2005 Sabre 38 Express

Vessel Paint HistoryAwlgrip painted Decks, Anti-Skid, and Cabin TopAwlgrip painted hull (Dark Blue) in 2015Bottom painted in March, 2026The Sabre 38 Hard Top Express from Sabre YachtsElegant, traditional designs, luxurious accommodations and excellent performance are the hallmarks of the Sabre 38 Express. Quiet and economical to operate, the Sabre 38 will impress the most experienced yachtsman. The helm deck is a careful study in ergonomics. Surrounded by large opening windows and overhead hatches for maximum ventilation and light. Views for the helmsman and crew are virtually unobstructed. The Stidd helm and mate's chairs, covered in Ultraleather upholstery, provide a degree of comfort rarely found in other boats. To add to cruising comfort, Sabre's engineers have reduced noise and vibration levels substantially with a careful study of engine room ventilation and insulation. Wide side decks with large diameter stainless steel hand rails, standard rope chain windlass and highly polished aluminum hatches all add to the beauty and functionality of her deck. A large anchor roller makes anchoring work a breeze. An optional hard back enclosure closes off the helm deck from the cockpit with the addition of two elegant curved windows in the corners, a sliding window to port and an aluminum entry door.Below decks her hand-crafted cherry interior adds to the sense of luxury, evident throughout. The stateroom berth is low and wide, making it both comfortable and easy to access. A pocket door separates the salon and stateroom while the head with stall shower has private access from the stateroom and from the salon. The main salon is configured with a long L-shaped settee and, her maple-inlaid salon table drops to form a guest berth. A standard thin screen TV and DVD player are recessed in to the furniture of the main cabin bulkhead. Her well equipped galley offers an electric cook top, convection microwave oven and coffee maker as well as ample storage for extended voyages.The Sabre 38 Hard Top Express is a yacht destined to become a classic for years to come.2025 & 2026 Maintenance Work & UpgradesNew starting batteriesNew house batteriesCustom anchor bailReprogrammed AIS to match boatNew underwater lights installedRedo swim platform with screwsPropspeed on propellors and bow thrusterOil change and impeller change on main engines and generator in 2025Custom toerail coversNew refrigerator in the cockpitSmart TV in the salonNew water filter in galleyNew faucet filters on the galley and head sinksRaw water intake hoses installed on both enginesCleaned both freshwater tanksNew water tank level sensors installedBottom painted in March, 2026Ceramic coat on hull 2025/2026Airlock air freshener installed in salonReplaced switch buttons in cockpitNew circuit breaker buttons in cockpitNew gas struts added to most hatchesQuick release pins installed on the ladder in the engine roomElectronics & HelmDual Simrad MFDs at the helmSimrad wired remote controlSimrad AutopilotIcom IC-M602 Marine VHF TransceiverAIS TransceiverFusion stereo with remote at helmACR SearchlightSabre Factory OptionsHULL COLOR Flag Blue BOOT TOP COLOR Sabre White COVE STRIPE Gold DECK COLOR Sabre Sport Yacht White  ANTI SKID COLOR Beige COCKPIT COAMINGS (TEAK OR FRP) Teak SWIM PLATFORM COLOR Sabre Sport Yacht White with Contrasting Anti-SkidENGINES Yanmar 6LY2A-STP engines @440 HP in lieu of Yanmar 370hp 6LYTeleflex Morse Magic Bus throttle and shift controls w/synchronizerGALLEY CORIANHEAD CORIAN WET BAR CORIANSALON UPHOLSTERY UltraleatherBRIDGE SETTEE CUSHIONS UltraleatherAFT COCKPIT SEAT CUSHIONS SunbrellaHELM DECK TRIM TEAK OR CHERRY Cherry FRP molded electronics mast for hardtopEisenglass enclosure for aft end of Hard TopStraight settee on the aft port side helm deck with folding tableLaid teak on cockpit coamingsTeak deck on helm deck area Anti-skid color (fore & side deck, coach roof, aft cockpit, hard top)Accord Shades on all opening portsCorian counter in galleyReverso Oil Change systemSide Power bow thruster Model SP-75THelm deck air conditioning 2 x 12,000 BTUGroco engine intake valvesHot and cold transom showerFresh water wash down forwardShore water inletDimensionsLength (without anchor pulpit or swim platform) 38’6” 11.85mBeam (overall) 13’8” 4.20mDraft 3’4” 1.01mDeadrise (at transom) 16 degreesDisplacement (approx., Dry ) 21,500 lbs. 9773kgFuel capacity 350 gal. 1591LWater capacity 100 gal. 455LHolding tank capacity 40 gal. 150LHeadroom (maximum) 6’6” 1.98mSleeping accommodations 4 - 6’6” 4/1.98mHeight over waterline w/mast 13’5” 4.09mBuilt to CE Category B, NMMA, ABYC and USCG standardsYanmar Engines & MechanicalTwin Yanmar 6LY2A-STP 440hp. 6 cylinder, fresh water-cooled engines. Total hours are 1,360 hours (at time of listing). 