Project: Sabre 51 Saloon Express

Sabre announces the latest addition to it's fleet with this new project for the 51 Salon Express model. With all the traditional grace, performance, and nautical sophistication that Sabre has embodied for the past fifty years, the 51 Salon Express boasts enhanced social spaces in both the cockpit and foredeck. A generous salon provides a sanctuary of comfort for longer cruises, while the charming environment allows an owner and his guests to unwind aboard for a sunset cruise. The Sabre 51 will feature an accommodation with two guest suites, master stateroom at midship and a forward VIP suite plus an utility room which can be ordered as a single berth crew cabin.  Some innovative highlights of the Sabre 51 Salon Express are foredeck seating with sunbed and forward bench seat, expanded cockpit and enhanced salon, and Sabre digital switching with connect app control.  The Sabre 51 Salon Express is to be powered by twin Volvo 600hp with IPS pod drives and is set to arrive in the fall of 2025.

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Roger Hewson 1933 - 2023

The founder of Sabre Yachts, Roger Douglas Hewson, of Highland Green, Topsham, passed away peacefully on Dec. 2, 2023.  Roger was born in Montreal, Quebec, Canada on March 2, 1933, son of Irene Elderkin and Joseph Selden Hewson.  Roger attended Westmount High School and graduated from McGill University with a degree in Civil Engineering in 1955. He married Charlotte Gulick Hewson “Charlie” in 1955 and they celebrated their 68th wedding anniversary in 2023.  Roger followed his father’s footsteps in Hewson Construction where they built industrial buildings in Montreal, including four pavilions for the 1976 World’s Fair.  The Hewsons moved to Maine in 1970 where Roger founded Sabre Yachts. Over the years Sabre built over 1600 sailboats from 28 feet to 45 feet, and later began building power boats, which Sabre continues to build today. Roger was a very competitive sailor and raced in the International 14-foot Dinghy, Dragon and Cruising Classes. He also learned to fly and had many years at the controls of his Cessna airplane.  Roger and Charlie met through skiing and they enjoyed many years skiing as a family in the Laurentians, at Pleasant Mountain, and later at Sugarloaf where he skied until his mid-80s.  Roger served on boards of several non-profit organizations including the National Sailing Association, National Marine Manufacturing Association, Business Advisory Council of the Federal Reserve of Boston, and Greater Portland Chamber of Commerce. Most recently he served as a volunteer at Maine Maritime Museum.  The Hewsons lived on Raymond Cape on Sebago Lake for fifty years in a home which Roger designed and built in 1971. In 2010 they moved to Cundy’s Harbor, and later to Highland Green in Topsham. Roger was predeceased by his sister, Joanne Hewson Rees, of Montreal, by one day.  Roger is survived by his wife, Charlie; his daughters Deborah Merrill and Evelyn King and her husband Bruce; his son, Halsey; grandchildren Seth King, Abbie Garcia-Tunon and her husband Javi, Lee King, Parker Merrill and Dana Merrill; and great-grandchildren, Javi, Lucy, and Luke Garcia-Tunon.

New Model: Sabre 43 Saloon Express

Born from a totally new design the Sabre 43 Saloon Express replaces the 42 model, produced from 2003 up to 2021, with subsequent three variants made.  The 43 Saloon Express follows some of the technology Sabre introduced with the 58 model in 2020 most importantly the full network control, which controls the yacht functions from an iPad and or the helm multi function displays.  The Sabre 43 Saloon Express is offered in a standard single cabin layout, with a lower dinette to starboard.  Alternatively the dinette can be replaced with a second cabin, or as a private office space for the owner.  The Sabre 43 Saloon Express is standard powered by twin Volvo 380hp with IPS pod propulsion.  The first hull launched in early Summer was powered by twin 440hp, with hull #two having the Volvo 480hp reaching 35 knots of top speeds.   

