Details
This is a well owned, turn key Sabre 42. With many thoughtful upgrades like a beautiful Blue Steel Awlcraft paint job thatwill turn heads, recent electronics updates, comprehensive engine work, and more – this is a boat to trust!
The Sabre 42 has often been considered the ideal express cruising boat. With striking Downeast lines the boat will turnheads in any marina or mooring field. The true magic on the Sabre 42 is how well the bridgedeck blends with the cockpitand interior – giving you a boat that doesn’t feel like you are “inside” while on the water because of its 360 degrees ofvisibility. Connectivity to entertaining features and an open back that allows for an “on the water” feel when you want it,but will easily enclose and be conditioned when the weather dictates mean your boat will work for any occasion.
Through the companionway you will find a large galley and salon with a generous settee and dining table. The primarysuite is forward with en-suite access to the head with separate shower. Your guests will have a comfortable private suiteand plenty of storage room.
Getting to your destination is fast, quiet and efficient with the Cummins QSB engines powering Zeus drives allowing forjoystick docking in a tight spot. These engines and drives have been very well maintained and are ready to go for theirnext adventure.
Bluewater Yacht Sales is pleased to assist you in the purchase of this vessel. This boat is centrally listed by Intrinsic Yacht & Ship. 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
Why Zeus® Pods Make Sense on a Sabre 42
If you’re choosing a Sabre 42, you’re already prioritizing craftsmanship, performance, and a refined cruising experience. Zeus Pods elevate all three—turning an exceptional boat into an effortless one.
Effortless Docking, Total Confidence
Zeus Pods with joystick control transform close-quarters handling. Side-slip, pivot, or walk the boat into a tight slip with fingertip precision—no stress, no theatrics. For owners who cruise short-handed or dock often, this is a game-changer. The Skyhook dynamic positioning system keeps the boat stationary while you arrange fenders/mooring lines or are waiting for a fuel dock.
Performance Without Compromise
Pod drives deliver quick acceleration, exceptional fuel economy, a flatter running attitude, and crisp response. The Sabre 42 already feels nimble for her size; Zeus enhances that agility while maintaining the smooth, composed ride Sabre is known for. With a half load of fuel and water, More Mojo cruises at 30mph while burning less than 30gph.
Quiet, Refined Cruising
With engines mounted farther aft and optimized thrust angles, Zeus Pods reduce vibration and noise. That means quieter conversations at cruise, a calmer helm, and a more relaxing experience underway—exactly what a premium express cruiser should deliver.
Better Use of Space
Zeus Pods free up room in the engine compartment, improving access for service and allowing Sabre’s designers to maximize storage and livability. It’s not just about performance—it’s about smarter use of every inch onboard.
The Bottom Line
A Sabre 42 is about confidence, elegance, and ease. Zeus Pods align perfectly with that philosophy—making the boat simpler to run, more enjoyable to cruise, and more valuable to own.
If you want a 42-footer that feels intuitive instead of intimidating, Zeus Pods aren’t just an option—they’re the right choice.
Recent Service
Hull Painted 2018 - Awlcraft Blue Steel Metallic with white Boot Stripe
Port and Starboard Pod Rebuilds (steering actuator top seals, oscillating seals, kingpin adapter seals, shaft seals, trim cylinders)(2025)
Main Engine 1000 hour service(2024)
New Pod Oil Coolers(2024)
New Mercathode Active Galvanic Protection System(2025)
New Transmission Oil Coolers(2024)
Upgraded Seaboard marine SMX Main Engine Sea Water Pumps(2024)
Props Tuned by Black Dog Propellers(2025)
PropSpeed applied to Pods and Props(2025)
Pilothouse A/C Compressor Replaced(2025)
New Torsion Drive Adapters(2025)
New Garmin Chartplotters(x2)(2025)
New Garmin VHF(2025)
New Garmin Radar(2025)
New Sionyx Lightwave Camera(2025)
Radar Mast Repainted(2025)
Electronics
New Garmin 1243xsv Chartplotters(x2)(2025)
New Garmin Grid 20 Remote (2025)
New Garmin GMR18 HD3 Radar(2025)
New Garmin 315 VHF(2025)
New Sionyx Nightwave Ultra Low Light Camera(2025)
Smartcraft Vessel View
Accomodations
Owner's Stateroom
Island berth mattress
Drawers and locker storage under berth
Varnished cherry interior
Bureau with locker cover
Cedar lined hanging locker with louvered door
Storage lockers outboard and above berth
Direct access to head
Passageway door to main salon
Teak and holly sole
Soft headliner panels
Passageway door
Guest Cabin
Queen sized mattress
Drawers and storage under berth
Entry door from salon
Bureau with drawers, mirror above & cabinet behind mirror
Storage lockers outboard below deck line
Cedar lined hanging locker
Two opening ports and one overhead hatch
Main Salon
