Yacht Detail
2017 Sabre 48' (14.63 m) 48 Salon Express
Saint Petersburg, Florida, United States
SKYDOG
Sabre 48 Salon Express
- Downeast
- Power
- Used
- Diesel
- Fiberglass Hull
- HIN/IMO: HWS48098B717
Description
Introducing the 2017 Sabre 48 Salon Express SKYDOG, a stunning Downeast vessel that seamlessly blends elegance with performance. With an overall length of 48 feet, this boat boasts a composite fiberglass hull designed in a Deep Vee shape, ensuring smooth navigation through various waters.
Powered by twin Cummins QSC 8.3 inboard engines, each delivering an impressive 550 hp, it offers a cruising speed of 27 knots and a maximum hull speed of 32 knots, SKYDOG accommodates up to 12 guests, featuring two well-appointed cabins and two heads, ensuring comfort for all on board.
The electric windlass and joystick control enhance ease of handling, making docking and maneuvering a breeze. With a cruising range of 347 miles, this vessel is ready for extended journeys.
Experience the perfect combination of luxury and performance with SKYDOG, where every detail is crafted in the Maine tradition for an unforgettable experience. Excellent service records available.
Recent services:
ZEUZ PODS SERVICED INCLUDING COOLERS NOVEMBER 2025.
CUMMINS ENGINES ANNUAL SERVICE COMPLETED NOVEMBER 2025.
BOTTOM PAINT COMPLETED NOVEMBER 2025.
CUMMINS ENGINES AFTERCOOLERS REPLACED AND COOLING SYSTEM SERVICE COMPLETED APRIL 2026.
SKYDOG is located less than one hour from Tampa Airport and docked in Downtown St Pete FL. Listing broker will include orientation for new owners after closing.
Please call for a list of completed services as of April 2026. (727) 410 7836.
Aspire Yacht Sales is pleased to assist you in the purchase of this vessel. This boat is centrally listed by Sandy Hook Yacht Sales. It is offered as a convenience by this broker/dealer to its clients and is not intended to convey direct representation of a particular vessel
Specifications
HIN/IMO: HWS48098B717
LOA: 48' (14.63 Meters)
Type: Power- Used
Year: 2017
Beam: 15' 4''
LOD: 47' 6''
Draft Min: 3' 9''
Maximum Speed: 34 Knots
Cruise Speed: 28 Knots
Range NMI: 347
Fuel Type: Diesel
Hull Material: Fiberglass
Bridge Clearance: 14' 2''
Fuel Tank: 525 Gallons (1987.34 Liters)
Fresh Water: 160 Gallons (605.67 Liters)
Holding Tank: 70 Gallons (264.98 Liters)
Displacement: 37500
Dry Weight: 34000
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Engines
Engine 1
- Engine Make: Cummins
- Engine Model: QSC 8.3
- Engine Year: 2017
- Engine Type: Inboard
- Drive Type: Pod
- Power HP: 550.00
- Power KW: 410.13
- Fuel Type: Diesel
- Hours: 694.00
Engine 2
- Engine Make: Cummins
- Engine Model: QSC 8.3
- Engine Year: 2017
- Engine Type: Inboard
- Drive Type: Pod
- Power HP: 550.00
- Power KW: 410.13
- Fuel Type: Diesel
- Hours: 694.00
Full Details
Manufacturer Provided Description
The 48's traditional exterior profile belies the contemporary performances of her vee-hull. She cruises at 27 knots and at wide open throttle she'll attain more than 32 knots. With the Zeus pod drive system, turns at speed are as exciting as they are in a fine sports car but perhaps even more exhilarating is the quiet that one experiences at cruise speeds. Less than 75 Dba makes her one of the quietest motoryachts available today. The joystick and Skyhook operations give every Captain the confidence to dock her in the most difficult of circumstances.
