"Serendipity" is a very well maintained example of the popular Sabre 38 Salon Express. Her hull is crisp, clean white gelcoat with contrasting Flag Blue double boot stripe, and she has a dark red bottom. She benefits from the modern improvements of the evolution of the Sabre 38, including the mark II hard top design, Volvo Glass Cockpit MFD integration, Volvo Interceptor trim tabs, Volvo DPS, keyless deck fills for fuel, water, and waste, and a built-in cutlery tray in the top drawer of the galley to name a few. Please be sure to click on the Other Details tab for all of the details on this beautiful boat! She is not to be missed!
The Sabre 38 Salon Express offers her captain and crew a very open layout with excellent sightlines throughout. Built by skilled Maine craftsmen in a traditional blend of old-world style and elegance, while also enjoying the most modern features available on the market today, this 2019 example is an elegant vessel.
Starting below in the master stateroom, you will find a comfortable island berth with custom Portland Mattress Makers 10" mattress, storage below the berth and flanking either side of the stateroom as well. Hanging locker is to starboard with a nice blend of cabinet and drawer storage opposite to port. A motorized partition panel has a TV on the side facing the master berth, and it also doubles for additional privacy when needed.
Moving aft from the master brings you to the large head with separate shower to starboard. Access is either directly from the master stateroom or from a second door opposite the galley. The L-shaped galley is to port with double-drawer refrigerator, electric range, convection microwave oven, polished stainless steel sink, and Corian countertop. Storage abounds in many compartments and drawers.
Aft of the galley is the lower lounge area which can be made up into a double berth with privacy curtain if needed. Many owners report that this is a favorite spot to enjoy a good book in the evening. Optional hull port with shade offer visibility outside. Under the steps is the optional freezer and additional large storage area.
Stepping up from the lower lounge and galley bring you to the helm station on the starboard side. A single Stidd seat makes both short and long passages a pleasure. Opposite to port is the convertible mate seat. Depending on the desired configuration, it can have a small single seat (offering the dinette behind a larger seating area around the table), or it can be flipped around to have a large forward facing seat. Dinette table is just aft of this seat and offers either L or U-shaped seating depending on the designed configuration. This vessel has the optional salon table which converts to make an additional berth if desired. Below the seat there is additional storage and the infamous Sabre tool drawer.
Opposite is the entertainment center and storage area. TV is on a motorized lift, and there is storage for bar ware and other equipment.
Cockpit has both forward and rear facing seats, with the forward facing seats on an electric sliding mechanism to enhance cockpit space as needed, and the teak cockpit table slides with the seat. Storage can be found below all seats. Engine/machinery space is accessed by a large hatch in the cockpit sole.
Wide side decks afford easy passage with good handholds found throughout. Anchor forward is deployed and retrieved by a windlass, and the rode is stored below on centerline. Additional storage lockers are found on either side and are great for storing fenders, lines, and a wash down hose.
The Sabre 38 Salon Express offers a lot of features within her 38' length, and has been one of Sabre's most popular models for many years.
SPECIFICATIONS
BASIC INFORMATION
Manufacturer:Sabre
Model: 38 Salon Express
Year: 2019
Category:Power
Condition:Used
Location: Annapolis US
Vessel Name:Serendipity
Hull Material:Fiberglass
Designer:Sabre Design Team
ENGINE
Make:Volvo Penta D4
Model:IPS 400
Engines(s):2
Hours:1135
Engine Type:Inboard
Fuel Type:diesel
Horsepower:300|horsepower
ACCOMMODATIONS
Total Heads:1
DIMENSIONS & WEIGHT
Length:38 ft
Beam:13.33 ft
Draft - max:3.33 ft
Bridge Clearance:13.25 ft
TANK CAPACITIES
Fuel Tank:300|gallon
Fresh Water Tank:100|gallon
GALLERY
DESCRIPTIONS
Details from Sabre
The Sabre 38 Salon Express has a classic profile, energetic performance, precise controls, and low sound levels make the Sabre 38 Salon Express an icon of nautically sensible design. Pod drives and joystick controls provide masterful control, secure handholds wherever they are needed lend security and comfort, and 360-degree sightlines at the helm allow for optimal awareness while underway. All of these features wrapped up in classic Downeast lines make the Sabre 38 Salon Express “a boat that boaters recognize.”
The interior of the Sabre 38 Salon Express is an open design which suits a day’s outing with friends as easily as it does a longer cruise. Below, her galley, lower lounge, and master berth benefit from abundant daylight while providing a luxurious oasis for owners and guests. The roomy and versatile cockpit is the perfect outdoor space to compliment her equally clever salon.
