Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Sabre Yachts 38 Express 2008 vs Sabre Yachts 38 Salon Express 2022 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Sabre Yachts 38 Express 2008 vs Sabre Yachts 38 Salon Express 2022 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 38 Express 2008 carries a rated maximum of 480 hp. Engine data for the Sabre Yachts 38 Salon Express 2022 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Sabre Yachts 38 Express 2008 carries 35 gallons versus 3 gallons in the Sabre Yachts 38 Salon Express 2022. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
Both boats are rated for 11 passengers — a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.
Bottom line: The Sabre Yachts 38 Express 2008 and Sabre Yachts 38 Salon Express 2022 are closely matched on the specs that matter most. Test-ride both on the water you actually use, check current dealer pricing, and factor in long-term service access before you sign.
General Boat Info
MakeSabre Yachts
Makenot available
Model38 Express
Modelnot available
Model Year2008
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam13 ft. 8 in. (4.20 m)
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters4.17
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches164
Beam - Inchesnot available
Deadrise16℃
Deadrisenot available
Draft [max] - Detail3 ft. 4 in. (1.01 m)
Draft [max] - Detail3.33 ft
Draft [max] - Meters1.02
Draft [max] - Meters1.01
Draft [max] - Inches4
Draft [max] - Inches40
Weight - Detail21,500 lbs. (9,773 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg9752.23
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.215
Weight - lbs.not available
Height - DetailHeight Over Waterline With Mast: 13 ft. 5 in. (4.09 m)
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters4.09
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches161
Height - Inchesnot available
Length - Meters11.85
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet38
Length - Feet38
Length - Inches6
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail38 ft. 6 in. (11.85 m)
Length overall - Detail38.00 ft
Length overall - Meters11.73
Length overall - Meters11.58
Length overall - Inches462
Length overall - Inches456
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardTwin Yanmar 380 hp 6LY3A-UTP electronic diesel engines
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail350 gal. (1,325 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1324.89
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1135.62
Fuel tank capacity - Gal35
Fuel tank capacity - Gal3
Fuel typeDiesel
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeInboard
Drive typenot available
Engine maxTwin 480 hp
Engine maxnot available
Operational Info
HeadSee Features
Headnot available
Headroom6 ft. 6 in. (1.98 m)
Headroomnot available
Sleeping capacity4
Sleeping capacity6
Water capacity100 gal. (379 l)
Water capacity1
Holding tank capacity - Detail40 gal. (151 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters151.42
Holding tank capacity - Liters151.42
Holding tank capacity - Gal4
Holding tank capacity - Gal4
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower