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2005 Sabre 38 Hardtop Express

Hampton, Virginia

$375,000

"Down Time" is a beautiful 38' Sabre Hardtop Express, available in Hampton, VA
  • Awlgrip Painted Blue Hull
  • twin 440hp Yanmar inboard engines with 1360 hrs
  • After Coolers just serviced, October 2024
  • Freedom Lift hydraulic dinghy lift system on the transom, with remote
  • Full beam swim platform with folding ladder
  • Achilles 10'5" RIB with 9.9hp Yamaha tiller handle engine
  • Cockpit aft facing seating
  • Cockpit SunShade
  • Brightly varnished Teak Cap Rail with Custom Covers
  • Brightly Varnished Teak Toe Rail with custom covers
  • Bow Thruster
  • Heated/Air Conditioned Helm
  • Upgraded Onan Diesel Generator (9kw), 1500 hrs with recent service
  • Complete Soda Blasted Bottom with new Barrier Coat and Bottom Paint (Spring 2023)
  • Teak Helm deck flooring with Cherry overhead accents
  • Lots more to see.........

Disclaimer

Mattapoisett Yacht Sales is pleased to assist you in the purchase of this vessel. This boat is centrally listed by Bluewater Yacht Sales.

Basic Boat Info

Boat Name: Down Time
Make: Sabre
Model: 38 Hardtop Express
Year: 2005
Condition: Used
Category: Power
Construction: Fiberglass
Boat Hull ID: HWSX8018D505
Has Hull ID: Yes
Range: 359.04 mi

Dimensions

Length: 38 ft / 11.58 m
Length Overall: 38'6 ft / 11.73 m
Beam: 13'8 ft / 4.17 m
Range: 1'11 ft / 359.04 m
Max Draft: 3'4 ft / 1.01 m
Dry Weight: 21,500 lb
Deadrise: 16 °
Cabins Count: 2

Engines / Speed

Engines: 2
Engine #1 Specs:
  • Make: Yanmar
  • Model: 6LY2A-STP
  • Drive Type: Direct
  • Fuel: Diesel
  • Engine Power: 440hp
  • Type: Inboard
  • Year: 2005
  • Engine Hours: 1350
Engine #2 Specs:
  • Make: Yanmar
  • Model: 6LY2A-STP
  • Fuel: Diesel
  • Engine Power: 440hp
  • Type: Inboard
  • Year: 2005
  • Engine Hours: 1350
Total Engine Power: 880hp
Cruising Speed: 24 kn
Maximum Speed: 2,800 kn

Tanks

Fuel Tanks: 1
Fuel Tank Capacity: 350 gal
Water Tanks: 1
Water Tank Capacity: 100 gal
Holding Tank Count: 1
Holding Tank Capacity: 30 gal

Other

Heads Count: 1
Drive Type: Direct
Boat Class: Downeast, Express Cruiser, Lobster Boat