Technical Data:

LOA - 14.38 m (47.2ft)

Hull Length - 12.9 m

Beam - 4.32 m

Draft - 1.04 m

Displacement - 13,970 kg half load

Fuel Capacity - 1635 l

Water Capacity - 568 l

Accommodation - two berths in one cabin, or four berths in two cabins

Engines - 2 x Volvo D6 380hp, D6 440hp, D6 480hp

Propulsion - Volvo forward looking IPS pod drives

Speed - 35 knots max 31 cruise with Volvo 480hp, 32 knots max 27 cruise with 440hp

Range - 301 nm at 31 knots cruise

Hull Shape - modified Vee with 21 midships deadrise, fifteen degrees aft

Construction - resin infused sandwich with E-glass and Corecell, Vinilester resin

Project - Sabre Kevin Burns

Certification - CE B, NMMA, ANYC, USCG

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Project: Sabre 43 Salon Express

The Sabre 43 Express Saloon is a blank-sheet design that remains true to her Down East lobster boat heritage without stinting on modernization and innovation. She boasts a sleek new mast design, expansive fixed-glazed windows, and sloping deck rails, all of which contribute to her striking nouveau-vintage silhouette. Owners will appreciate her contemporary Down East proportions, with sweeping lines and fresh angles contained in a traditional cruiser that, nevertheless, remains recognizably a Sabre.  Beneath her classic appearance, owners will discover the technology and features of a much larger yacht. The new 43 Salon Express will be the first full-network Sabre below 58-feet. As a result, owners can not only check critical functions and control any circuit on the boat from either the helm MFDs or iPad mini but also control the “mode of operation” or “scene” setting the lighting and circuit configuration of the boat with the simple touch of a button. Remote access to these components, as well as GPS monitoring, geofencing, trip logging, and NMEA 2000-based alarms, are available via cell phone through the included Sentinel Telematics feature.  Highlights in the 43 Saloon Express include a spacious salon with two banks of seating over six feet in length and a half-up galley that incorporates all the amenities of a modern kitchen without wasting an inch of precious storage volume. Below deck, a versatile hybrid lounge functions as guest berth, private retreat, or home office, depending on her owners’ needs. The master stateroom features an island berth and numerous storage compartments, all in warm American cherry. Finally, an adaptable utility room beneath the salon sole provides space for various supplemental storage and appliance solutions, including a side-by-side washer and dryer, wine cooler, or storage lockers.  The Sabre 43 Salon Express will be standard powered by twin Volvo 380hp, with optional 440hp and 480hp available. 

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New Model: Sabre 58 Salon Express

Sabre launch its new 58 Salon Express model, second in large size of its eight model motor yacht range.  The 58 Salon Express features large windows to flood the living areas in natural light, and a main door that opens fully from port to starboard, comfortably merging exterior and interior spaces. Located aft within the pilothouse, her fully-equipped galley boasts a u-shaped counter to port with cook-top, sink, and ample under-counter storage, balanced to starboard with another stretch of linear counter and storage. From there, a single step accesses the salon, and the helm deck, creating a graceful and practical social space.  Below deck, the Sabre 58 Salon Express houses three cabins each with en-suite head and shower, and including an expansive, full-beam master stateroom with a walk-around king berth, a generously proportioned head and shower unit, and abundant storage.  The Sabre 58 Salon Express is powered by twin Volvo 725hp engines with IPS pod drives which allow for a top speed up 31 knots.

Technical Data:

LOA - 19.43 m (63.9ft)

Hull Length - 17.9 m

Beam - 4.93 m

Draft - 1.45 m

Displacement - 29801 kg half load

Fuel Capacity - 3028 l

Water Capacity - 871 l

Accommodation - six berths in three cabins

Engines - 2 x Volvo D11 725hp

Propulsion - Volvo forward looking dual propeller pod drives

Speed - 31 knots top speed 26 knots cruise

Range - 337 nautical miles at cruise

Certification - CE B, NMMA, ABYC, UCSG 

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Project: Sabre 58 Salon Express

The Sabre Yachts Team is thrilled to announce the Sabre 58 Salon Express project, a model which will fit nicely between the current 48 and 66 Dirigo models, and features a galley-up design with large windows for ample natural light, a main door that opens fully from port to starboard merging outdoors with indoors, and a full beam master suite. All of this is captured in a sure-to-please design that balances classic charm with contemporary innovation.  Located aft within the pilothouse, her fully-equipped galley boasts a U-shaped counter to port with cook-top, sink, and ample under-counter storage, balanced to starboard with another stretch of linear counter and storage. From there, a single step accesses the salon, and the helm deck, creating a graceful and practical social space.  Below deck, the Sabre 58 Salon Express houses three cabins each with ensuite head and shower, and including an expansive, full-beam master stateroom with a walk-around king berth, a generously proportioned head and shower unit, and abundant storage.  The Sabre 58 Salon Express will be standard powered by twin Volvo 725hp with IPS dual propeller pod propulsion.