1,000 hour service has been completed. Yanmar electronic controlsZF 220-A Transmission1 3/4" Aquamet 22 stainless steel shaftPSS drip-less shaft sealsManganese bronze struts with cutlass bearingFour blade NiBrAl propellers to ISO Class S80 Amp, 12V alternators each engine.Seawater cooled 5" side exhaust system.Groco raw water intake strainersEngine room blower.Engine room vent ducts.Engine room floor with gray anti-skid rubber.White gelcoated engine roomFoil face foam noise barrier.Onan 9.0Kw EQD generator (816 hours at time of listing).Fuel SystemSingle 350 gal aluminum diesel fuel tank.Racor fuel filters.2” “Diesel” deck fill plateFuel Level Indicator at helm.Steering & Trim SystemTeleflex hydraulic steering system (BA135-7ATM cylinder)Tilting Teleflex helm pumpTwin bronze rudders w/adjustable tie-rod. (1 3/8” dia rudder post.)Twin Bennett stainless steel trim tabs.Helm StationYanmar single lever electronic controlsEngine Start/Stop control panelCustom gauge panel to include for each engine:tachometer w/hour meterengine temperatureengine oil pressuretransmission oil pressurevoltmeterWater in fuel warning light.Hi water temp and low oil pressure alarmTriple windshield wipers with washers.Ritchie CompassFuel gaugeSwitch controls for horn, running lights, anchor light, engine room blower and optional equipment.Control for red instrument lights w/dimmer120V AC Electrical SystemTwo 30 A. AC shore power inlets and two 50 ft. cordsGalvanic isolator w/monitoring systemIlluminated main circuit breaker distribution panel.120V outlets in each cabin and one in engine room.All galley and head receptacles are GFI protected.Additional outlets positioned in locations appropriate for entertainment systems in main cabin and fwd cabinOne outlet located on the upper helm deck.Professional Mariner 50amp, 3-bank battery chargerCabin reverse cycle heat/ air conditioning in (2) zones.12V DC Electrical Distribution SystemTwo Group 27 dedicated engine starting batteries.Two 4D deep cycle ship's service batteries.Battery Management panel including:Emergency crossover switch.Ships power switchStarting Battery switchIlluminated main circuit breaker distribution panel w/battery condition gaugeLighting:Danish Cabin reading lightsCantalupi halogen lights in the overheadHalogen bar lighting in appropriate locationsImproved engine room lightingCockpit courtesy lights w/remote switch at transom doorTinned wire throughout.HVAC SystemsThere are a total of four HVAC units and four zones aboard. They are located in the master stateroom, galley, pilot house port, and pilot house starboard areas. They can be run either from shore power or from the generator.Hull CompositeModified “V” Planing hull design with Shallow prop pockets.23 degree deadrise amidships and 16 degrees at transom.ISO NPG Sport Yacht white gelcoat w/ vinylester back-up resin.Knitted Biaxial Structural E-Glass ReinforcementsVacuum Bagged Divinycell foam core in hull bottom and topsides.Foam/plywood cored fiberglass stringer system.Swim platform with under mounted telescoping ladder.Hull side rubbing strakes.PVC rub rail with stainless steel cap.Painted (IMRON) Double Boot Stripe.Gold Cove Stripe.Deck, Windshield, and Hardtop CompositeISO NPG gelcoatKnitted Biaxial Structural E-Glass Reinforcements with balsa coring.Molded in anti-skid deck surfaces.Windows with clear anodized frames recessed into hard topInside walls sheathed w/high pressure laminateHardtop w/ anti-skid surface on topIn-swinging Transom Door with latch systemFiberglass bow pulpit with single anchor roller and windlassAnchor locker w/Southco slam latch #M1-64-8(1) Large Aft hinged double sided lazzarette locker hatch with gas struts