Sabre 38 Salon Express Florian

"FLORIAN" is a spectacular example of the popular Sabre 38 Salon Express equipped with full electronics, generator, heat, and air conditioning, Hide A Davit system, AB Marine Tender with 15 hp Honda Outboard, and all the factory options.

The Sabre 38 Salon Express represents the latest in design and naval architecture. Her exterior profile still says "downeast," and she is built in the tradition of Maine boat building: beautiful, strong, steady, reliable, and very seaworthy. Yet below her skin, technology is everywhere: from her resin-infused laminates, to state-of-the-art systems, to her pod propulsion drive. Her hull lines are the latest thinking in vee-hulled motor yachts and are specifically designed for the installation of pods, allowing fuel economy, quiet running, and a pleasant dry ride.

The pod drive train of the Sabre 38 offers excellent fuel economy, an important consideration given today's uncertain diesel prices. Pods also reduce noise by pushing exhaust out through the propeller stream and, importantly, allow confident boat handling when docking or maneuvering in tight spaces.

On the inside, the Sabre 38 Salon Express offers an open design that suits a day's outing with friends as easily as a longer cruise. Her cockpit is raised to a level just 5 inches below the main salon so as to connect these two important social spaces, and the aft end of the house opens with drop-down windows and a swing door.

In her main salon, a large, U-shaped settee with a fold-over table will seat up to three couples, while the forward end of the settee can be oriented forward to provide a comfortable perch when underway. To starboard, aft of the Stidd helm seat, is a long cabinet housing an LED television on an electric lift and storage compartments for the owner's gear.

The main salon on the 2016 Sabre 38 SE is a bright, open, and social space designed to seamlessly connect the cockpit, helm deck, and lower accommodations. Large windows, handcrafted cherry joinery, and convertible seating make it both elegant and highly functional for cruising.

Overall Layout & Atmosphere

• Located on the helm deck level, just inside the bi‑fold door and drop‑down windows that open to the cockpit.
• Surrounded by large windows for excellent visibility and natural light.
• Finished in handcrafted cherry with Ultraleather upholstery for a warm, classic Downeast feel.

Portside Seating Area

• Large U‑shaped settee to port.
• Seats up to three couples comfortably.
• Features a fold‑over inlaid table, ideal for dining or entertaining.
• Forward section of the settee can pivot to face forward, creating a companion seat underway.

Starboard Cabinetry & Entertainment

• Long storage cabinet runs along the starboard side, just aft of the helm seat.
• Houses an LED TV on an electric lift, disappearing into the cabinetry when not in use.
• Additional storage compartments for cruising gear, glassware, or media.
• Connection to Helm & Cockpit
• The salon is only 5 inches above the cockpit, creating a unified indoor–outdoor social space.
• Drop‑down windows and a swing door open the entire aft bulkhead, making the salon feel like part of the cockpit.

Helm Seating Integration

• To starboard is the STIDD helm seat, with the salon cabinetry directly behind it.
• The salon’s layout allows guests to sit comfortably while staying engaged with the helmsman underway.

Materials & Finish

• Cherry joinery throughout.
• Ultraleather upholstery for durability and comfort.
• High‑quality fit and finish consistent with Sabre’s Maine craftsmanship.
• Custom décor package: Bedding for master stateroom, décor pillows, throws
• Accord shades on all opening ports
• Filler cushion and telescoping table base to create a berth in the main salon
• Blinds & curtains for main salon

The 2016 Sabre 38 SE features two well‑designed cabins: a private forward master stateroom and a versatile mid‑cabin that converts from a lounge to a guest berth. Together, they create a comfortable cruising layout ideal for a couple with occasional guests.

Master Stateroom (Forward Cabin)

This is the primary sleeping cabin and offers the comfort and finish you’d expect from Sabre’s Maine craftsmanship.

