Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Sabre Yachts 40 Sedan 2011 vs Sabre Yachts 42 Express 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Sabre Yachts 40 Sedan 2011 vs Sabre Yachts 42 Express 2007 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.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Sabre Yachts 40 Sedan 2011 at 40,8 ft versus Sabre Yachts 42 Express 2007 at 42,0 ft. At 26 lbs and 29 lbs respectively, both sit in a similar weight class — either should pair comfortably with most mid-size SUVs and half-ton trucks, though always confirm your specific tow rating with the motor added.
The Sabre Yachts 42 Express 2007 tops out at 540 hp. Engine specs for the Sabre Yachts 40 Sedan 2011 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Sabre Yachts 42 Express 2007 carries 45 gallons versus 38 gallons in the Sabre Yachts 40 Sedan 2011. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
Both boats are rated for 12 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 40 Sedan 2011 and Sabre Yachts 42 Express 2007 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
MakeSabre Yachts
Model40 Sedan
Model42 Express
Model Year2011
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam14 ft. 0 in. (4.27 m)
Beam14 ft. 4 in. (4.34 m)
Beam - Meters4.27
Beam - Meters4.37
Beam - Inches168
Beam - Inches172
Deadrise16℃
Deadrise16℃
Draft [max] - Detail3 ft. 4 in. (1.02 m)
Draft [max] - Detail3 ft. 9 in. (1.15 m)
Draft [max] - Meters1.02
Draft [max] - Meters1.14
Draft [max] - Inches4
Draft [max] - Inches45
Weight - DetailFull Load: 26,000 lbs. (11,800 kg)
Weight - DetailFull Load: 29,000 lbs. (13,150 kg)
Weight - kg11793.39
Weight - kg13154.17
Weight - lbs.26
Weight - lbs.29
Height - Detail12 ft. 6 in. (3.81 m) to top of mast 10 ft. 0 in. (3.04 m) height without mast
Height - DetailHeight To Top of Optional Mast: 13 ft. 3 in. (4.05 m)
Height - Meters3.81
Height - Meters4.04
Height - Inches15
Height - Inches159
Length - Feet40.83
Length - Feet42
Length overall - Detail40 ft. 10 in. (12.45 m)
Length overall - Detail42 ft. 3 in. (12.88 m)
Length overall - Meters12.45
Length overall - Meters12.88
Length overall - Inches49
Length overall - Inches507
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters12.88
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches3
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardTwin Cummins QSB 5.9L 380 hp 6-cylinder electronic
Engine/s standardTwin Yanmar 6LY 3A-STP 440 hp 6-cylinder electronic
Fuel tank capacity - Detail380 gal. (1,440 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail450 gal. (1,703 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1438.46
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1703.43
Fuel tank capacity - Gal38
Fuel tank capacity - Gal45
Fuel typeDiesel
Fuel typeDiesel
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeInboard
Engine maxnot available
Engine maxTwin 540 hp
Operational Info
HeadSee Features
HeadSee Features
Headroom6 ft. 6 in. (1.98 m)
Headroom6 ft. 6 in. (1.98 m)
Sleeping capacity6
Sleeping capacity4 (6 ft. 8 in. (2.03 m))
Water capacity140 gal. (530 l)
Water capacity160 gal. (606 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail60 gal. (225 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail30 gal. (114 l)
Holding tank capacity - Liters227.12
Holding tank capacity - Liters113.56
Holding tank capacity - Gal6
Holding tank capacity - Gal3