Steering SystemJoystick Control
Recent Upgrades - New house and mechanical batteries. 04/2026
- Full maintenance on pods including new shaft seals, 08/2023
- Propellers tuned, 08/2023
- Heat exchangers cleaned, both engines, 08/2023
- Fresh bottom paint and Propspeed on pods, 08/2023
- New hull paint “Flag Blue,” 03/2022
- Genset serviced (650 hours), 12/2023
- New Dometic DTG 16k Air Conditioner for forward cabin, 02/2024
- All New canvas covers for cockpit seats, 07/2023
- New canvas for Sureshade, 07/2023
- New exterior covers for windshield and side windows, 08/2023
- New mattress topper, 01/2024
- New Magnum Inverter/Charger, 08/2023
Walk Through The Sabre 38 Salon Express is extremely popular among cruising couples with the occasional need for guest accommodations. She is a comfortable yacht, easily handled in close quarters with joystick control and DPS.
The Sabre 38 is a capable cruiser with some uniquely innovative design features that make her a well thought out vessel! She has a second helm bench to port that is designed to also convert into salon seating by easily flip-flopping the back cushion forward. This is very versatile feature which maximizes seating for cruising and also at rest.
Down below in the accommodation area this 38’ Sabre features a spacious master stateroom forward with en suite head and separate stall shower. The galley is just aft of the master stateroom and features a pass through electric privacy panel. This pass through can be closed up if other guests are staying onboard or if you would like to access the TV in the master cabin.
In addition, the lower salon just aft of the galley features an L-settee that pulls out into a berth, perfect for an extra couple to stay for a few nights.
The Sabre 38 Salon Express is able to cruise relatively fast and efficiently with approximate cruising speeds of 25 and 27 knots burning about 20 to 24 GPH, respectively.
Manufacture DescriptionThe Sabre 38 Salon Express: Elegant, Strong, Reliable, Seaworthy.
Her classic profile, energetic performance, precise controls, and low sound levels make the Sabre 38 Salon Express an icon of nautically sensible design. Pod drives and joystick controls provide masterful control, secure handholds wherever they are needed lend security and comfort, and 360-degree sightlines at the helm allow for optimal awareness while underway. All of these features wrapped up in classic Downeast lines make the Sabre 38 Salon Express “a boat that boaters recognize.”
The interior of the Sabre 38 Salon Express is an open design which suits a day’s outing with friends as easily as it does a longer cruise. Below, her galley, lower lounge, and master berth benefit from abundant daylight while providing a luxurious oasis for owners and guests. The roomy and versatile cockpit is the perfect outdoor space to compliment her equally clever salon.
Hull - Modified Vee hull design with 24° deadrise amidships and 17° at transom
- VIP resin-infused laminate with ISO NPG white gelcoat and blended vinylester back-up resin
- Knitted Biaxial Structural E-Glass Reinforcements
- PVC foam core in hull bottom and topsides
- Foam/plywood cored fiberglass stringer system
- Swim platform, FRP with under mounted telescoping ladder
- Hull side rubbing strakes
- PVC rub rail with stainless steel cap
- Fresh Bottom Paint and Propspeed, 08/2023
- White Boot Stripe
- Gold Cove Stripe
Deck - 1 1/4" Diameter type 316 stainless steel perimeter rail system
- (8) 12” Cleats, stainless steel (2 fwd, 4 midship spring, 2 in aft cockpit)
- (1) 10” Cleat, stainless steel to starboard of windlass as anchor rode tie off
- Maxwell Windlass, DC
- Galvanized chain & 3-strand nylon rope
- Stainless steel platform with (2) bow rollers for Plow anchor
- Flagpole holder and flag staff
- Burgee staff on pulpit
- Low Profile polished hatches w/screens (2) #44 on foredeck, (2) #10 port and starboard
- Custom stainless steel opening ports
- Teak cabin side eye-brow
- Custom cast stainless steel “SABRE” medallion
- Horn cleats in aft transom corners, stainless steel
- VIP resin infused, knitted biaxial structural E-Glass
- Reinforcements with Balsa coring
- Molded in non-skid deck surfaces
- Hardtop Mast
- Windows recessed into hardtop
- Hand Rails, Stainless Steel
- Toe Rails, FRP
- Port and starboard transom gates
- Electric Sureshade with NEW Canvas 07/2023
- All NEW canvas covers for cockpit seats, 07/2023
- Cockpit Table w/Canvas cover
- Aft seating slides to expand cockpit dimension; storage under seating
- FRP hybrid composite bow pulpit with anchor roller and windlass
- Anchor locker w/Southco slam latch #M1-64-8
- (1) Large aft hinged lazarette locker hatch with gas struts and Southco (2) 3” dia compression latches for engine room access
- Electronics pod at the helm station
Engine/Mechanical - Twin Volvo Penta D4 300hp each linked to VP IPS drives
- Dynamic Positioning System (DPS), Optional Upgrade
- 3.7L (4) cylinder fresh water-cooled
- Volvo electronic controls
- 12V alternators on each engine
- Reverso oil change system
- Groco raw water intake strainers
- Raw water cooling pump, 110V w/seacock & sea strainer assembly
- Engine room blower
- Engine room vent ducts
- White gel-coated engine room
- Sound Insulation: foil-face foam noise barrier
- Generator - Kohler 6kW
- Spare props, 2
Electrical - (2) 30-amp AC shorepower inlets and (2) 50-ft. cords
- Galvanic fail-safe isolator
- Illuminated main circuit breaker distribution panel
- 120V outlets in each cabin and one in engine room
- New Magnum inverter/charger, Aug ‘23, includes capability for Automatic Generator Start.
- All galley and head receptacles are GFI protected
- Additional outlets positioned in locations as appropriate
- Charles Industries 50amp, 3-bank battery charger
- Reverse cycle Dometic heat/air conditioning in (3) zones; (1) 16,000 BTU (NEW for forward cabin, 02/2024) and (2) 12,000 BTU
12VDC ELECTRICAL DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM
DisclaimerThe 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.
