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2005 Sabre 42 Express

Foley, Alabama

$399,750

2005 Sabre 42 Express

This Sabre is a very clean example of the popular Sabre 42 Hardtop Express Cruiser. All the right equipment and low engine hours. She offers a long list of great equipment and quality professional maintenance history.

Recent improvements include: June 2024 bottom paint (Micron CSC) and full zincs, upgraded Simrad electronics, 2023 Simrad radar, complete engine service 12/2023, 2020 hull Awlgrip paint, and a freedom boat lift.

Disclaimer

Great Loop Yacht Sales is pleased to assist you in the purchase of this vessel. This boat is centrally listed by United Yacht Sales - Gulf Coast / Panhandle / Alabama Area.

Basic Boat Info

Boat Name: TRUE BLUE
Make: Sabre
Model: 42 Express
Year: 2005
Condition: Used
Category: Power
Builder: Sabre
Construction: Fiberglass
Boat Hull ID: HWSX2032B505
Has Hull ID: Yes

Dimensions

Length: 42 ft / 12.80 m
Length Overall: 42 ft / 12.80 m
Beam: 14'4 ft / 4.37 m
Max Draft: 3'9 ft / 1.14 m
Bridge Clearance: 14'1 ft / 4.29 m
Cabin Headroom: 6'6 ft / 1.98 m
Dry Weight: 30,000 lb
Cabins Count: 2

Engines / Speed

Engines: 2
Engine #1 Specs:
  • Make: Yanmar
  • Model: 6CXM-GTE2
  • Drive Type: Direct
  • Fuel: Diesel
  • Engine Power: 500hp
  • Type: Inboard
  • Propeller Type: 4 Blade
  • Engine Hours: 1154
  • Engine Location: Port
Engine #2 Specs:
  • Make: Yanmar
  • Model: 6CXM-GTE2
  • Drive Type: Direct
  • Fuel: Diesel
  • Engine Power: 500hp
  • Type: Inboard
  • Propeller Type: 4 Blade
  • Engine Hours: 1162
  • Engine Location: Starboard
Total Engine Power: 1,000hp
Cruising Speed: 21.72 kn
Propeller RPM: 2150
Maximum Speed: 26.07 kn

Tanks

Fuel Tanks: 1
Fuel Tank Capacity: 450 gal
Water Tanks: 1
Water Tank Capacity: 160 gal
Holding Tank Count: 1
Holding Tank Capacity: 60 gal

Other

Heads Count: 1
Drive Type: Direct
Trim Tabs: Yes
Boat Class: Downeast, Motor Yachts, Express Cruiser

Walkthrough

The Sabre 42 Hard Top Express' helm deck features large opening windows and overhead hatches for maximum ventilation and light. The Stidd helm and mate's chairs, covered in Ultraleather upholstery, provide great comfort. The helm deck is amply air conditioned and has a full wet bar with refrigerator and generous guest seating around a full table.

The head with stall shower is fresh water flushed and has private access from the stateroom and from the salon. The main salon is configured with a long L-Shaped convertible settee and a custom maple-inlaid salon table. The salon, master stateroom, and guest stateroom each have separate TVs.

The Master stateroom is forward with a centerline double berth and en-suite head access. Separate air conditioners service the master stateroom and the salon. The guest stateroom to starboard is equipped with a double berth, and TV.

The galley to port has an electric cook top, convection microwave oven, refrigerator and sink, and offers ample storage for extended voyages, including storage below the salon sole.

Notable Improvements
  • Simrad NSS-Evo-2 twin screens electronics with integrated GPS, Plotter, Radar (new 2022), Sounder, and engine room and rear cameras
  • Simrad Autopilot and Raymarine VHF Radio with additional speaker
  • Hydraulic "Freedom Lift" under swim platform with remote control, serviced and new zincs June 2024
  • Marine-Air 3-Zone air conditioning with reverse cycle heat in cabins, salon and helm deck
  • "Portland Maine Mattress Company" custom made memory foam mattress topper in master stateroom
  • Side-Power 24 volt bow thruster with new zincs 2024
  • 3000 Watt Xantrex pure sine wave inverter and charger
  • Glendinning Cablemaster shorepower cord reel with remote control
  • Northern Lights 12kw generator with sound shield (1,248 hours) serviced 2022 (new voltage regulator and breakers) and 8/2023 (1,136 hours)
  • "Reverso" engine, generator and transmission oil change system
  • Flag Awlgrip blue hull (painted 2020)
  • Teak decking in helm deck
  • Engine room and backup cameras
  • Ritchie high speed compass at helm
  • Salt and fresh water wash downs both fore and aft
  • Muir anchor windlass with plow, with helm remote and power in and out footswitches at anchor and 200' chain
  • Both engines fully serviced 12/2023 (1,152 and 1,160 hours) with all engines, aftercooler, and heat exchanger zincs replaced, both sea strainers and hoses replaced, and air filters replaced. All engine oil and primary and secondary filters replaced.
  • Aluminum "San Juan" style fixed cockpit shade (2020)
  • Three Flat Screen TVs
  • Fitted Helm Console Cover
  • New Textalene window covers (2022)
  • New headliner in Helm Deck area (2022)
  • Fitted custom aft enclosure with roll up rear window and door
  • Stidd helm and companion seats reupholstered 2017
  • Yanmar factory spare parts kit with back-up filters
  • Sabre tool kit in dedicated drawer
  • Four flush mount rod holders
  • Two stainless line racks, life ring and packaged toss line on rack
  • Solar panels mounted on hardtop with independent battery charging system
  • New cutlass bearings 2022
  • Complete compound and wax 2022
  • KVH Tracvision for TV reception (2017)
  • Sony AM/FM Stereo with speakers in salon and helm
Vessel Details

Mechanical:

  • Yanmar 6CXM-GTE2 Engines (1,166 hours)
  • Digital electronic clutches and throttles morse teleflex
  • Reverso oil changing system
  • Dripless shaft packing
  • Generator sound shield
  • Hydraulic trim tabs
  • Three automatic bilge pumps
  • Electric freshwater head with holding tank and macerator
  • Racor fuel filters

Electrical:

  • Northern Lights 12KW generator in sound shield (1,247 hours)
  • Glendinning cable master
  • 50 AMP 220 Volt shore power service
  • 3000 Watt Xantrex inverter and charger
  • Solar charging panel on hardtop

Deck:

  • Fiberglass non skid decks
  • Stainless welded hand rails
  • Stainless swim ladder
  • Transom Door
  • Swim Platform
  • Freedom Hydraulic Dinghy lift
  • Muir Electric Windlass with chain and rode Gypsey and remote control
  • CQR Plow anchor
  • Teak and Holly sole under hardtop at helm deck
  • San Juan Cockpit shade
  • Large Lazzarette storage area
  • Wet bar with refrigerator at helm deck
  • Cockpit cushioned guest seating
  • New textalene mesh window covers
Broker's Comments

A very well optioned, low hour example of one of today's most sought after quality express cruisers. Her performance is impressive with speeds in excess of 30 MPH possible with her upgraded Yanmar Diesels.

Please call for all details.

Exclusions
  • Boston Whaler 11 foot tender with 15 HP electric start 4-Stroke Yamaha Outboard
Mechanical Disclaimer

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.

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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