The Sabre 42 Salon Express is one of the most successful models in Sabre’s Downeast lineup, combining classic Maine styling and beautifully finished American cherry joinery with the performance, maneuverability, and efficiency of Zeus pod propulsion.

OFF-PISTE is an appealing example that has benefited from substantial upgrades and continued investment under her current ownership since 2022. Highlights include new Garmin electronics with twin 16" multifunction displays, Starlink HP in-motion satellite internet, solar panels, Siren Marine remote monitoring, updated batteries, refreshed interior soft goods, and extensive mechanical service.

Mechanically, her owners have continued to address the important systems aboard. Recent work includes a major engine and raw-water cooling service in 2025, propeller balancing and tuning, replacement raw-water pumps and additional cooling and charging-system work through 2026.

With her two-stateroom layout, spacious salon, mid-level galley, large cockpit and excellent all-around visibility, OFF-PISTE is equally comfortable cruising New England for a weekend or spending extended time aboard.

Currently dockside and available for inspection by appointment. 

Recent Upgrades & Service

2026

• New port alternator serving the house battery bank
• Starboard transmission cooler replaced
• Varnish Brightwork Redone
• New Isotherm Drawer Freezer
• New Smart TVs in the Salon and berths

2025

• New interior cushions
• Major engine and raw-water cooling system service
• All new engine & generator belts
• New pressure hoses
• Propellers balanced and tuned

2024

• New Garmin navigation electronics; Fathom 24X Radar, GT23M-TH Depth Transducer
• Twin 16" Garmin multifunction displays; 8616 XSV & 8616
• New house battery bank; 2 x Lifeline GPL-4Dl, 12 Volt, 210Ah
• New engine starting batteries; Type 31
• Cockpit sail shade added
• All new interior blinds
• New Stidd helm-seat cushions

2023

• Starlink HP in-motion satellite internet system installed
• Dinghy davit system installed
• New windshield cover
• New exterior seat covers
• Both engine raw-water cooling pumps replaced

2022

• Zeus pod shafts and seals replaced
• Solar panels installed; 605 Watts, divided into two arrays with Victron controllers
• Siren Marine remote boat-monitoring system installed; sensors for bilge pump run, high water, house, generator and engine battery voltage, fridge temp, freezer temp, door open, & geofence (boat location).
• New generator starting battery
• Wave WiFi extender added

Machinery

OFF-PISTE is powered by twin Cummins QSB 5.9 diesel engines rated at 380 HP each, coupled to CMD Zeus pod drives. The Zeus system incorporates integrated steering and trim tabs, joystick control, autopilot, and Skyhook GPS position holding. 

• Twin Cummins QSB 5.9 380HP diesel engines (approximately 2,095 engine hours 9/2026)• CMD Zeus 3500 pod drives• Joystick control• Integrated trim tabs• Integrated autopilot• Skyhook GPS position-hold system• Twin VesselView engine/system displays• Reverso oil-change system• Major engine and raw-water cooling service completed in 2025• Both raw-water engine cooling pumps replaced in 2023• Pod shafts and seals replaced in 2022• Port alternator replaced in 2026• Starboard transmission cooler replaced in 2026• Propellers balanced and tuned in 2025

Generator & Electrical

• Onan 9.0 kW diesel generator (approximately 1,005 hours 9/2026)
• Solar charging system (2022); 605 Watts, divided into two arrays with Victron controllers
• New house battery bank (2024); 2 x Lifeline GPL-4DL, 12Volt, 210AhNew engine starting batteries (2024); Type 31
• New generator starting battery — 2022
• 2,800-watt true sine-wave inverter/charger
• 50-amp shore power
• Glendinning shore-power cord reel
• Fail-safe galvanic isolator
• Digital AC system monitor
• Siren Marine remote boat-monitoring system installed (2022); sensors for bilge pump run, high water, house, generator and engine battery voltage, fridge temp, freezer temp, door open, & geofence (boat location).

The Sabre's original electrical installation includes dedicated starting and house battery banks, remote battery switches, emergency battery crossover and digital battery monitoring.

