Announcing the New Sabre 51 Salon Express
With all the traditional grace, performance, and nautical sophistication that Sabre has embodied for the past 50 years, the Sabre 51 Salon Express boasts enhanced social spaces in both the cockpit and foredeck. The new Sabre 51 draws appreciably from the best points of previod models while incorporating significant technological innovations and answering some of the frequently-noted needs of boats this size. In addition, owners will appreciate her contemporary approach to Downeast proportions, with sweeping lines and fresh angles contained in a vessel that, nevertheless, remains recognizably a Sabre.
As you embark on your journey, the generous salon provides a sanctuary of comfort for longer cruises, while the charming environment allows you and your guests to unwind aboard for a sunset cruise. The Sabre 51 promises unforgettable moments filled with warmth and hospitality.
Quick Highlights:
- Foredeck seating includes sunbed and forward bench seat
- Expanded cockpit and enhanced salon
- Powered by twin Volvo IPS 800 drives
- Controlled by the Sabre digital switching system and the Sabre Connect app
HULL
- Modified deep "V" Planing hull design
- 16° deadrise at the transom, 23° deadrise amidships.
- ISO NPG white gelcoat w/vinylester backup resin.
- Bottom, topsides, and transom VIP resin infused biaxial E-
glass with Corecell SAN foam core.
- Stringer system biaxial E-glass with foam core.
- Resin Infused E-glass swim platform with molded-in anti-
skid surface.
- Hull side rubbing strakes.
- PVC rub rail with stainless steel cap.
- Painted (Urethane) double boot top.
- Gold recessed cove stripe.
DECK & HARDTOP COMPOSITE
- ISO NPG gelcoat.
- VIP resin infused biaxial E-glass with balsa core.
- Molded-in anti-skid deck surfaces.
- Flush, outward-opening, transom door with latch.
- Port & starboard anchor lockers with gasketed, latched
lids.
- Large engine room access hatch in cockpit sole.
- Fender storage locker in starboard-aft cockpit sole.
DECK HARDWARE
- 1 1/4" Diameter type 316 stainless steel perimeter rail
system.
- (6) 12" Stainless steel cleats: two forward, four midship.
- (2) Stainless steel bollard cleats aft
- (2) Stainless 12" cleats on cockpit coaming on centerline
- (1) 10" Stainless steel cleat to starboard of windlass as
anchor rode tie off.
- Custom stainless steel bow pulpit with dual anchor roller.
- Quick anchor windlass, electric rope-chain type.
- Varnished teak flagstaff and socket on taffrail.
- Burgee staff on the bow pulpit.
- (5) Low-profile stainless steel hatches w/screens.
- (2) Sliding pilothouse hatches w/screens (fwd. )
- (2) Single-glazed pilothouse lights (aft).
- Single-glazed salon windows.
- Custom stainless steel opening port lights.
- Teak cap rails.
- Teak cabin-side eyebrow.
- Teak table in cockpit
- Custom stainless steel "SABRE" logo.
- Saltwater washdown system at the bow.
- Kahlenberg single chrome air horn.
HELM STATION
- Hinged access door to starboard side deck.
- Dual Volvo-Garmin 9219 Multi-Function Displays (MFDs) w/
Separate SD Card Reader.
- Volvo-Penta Autopilot w/ Joystick Driving.
- Volvo-Penta IPS Plus Joystick Controller on Stidd Armrest.
- Twin Lever Shift & Throttle Control (EVC-2.0) w/ Single
Lever & Cruise Control Software.
- Triple windshield wipers w/ multiple speed settings.
- Windshield washers plumbed from the freshwater system.
- Ritchie Compass.
- Switch controls for horn, running lights, anchor light,
engine room blowers, & bilge pumps.
- Custom teak steering wheel w/ tilt helm & Sabre logo.
- Twin Stidd N Series helm seats w/ Ultraleather® fabric
mounted on a cherry cabinet w/ inboard storage locker.
- NMEA 2000 backbone for electronics installation.
STD VOLVO PROPULSION SYSTEM & ENGINE ROOM
- Twin Volvo-Penta IPS 800 inboard propulsion systems w/
24v electric shift transmissions & NiBrAl P-series duo-props
- Tier III emission certified.
- Pleasure craft rated VP D8,600mhp @ 3000rpm engines.
- Integrated freshwater heat exchanger cooling system.
- 24v-110Amp alternator each engine.
- Extra 12v-115Amp alternator.
- Volvo-Penta 900mm Interceptor trim system w/ auto trim.
- Dynamic Positioning System (DPS).
- Active Corrosion Protection system (ACP).
- Volvo-Penta Clear Wake Exhaust bypass system (EVC
controlled).
- Groco raw water intake strainers & safety sea valves.
- Engine room blower & vent ducts.
- Engine room floor with FRP anti-skid.
- Gloss white engine room.
- Gloss white painted engines.
- Mylar-faced foam noise barrier.
FUEL SYSTEM
- (2) 300 USG diesel fuel tanks port and starboard.