Custom Options
Contrasting anti-skid color (fore & side deck, aft cockpit, recessed area on swim platform)
FRP molded electronics mast for hardtop
Fixed hull side portlight, port side only in lower lounge
Reverse oil change system
Salt water wash down system aft
Single Seagull water purifier on galley with separate spigot
Single Seagull water purifier on optional ice maker
Inverter/Charger 2800 watt True Sine Wave w/ remote control
Freezer in lower lounge (cushions 1" thinner)
All fridge in galley
10" Eastport mattress on master berth
Shade on optional hull port
Filler cushion and telescoping table base to create berth in main salon
Blinds and Curtains for Main Salon
Custom Canvas- Windshield Cover
Custom Canvas- Table Cover
Custom Canvas- Aft Sliding Seat Cover
Custom Canvas- Aft-facing Cockpit Seat Cover
Custom Canvas- Flag Pole Cover and Burgee Cover
Make Ready Package & Commissioning: Hull Bottom: 2-3 dewaxer, sand entire bottom, 1 coat of epoxy barrier coat, 2 coats of ablative bottom paint, Exterior Teak: 50/50 thinned sealer coat, 70/30 thinned 2nd coat, 90/10 thinned 3rd coat and 9 coats of Epifanes High Gloss Clear Varnish giving a total of 12 coats, Interior Teak: 3 coats of Interlux Satin 60 (received from factory with sealer), Hull, Deck & Superstructure: Compound buff & wax hull, deck & superstructure, Detail entire exterior and interior, Running Gear & Pods: 2 coats of primer and 1-2 coats of finishing coats, Transport from factory.
Electronics
Volvo Glass Cockpit/Garmin 16"MFD
Volvo Autopilot with joystick steering
Garmin GMR 24xHD 4kW 24" Radome
Garmin GMI20 Instrument Display
Shakespeare 3FT Whip VHF antenna w 60' Cable
Glomex 14" TV Antenna w/ Automatic Gain Control
TV Cabling
Airmar DT800 Tilted element NMEA2000 D/T, 20 Deg
ACR RCL-75 Remote Control spotlight, 12V
ACR RCL-75 Extension Cable 20' (Simrad Cable)
Garmin GXM 53 SiriusXM® Weather Module
Garmin GMS10 Network Port Expander
Garmin AIS 800 Blackbox Transceiver
Garmin VHF 315 Marine Radio - Black w/GHS11 Handset
Color Choices & Fabrics
Hull Color: Sabre White
Boot Top Color: Flag Blue
Cove Stripe: Gold
Deck Color: Sabre White
Anti Skid Color: Beige
Swim Platform Color: Sabre White w/ Beige Anti Skid
Engines: 2xVolvo D4 300hp IPS
Galley Corian: Witch Hazel
Head Corian: Witch Hazel
Salon Upholstery: Ultraleather Sand Dollar Indoor/Outdoor
STIDD Helm Chair: Ultraleather Sand Dollar Indoor/Outdoor
Lower Lounge Upholstery: 4218/06 Americana upholstery
Aft Cockpit Seat Cushions: 31803-50 Navy upholstery with textilene on bottom
Custom five-piece carpet set for vessel - Riviera Red, rubber backing, binding
Hull
“Vee” hull design with 24-degree deadrise amidships and 17 degrees at the transom
VIP Resin Infused laminate with ISO NPG white gelcoat and blended vinylester resin
Knitted Biaxial Structural E-Glass Reinforcements
SAN Corecell foam core in hull bottom and topsides
Foam cored fiberglass stringer system
Swim platform with molded anti skid surface and under mounted telescoping ladder
Painted (Urethane) Double Boot Stripe
Gold Cove Stripe
Deck
1 1/4″ Diameter type 316 stainless steel perimeter rail system
(6) 12” Stainless Steel Cleats: two forward, four mid-ship
10” Stainless Steel Cleat to starboard of windlass as anchor rode tie off
Windlass with combination rope/chain gypsy
Single anchor roller sized for 35# CQR or Delta
Flagpole holder and teak flag staff
Teak table in cockpit
Burgee staff for pulpit
Low Profile polished hatches w/blinds and screens: (2) #44 on the foredeck, (2) #10 port and starboard
Custom stainless steel opening ports
Teak cabin side eye-brow
Custom cast stainless steel “SABRE” medallion
(2) Bollard cleats in aft transom corner
Raw water washdown forward
White rub rail and white bang rail on a light colored hull
Volvo Autopilot with controls incorporated into helm screen
Joystick Driving
Sabre exhaust by-pass system
Garmin GPS Receiver
Volvo/Garmin 7612 Multi-Function Display
Generator
Cummins Onan 7.5KW Generator
665 hours at time of listing
Upgrades & Maintenance
Maintenance & upgrades in the last five years
Port Engine batteries replaced
Replaced both reverse-cycle air conditioning units with MarineAir units
Replaced the VHF antenna
Replaced AIR unit
Installed dinghy davits on swim platform
Added engine coolant loop to hot water heater
Replaced the cockpit cushion fabric
Replaced the lower lounge fabric
Added custom carpeting
Drone Photo & Video Notes
Note that the drone photos and video were taken of this vessel at an earlier date. Bottom color is red, and both the cockpit seat fabric and lower lounge fabrics have been updated since that time.
Exclusions
Throw pillows
Tools
Vacuum
Owner's personal gear
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.
