St. Bonaventure
48′ · 2016 · Sabre 48 · Topsail beach, North Carolina
About St. Bonaventure
<p><strong style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;"><u>Key Features:</u></strong></p><ul><li><span style="background-color: transparent;">Twin Cummins QSC 8.3L 550HP Diesel Engines</span></li><li><span style="background-color: transparent;">Zeus 3800 Pod Drives with Joystick Docking</span></li><li><span style="background-color: transparent;">Seakeeper Gyro Stabilizer (2024)</span></li><li><span style="background-color: transparent;">Freedom Lift (2024)</span></li><li><span style="background-color: transparent;">Spot Zero ZTC3 Water Purification System (2025)</span></li><li><span style="background-color: transparent;">Starlink</span></li><li><span style="background-color: transparent;">AIS Transmitter and Receiver (2026)</span></li><li><span style="background-color: transparent;">Awlgrip "Flag Blue" Painted Hull (2022)</span></li><li><span style="background-color: transparent;">Garmin Glass Helm Electronics Suite</span></li><li><span style="background-color: transparent;">Onan 13.5kW Generator</span></li><li><span style="background-color: transparent;">Bow Thruster</span></li><li><span style="background-color: transparent;">Twin Stidd Helm Seats</span></li><li><span style="background-color: transparent;">Custom Salon Layout with Cherry Interior</span></li><li><span style="background-color: transparent;">Three Stateroom / Three Head Layout</span></li><li><span style="background-color: transparent;">Rogue Wave Pro WiFi System</span></li><li><span style="background-color: transparent;">Intellian TracVision Satellite TV</span></li><li><span style="background-color: transparent;">Fusion Bluetooth Stereo System</span></li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">Meticulously maintained and backed by extensive service records</strong><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">, St. Bonaventure is an exceptionally well-cared-for </span><strong style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">2016 Sabre 48 Salon Express </strong><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">that has benefited from continuous professional maintenance, preventative servicing, and thoughtful upgrades throughout her ownership. Powered by</span><strong style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"> twin Cummins QSC 8.3L 550HP diesel engines with Zeus 3800 pod drives, joystick docking, and Skyhook positioning</strong><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">, she delivers the refined performance, effortless handling, and timeless Downeast styling that have made the Sabre 48 one of the most sought-after express cruisers in her class.</span></p><p><br></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">Featuring the desirable </span><strong style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">three-stateroom, three-head layout</strong><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">, St. Bonaventure is exceptionally equipped with</span><strong style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"> Garmin glass helm electronics, an Onan 13.5kW generator, three-zone reverse-cycle air conditioning, twin Stidd helm seats, Intellian TracVision satellite TV, Rogue Wave Pro WiFi, Seakeeper stabilization, Starlink connectivity, a Spot Zero water purification system</strong><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">, and a custom salon layout finished in Sabre's signature handcrafted cherry interior.</span></p><p><br></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">Her extensive</span><strong style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"> maintenance history includes annual engine, generator, transmission, and Zeus pod servicing, major cooling system maintenance, fresh bottom paint with Propspeed, refinished teak, updated electronics, Freedom Lift installation, and numerous mechanical and cosmetic improvements</strong><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">. Continuously upgraded, St. Bonaventure is ready for her next owner to step aboard and cruise with confidence.</span></p><p><br></p><p><strong style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;"><u>Recent Work / Upgrades:</u></strong></p><ul><li><span style="background-color: transparent;">Garmin VHF Being Replaced with Cortex AIS Transceiver (2026)</span></li><li><span style="background-color: transparent;">Engine and Generator Starter Batteries Being Replaced (2026)</span></li><li><span style="background-color: transparent;">Generator Oil and Fuel Service Scheduled (2026)</span></li><li><span style="background-color: transparent;">Engine Oil and Fuel Service Scheduled (2026)</span></li><li><span style="background-color: transparent;">Transmission Service Scheduled (2026)</span></li><li><span style="background-color: transparent;">Racor Filters Service Scheduled (2026)</span></li><li><span style="background-color: transparent;">Power Shade Computer Replaced (2026)</span></li><li><span style="background-color: transparent;">Transmission and POD Coolers Being Replaced (In Progress)</span></li><li><span style="background-color: transparent;">Air Conditioning Flush Valves Installed (2026)</span></li><li><span style="background-color: transparent;">Air Conditioning Units Flushed and Filters Cleaned (2026)</span></li><li><span style="background-color: transparent;">Bottom Paint Applied (2026)</span></li><li><span style="background-color: transparent;">Bilge Repainted (2026)</span></li><li><span style="background-color: transparent;">Engine Paint Touched Up (2026)</span></li><li><span style="background-color: transparent;">Engine Room Detailed (2026)</span></li><li><span style="background-color: transparent;">Teak Toe Rail and Accents Refinished (2026)</span></li><li><span style="background-color: transparent;">Port and Starboard Prop Seals Replaced (2026)</span></li><li><span style="background-color: transparent;">Racor Filters Serviced (2025)</span></li><li><span style="background-color: transparent;">New Bow Sun Cushion and Cover Installed (2025)</span></li><li><span style="background-color: transparent;">Starboard Seawater Outlet Tube Replaced (2025)</span></li><li><span style="background-color: transparent;">Spot Zero ZTC3 Water Purification System Installed (2025)</span></li><li><span style="background-color: transparent;">Second VHF and Dual Antennas Installed (2025)</span></li><li><span style="background-color: transparent;">Seakeeper Installed (2024)</span></li><li><span style="background-color: transparent;">Starlink Installed (2024)</span></li><li><span style="background-color: transparent;">New Ice Maker Installed (2024)</span></li><li><span style="background-color: transparent;">USB Ports Added at Helm (2024)</span></li><li><span style="background-color: transparent;">Freedom Lift Installed (2024)</span></li><li><span style="background-color: transparent;">Custom Bedspreads and Shams (2024)</span></li><li><span style="background-color: transparent;">New Salon Televator Installed (2024)</span></li><li><span style="background-color: transparent;">New Smart TVs Installed (2024)</span></li><li><span style="background-color: transparent;">Propspeed Coating Applied (2024)</span></li><li><span style="background-color: transparent;">Bottom Soda Blasted and Painted (2024)</span></li><li><span style="background-color: transparent;">New Fresh Water Pump Installed (2023)</span></li><li><span style="background-color: transparent;">Portlights Rebuilt and Resealed (2023)</span></li></ul><p><br></p><p class="ql-align-center"><strong style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">Contact us today to schedule a preview aboard the 48 Sabre, “St. Bonaventure”!</strong></p> <br> <i> Resolute Yachting is pleased to assist you in the purchase of this vessel. This boat is centrally listed by 26 North Yachts. 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 </i>
Specifications
Overview
- Builder
- Sabre
- Model
- 48
- Year
- 2016
- Category
- Cruisers
- Condition
- Used
- Hull
- Fiberglass, Modified Vee
- Location
- Topsail beach, North Carolina
Dimensions
- Length overall
- 47′ 11″ (14.6 m)
- Beam
- 15′ 4″ (4.67 m)
- Draft
- 4′ 1″ (1.24 m)
Accommodations
- Cabins
- 3
- Berths
- 6
- Heads
- 3
Machinery
- Engines
- 2 × Cummins QSC 8.3L, 550 hp each
- Engine hours
- 1,067
- Engine year
- 2016
- Fuel
- Diesel
Tankage
- Fuel
- 525 gal
- Fresh water
- 160 gal
- Holding
- 70 gal
Equipment
- Stabilizers
- None
- Thrusters
- Bow
- Air conditioning
- Yes
- Seakeeper
- Yes
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