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New Model: Sabre 66 Dirigo Fly Bridge

The largest and most luxurious Sabre motor yacht to date the 66 Dirigo get a bit larger adding another entertainment deck thanks to the Fly Bridge version finally being launched. The Sabre 66 Dirigo Fly Bridge is a design of Kevin Burns. In the 66 Dirigo Fly Bridge the difference is the flybridge deck covered by a hard top and a second helm station.  The first 66 Dirigo Fly Bridge was delivered in mid Spring 2017 with Sabre so far selling four hulls of its new flagship model since launching hull one in 2016.

Technical Data:

LOA - 22.3 m (73ft)

Hull Length - 20.7 m

Waterline Length - 18.4 m

Beam - 5.51 m

Draft - 0.97 m ex props and drives

Displacement - 37.4 t

Fuel Capacity - 3785 l

Water Capacity - 1135 l

Accommodation - 6 berths in 3 cabins

Engines - 2 x Volvo D13 900hp

Propulsion - Volvo IPSIII forward looking dual propeller pod drives

Speed - 24 knots cruise, 29 knots max

Hull Shape - modified Vee with downward turning chine, spray rails 21 degree midships and 16 degrees deadrise aft

Construction - resin infused with Core-cell core

Project - Kevin Burns

Certification - ABYC, NMMA, USCG, CE B

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New Model: Sabre 45 Saloon Express

For 2017, Sabre presents the 45 Salon Express.  True to form, Sabre Yachts has designed a boat with all the comfort and class of her traditional Down-East design, with modern precision control and advanced performance. A U-shaped settee transforms her cockpit into an elegant and livable space, equally suited to entertaining or enjoying some peace on the water. Her functional side decks, with handholds wherever they are needed, provide a previously unheard of level of security and comfort. The Sabre 45 Salon Express offers two staterooms with two full heads and a salon that flows down two gentle steps to a bright half-up galley. Her unique proposition is the utility space located between the engine room and the guest stateroom. This space is reserved for the installation of optional accessories like washer/dryer units, additional freezers, or wine chillers. By creating this working space all storage areas within the vessel have been preserved, and her cruising accommodations feel like those of a much larger craft.

Technical Data:

LOA - 14.94 m (49ft)

Hull Length - 13.7 m

Beam - 4.47 m

Draft - 1.14 m

Displacement - 15739 kg half load

Fuel Capacity - 1688 l

Water Capacity - 562 l

Accommodation - four berths in two cabins

Engines - 2 x Volvo D6 435hp

Propuslion - Volvo IPS10-600 dual propeller forward looking pod drives

Speed - 32 knots max, 37 knots cruise

Range - 323 nm at cruise

Certification - ABYC, NMMA, USCG, CE B

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New Model: Sabre 48 Flybridge

In March of 2016 Sabre launched the first of the 48 Flybridge model. The range of Sabre traditional lobster boat flybridge models now spans uninterrupted from 42 to 66 feet. The flybridge boat demand which retracted during the early days of the new millennium, has returned to take it’s place among the top choices selected by boat buyers today. Offering a space for dining and entertainment the Sabre 48 Flybridge has a staircase access from starboard, with the layout offering a C-shaped dinette, and two helsman and compionway passsenger settees.  For the remaining the Sabre 48 Flybridge is a mirror in the layout of the 48 Salon Express offering two spacious cabins below both with private en-suite heads, a living on the main deck, with a galley situated at the lower deck.   

