2013 Sabre Salon Express

The 2013 Sabre 48 Salon Express "Next Chapter" is an exceptional example of one of Sabre's most sought-after models, blending timeless Downeast styling, quality craftsmanship, and impressive cruising performance. Meticulously maintained with an outstanding ownership history, she presents in remarkable condition and is ready for her next owner.

From 2013 through 2020, Next Chapter was kept exclusively in the freshwater of the Great Lakes and stored indoors for approximately six months each year. Since arriving in Florida in 2020, she has been used only seasonally from November through March before being stored in a climate-controlled indoor facility. In December of 2024, she was shipped back up to the Great Lakes, where she has been cruising during the summer season since. With limited environmental exposure and a stringent maintenance program, she shows far newer than her age.

Powered by twin 550 HP Cummins QSC 8.3 diesel engines with Zeus pod drives, Next Chapter cruises comfortably in the mid-20-knot range and reaches top speeds in the low 30s. Joystick controls provide effortless docking, while the pod-drive system delivers a smooth, quiet ride.

Below deck, she features a full-beam midship owner's suite and forward VIP stateroom, both with private en suite heads, along with an optional crew cabin offering a double berth, en suite head, washer/dryer, and additional storage.

The open salon, helm, and fully equipped galley create a bright, inviting space for entertaining or extended cruising. Offering the comfort of a much larger yacht while maintaining the ease of handling of a 48-foot express cruiser, Next Chapter is a truly turnkey opportunity.

Recent Upgrades

• Installed new ice maker (2025)
• Replaced air horn compressor (2025)
• Installed new washer & dryer (2026)
• Installed new spot light (2025)
• Installed Starlink (2026)
• Installed new house batteries (2026)
• Replaced Freedom lift cylinders (2026)
• New Custom Aft Deck Folding Table (2025)
• Stripped and varnished all bright work (2026)
• Pods Fully Serviced (2026)

Hull

• Modified Deep “V” Planing hull design, with shallow pod drive tunnels
• Length (w/o swim platform or bow roller) 47’ 6”
• 14º deadrise at transom, 23º deadrise amidship
• ISO NPG white gelcoat w/vinylester back-up resin
• Bottom, topsides and transom VIP resin infused biaxial E-glass with Airex C70 foam core
• Stringer system biaxial E-glass with foam core
• Bulkheads vacuum-bagged biaxial E-glass with polypropylene honeycomb core
• Molded E-glass swim platform with molded-in anti-skid surface
• Hull side rubbing strakes
• PVC rub rail with stainless steel cap
• Claret Red painted Hull, Jan. 2022
• Painted (IMRON) double boot top
• Gold recessed cove stripe

Deck and Hard Top

• Tender: Boston Whaler 11’ 4” Center Console, Upgrade
• Freedom Lift, Upgrade
• ISO NPG gelcoat
• VIP resin infused biaxial E-glass with balsa core
• Molded-in anti-skid deck surfaces
• Bi-Fold aft salon door to port
• Sliding windows in salon on cabin sides
• Electric opening window in salon aft bulkhead
• Hinged access door to side deck at helm
• Flush, outward opening, transom door with latch
• Anchor locker
• Large lazarette/engine room access hatch in cockpit sole with compression latches
• Bow Sunpad

DECK HARDWARE

• 1 1/4" Diameter type 316 stainless steel perimeter rail system
• (8) 12” Stainless steel cleats (2 fwd, 4 mid ship, 2 in aft cockpit)
• 10” Stainless steel cleat to starboard of windlass as anchor rode tie off
• (4) Custom cast stainless steel mid-rail line chocks
• Custom cast stainless steel skene chocks forward
• Custom folding stainless steel mooring cleats aft
• Bow pulpit with dual anchor roller for anchor
• Quick anchor windlass, electric rope-chain type
• Flag staff and socket on taffrail
• Burgee staff on bow pulpit
• (6) Low Profile stainless steel hatches w/screens
• (6) Custom stainless steel opening port lights
• Teak toe rails
• Teak cabin side eyebrow
• Custom cast stainless steel “SABRE” medallion

Safety Equipment

• Single Kahlenberg chrome trumpet horn with compressor
• Fire extinguishers, (5) at 2 1/2 lbs.
• Marelon sea valves on all thru-hull fittings below waterline
• Bonding system to safeguard against galvanic corrosion
• Automatic fire extinguishing discharge system in engine space with override
• (3) Automatic 12V electric bilge pumps
• (3) High water switches and alarm

Helm Station

• Single Kahlenberg chrome trumpet horn with compressor
• Fire extinguishers, (5) at 2 1/2 lbs.
• Marelon sea valves on all thru-hull fittings below waterline
• Bonding system to safeguard against galvanic corrosion
• Automatic fire extinguishing discharge system in engine space with override
• (3) Automatic 12V electric bilge pumps
• (3) High water switches and alarm

