems serviced, including new heat exchangers and oil coolers (Mar 2026) New raw water pumps and raw water intake hoses, both engines (Apr 2026) Volvo electronic controls with joystick, dynamic positioning, and cruise control with single lever software Volvo Active Corrosion Protection (ACP) Clear Wake bypass exhaust system Reverso oil change systemStabilization Seakeeper 5 gyroscopic stabilizer, installed forward in engine roomGenerator Cummins Onan 13.5 kW generator (serviced Feb 2026: oil, primary/secondary fuel filters, impeller, pencil zinc) New genset exhaust hoses and bypass hoses for exhaust risers (Feb 2026) New genset and AC intake thru-hulls in engine room (Apr 2026)Electrical House battery bank: AGM (New Apr 2026) Engine starter AGM batteries Generator starter AGM battery Xantrex inverter/charger (New Apr 2026) Additional 12V DC alternator to charge ship's service bank 50A shore power cord with cord reel 2nd 50A shore power inlet at bow with 25' cord in utility room New shore power automatic transfer switch boxes (Feb 2026) Galvanic isolator 120V outlets throughout interior and engine room; galley and head receptacles GFI protected LED overhead and reading lights Tinned wire throughoutSystems Dometic reverse-cycle heat and air conditioning AC raw water discharge (hose replaced Sep 2025) Fresh water tank: 160 gal polyethylene Water heater: 20 gal stainless steel Seagull water purifier plumbed to separate galley spigot Fresh water flush Marine Sanitation Device with holding tank and macerator (3) Bilge pumps with high water alarms Marelon sea valves on all below-waterline fittings Automatic fire suppression system (inspected/tagged Sep 2025) Electrical & Navigation EquipmentHelm (2) Volvo/Garmin 8617 Glass Cockpit multifunction displays Garmin GMR 424 xHD2 radar Garmin GMI 20 display (autopilot) Garmin Autopilot Garmin VHF 210 AIS VHF radio Airmar DT820 20° tilt smart transducer Volvo Penta electronic throttle controls with cruise control and single lever software Volvo Penta joystick with dynamic positioning, High Mode, and Docking Mode Volvo Interceptor automatic trim control Seakeeper 5 control display ACR Point Pad searchlight remote Kahlenberg horn controller Triple windshield wipers with washersCommunications & Entertainment Starlink (New Apr 2026) Fusion MS-AV755 audio LED televisions in salon and stateroomsElectrical Distribution Illuminated circuit breaker panel at galley steps Interior FeaturesMain DeckThe helm and salon share one bright, open level surrounded by windows, with an electrically operated drop-down window to aft starboard and curved safety glass in the aft corners. A stainless steel aft bulkhead with a swinging single-panel door opens to the cockpit.Helm Stidd 500N series helm seats (2x) Stazo wood steering wheel Ultraleather wrap on helm/navigation pod Mate's lounge (L-shaped settee) port of helm station with chart locker and pop-up TV Isotherm freezer below helm seats Helm deck door to starboard side deck AC/Heat control screen for main levelSalon L-shaped settee to starboard with high-gloss inlaid table Port bench settee slides inward to expose utility space below 32" LED television on articulating lift in front of Mate's lounge Electrically operated drop-down window starboard between cockpit and salon Curved safety glass windows in aft corners Stainless steel aft bulkhead with swinging single-panel door Reverse-cycle heat and air conditioning Overhead sliding hatches with Oceanair (blackout/mesh) screens Oceanair privacy shades for port/starboard/aft windows Sliding windows to port and starboard Fusion speakersUtility Space Salon settee on electrically powered slide reveals large utility room/crew cabin Utility space located under salon, connected by staircase under settee Work bench with shelf and drawer storage Double berth for crew or storage Overhead hatch to salon Opening porthole Reverse-cycle heat and air conditioning (connected to main level controls)Galley Black Corian countertops Stainless steel sink and faucet Seagull water purifier with separate spigot Ceramic two-burner Kenyon cooktop Cuisinart convection microwave oven Stainless steel Isotherm refrigerator and freezer Overhead deck hatch over galley counter with Oceanair (blackout/mesh) screens Opening stainless steel portlights over galley (2x) Storage in galley lockers, drawers, stairs, and floors Trash bins under the sink and stairsLower DeckTwo-stateroom, two-head layout with queen island berths in both cabins, abundant hanging and drawer storage, and reverse-cycle heat and air conditioning with separate controls in each cabin.Master Stateroom (Midship) Queen island berth Overhead deck hatch over headboard with Oceanair (blackout/mesh) screens Shoji-style passageway doors to master and master head Abundant hanging locker (2x) and drawer storage LED television Opening portlights (2x) Reverse-cycle heat and air conditioningMaster Head Shower stall with glass divider and glass tile décor Ceramic vessel sink Ceramic tile sole Fresh water flush head Cabinet storage under sink and in shower Overhead deck hatch with Oceanair (blackout/mesh) screens Porthole in showerGuest Stateroom (Forward) Queen island berth Hanging locker, cabinet, and drawer storage LED television Overhead hatches (2x) with Oceanair (blackout/mesh) screens and opening portlights Reverse-cycle heat and air conditioningGuest Head Shower stall Vessel sink Fresh water flush head Mirror on back of head door Overhead hatch with Oceanair (blackout/mesh) screens and opening portlight Cabinet storage above head and in shower Exterior FeaturesCockpit L-shaped seating with folding high-gloss table Teak decking, including steps Fiberglass cabinet with electric grill, sink, Vitrifrigo refrigerator and storage below SureShade telescoping cockpit awning Stainless steel aft bulkhead with swinging door to salon Fusion MS-NRX300 audio control head Fusion speakers in hardtopSwim Platform Swim platform with under-mounted swim ladderForedeck Quick anchor windlass with foot controls and Lewmar Delta #44 stainless anchor Fresh water washdowns (2x) 2nd 50A shore power inlet Walkaround side decks with stainless steel rails and cleatsHardtop Molded fiberglass mast with radar platform Dual beam searchlight Kahlenberg dual chrome horns Low-profile sliding hatchesCanvas & Covers Mesh helm cover Canvas covers for port and starboard salon windows Cockpit settee canvas cover Cockpit table canvas cover Recent Service New raw water pumps and raw water intake hoses, both engines (Apr 2026) New genset and AC intake thru-hulls in engine room (Apr 2026) New AGM house batteries (Apr 2026) New Xantrex inverter/charger (Apr 2026) Starlink installed (Apr 2026) Both cooling systems serviced, including new heat exchangers and oil coolers (Mar 2026) Both Volvo Penta D8-700 engines serviced (Feb 2026) Volvo IPS pods serviced (Feb 2026) Generator serviced: oil, primary/secondary fuel filters, impeller, and pencil zinc (Feb 2026) New genset exhaust hoses and bypass hoses for exhaust risers (Feb 2026) New shore power automatic transfer switch boxes (Feb 2026) AC raw water discharge hose replaced (Sep 2025) New cockpit refrigerator (Sep 2025) Fire suppression system inspected and tagged (Sep 2025) ExclusionsAll personal gear; artwork; loose items; galley gear; CD's; clock & barometer sets; charts; fishing equipment; tools; spare parts; supplies & items not specifically listed on equipment list specifications sheet.
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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

