38′ Sabre Salon Express 2014

The Sabre 38 Salon Express is the ideal powerboat to cruise the Pacific Northwest as a couple or family.  She has the terrific traditional good looks of the Down-East style, with all the horsepower and speed you could ever want.  Her VOLVO IPS pod drive system delivers maximum control, maneuverability, and fuel efficiency.  A complete suite of integrated up-to-date Raymarine electronics compliments the 360-degree sightlines at the helm.

Sabre Yachts’ reputation for elegant craftsmanship, thoughtful design, and quality construction shows everywhere you look.  With a roomy cockpit, plus a light-filled lower lounge, galley, head, and master berth.  Paradox is equally comfortable for couples who like to entertain and families.  Ample lockers and cabinets keep things tidy, and the engine room offers excellent access for maintenance and additional storage.

The owners moved this Maine-built beauty to Washington in 2019.  She has the space needed to live aboard comfortably for several weeks or months and has been professionally maintained from day one (complete maintenance records available).  She includes a 10-foot dinghy with a 9.9hp electric start HONDA outboard.

If you’ve been looking for a clean and reliable high quality boat that’s ready to cruise now, then you have to see PARADOX.

Coming Aboard

Boarding Paradox is easy from her stern from the molded in swim-step.  There is a transom door with a short step up into the cockpit.  As you come aboard you notice the very handy way that the dinghy is stored on the swim-step.  There is a launching/retrieving system by Nautley.  The inflatable is an AB 9AL with a tiller steered Honda 9.9.  She can plane with two aboard and is quiet and simple to operate.

Surrounding the deck and cockpit there is 1 1/4 in stainless rail that creates a very secure handholds.

When you enter the cockpit you notice a big aft bench with a table. the table is electrically operated to move fore and aft changing the seating spacing. There is a second bench seat at the back of the house and this forms a cozy outdoor space for two couples. With the aft seat all the way aft, there is plenty of room to move about and to open the large engine hatch.

Slightly to starboard is a bi-fold stainless & glass door that gives access to the main salon. There is a drop down opening window to port  and opening windows at the forward end of the main salon for excellent ventilation. This enables entrance to the cabin without disturbing those seated on the benches. The door can be opened to varying degrees to control ventilation and privacy. There are single molded steps port and starboard to access the wide side decks going forward.

Entering the main salon you first notice how spacious she feels. There are large windows surrounding the salon and beautiful cabinets everywhere. The salon table is to port and there is a curved seating for several adults. There is an aisle going forward to allow access to the helm station and cabinets to starboard. A television is mounted in the starboard cabinet and raises for use. The super comfortable STIDD helm chair gives security to the helmsperson in any sea conditions. There is a passenger seat to port that allows participation in the navigation or conversation with those at the salon table.

Down a few stairs is the main living spaces with the head to starboard, galley to port forward and another seating area below the salon. This second seating area is perfect to lounging after a long day or cruising. It’s private, quiet and cozy. It makes into a secondary berth for two and has plenty of cabinets and storage. It is a wonderful place to relax with book when you’re in the special anchorage. There is also a  22 inch television.

The galley has a two burner electric cooktop, built in microwave and two drawer under counter fridge/freezer. There are plenty of drawers and cabinets that are beautifully constructed of real woods.

The head has a Jabsco Quiet Flush toilet with glass door to a separate shower stall with seat.

Forward of this space is the main cabin with a spacious island queen bed and plenty of cabinets. There is a separate access to the head and room to move around when the door is closed. There is another television and plenty of lighting.

There are stainless opening ports in every cabin and overhead hatches throughout.