Teak and holly sole
Custom Ultraleather L-Settee with Hi-Lo table for additional sleeping berth
Storage under settee
Sound deadening headliner panels
Lockers outboard of berth back with louvered doors
Custom tool drawer
Varnished cherry interior
Teak and holly sole
Helm
Power Center opening windshield Sliding side windows port and starboard
Molded control station for electronics with storage below
L-Settee with 3'' Ultraleather covered cushions and storage below Stidd 500 Series helm and mate seat
Cockpit wet bar with stainless steel sink. Corian counter top and teak louvered doors with refrigerator
(2) Lewmar sliding hatches in hardtop with roller shades
Galley
L-shaped galley to port
Corian galley countertop
Scandvik stainless steel sink with single lever Scandvik faucet
Built-in waste basket
Drawers and locker storage below counter
Lockers outboard and above counter
2-burner electric cooktop
Allen microwave/convection oven
Isotherm Refrigerator
Head
FRP vanity sink with single-lever faucet Corian vanity countertop
Wood trimmed, adjustable mirror
Circular shower stall with clear plexiglass door Shower seat and wet locker outboard Scandvik shower mixer control
Electric shower sump pump
Fiberglass sole with non-skid in head compartments Storage lockers
Towel Bar Ventilation blower
Holding tank level indicator
Jabsco Quiet-Flush electric MSD
Mechanical/Plumbing
Engines
Cummins Zeus QSB5.9M 425 hp electronic engines driving Zeus drives - Cummins Skyhook, Joy stick control, ETS Controls, autopilot, GPS antenna, steer-by-wire steering and automatic trim tab system
Engine room blower
White painted engine room. Fully insulated with Soundown foam noise barrier
PropSpeed on Pods and Props(Tuned by Black Dog Propellers)(2025)
Fuel System
Two aluminum saddle fuel tanks
Racor fuel/water separators with water level alarms
Fuel fill plates on side decks
Fuel monitoring(fuel level and flow rate) incorporated in Vessel View display
Helm/Controls
Start/stop switches
ETS and Joy stick controls
Vessel view display includes digital tachometer, hour meter, voltmeter, engine oil pressure, transmission oil pressure, engine water temperature
Alarms (light and buzzer) for high water, coolant temperature, and low oil pressure
Trim tab controls
Triple windshield wipers and washers
4-1/2'' Ritchie Navigator compass
Switch panel with Carling switch Contura rocker switches.
Plumbing
3 Rule automatic 12-VDC bilge pumps
Fresh water spigot in engine room
Hot and cold water transom shower
Roto-molded, polyethylene holding tank
Marelon sea valves on thru-hull fittings below the waterline
Marelon discharge seacock with macerator pump
11 gal. water heater operates on both 120-VAC and engine heat
Temperature control valve on hot water supply
12-VDC hot and cold pressure water system
Electric water tank level indicator
Electrical
12-VDC Electrical System
Three, dedicated, deep cycle, engine start batteries
Two 8D AGM deep cycle house batteries
Battery disconnect and emergency crossover switches
Bass illuminated main circuit breaker distribution panel
12-volt lighting system
Cockpit courtesy lights
Navigation lights: side, steaming, stern & 360 degree anchor light
Marinco Sealink 12-VDC outlet at helm
Tinned wire used throughout
120-VAC Electrical System
50-amp, 240-VAC shore power inlet and 50 ft. Glendenning power cord
Bass illuminated main circuit breaker distribution panel
120-VAC outlets in each cabin and engine room. Galley head, engine room receptacles are GFI protected
Xantrex inverter/battery charger with remote monitoring panel
Dedicated engine start battery charger with remote monitoring panel
11.5-kw Onan generator(491 hours) with water lift muffler, intake strainer, sound shield, transfer switch and dedicated start battery
Below deck reverse cycle heat/air conditioning in 2 zones
Hull/Deck
Hull
Awlcraft Painted Hull
Modified "V" hull design with 16 degree deadrise at transom ISO-NPG gel coat and vinylester back-up resin
Awlcraft, split boot stripe
PVC rub rail with stainless steel cap Hull side rubbing strakes
Fiberglass swim platform with SS swim ladder
Foam/plywood cored fiberglass stringer system with steel caps at engine mounts Vacuum bagged, Airex PVC foam core in running surfaces and topsides
Knitted, bi-axal fiberglass laminates
Deck
Isopthalic gel coat
Knitted, bi-axal fiberglass laminate with end grain balsa core Molded-in anti-skid deck surfaces
1-1/4" stainless steel rail system
Cockpit locker hatches with gas struts (3) Inward opening transom door to swim platform Flag pole holder and staff
Fiberglass bow pulpit w/double anchor roller
Anchor rode, fender and dockline lockers forward (2) Lewmar anchor windlass with 250' galvanized chain Polished aluminum hatches with screens
Stainless steel opening ports w/screens Teak cabin side eyebrow
Teak toe rail
Bow and stern chocks Custom spring line chocks Pilothouse teak deck
Navigational electronics mast on hard top(painted 2025)
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