the Powerboat Guide says...
Compelling single-stateroom express combines exceptional accommodations, outstanding sea-keeping abilities. Semi-enclosed pilothouse with swivel Stidd Helm chair with large L-shaped passenger lounge and Table. Full Wet bar, located aft of the helm seat, with sink, refrigerator/Ice Maker and storage., enhances the unmatched Open-Air Luxury of the 38 Sabre. Luxurious interior with Cherry joinery, teak and holly sole, leather settee, cvompact but capable galley, enclosed head with shower stall. Note the overhead hardtop hatches, wide side decks with tall bow railing and excellent hand rails. Helm visibility is excellent. Yanmar 440hp inboard engines cruise at 25-26 kts and top out at 30 kts.
Vessel Walkthrough
EXTERIOR AND BOTTOM
  • Complete Bottom Job, Spring 2024 (Soda Blast of all old bottom paint, epoxy barrier (2) coats, antifouling bottom paint and prop speed on the running gear)
  • 2012 Awlgrip hull paint (Navy Blue)
  • Freedom Lift (Hydraulic dinghy carrying transom lift) with remote. Allows for full swim platform access with the dinghy in place
  • Achilles 10'4" RIB with 9.9hp Yamaha ouutboard engine
  • Brightly varnished Teak coverboards
  • Brightly varnished Teak toerail
  • Custom Nany Blue canvas covers (with backing) for all Toe rail and Coverboards
  • Stbd side Transom Door
  • Aft Facing cockpit seating with removable cushoions
  • Stainless steel hawse pipes for stern lines
  • Cockpit sunshade (Stamoid vinyl material over Stainless frame)
  • (2) 30 amp shore power connections
  • Lazarette hatch for rear bilge/rudder post access and storage
  • Cockpit storage compartments
  • Deep/safe cockpit 
  • Fresh water cockpit shower (Hot/Cold)
  • Dockside fresh water connection
SIDE/FOREDECKS
  • Molded in steps lead up to the side decks from both sides of the cockpit
  • Wide/comfortable side deaks for safe/easy access to the bow
  • Mid-ship deck cleats with stainless hawse piper
  • Tall/Safe side deck and bow railing
  • Teak accent strips
  • Handrails along both sides of the house
  • Custom mesh windshield covers (front and both sides, (3) pieces in total)
  • (3) windshield wipers with washer
  • non-skid walking areas for all decks
  • Foredeck hatches
  • Molded in Bow Pulpit
  • Lewmar anchor windlass with foot pedal controls
  • 55 lb Bruce galvanized anchor with chain rode
  • Raw water washdown in the anchor locker
  • Radar Mast with Furuno Dome Radar and remote spotlight
  • Radar Reflector
HELM DECK and ELECTRONICS
  • Teak helm deck floor
  • Canvas drop curtain with Zip-up, Roll-up door
  • Stbd side Wet Bar 
  • U-line Refrigerator with Ice Maker 
  • Stainless steel sink and faucet, Corian Counter, storage beneath
  • Brightly Varnished Teak and Holly table, with cover
  • Port side L-shaped lounge sofa for passengers
  • (2) zones of Heating/Cooling for the helm deck
  • Chart Table with clear lid
  • Large sliding side windows
  • (3) windshield wipers with washer
  • Center windshield section opens for fresh air
  • (2) large overhead hatches with Screen/Shade
  • American Cherry interior trim with overhead handrails
  • Overhead stereo speakers
  • Stbd side Helm Station
  • Garmin 8612 color MFD (full touch screen with GPS/Plotter/Depth Finder and AIS)
  • Furuno NavNet vx2 color MFD (Radar/GPS/Plotter/AIS)
  • Simrad AP26 Autopilot with rudder position indicator
  • Icom M602 VHF Radio with AIS Send/receive
  • Ritchie Powerdamp compass
  • Side Power Bow Thruster
  • Fusion stereo remote
  • Digital and Analog engine gauges
  • Bennet Trim Tabs
  • ACR Remote Spotlight
  • Teleflex shift and throttle controls
  • Hynautic Steering with Teak and Stainless steering wheel
  • AC and DC power outlets at the helm station
  • Binocular rack at the helm station (Stbd side, Teak)
  • Overhead lighting
  • Lockable door to the lower cabin
LOWER CABIN
  • Beautiful teak and holly floors
  • American Cherry joinery for interior furniture and cabinetry
  • AC/DC main breaker panel
  • Onan Remote Generator control panel Galvanic Isolator display
  • Water Tank gauge
  • Heat/Air Conditioning unit for the Lower Cabin
  • Stbd side L-shaped Dinette
  • Teak dining table with BirdsEye Maple inlay on a Hi-Low mount
  • Brand new Sleeper cushion for the top of this table
  • Reading lamps
  • Overhead Hatches with screen/shade
  • Stainless steel portlights with window shades
  • Storage cabinets with louvered doors
  • Vizio SmarTv in the Salon with HD Antenna
  • DVD Player
  • Fusion MS-RA210 multi-function stereo (AM/FM/SXM/Bluetooth)
  • Glass doors for wine glass display
  • Bottle storage cabinet
  • L-shaped Galley with Corian Counters and Cherry Cabinets
  • Upper and Lower galley storage cabinets
  • Euro Kera glasstop 2 burner electric stove
  • Panasonic Stainless steel Microwave Oven
  • Tundra under counter Refrigerator/freezer
  • Stainless Steel portlight with window shade
  • Excellent lighting
HEAD and SHOWER
  • Enclosed head with (2) privacy doors, one from Salon and one from Master Stateroom
  • Corian countertop with undermount Stainless Steel sink and Combination faucet
  • Medicine cabinet
  • Mirror
  • Stainless steel Portlight with window shade
  • Electric Fresh water toilet with Tank Watch gauge for Holding Tank
  • Stand-Up shower stall with seat and shower door
  • Shower wand, overhead hatch with screen/shade
MASTER STATEROOM
  • with Privacy door, located ahead of the salon
  • Queen sized Pedestal/walk around bed, storage beneath
  • Beautifully crafted Cherry Woodwork
  • Overhead Cherry Accent strips with overhead lighting
  • Overhead hatch with Screen/Shade
  • Reading lamps
  • Upper storage cabinets with louvered doors
  • Port and Stbd side Closets
  • Flatscreen TV 
ENGINEROOM and MECHANICAL
  • Onan 9kw diesel powered generator in soundshield, 1500 hrs (serviced Summer 2024)
  • Twin Yanmar 440hp inboard engines (Recent aftercooler and engine service) 
  • ZF Direct drive Marine Transmissions (model ZF280-1 A)
  • PRoMariner "ProTech 4", 12 volt 50 amp, 4 bank Battery Charger
  • Racor Primary Fuel Filters
  • Force 10 stainless steel water heater (11 gallons)
  • Freedom Lift hydraulic transom lift
  • Dripless shaft seals
  • AC and DC engine room lighting
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.
Additional Units Included
  • 2008 Achilles RIB 10.5

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