Technical Data:

LOA - 15.93 m (52.3ft)

Hull Length - 14.4 m

Beam - 4.67 m

Draft - 1.24 m

Displacement - 17917 kg half load

Fuel Capacity - 1892 l

Water Capacity - 606 l

Accommodation - fourberths in two cabins

Engines - 2 x Cummins QSC 8.3 600hp

Propulsion - ZF Zeus 3800 aft looking dual propeller pod drives

Speed - 27 knots cruise, 33 knots max

Hull Shape - modified medium V planning with 23 degrees at midships and 14 degrees deadrise

Construction - Resin infused E-glass with ISO Npg gelcoat and Vinilester back up resin

Certification - ABYC, NMMA, USCG, CE category B

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Project: Sabre 45 Saloon Express

Coming on the heels of the launch of a new important 66 Dirigo flagship, Sabre does not sleep and presents the renderings for a 45 Express Saloon project. There is not much information yet about this project, but 3D images show Sabre presenting an innovative aft deck with a two entrance passage way and a C-shape dinette able to be converted in an extra function of a sun-pad.  Sabre also advises that the 45 offers exterior spaces in line with the 38 model, and interior accommodation spaces very close to the bigger 48.  Launch is planned for early 2017.

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New Model: Sabre 66 Dirigo

The largest and most luxurious Sabre motor yacht to date the 66 Dirigo has finally launched in the water. The Sabre 66 Dirigo is the first American built, Down-East style motor yacht of this size to be introduced to the market. She is a design of Kevin Burns.  The 66 Dirigo features a functional fore-deck which joins to a spacious and comfortable cockpit. The best deck hardware, on-deck walking surfaces that are safe and secure, hand holds wherever they are needed, all speak to Sabre’s 45 year history of building boats for people, and how they should be equipped.  Sabre 66 Dirigo will feature a three double cabin interior with a large full beam midships located owners stateroom, and two similar size VIP suites forward and to port side.  66 Dirigo is to be powered by twin Volvo 900hp units, with the large IPSIII forward looking pod drives units.

Technical Data:

LOA - 22.3 m (73ft)

Hull Length - 20.7 m

Waterline Length - 18.4 m

Beam - 5.51 m

Draft - 0.97 m ex props and drives

Displacement - 37.4 t

Fuel Capacity - 3785 l

Water Capacity - 1135 l

Accommodation - 6 berths in 3 cabins

Engines - 2 x Volvo D13 900hp

Propulsion - Volvo IPSIII forward looking dual propeller pod drives

Speed - 25 knots cruise

Hull Shape - modified Vee with downward turning chine, spray rails and 16 degrees deadrise aft

Construction - resin infused with Core-cell core

Project - Kevin Burns

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Project: Sabre 66

It's been a long way for Sabre who first began building 28 foot sailboats in 1970, and in 1989 entered the power market with the 36 Fast Trawler. To date the largest Sabre motor yacht offering is the 54 Salon Express and Fly Bridge which debuted in 2011, and soon this model will also receive an interior design update the first of which will show at the 2014 Miami show coming February.  But owners of the Sabre 52 launched in 2007 and its natural evolution the 54 have asked the South Casco company to make the next step, and Sabre seems to have replied announcing the project of the 66 which will make its debut in mid-2015.  The 66 is a very exciting project, and will be fully built in Sabre's Rockland facilities.  She is to be designed by Sabre's own in-house team led by Kevin Burns, who has been busy with this project for some time, developing hull shapes, deck styling and of course, mechanical and interior layouts. The 66 will be equipped with Volvo 900hp IPS1200 pod drives and will cruise in the mid twenty knot range. Her displacement will be of around eighty tons.  Her interior will feature three large cabins with a large full beam midships master stateroom.  The main is the central social connectivity area of the cockpit and interior spaces is the key to this open and airy layout.  A small astern galley is a step away from the aft cockpit, with a large full gourmet style kitchen located below in the middle of the cabin area. 

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Improve-it = Sabre 54 Salon Express

Sabre have re-designed the 54 Salon Express  with a number of unique features and design elements mostly involving the galley, the day head, but also a new engine choice. The 54 Saloon Express most important improvement comes from the galley highlighting the open interior layout with the half-way down position.  In this redesign the cabinet joinery details fine woodworking have also been tweaked to a higher standard.  Other new features of the galley are the upscale fixtures, the dishwasher and the sub-zero drawer refrigerators.  Another great feature of the 54 layout: the Day Head has received a tweak.  This space is well designed and yet extremely practical, the benefit of a day head is that it keeps traffic out of the staterooms which translates into the greatest level of privacy for owners and guests. Outboard surfaces of the day head are covered with solid cherry staving with Sabre’s signature hand rubbed finish.  It blends wonderfully with the cherry and stainless steel grab rail located under the counter.  There will be lots of light in this space with a full mirror bulkhead and full mirror door. Also worth noting is that the Sabre 54 will be one of the first production boats to be fitted with the Volvo IPS950 which should give a cruise speed in the high 20’s and a top end speed over 30 knots.