and Southco (2) 3”dia compression latches(1) Large double-sided Engine Room hatch with 3” compression latches, and heavy SS hingesHinged helm podCenter opening windshieldDeck Hardware1 1/4" Diameter type 316 stainless steel perimeter rail system(6) 12” Stainless Steel Cleats (2 fwd, 2 mid ship, 2 in aft cockpit)(1) 10” Stainless Steel Cleat to starboard of windlass as anchor rode tie off.Windlass Lewmar rope/chainSingle anchor roller sizes for 35# CQR or DeltaFlagpole holder and flag staff. Burgee staff on pulpitLewmar Low Profile polished aluminum hatches w/screens (2) #44 on foredeck, (2) #10 port and starboard.Custom stainless steel opening ports.Teak toe rails port and starboard with custom stainless steel cast mid rail chocks and forward skene chocksTeak cabin side eye-browCustom cast stainless steel "Sabre" medallionCast stainless steel corner hawse pipes in cockpit coamingsAnchor wash down pump & connection (Freshwater)Upper Helm DeckStidd helm and mate’s seatStandard wood in helm area is cherrySliding companionway hatch (smoked)Bi-fold teak companionway doorClear chart locker coverWet bar with Corian countertopU-Line Ice Maker/ Refrigerator model COMBO-29FF, surface mounted.Forward facing bench with footrest. Dry storage below.High-Gloss Pedestal mounted tableMaster StateroomSpacious Island Berth layout with 5" cushion. ¾” laminated trim.Ash hull ceilings.2 Drawers under bed. A/C return grills under drawers2 drawers in bureau w/locker w/shelf above and single louvered door.Upper enclosed shelves with storage behind. Locker face to have 2 louvered doors. Each door to access partitioned space with shelves in the aft two compartments. Doors hinged at bottom.Large Hanging Locker to port, cedar lined with cedar shelf and hangar pole. Open shelf above. Louvered door.Teak and holly sole with 2 coats of sealer.Soft headliner panels.Large pocket door between salon and forward cabin.HeadStainless sinkCircular shower stall with seat and locker outboard.Hot and cold pressure water.Electric shower sump pump.Storage lockers.Corian counter with bull nose.Towel bar.Wood trimmed mirror over sink.Ventilation blower.Main Salon"L" settee converts to double berth, 4 1/2" foam cushions.Storage under settee(2) enclosed lockers outboard with open shelf and removable fiddle forward.Master AC/DC breaker panel facing fwd on aft bulkhead behind pair of louvered doors.Fwd starboard bulkhead forms entertainment center space for standard 20” flat LCD TV and DVD Player as well as chase for optional air conditioning duct and discharge grill.Salon table on (2) hi- low pedestals which lowers to form berth filler.Bottle storage lockerTeak and holly sole w(2) coats of sealer.Sound deadening headliner panels.GalleyCorian countertopHigh pressure laminate galley counter.Stainless steel sink with faucet.Built-in waste basketDrawers and storage lockers below counter.Storage cabinets outboard and above aft counter.Two burner electric cook top with separate convection microwave.4.2 Refrigerator/Freezer 12DC/120VACFresh Water SystemWater capacity 100 gals. in Two 50 gal. tanks.11 gal. Stainless steel hot water heater off 110V and engineHot and cold water pressure system 12V.DecorVarnished cherry interior finishScreens on all opening ports and hatchesOcean Air screen/blinds on deck hatchesLaminated wood trims on counters and shelvesDovetailed maple drawer boxesWaste DisposalPolyethylene holding tank with 30 gallon capacityJabsco Quiet Flush fresh water MSDMacerator pump on holding tankSafetyFire extinguishers, (3) at 2 1/2 lbs.Marelon sea valves on all below waterline fittings.Bonding system to safeguard against galvanic corrosion.Automatic fire extinguishing discharge system with override.Automatic 12V electric bilge pump.

Engine and generator hours are as of the date of the original listing and are a representation of what the listing broker is told by the owner and/or actual reading of the engine hour meters. The broker cannot guarantee the true hours. It is the responsibility of the purchaser and/or his agent to verify engine hours, warranties implied or otherwise and major overhauls as well as all other representations noted on the listing brochure.

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