Layout & Berth

• Island queen berth with walk‑around access
• Storage drawers beneath the berth
• Hull‑side cabinetry and shelves for personal items

Storage & Amenities

• Hanging locker to starboard
• Overhead lockers and reading lights
• Overhead hatch for natural light and ventilation
• Reverse cycle heat and air conditioning
• Flat Screen Television on bulkhead raises and lowers to open cabin to galley

Head Access

• Private entry to the boat’s single head
• The head includes a separate stall shower, a premium feature in this size class

Mid‑Cabin / Convertible Guest Cabin

Located to port, just aft of the galley, this flexible space serves as a lounge, office‑like nook, or guest sleeping area.

Layout

• L‑shaped settee that converts into a double berth
• Privacy curtain when used as a sleeping cabin

Functionality

• Works as a day lounge, reading area, or extra storage zone
• Ideal for occasional guests or children
• Conveniently located near the head (across the passageway)
• Reverse cycle heat and air conditioning
• Flat Screen TV in lower lounge
• Lower lounge has slide out berth filler

• Stidd 500N series helm seat
• Stazo wooden steering wheel
• Ultraleather wrap on helm/ navigation pod
• Mates L-settee to port converts to face salon table
• 94” x 50” Raised U-shaped settee to port with storage under
• Storage cabinet to starboard with LED television on mechanical lift
• Stainless steel aft bulkhead with bi-fold door
• Electrically operated drop down window to port
• Curved acrylic windows in aft corners
• Elegant inlaid main salon table

The galley on the 2016 Sabre 38 Salon Express is a bright, efficient, and well‑equipped space located just a few steps down from the helm deck, designed for easy meal preparation while staying connected to the salon. Its open layout, handcrafted cherry joinery, and solid‑surface countertops, and smart storage make it ideal for cruising couples.

Layout & Location

• Positioned below and forward of the helm deck, open to the salon above.
• Receives natural light from the large windshield and opening ports, giving it an airy feel.
• Designed so that the cook remains part of the social space rather than isolated.
  • Solid surface countertop
  • Stainless steel sink and faucet
  • Microwave oven
  • Ceramic two-burner cooktop
  • Two-drawer stainless steel fridge-freezer AC/DC
  • Single Seagull water purifier at the galley with a separate spigot
  • Storage in galley lockers and below the helm deck
  • Galley open to main salon
  • Opening stainless steel portlight over galley
  
  

The head on the 2016 Sabre 38 SE is a well‑appointed, spacious compartment featuring a separate stall shower, private access from the master stateroom, and high‑quality finishes consistent with Sabre’s Maine craftsmanship. It’s designed to feel more like a small yacht’s head than one on a 38‑foot express cruiser.

Overall Layout

• Located to starboard, between the master stateroom and the lower lounge/galley area.
• Features two access points:
  • Private door from the master stateroom
  • Secondary door from the passageway for day‑use access
  
  

This dual‑entry design makes the head function as both an en‑suite and a shared day head.

Separate Stall Shower

One of the standout features in this size range.

• Fully enclosed shower stall with clear door
• Seat/ledge for comfort while showering
• Dedicated lighting and ventilation
• Keeps the rest of the head dry—excellent for extended cruising

Vanity & Sink Area

• Solid‑surface countertop with integrated sink
• Cherry cabinetry with storage above and below
• Mirror with additional storage behind
• GFI‑protected outlets

Toilet & Plumbing

• Electric marine toilet plumbed to a 40‑gallon holding tank
• Easy‑to‑clean surfaces
• Ventilation via opening portlight and powered fan

Lighting & Ventilation

• LED overhead lighting
• Opening port for natural ventilation
• Additional mechanical ventilation for moisture control

Materials & Finish

• Signature handcrafted cherry joinery
• Nonskid sole for safety
• High‑quality hardware and marine‑grade fixtures