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Sabre New Web Site

Sabre from the USA presents its new World wide web showroom.  Sabre started operating in 1970 founded Roger Herwon who built in that year a 28 feet sailing yacht with fiberglass and production line methods.  Sabre sailing boat production never ceased from then and today the yard builds three models from 36 to 45 feet.  The Sabre motor boat production started in 1989 when the company build the 36 Fast Trawler.  Today Sabre Motor Yachts line feature eight models from 38 to the 54 divided into three lines; Salon Express, Fly Bridge Sedan, and Hard Top Express.  Sabre new website takes you around with the following buttons; Motor Yachts, Sailing Yachts, Owner Resources, About, News, Contact, Search, and Find a Dealer.  The new website also features social networks to Sabre's Twitter, Facebook, Youtube, and Pinterest pages.

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Production History;

36 1988-98 (85)

34 1990-2002 (48)

43 1995-2004 (15)

36 Express 1995-99 (55)

47 Motor Yacht 1997-2007 (39)

36 Express Mk.II 1999-2003 (47)

42 Sedan / Flybridge 2000-08 (49)

36 Sedan / Flybridge Sedan 2001-07 (54)

42 Express 2003-08 (68)

38 Hardtop Express 2005-09

34 Hardtop Express 2006-10

52 Salon Express 2007-12

40 Sedan/42 Saloon Express 2008-11/12-19

40 Fly Bridge 2011-19

48 Saloon Express 2011- *46 Saloon Express project

54 Fly Bridge Sedan 2011-20 *52 Flybridge Sedan project

54 Salon Express 2012-15

38 Salon Express 2013-

66 Dirigo 2015-20 *66 project

48 Fly Bridge 2016-

45 Saloon Express 2017-

66 Dirigo Fly Bridge 2018-20

58 Saloon Express 2020-

43 Saloon Express 2022-

New Model: Sabre 54 Fly Bridge Sedan

Sabre presents the 54 Fly Bridge Sedan, its new flagship model.  The 54 Fly Bridge Sedan steals hull from the hard top 52 model, and gets the second helm station up top, plus a wrap around L-shaped settee.  The 52 Sedan has now also been renamed as 54. This area is also available with a hard top, and full enclosure as the above pictures shows.  Down below the 54 Fly Bridge Sedan keeps a layout of high living standards all finished in high quality veneer woods.  The standard layout offers a living saloon on the main deck, galley below, and two cabins both with en-suite heads.  A three cabin version which moves the galley up should be available. Power is from standard Cats 865hp or Volvo 700hp with IPS pods.  This last choice gives 32 knots max, and 27 cruise.

Technical Data:

LOA - 17.68 m (58ft)

Hull Length - 16.37 m

Beam - 4.92 m

Draft - 1.30 m

Displacement - 25000 kg

Fuel Capacity - 3028 l

Water Capacity - 757 l

Accommodation - 4 or 6

Engines - 2 x Cats C15 865hp, Volvo D11 700hp

Propulsion - line shafts, or IPS 900 forward looking dual prop pods with Volvo 700hp

Speed - 32 knots max, 27 knots cruise, 21 knots economic cruise

Range - 370 nm at 21 knots

Hull Shape - Modified Vee planning with 23 degrees to midships, 15 degrees dead rise aft

Construction - ISO NPG gel coat, with Vinilester resin, Biaxial E-glass, Airex foam core in bottom and sides

Certification - CE B, NMMA, ABYC, USCG

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New Model: Sabre 48 Salon Express

Launched the past Spring, Sabre presents its second size in its Motor Yacht range the 48 Salon Express.  This new model was presented as a project in 2010, and has an all pod dedicated hull design.  The 48 Salon Express is indeed the fifth Sabre to be equipped with pods, in this case the North American boat builder choose the ZF aft looking versions.  The new Sabre follows recent down East lobster boat themes with a living on the main deck with full opening of the patio doors creating a one with area with the aft cockpit, and cabin space located below.  Here is a two cabins two head plan, with owners room being located to fore.  Below is also a mechanical space which if desired can be ordered as a crew cabin.  Power is from twin Cummins 550hp which give a top speed of 34 knots, and a cruise of 30.

