Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Sabre Yachts 34 MK II 1989 vs Sabre Yachts 48 Salon Express 2012 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Sabre Yachts 34 MK II 1989 vs Sabre Yachts 48 Salon Express 2012 comparison sits squarely in the category of decisions where specs alone won't tell the whole story — intended use, storage, and long-term ownership costs all factor in.
The Sabre Yachts 48 Salon Express 2012 tops out at 550 hp. Engine specs for the Sabre Yachts 34 MK II 1989 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Sabre Yachts 48 Salon Express 2012 is rated for 14 passengers, while the Sabre Yachts 34 MK II 1989 caps at 10. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Sabre Yachts 48 Salon Express 2012 could be the deciding factor.
The Sabre Yachts 48 Salon Express 2012 has a documented auxiliary engine of 550 hp.
Bottom line: The Sabre Yachts 48 Salon Express 2012 at 47,5 ft offers more living space, greater range, and a more substantial offshore capability. The Sabre Yachts 34 MK II 1989 at 34,0 ft is the easier, lower-cost option — simpler to crew and a strong choice for coastal and day sailing.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail34.00 ft
Length overall - Detail47 ft. 6 in. (14.48 m)
Length - Feet34
Length - Feet47.5
Length overall - Meters10.36
Length overall - Meters14.48
Length overall - Inches408
Length overall - Inches57
Beamnot available
Beam15 ft. 4 in. (4.67 m)
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters4.67
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches184
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise14℃
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail3 ft. 9 in. (1.14 m)
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters1.14
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches45
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail34,700 lbs. (15,740 kg)
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg15739.64
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.347
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail14 ft. 2 in. waterline to mast top 10 ft. 10 in. (3.3 m) with out mast
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters4.32
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches17
Operational Info
Boat typeSail
Boat typenot available
Headroomnot available
Headroom6 ft. 6 in. (1.98 m)
Sleeping capacitynot available
Sleeping capacity6
Water capacitynot available
Water capacity160 gal. (606 l)
Water heater capacitynot available
Water heater capacity20 gal
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Detail70 gal. (265 l)
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters264.98
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal7
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeSabre Yachts
Modelnot available
Model48 Salon Express
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2012
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standardTwin Cummins QSC 8.3
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail500 gal. (1,892 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1892.71
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal5
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeDiesel
Drive typenot available
Drive typePod Drive
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower550 hp