Navigation & Electronics

A major improvement over OFF-PISTE 's original electronics package is the 2024 Garmin helm upgrade

• New Garmin navigation electronics; Fathom 24X Radar, GT23M-TH Depth Transducer
• Twin 16" Garmin multifunction displays; 8616 XSV & 8616
• Navionics Subscription, charts up to date 
• Integrated Zeus autopilot
• VHF Icom IC-M504 VHF
• AIS - Send/Receive via the Icom IC-M504 VHF (FCC registered)
• Starlink HP in-motion — 2023

Salon & Helm

The bright, beautifully finished salon is a defining feature of the Sabre 42 SE. Large windows provide excellent visibility while Sabre's American cherry joinery gives the interior a warm, traditional New England feel.

The salon features an L-shaped settee to port with storage beneath, a high-gloss folding hi/lo table, starboard settee and concealed television lift. Twin Stidd helm chairs provide comfortable seating for captain and companion. 

OFF-PISTE's interior has been significantly refreshed with:

• New 27" smart TV - 2026
• All-new interior cushions — 2025
• New interior blinds — 2024
• New Stidd helm-seat cushions — 2024

Accommodations

OFF-PISTE offers the desirable two-stateroom arrangement.

The forward owner's stateroom features an island berth surrounded by cherry cabinetry, abundant drawer and locker storage, cedar-lined hanging locker, teak-and-holly sole and Shoji-style privacy door. 

The second stateroom provides a double berth along with drawers, cabinetry, nightstand and additional storage, making the Sabre 42 an excellent choice for cruising couples who regularly entertain family or guests.

• New 24" smart TV's in both staterooms - 2026 

The head includes a separate circular shower stall with seat, solid-surface vanity, stainless-steel undermount sink and substantial storage.

Galley

The mid-level galley remains connected to the salon while providing excellent working space and storage.

• Solid-surface countertops
• Stainless-steel undermount sink
• Vitrifrigo two-drawer refrigerator
• Isotherm drawer freezer - 2026
• Two-burner electric cooktop
• Convection microwave
• Numerous drawers and storage lockers
• Built-in wastebasket

Cockpit & Deck

The cockpit provides comfortable seating and easy access to the water while maintaining the traditional proportions and practical deck layout for which Sabre is known.

Notable equipment and recent additions include:

• Comfortable Cockpit seating with Varnished Removable Table
• Cockpit grill
• Cockpit icemaker
• Cockpit sail shade — 2024
• New exterior seat covers — 2023
• New windshield cover — 2023
• Hot and cold transom shower
• Freshwater washdown forward
• Electric anchor windlass
• Dual anchor roller
• Wide side decks
• Helm-side deck access door
• Stainless-steel perimeter rail
• Teak toe rails and cabin-side eyebrow  (refreshed in 2026)

Hull & Construction

• Modified deep-V planing hull designed for shallow pod drives
• 16° deadrise at transom
• 23° deadrise amidships
• Resin-infused biaxial E-glass construction
• Corecell SAN foam-cored bottom, topsides, and transom
• Foam-cored stringer system
• Resin-infused swim platform with molded nonskid
• Stainless-steel capped PVC rub rail
• Gold recessed cove stripe
• Claret Awlgrip hull
• Sport White deck with contrasting beige nonskid

Broker's Comments

OFF-PISTE represents an excellent opportunity to purchase a well-equipped Sabre 42 Salon Express whose current owners have continued to improve the boat rather than simply maintain the status quo.

Since 2022, significant attention has been directed toward the systems that matter most to today's cruising owner: propulsion and cooling-system maintenance, updated Garmin navigation electronics, Starlink connectivity, solar charging, remote vessel monitoring, batteries, and refreshed interior and exterior soft goods.

The result is a Sabre 42 that retains everything that made this model so successful — classic Downeast styling, excellent visibility, quality Maine craftsmanship, two private staterooms, and joystick-controlled pod performance — while incorporating a number of significant upgrades that a new owner would otherwise need to undertake after purchase.

Disclaimer

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.