Technical Data:

LOA - 14.48 m (47.6ft) excluding bathing platform and bow roller

Beam - 4.67 m

Draft - 1.14 m

Displacement - 15740 kg dry

Fuel Capacity - 1892 l

Water Capacity - 606 l

Accommodation - 6 guest berths, optional single crew cabin

Engines - 2 x Cummins QSC 8.3 550hp

Propulsion - ZF Zeus 3800 aft looking dual propeller pods

Speed - 34 knots max, 30 knots cruise, 22 knots optimum cruise

Range - 347 nm at 22 knots

Hull Shape - modified Vee planning with shallow pod drive tunnels, 14 degrees deadrise aft 23 at midships

Construction - ISO NPG gelcoat with vinylester back-up resin, infused biaxial E-glass with Airex foam core

Certification - CE, NMMA, ABYC, USCG standards

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Improve-it = Sabre 40 Sedan

Sabre launches the first with flybridge option of the 2008 presented 40 Sedan model. Originally a traditional hardtop down east cruiser with patio door saloon, Sabre present a flybridge option for those who like to helm from up top. On standard form the 40 Sedan is already an all year cruiser, but the flybridge option does give more to it in nice weather. The flybridge of the 40 Sedan has an L-shaped settee to port side, and a single person helm station to starboard. The ladder for going up to the flybridge is located to starboard, and for this you loose the mezzanine settee lying on this side versus the standard hardtop version. You still get a mezzanine settee to port side. For the rest this new flybridge option keeps the plan of the standard 40 Sedan with its two cabins, single shower head interior, and twin Cummins 380hp powered with Zeus pods giving it a 31 knots top speed.

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Project: Sabre 46 Salon Express

Never a company to sit and wait for something to happen, the recent success of the South Casco US Sabre with the 40 Sedan demonstrates that the market likes new designs with latest technologies in them. Following this Sabre has been tweaking a new project for a few months on the development of a 46 foot powerboat design, the 46 Salon Express. This model will offer two well sized cabins layout each with it's own private head and shower. The galley will be down and another spacious area is the interior main deck saloon which joins with the aft deck thanks to the fully opening patio door. The 46 Salon Express will be powered by Cummins QSC 8.3 engines coupled to ZF Zeus pods. This should give estimated top speeds of 32 knots and a cruise of 27. Silence is also of importance to Sabre and the 46 Salon Express is quiet a whisper doing only 75 dba of noise.

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Improve-it = Sabre 38 Express

Sabre Yachts first used pods on the 42 Express and the results were truly impressive. Sabre is now offering also the 38 Express with Volvo IPS drives and this application too changes the way this already great design handles at the dock and underway. The choice for the IPS pods in the 38, was simple is that the Volvo set up fitted under the cockpit deck using the existing molds whereas the Zeus pods did not fit. Performance figures published by Sabre for the 38 Express with IPS450 D6-330hp engines are a wide open throttle max speed of 31 knots, and a continues cruising of 26 knots which gives a range of 292 nautical miles.

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Improve-it = Sabre 42 Express

The advantages of azipod drives have been discussed in many news articles and on the boat show docks as well. Sabre Yachts presents an optional pod propulsion on the Sabre 42 Express and the results as the shipyard says were truly impressive. This shows a superior performance and handling with less horse power thanks to the ZF Zeus 3500 Pods coupled with twin Cummins QSB5.9M 425hp engines. The data by Sabre showed a wide open throttle top speed of 34.2 knots at 3040 rpm, and a very economic cruising speed of 28 knots at 2800 rpm, which gives an amazing 325 nautical mile range. To better this one only a slow 9.9 knots speed at 1400 rpm would make it possible.

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