- Dual Racor fuel filters
- (2) 2" Diesel deck fill plates.
NMEA2000 NETWORK SYSTEM - SABRE SWITCHING
- Fully networked electrical system
- Fully networked electrical system w/ digital switching &
onboard Wi-Fi.
- Network monitoring & control of AC & DC electrical
circuits.
- Backup/override of all network circuit faults.
- Modes of Operation - single push button activation of
boat-wide circuits.
- iPad Mini with Launch Port for wireless control of network
systems.
- Network-controlled HVAC system.
- Sabre Connect telematics for remote, essential vessel
monitoring & switching.
- Parallel NMEA 2000 backbone for dealer/OEM-installed
navigational electronics network.
240V ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Cummins/Onan 13.5KW generator including:
Dedicated start battery.
Water drop muffler.
Cooling water intake strainer.
Sound shield & Transfer switch.
- 50A shore power service with Glendinning CableMaster &
85ft. Cord.
- Polarization transformer with galvanic isolator.
- Illuminated main circuit breaker distribution panel.
- Digital AC system monitor
- 240V GFCI protected outlets in each cabin and engine
room.
- Victron MultiPlus combined inverter-charger, 3000W
inverter & 100A charger (charges house battery bank).
- Victron 100amp, 3-bank battery charger
- Reverse cycle heat/air conditioning with 4 zones. One 10k
BTU in the forward cabin, one 10k BTU in the master cabin,
16k BTU combined for galley/pantry/utility, and 32k BTU
combined for main salon.
12VDC ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- 24vDC, AGM Group 31 engine starting battery banks for
each engine (2-12volt batteries/engine).
- (6) 6-Volt AGM deep cycle ship's service batteries.
- (1) AGM Group 24 generator starting battery.
- Remote control battery switches with controls at helm.
- Emergency start battery remote parallel switch.
- Illuminated main circuit breaker distribution.
- Digital battery monitor.
- High-output, efficient LED lighting throughout boat.
- Dimmers in all cabins and cockpit.
- Marine-grade, UL & ABYC standard tinned copper wire
throughout.
- 12VDC USB chargers at helm and in all cabins
ENTERTAINMENT MEDIA
- Fusion Apollo Stereo System with Bluetooth. Controls at
helm and cockpit, four speakers: two in the main salon, two
in the cockpit.
- 10" Fusion Subwoofer
- Fusion Amplifier
- 50" LED TV in the main salon
- 32" LED TV in the master stateroom
- 32" LED TV in the forward stateroom
- HDMI cables run from each TV to the guest stateroom aft,
below the helm.
WASTE DISPOSAL
- Polyethylene holding tank with 80-gallon capacity.
- Jabsco Quiet Flush freshwater MSD in guest head
- Dometic MasterFlush MSD in master head
- Diaphragm waste pump on holding tank.
FRESH WATER SYSTEM
- Water capacity 185 gals.
- 20 gal. 240V hot water heater.
- Dual 12V water pumps.
- Freshwater spigot in the engine room.
- Transom shower, hot and cold.
- Shore water inlet with a filter.
MAIN SALON
- "U" settee to starboard, 5" foam cushions, with storage and
Sabre tool drawer beneath.
- High gloss folding table with integral handrail and cup
holders.
- Sound deadening, soft headliner panels.
- Raised mates L-shaped settee to port of helm
- Counterbalanced stainless-steel door to cockpit
WET BAR
- Solid surface countertop with sink and faucet to port.
- Ice maker beneath counter.
- Single drawer refrigerator beneath opposing starboard
settee.
GALLEY & PANTRY
- Solid surface countertop.
- Stainless steel under mount sink with cover and pull-out
faucet
- Soap dispenser
- (2) Two-drawer, All-In-One refrigeration appliances
- Touch control induction cooktop
- Multi-function convection microwave with stainless steel
face
- Drawers and storage lockers below the counter.
- Built-in waste basket & recycle bin.
- Hull side deadlight over sink.
MASTER STATEROOM AMIDSHIPS
- Island berth athwartship layout with 9" foam mattress and
laminated trim.
- Hull side deadlight over headboard
- "Borrowed light" from helm dash / windshield above.
- Panel passageway and closet doors
- (2) Opening portlights with screen panels
- Cherry hull ceilings.
- Drawers in foot & sides of berth.
- Drawers located in bulkhead aft of berth.
- (2) hanging lockers fore and aft of berth.
- Teak and holly sole.
- Sound deadening soft headliner panels.
- Sliding door to master head compartment.
VIP/FORWARD STATEROOM
- Spacious island berth, with 9" mattress and laminated trim.
- Cherry hull ceilings.
- Drawers under berth, A/C return grille beside.
- Storage lockers, drawers, and shelves.
- Teak and holly sole.
- Sound deadening soft headliner panels
- Private access to the forward head and shower
UTILITY ROOM
- Work space below salon with work bench, drawers, and
shelves
- Optional crew quarters with 6" berth mattress and head
unit available.
Specifications Subject to Change without Notice Revised