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SABRE - Express - For Sale

Crafted by SABRE, theExpressis amotor yachtmeasuring 38 ft (11.58 m), built on afiberglass and plastichull with a fiberglass deck and powered by a single Cummins engine. Shestakov Yacht Sales, led by Andrey Shestakov, is ready to guide you through acquisition and delivery.

Selecting a Express

Choose the Expressif you want a compactmotor yachtfromSABREwith straightforward single‑engine reliability from Cummins, a fiberglass deck for easy upkeep, and a hull in thefiberglass and plasticcategory. Our team at Shestakov Yacht Sales, with Andrey Shestakov as your broker, will align this platform with your cruising plans and timeline.

Features of the Model

  • LOA of 38 ft (11.58 m) for versatile slips and cruising grounds
  • Propulsion: 1 × Cummins engine for simple ownership
  • Hull: fiberglass and plastic
  • Deck: Fiberglass
  • Type: motor yacht
  • Builder: SABRE

Technical Specifications

Pricing and Ordering

Pricing is available on request. Contact Andrey Shestakov at Shestakov Yacht Sales to discuss availability, logistics, and next steps for the ExpressbySABRE.

Questions and Answers

Q: What is the LOA of the Express? A: The overall length is38 ft (11.58 m), offering a compact footprint for amotor yacht.

Q: What powers the yacht? A: A singleCumminsengine (1 × Cummins) provides propulsion for theExpress.

Q: What are the hull and deck materials? A: The hull falls under the fiberglass and plasticcategory, and the deck isfiberglass.

Q: Who is the builder of this model? A: SABREbuilds theExpress.

Q: How do I order or get pricing? A: Reach out to Andrey Shestakov and the team at Shestakov Yacht Sales for pricing,availability, anddeliverydetails on theExpress.

Owner Experience Review

Owners and testers tend to position the ExpressfromSABREas a couples boat with a penchant for performance, ideal for coastal cruising and even the Great Loop. The common two‑stateroom, one‑head layout supports family weekend cruising and overnight stays, while panoramic salon windows and a social cockpit make day‑cruising and entertaining easy.

Underway, the deep‑V hull delivers a confident, dry ride in chop and comfortable handling in typical coastal sea states. Reported cruise speeds are around 22–26 knots in many diesel configurations; pod‑driven examples often cruise in the mid‑20s with top speeds over 30 knots depending on engines, props, and pods. Low‑speed maneuverability is a standout: Zeus/Cummins pods with joystick enable tight‑marina handling and inch‑scale control noted by testers.

Onboard, high‑quality cherry joinery and varnished brightwork give the boat a “small yacht” feel, and the large salon windows earn repeated praise for visibility and light. The galley is serviceable but described as a bit small for a boat this size—practical for weekends, less so for full‑time liveaboard cooking. Maintenance expectations commonly include Zeus pod service and related driveline work at roughly 1,000‑hour intervals, resealing steering kingpins and shaft seals around 1,200 hours, and recurring brightwork/varnish upkeep—sometimes as often as every 6–8 months—reflecting the “open checkbook” approach many owners adopt. These observations come from owner, tester, and brokerage reports.

Pros and Cons

  • Deep‑V hull delivers a confident, dry ride in typical coastal chop.
  • Zeus/Cummins pod with joystick provides precise low‑speed maneuvering and easy docking.
  • Cherry joinery and panoramic salon windows elevate the onboard feel and visibility.
  • Galley is serviceable but a bit small for this size, better for weekends than full‑time cooking.
  • Pod drives require recurring service around 1,000 hours and steering seal work near 1,200 hours.
  • Brightwork and varnish demand regular upkeep, sometimes as often as every 6–8 months.

Comparison with Other Models

ModelLOABeamDraftSpeed (Cruising/Max)Gross Tonnage
Express38' 0" (11.58 m)----
40 Sedan40' 0" (12.45 m)14' 0" (4.27 m)10' 11" (3.33 m)--
42 SALON EXPRESS42' 0" (12.83 m)14' 0" (4.27 m)10' 11" (3.33 m)--
38 MKII37' 0" (11.53 m)11' 0" (3.50 m)21' 4" (6.50 m)--
38638' 0" (11.58 m)12' 0" (3.94 m)---
Hardtop Express42' 0" (12.80 m)14' 0" (4.37 m)11' 6" (3.50 m) – 12' 4" (3.75 m)-14
Hardback Express42' 0" (12.80 m)14' 0" (4.37 m)12' 4" (3.75 m)--
Catamaran92' 0" (28.04 m)27' 0" (8.38 m)13' 5" (4.08 m)21 kn / 25 kn-
38 Aft Cabin38' 0" (11.58 m)----
48 Salon Express48' 0" (14.66 m)15' 0" (4.67 m)12' 4" (3.75 m)--
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