KINGFISHER has enjoyed cruising the Eastern Seaboard, Mexico and the Pacific Northwest. She is well outfitted for coastal and bluewater cruising and has been constantly maintained and updated with new equipment and upgrades, including Lithium batteries, Victron charging system, solar panels, Ullman Sails, and updated standing rigging. Her Majestic Blue topsides and expertly crafted solid woodwork convey KINGFISHER’s high quality construction by the well renowned craftsman at Sabre Yachts.
New PSS dripless packing gland (2025)
New group 31 AGM Lifeline start battery (2025)
Mast pulled, refurbed and painted (2024)
New Isotemp 11 gal. hot water heater (2024)
(2) Solbian solar panels 98w each (2024)
Balmar XT 170 alternator with serpentine belt (2023)
Wakespeed WS500 Regulator (2023)
Standing rigging replaced (2022)
Victron charging system (2021)
Victron Lithium batteries (2021)
New Achilles RIB (2021)
Ulman Sails (2020)
B&G Instruments and Chartplotter and autopilot (2020)
Name of vessel | KINGFISHER |
Model | Sabre 426 |
Year | 2004 |
Builder | Sabre Yachts |
Designer | Jim Taylor |
Price | $280,000 USD |
Location | Seattle, Washington |
Length (feet) | 42 |
Beam (feet) | 13.5 |
Draft (feet) | 6 |
Displacement (pounds) | 24595 |
Ballast (pounds) | 9100 |
Engine model | Yanmar 4JH3E |
Engine horsepower | 55 HP |
Engine hours | 2870 |
Fuel tank capacity (gallons) | 60 |
Water tank capacity (gallons) | 120 |
Holding tank capacity (gallons) | 35 |
The interior of the Sabre 426 is hand crafted of the finest American cherry with a teak and holly sole. Satin varnish gives the wood a delicate sheen, which accents the highly detailed joinery work featuring Sabre’s signature cold-molded curved laminated trim not found in other yachts. The generous headroom measures 6’6″ in the main salon and aft areas, and 6’4″ in the forward cabin. Drawers are maple dove tailed construction with smooth sliding roller guides.
Locker doors have fully louvered fronts, recessed self-closing hinges, and positive sealing push-button latches. The elegant and extensive lighting is by Cantalupi.
Nowhere is the study of old and new elements more evident than in the main salon. The bulkhead-mounted table is a great solution for the challenge of providing an open, airy feel while still allowing a large dining table at mealtimes. For entertaining, or for simply relaxing at the end of an exhilarating day on the water, the two L-shaped settees offer ample seating as well as hide leecloths for passage making. Fold down the table for comfortable seating for six. The port side settee converts to a double berth.
Storage is plentiful both above and outboard of the settees. Woodworking details found aboard the 426 are sure to please the most discriminating buyer.
The U-shaped galley is very functional and conveniently located to starboard at the base of the companionway. Large iceboxes are cooled by a cold plate and found aft where the most volume is available in the hull shape, and a front opening door provides convenient access to the items in the bottom of the refrigerator in addition to the two top openings.
Stainless steel sinks are situated on the forward arm of the galley, close to the yacht’s centerline. A convenient in-counter dish drainer/locker is located outboard and three large lockers are provided for dry goods. Many drawers are available for utensils and cookware.
The owners can choose between the forward and aft staterooms. Both are spacious and comfortable with ample storage. The forward cabin is well ventilated with opening ports and an opening hatch. The vee-berth is enhanced with step-up access. The aft cabin is also roomy and airy. A clever overhead hatch (concealed under and protected by the cockpit locker lid) offers excellent ventilation as well as connecting the cockpit crew to those below. Many drawers and lockers are provided for stowage of personal effects.
KINGFISHER’s head compartment, with ceramic tiled floor and spacious separate shower stall is well equipped, functional, and easy to clean. Hose runs from the WC to the holding tank are as short as possible so as to minimize head odors. The Jabsco Quiet Flush fresh water head, and Tank Watch 4 monitor complete the system.
The custom chart table arrangement is set up for a variety of electronics. The inboard end of the chart table hinges open for chart and accessory storage, while a large panel for flush mounting of additional electronics is provided in clear view of the navigator. The fully equipped custom Sabre tool drawer highlights the storage in this area.
Espar Hydronic heat with a summer loop for hot water only
Blue Ultrasuede fabric in main cabin (2021)
Corian counters in galley, aft cabin and head
Satin varnished cabin sole
Accord drop down shades for all ports (replaced 2023)
Oceanair shades/screens for all hatches
Forward berth foam replaced (2016)
Latex foam topper for forward berth (2018)
Aft berth foam replaced (2016)
Memory foam topper for aft berth (2016)