• 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
• FRP molded electronics mast for hardtop
• Fixed hull side portlight, port side only in the lower lounge
• Flag blue hull color
• Anti-skid color (fore & side decks, coach roof, aft cockpit,
  and recessed area of the swim platform)

• VIP resin infused laminate
• Molded in anti-skid surfaces
• Anodized Aluminum framed windows
• Large diameter stainless steel perimeter rails
• Herreshoff bow and spring cleats
• Horn style aft mooring cleats
• Low profile opening hatches with shades and screens
• Low profile pilot hatches in hard top
• Stainless steel anchor roller
• Aft cockpit seat slides to expand cockpit

• Twin Volvo Penta D4 300HP engines linked to VP IPS drives (620 hours)
• Volvo DPS System w/ position hold
• Volvo Active Corrosion Protection system, GPS receiver and NMEA backbone
• Volvo raw water intake strainers
• Reverso oil change system
• Engine room blower.
• Engine room vent ducts.
• White gelcoated engine room
• Mylar Foil face foam noise barrier.
• 6kW Koehler Generator (146 hrs)
• New Trim Tab actuators (2026)
• Complete Engine and POD Service Jan 2026 including aftercooler and heat exchanger services
• Fresh Bottom Paint (2026)
• Shore water inlet
• Single Seagull water purifier on optional ice maker
• Fresh water wash down fore
• Salt water wash down fore & aft
• Freezer installed on lower lounge
• Icemaker under port aft salon settee

• Single Polyethylene 100usg. water tank
• 11usg 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

• GPSMAP 8215, 15” Touchscreen MFD, Coast Map
• Garmin G-2 Map
• GARMIN GMR™ 24 xHD Radome
• GHP 10V Autopilot Corepack (Volvo IPS)w/GHC 20 control head
• GSD 25 Premium Chirp & Scanning Sonar Module
• GMX 52 XM Weather/Audio Receiver
• (2) GC10 Video Cameras (1) to monitor engine space (1) for cockpit
• Garmin Vesper Cortex VHF radio with class B transponder (2025)
• 5x8 40w 40 ohm Hailer Horn
• Searchlight mounted on an optional hardtop mast
• Kahlenberg dual chrome horns
• FUSION Apollo MS-RA770 Marine stereo with built in WIFI remote
• Hide Away LED TV in Main Salon
• LED TV in Owners Cabin

• (2) 30 Amp 50-foot shore power cords
• Galvanic isolator
• Inverter/charger 2800 watt true sine wave with remote control
• Illuminated circuit breaker panel opposite the galley
• 120V outlets throughout the interior and in the engine room
• Galley and head receptacles are GFI-protected
• (2) Dedicated engine start AGM batteries (2024)
• (1) Generator Starting Battery (2025)
• (2) Group 4D Lifeline AGM 210 ah house batteries (2025)
• LED overhead and reading lights
• 60 Amp 3-bank battery charger
• (4) 100 Watt solar panels (2025)
• Victron Smart-Solar MPPT 100/50 Controller (2025)
• Victron Battery Monitor BVM 712Smart (2025)
• Tinned wire is used throughout

• Electric Windlass
• (1) 44lb. Lewmar SS Anchor,
• 150’ 5/16” HT Chain, 300’ 9/16 Rode, SS Swivel
• Salt Water Washdown Bib with Hose

• Hide-A-Davit cradle
• Fiberglass bottom AB Navigo 10VS inflatable,
• 5hp Honda outboard and custom canvas dinghy cover
• Sure Shade retractable power awning (Upgraded to the latest generation Actuators (2025)
• Complete Engine and POD Service Jan 2026
• New Smoke/CO alarm/detectors (2025)
• Full USCG Safety Gear
• (3)10x26 black fenders,
• 12” & 15” white ball fenders,
• (5) 10' braided fender whips,
• (4) braided dock lines
• (5) fender socks,

• Captain Navy Sunbrella
• Windshield cover
• Flag sock,
• Cockpit cushion covers