DateEventPrice
11/5/26Initial price$1,225,000

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717 Lido Park Drive, Suite A, Newport Beach, CA, 92663

Overview from around the web 2018 Sabre 48 Salon Express

The 2018 Sabre 48 Salon Express garners acclaim from users for its seamless blend of performance, comfort, and sophisticated design

Many customers appreciate the spacious and thoughtfully designed interior, which features high-quality finishes and ample natural light. The open-concept layout is often highlighted, allowing for easy movement and interaction between the salon, galley, and cockpit areas. Performance reviews frequently mention the boat's exceptional handling and fuel efficiency, making it a joy for both cruising and navigating tighter spaces. The powerful yet efficient propulsion system ensures smooth rides, enhancing the overall experience on the water. Customers also praise the attention to detail in the craftsmanship, noting the durability and style of materials used throughout. The well-equipped galley and comfortable seating arrangements are also popular features, enhancing onboard living for both short getaways and extended adventures. Ultimately, the 2018 Sabre 48 Salon Express is lauded by its users for striking the right balance between luxury and practicality, making it an outstanding choice for discerning boaters looking to elevate their on-water experience.

Made For

The 2018 Sabre 48 Salon Express is designed for discerning boaters seeking a blend of luxury, performance, and versatility. Ideal for couples or families who enjoy cruising, this vessel is perfect for those who appreciate fine craftsmanship and modern amenities. Whether you're an experienced sailor or new to the boating lifestyle, this model offers an easy-to-navigate platform that is great for both day trips and longer voyages. With its elegant lines and spacious layout, the Sabre 48 Salon Express caters to those who value comfort and style. The thoughtfully designed interior boasts a welcoming salon, a well-equipped galley, and comfortable staterooms, making it perfect for entertaining guests or enjoying quality time with loved ones. In addition, the advanced technology and efficient performance of this yacht appeal to those who seek a reliable and enjoyable boating experience. Whether you plan to explore coastal waters, visit hidden coves, or entertain friends, the 2018 Sabre 48 Salon Express is tailored for those who desire a luxurious yet practical marine adventure.

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Principal Loan Amount$1,041,250
Total Payment$1,861,716.32
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