Engines and Mechanical

• Twin Cummins QSC 8.3 550hp, freshwater-cooled engines; approx. 1200 hours as of 04-Aug.-2026
• Twin CMD Zeus 3800 pod drives, with integrated steering and trim. Fully Serviced July 2026
• 120A, 12V alternators each engine
• (2) Exhaust bypass mufflers
• Engine room blower
• Engine room vent ducts
• Engine room floor with FRP anti-skid
• White gelcoated engine room
• Mylar face foam noise barrier

FUEL SYSTEM

• (2) 250 USG diesel fuel tanks port and starboard
• Racor fuel filters with water in fuel probes
• (2) 2” “Diesel” deck fill plates

STEERING and TRIM SYSTEMS

• CMD helm, with joystick
• Trim tabs integrated in CMD Zeus pod drives
• Autopilot integrated in CMD Zeus system
• “Skyhook” GPS position hold system with dedicated GPS receiver

Electrical Systems

12VDC ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

• (2) AGM Group 31 dedicated engine start batteries
• (3) AGM 4D deep cycle ship's service batteries
• AGM Group 24 generator start battery
• Remote control battery switches with controls at helm
• Manual emergency battery crossover switch
• Illuminated main circuit breaker distribution
• Digital battery monitor
• St. Maarten amber cabin reading lights
• High output LED overhead lights
• Halogen bar lighting in appropriate locations
• Fluorescent engine room lighting
• Cockpit courtesy lights
• Marine-grade, tinned wire throughout

120VAC ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

• Onan 11.5 kw generator, 798 hours 8/4/26 including: interfaced to Cummins Vessel View display,
• dedicated start battery, water lift muffler, cooling water intake strainer, sound shield and transfer switch
• 50A shore power service with Glendinning Cablemaster & 50 ft. cord
• Fail safe galvanic isolator
• Illuminated main circuit breaker distribution panel
• Digital AC system monitor
• 120V GFCI protected outlets in each cabin and engine room
• 50amp, 3-bank battery charger
• Reverse cycle heat/ air conditioning in (3) zones

Fresh Water Systems

• Water capacity 160 gals.
• Water heater, 20 gal. stainless steel; operates on 110-VAC or engine heat
• Temperature control valve on hot water supply
• Hot and cold water pressure system 12V
• Freshwater spigot in engine room
• Cockpit shower, hot and cold, Optional Upgrade
• Freshwater washdown in anchor locker, Optional Upgrade

WASTE DISPOSAL

• Polyethylene holding tank with 70-gal. capacity
• Jabsco Quiet Flush freshwater MSD in guest head
• Tecma Eco MSD in master head
• Diaphragm waste pump on holding tank

Crew/Utility Room

• Crew quarters with double bed and en suite head, Upgrade
• Separate Washer & Dryer (2026)
• Additional storage drawers and shelves

Accommodations

SALON

• L-settee to starboard with storage and Sabre tool drawer under
• High gloss Hi-Lo table with pedestal and angled slide mechanism (lowers to coffee table height)
• Entertainment unit to port including: Flatscreen LCD TV 26” on lift with DVD player
• Sound deadening, soft headliner panels
• Raised Companion L-settee to port of helmseat
• Stainless steel bi-fold door to cockpit
• Electrically operated window aft of L-settee
• Swing door at helm to starboard side deck
• Deep chart table forward of L-settee

GALLEY

• Isotherm stainless steel stand-up refrigeration/freezer
• Two burner electric cooktop
• Convection microwave with stainless steel face
• Solid surface countertop
• Stainless steel under mount sink with cover and pull-out faucet
• Drawers and storage lockers below counter

DÉCOR

• Varnished Cherry interior finish
• Screens on all opening ports
• Screens/blinds on deck hatches
• Pleated blinds on side windows and side door
• Drapes on aft curved windows

Master Accommodations

• Spacious island berth athwartship with laminated trim
• Hull side deadlight overhead board
• Shoji style passageway and closet doors
• Shoji style portlight screen panels
• Cherry hull ceilings
• Drawers under berth and in bulkhead aft of berth
• (2) Hanging lockers fore and aft of berth
• LED flatscreen TV
• Teak and holly sole
• Sound deadening soft headliner panels
• Pocket door to master head compartment

MASTER HEAD

• Private access from master stateroom
• Glass vessel style sink
• High gloss finish over solid Cherry counter
• Vanity cabinet below sink
• Storage outboard
• Mirror above vanity, Cherry-framed
• Separate shower stall with clear bi-fold enclosure and glass tile accent wall within, Custom tile & sole
• Electric shower sump pump
• Opening port to side deck
• Deck hatch with blind/screen overhead
• Ventilation blower
• Stainless steel towel bars

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