2005 Sabre
The Sabre 42 Express embodies the graceful styling, luxurious accommodations and high-quality construction common to all Sabre yachts. Gypsy Soul has the optional hardback feature. T-500hp Yanmar straight-shaft diesels and a bow thruster provide impressive performance and ease of maneuvering.
Overview
The Sabre 42 Express is well known for it's high-quality construction, graceful styling, attractive interior accommodations and impressive performance. Gypsy Soul is an exceptional example of this well-regarded model having been well maintained by her conscientious and knowledgeable owners. She is a beautiful boat with a rare, black Awlgrip finished hull color. She is very well equipped and has a long list of nice upgrades. She was built with the optional hardback enclosure giving her a fully enclosed pilothouse.
Tampa Yacht Sales, INC is pleased to assist you in the purchase of this vessel. This boat is centrally listed by Brewer 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
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Manufacturer Description
The Sabre 42 Hardtop Express' helm deck is a careful study in ergonomics, surrounded by large opening windows and overhead hatches for maximum ventilation and light. Views for the helsman and crew are virtually unobstructed. The Stidd helm and mates chairs, covered in Ultraleather upholstery, provide a degree of comfort rarely found in competitors yachts. To add to cruising comfort, noise and vibration levels have been reduced with careful study of engine room ventilation and insulation. Wide side decks with large diameter stainless steel handrails, custom stainless steel portlights, line chocks and air intakes, a standard rope-chain windlass and highly polished aluminum hatches all add to the beauty and functionality of her deck. A double anchor roller makes anchoring work a breeze. The optional hard back encloses the helm deck from the cockpit with the addition of two elegant, curved windows in the corners, a sliding window to port and an aluminum entry door. Below decks her hand-crafted cherry interior adds to the sense of luxury, evident throughout, The master stateroom berth is low and wide, making it both comfortable and easy to access, The head with stall shower has private access from the stateroom and from the salon. The main salon is configured with a long L-shaped settee and a custom, maple-inlaid salon table. The guest stateroom to starboard is equipped with a pull-out double berth, many drawers and lockers. Her galley is equipped with an electric cook top, convection microwave oven, Sub Zero fridge/freezer and offers ample storage for extended voyages.
Key Features
Teak helm deck
Premium ultraleather seating throughout
Wetbar and fridge freezer
Large helm area for cruising and entertaining 10 passengers comfortably.
Full galley with stovetop, convection microwave oven, fridge/freezer combo, dining seating for 4 in salon
Entertainment center with Sat TV in salon. Fusion stereo. CD system (2024)
Air conditioning with 3 independent zone reversible heat pumps
Combo washer/dryer
Seawise hydraulic dinghy davit system
Bottom painted with Interlux Micron CSC antifouling - April 2026
Starlink
Electronics (New in 2021)
(2) Raymarine AXIOM PLUS 12 RV with sonar America charts
Raymarine Quantum 2 Q24D Doppler Radome radar
EV-400 Autopilot P705RS head
Cam 220 rear camera
Raymarine 63 VHF & remote Raymic 60/70 handset
Raymarine AIS 700
Additional equipment
2017 Highfield 290 dinghy with 9.9hp Tohatsu outboard (2022)
6 man auto inflating life raft (needs certification)
Upgrades
2018
Installed port and starboard trolling valves
2020
Replace master stateroom mattress
2021
New Electronics:
(2) Raymarine AXIOM PLUS 12RV w/sonar America charts
Raymarine Quantum 2 Q24D Doppler Radome radar
EV-400 Autopilot P705RS head
Cam 220 rear camera
Raymarine 63 VHF & remote Raymic 60/70 handset
Raymarine AIS 700
Replaced cutlass bearings
Replaced engine hatch pistons
New ACR RCL-75 remote control searchlight
New Samsung TE 310 LED TV
Custom canvas winter storage cover ($6,500)
2022
Soda blast boat's bottom and barrier coated - Interlux Interprotect 2000E
Replace searchlight: ACR RCL-95 Wireless LED remote control
Replace Icemaker with bar fridge & add shelf above
New 9.9hp Tohatsu outboard motor for dinghy
New microwave / convection / air fryer
Refinished cabin sole
Reupholster cockpit cushions with Sunbrella fabric.
2023
Replaced anchor chain and rode
Replace masthead light
Replace transmission cable
Replace air horns
Replace galley faucet sprayer handle
Install removable solid surface countertop extension in pilothouse (in place of corner seat)
2024
Replaced bow thruster motor
Replaced wiper arms, blades, squeegees & wiper fluid tubes
Replaced fuel tank sending unit
Replaced water tank sending unit
Ran Barnacle Buster through engines and generator & replaced antifreeze
Replaced starting batteries (2) and generator battery
Replaced and relocated swim platform ladder (so dinghy does not interfere with deployment)
Removed Seawise davit posts & brackets, clean stainless steel fasteners, rebed through G10 backing
Installed Starlink
Installed Fusion stereo and speakers
Installed smoke and CO detectors
Replaced bilge pumps & float switches
2025
Replaced house batteries (2) with AGM 8D's (07/25
Replaced raw water pumps
Replaced Muir windlass motor
Replaced cockpit shower
Replaced head faucet
2026
Port & Starboard after-coolers cleaned, serviced and pressure tested
2000 hour engines inspection and service completed
Polished and waxed
Replaced gaskets on Lewmar hatches
New fresh water pump
Mechanical Disclaimer
Engine and generator hours are as of the date of the original listing and are a representation of what the listing broker is told by the owner and/or actual reading of the engine hour meters. The broker cannot guarantee the true hours. It is the responsibility of the purchaser and/or his agent to verify engine hours, warranties implied or otherwise and major overhauls as well as all other representations noted on the listing brochure.
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.
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