Her raised cockpit sole brings together the social aspects of the cockpit and main salon and the aft end of the house opens up fully to connect the spaces. Her main salon offers ample seating surfaces for entertaining or simply relaxing to read or enjoy the standard entertainment systems. While underway the raised settee to port of the Stidd helm chair is a perfect place for the crew to enjoy the ride. And when docking, a standard side deck door serves her helmsman and crew, well. The two cabin, two head layout is supplemented by a mechanical space forward of the engine room. Optionally, this space can be laid out as a crew quarters with berth and head unit.
Hull
- Modern planning V-Hull
- VIP Resin infused laminate
- SAN Corecell foam coring
- Knitted bi-axial structural reinforcements
- Foam/Plywood stringer system
- Swim platform with under mounted ladder
- PVC rub rail with stainless steel cap
- LP painted boot strip
- Gold cove stripe
Deck
- VIP resin infused laminate
- Molded in anti-skid surfaces
- Anodized Aluminum framed windows
- Helm deck door to starboard side deck
- Large diameter stainless steel perimeter rails
- Herreshoff bow and spring cleats
- Horn style aft mooring cleats
- Low profile stainless steel opening hatches with shades and screens
- Low profile pilot hatches in hard top
- Stainless steel anchor roller
- L-shaped cockpit seating with folding, high gloss table
Mechanical
- Cummins QSC 8.3 550hp engines with pod drives
- Cummins electronic controls and Smartcraft display
- Joy stick for low speed maneuvering
- Triple windshield wipers with washers
- Reverse cycle heat and air conditioning
- Zeus automatic trim tab system
- Anchor windlass with rope/chain gipsy
Electrical
- 50 Amp shore power cord with cord reel
- Galvanic isolator
- Illuminated circuit breaker panel at galley steps
- 120v outlets throughout interior and in engine room
- Galley and head receptacles are GFI protected
- (2) Group 31 AGM Dedicated engine start batteries
- (3) Group 4D AGM house batteries
- LED overhead and reading lights
- 60 Amp 3-bank battery charger
- Tinned wire used throughout
Plumbing
- Polyethylene 160usg. water tank
- 20usg stainless steel hot water tank
- Stainless sink in galley
- Vessel sink in head
- Fresh water flush MSD w/holding tank and macerator
- Shower stall in head with tempered glass door
- Solid surface material and galley and head countertops
- Marelon sea valves on all below waterline fittings
- (3) bilge pumps with high water alarms
Salon / Helm Deck
- Stidd 500N series helm seat and Stazo wood steering wheel
- Ultraleather wrap on helm/ navigation pod
- Port side settee slides to expose utility space below
- Optional crew quarters below main salon deck
- L-settee to starboard with elegant high gloss inlaid table
- Mates lounge forward with chart locker
- 32” LED Television on lift
- Stainless steel aft bulkhead with bi-fold door
- Electrically operated drop down window to starboard
- Curved safety glass windows in aft corners
Galley
- Solid surface countertop
- Stainless steel sink and faucet
- Convection microwave oven
- Ceramic two burner cook top
- Stainless steel fridge with freezer compartment
- Storage in galley lockers
- Fixed deadlight in hull over galley counter
- Opening stainless steel portlight over galley
Cabins
- Master stateroom amidships with queen size island berthGuest cabin forward with queen sized island berth
- Master head with glass vessel sink, ceramic tile sole
- Deadlight in hull side over master berth headboard
- Master shower stall with glass divider and glass tile decor
- Abundant hanging and drawer storage throughout
- Shoji style passageway doors to master and master head
- LED televisions
- Guest/day head with circular shower enclosure
- Large overhead hatches and opening portlights
- Reverse cycle heat and air conditioning
Additional Features
Stamoid covers for aft cockpit, transom and both hull sides extending 10 ft fwd.
Equipped with FLIR.
KVH 5 SAT with matching dummy dome.
Separate Garmin display for depth and speed.
Separate Garmin display for Auto Pilot.
44 Stainless Steel LB Delta Fast Set anchor
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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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