Available Now and Ready to Cruise for the 2026 Season
"Dream Giver" has been perfectly equipped and Maintained by her experienced owners. Twin Volvo IPS 700's with 318 hours, Yacht Controller, Seakeeper, Diesel Heat, Starlink, Hydraulic Swim Platform , Carbon Cat Tender, Chain Counter. 120v/240v Transformer and Additional Freezer in the Utility Room.
The 2020 Sabre 48 Salon Express is a modern and luxurious Down East style motor yacht designed with both performance and comfort in mind. With her classic exterior profile and an open, airy salon, the Sabre 48 is the ideal blend of comfort and practicality. Powered by twin Volvo Penta IPS 700 engines, it delivers exceptional cruising capabilities, Joystick maneuverability, and quiet running at the Helm.
The expansive cockpit provides ample seating for entertaining or relaxing, while the large windows and sliding glass doors lead to the spacious, light-filled salon with modern finishes and high-quality materials. Below deck, the Sabre 48 features a beautifully appointed galley, a spacious mid-ship primary stateroom with and regular shaped bed, ensuite head and ample storage. The 48 has a VIP stateroom forward and a third stateroom/utility space below the salon deck, making it perfect for extended cruising or weekend getaways.
With a well-thought-out design, ample storage, and thoughtful upgrades, "Moondance" offers an exceptional experience for seasoned boaters who seek a combination of style, performance, and luxury.
Specifications
Cruising Speed -24.4 kn
Max Speed - 33.6 kn
Range - 329 nm
LOA - 52’ 3”
Max Bridge Clearance - 14’ 2”
Max Draft - 4’ 1”
Beam - 15’ 4”
Dry Weight - 39,000 lbs
Fresh Water Tank - 160 gal
Holding Tank - 70 gal
Fuel Tank - 525 gal
Engine - Twin Volvo D8 IPS 700, Inboard, Pod Drive, Diesel
Engine Hours - 318 hrs
Recent Upgrades
New Carbon Cat Tender Lithium
Battery upgrade on House Bank
Engines Serviced this Winter
Hull Buff and Waxed in June of 2026
Electronics
Depthsounder
Navigation Center
Autopilot
CD Player
VHF
AIS
Radar
Plotter
Radio
GPS
Flat Screen TV
TV Set
DVD Player
Compass
Cockpit Speakers
Wi-fi
Equipment and Features
Shore Power Inlet: 50 Amp power feed/retract
Generator
Inverter
Washing Machine
Electric Bilge Pump
Oven
Microwave Oven
Air Compressor
Air Conditioning
Electric Head
Heating
Hot Water
Refrigerator
Deep Freezer
Battery Charger
Cockpit Shower
Davits
Tender: Carbon Cat
Cockpit Cushions
Cockpit Table
Swimming Ladder
Hydraulic Swim Step
Gyroscopic Stabilizer: Seakeeper
Other Details
Manufacturer Provided Description
As an early adopter of pod drive systems, Sabre Yachts has a clear understanding of how these revolutionary drives can best be used to increase efficiency, maximize ease of operation and owner confidence. The all-new Sabre 48 Salon Express is our fifth pod driven model and she takes full advantage of this technology in both her performance and in her interior accommodation plan.
The 48's traditional exterior profile belies the contemporary performances of her vee-hull. She cruises at 27 knots and at wide open throttle she'll attain more than 32 knots. With the Volvo IPS pod drive system, turns at speed are as exciting as they are in a fine sports car but perhaps even more exhilarating is the quiet that one experiences at cruise speeds. Less than 75 Dba makes her one of the quietest motoryachts available today. With Joystick docking and Dynamic Positioning System operations give every Captain the confidence to dock her in the most difficult of circumstances.
Her raised cockpit sole brings together the social aspects of the cockpit and main salon and the aft end of the house opens up fully to connect the spaces. Her main salon offers ample seating surfaces for entertaining or simply relaxing to read or enjoy the standard entertainment systems. While underway the raised settee to port of the Stidd helm chair is a perfect place for the crew to enjoy the ride. And when docking, a standard side deck door serves her helmsman and crew, well. The two cabin, two head layout is supplemented by a mechanical space forward of the engine room. Optionally, this space can be laid out as a crew quarters with berth and head unit.
Hull
Modern planning V-Hull
VIP Resin infused laminate
SAN Corecell foam coring
Knitted bi-axial structural reinforcements
Foam/Plywood stringer system
Swim platform with under mounted ladder
PVC rub rail with stainless steel cap
LP painted boot strip
Gold cove stripe
Deck
VIP resin infused laminate
Molded in anti-skid surfaces
Anodized Aluminum framed windows
Helm deck door to starboard side deck
Large diameter stainless steel perimeter rails
Herreshoff bow and spring cleats
Horn style aft mooring cleats
Low profile stainless steel opening hatches with shades and screens
Low profile pilot hatches in hard top
Stainless steel anchor roller
L-shaped cockpit seating with folding, high gloss table
Mechanical
Volvo IPS 700 engines with IPS pod drives
Volvo Interceptor automatic trim tab system
Volvo Dynamic Positioning System
Joystick for low speed maneuvering
Triple windshield wipers with washers
Reverse cycle heat and air conditioning
Anchor windlass with rope/chain gipsy
Electrical
50 Amp shore power cord with cord reel
Galvanic isolator
Illuminated circuit breaker panel at galley steps
120v outlets throughout interior and in engine room
Galley and head receptacles are GFI protected
LED overhead and reading lights
60 Amp 3-bank battery charger
Tinned wire used throughout
Plumbing
Polyethylene 160usg. water tank
20usg stainless steel hot water tank
Stainless sink in galley
Vessel sink in head
Fresh water flush MSD w/holding tank and macerator
Shower stall in head with tempered glass door
Solid surface material and galley and head countertops
Marelon sea valves on all below waterline fittings
(3) bilge pumps with high water alarms
Salon / Helm Deck
Stidd 500N series helm seat and Stazo wood steering wheel
Ultraleather wrap on helm/ navigation pod
Port side settee slides to expose utility space below
L-settee to starboard with elegant high gloss inlaid table
Mates lounge forward with chart locker
32” LED Television on lift
Stainless steel aft bulkhead with bi-fold door
Electrically operated drop down window to starboard
Curved safety glass windows in aft corners
Galley
Solid surface countertop
Stainless steel sink and faucet
Convection microwave oven
Ceramic two burner cook top
Stainless steel fridge with freezer compartment
Storage in galley lockers
Opening stainless steel portlight over galley
Cabins
Master stateroom amidships with queen size island berth guest cabin forward with queen sized island berth
Master head with glass vessel sink, ceramic tile sole
Deadlight in hull side over master berth headboard
Master shower stall with glass divider and glass tile decor
Abundant hanging and drawer storage throughout
Shoji style passageway doors to master and master head
LED televisions
Guest/day head with circular shower enclosure
Large overhead hatches and opening portlights
Reverse cycle heat and air conditioning
Disclaimer
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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