Available
$515K
$515K
USD · Asking Price
42 ft
Length
2012
Year
Downeast
Type
Portsmouth, Rhode Island
Location
About This Vessel
This 2012 Sabre 42 Salon Express, measures 42 ft, and is located in Portsmouth, Rhode Island, powered by 2x Cummins QSB 5.9 Zeus 380.00HP.
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. It is offered as a convenience by this broker/dealer to its clients and is
Recent Upgrades & Service
2026New port alternator serving the house battery bankStarboard transmission cooler replacedVarnish Brightwork RedoneNew Isotherm Drawer FreezerNew Smart TVs in the Salon and berths2025New interior cushionsMajor engine and raw-water cooling system serviceAll new engine & generator beltsNew pressure hosesPropellers balanced and tuned2024New Garmin navigation electronics; Fathom 24X Radar, GT23M-TH Depth TransducerTwin 16" Garmin multifunction displays; 8616 XSV & 8616New house battery bank; 2 x Lifeline GPL-4Dl, 12 Volt, 210AhNew engine starting batteries; Type 31Cockpit sail shade addedAll new interior blindsNew Stidd helm-seat cushions2023Starlink HP in-motion satellite internet system installedDinghy davit system installedNew windshield coverNew exterior seat coversBoth engine raw-water cooling pumps replaced2022Zeus pod shafts and seals replacedSolar panels installed; 605 Watts, divided into two arrays with Victron controllersSiren 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 batteryWave 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 controllersNew house battery bank (2024); 2 x Lifeline GPL-4DL, 12Volt, 210AhNew engine starting batteries (2024); Type 31New generator starting battery — 20222,800-watt true sine-wave inverter/charger50-amp shore powerGlendinning shore-power cord reelFail-safe galvanic isolatorDigital AC system monitorSiren 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 upgradeNew Garmin navigation electronics; Fathom 24X Radar, GT23M-TH Depth TransducerTwin 16" Garmin multifunction displays; 8616 XSV & 8616Navionics Subscription, charts up to date Integrated Zeus autopilotVHF Icom IC-M504 VHFAIS - 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 - 2026All-new interior cushions — 2025New interior blinds — 2024New 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 countertopsStainless-steel undermount sinkVitrifrigo two-drawer refrigeratorIsotherm drawer freezer - 2026Two-burner electric cooktopConvection microwaveNumerous drawers and storage lockersBuilt-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 TableCockpit grillCockpit icemakerCockpit sail shade — 2024New exterior seat covers — 2023New windshield cover — 2023Hot and cold transom showerFreshwater washdown forwardElectric anchor windlassDual anchor rollerWide side decksHelm-side deck access doorStainless-steel perimeter railTeak toe rails and cabin-side eyebrow (refreshed in 2026)
Hull & Construction
Modified deep-V planing hull designed for shallow pod drives16° deadrise at transom23° deadrise amidshipsResin-infused biaxial E-glass constructionCorecell SAN foam-cored bottom, topsides, and transomFoam-cored stringer systemResin-infused swim platform with molded nonskidStainless-steel capped PVC rub railGold recessed cove stripeClaret Awlgrip hullSport 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.
Vessel Overview
Year2012
MakeSabre
Model42 Salon Express
Vessel NameOFF-PISTE
CategoryDowneast
ConditionUsed
Hull MaterialFiberglass
Fuel TypeDiesel
Dimensions
Length Overall42 ft
Engines & Mechanical
Engine Count2
Engine 1 MakeCummins
Engine 1 ModelQSB 5.9 Zeus
Engine 1 Power380.00 HP
Engine 1 FuelDiesel
Engine 1 Hours2095.00 hrs
Engine 2 MakeCummins
Engine 2 ModelQSB 5.9 Zeus
Engine 2 Power380.00 HP
Engine 2 FuelDiesel
Engine 2 Hours2095.00 hrs
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