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I can't wait to take it out and, of course, will report back with full details. It is a Zeus boat, which has its pros and cons, but it really is an exciting design that caught me completely by surprise in terms of how much I really liked it.

Sierra wrote:

More to come...

Okay.............. But hopefully not another 9 months

Skyhook on this one ? Or not ?
Electric Sunroof instead of the two pilot hatches ?
Reverso Oil change system ?

:wink:

How is the maintenance on zeus and ips? I am sure it is not as complicated as a true IO (or is it) but neither is it almost maintenance free like a true inboard.

298VISTA2000 wrote:

All parts exposed to water are bronze and stainless steel so corrosion of the drives is not an issue. :

Emarine Australia will take delivery of the first Sabre 40 Sedan into Australia in 2011. This offshore-capable, downeast-style motor yacht boasts modern high-performance and a luxurious, handcrafted interior.

Sabre Yachts are built in the USA in the Maine tradition – a classic style and build tradition dating back 400 years. The classic style is blended with Sabre Yachts’ cutting-edge build methods, such as infusion hull construction and the application of ultra-modern technology like Zeus azipod drives and Skyhook positioning system.

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Author:	Cap'n Morgan [ Mon Nov 08, 2010 3:49 pm ]
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It's been over 9 months now. Have you ordered one yet ? I suspect you (hopefully) have been on a sea trial. Would love to hear your thoughts, and if it measures up to what you thought it would be, both the boat and the Zeus pods. Sierra wrote: I can't wait to take it out and, of course, will report back with full details. It is a Zeus boat, which has its pros and cons, but it really is an exciting design that caught me completely by surprise in terms of how much I really liked it.

Author:	Bob2135 [ Mon Nov 08, 2010 4:12 pm ]
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Hey Cap'n...I just saw Sierra post/resurrect an old "PODs" thread on BoaterEd forum...hopefully he checks in soon!

Author:	Sierra [ Mon Nov 08, 2010 4:24 pm ]
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And why in the world would you suspect it's the same Sierra? (don't answer that) More to come...

Author:	Cap'n Morgan [ Tue Nov 09, 2010 10:29 am ]
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Sierra wrote: More to come... Okay.............. But hopefully not another 9 months

Author:	Boat Tech [ Tue Nov 09, 2010 4:42 pm ]
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Cap'n Morgan wrote: Sierra wrote: More to come... Okay.............. But hopefully not another 9 months lol, Come on It's the boating industry, isn't that how long it's supposed to take to get things done in this business?

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Author:	Sierra [ Tue Nov 09, 2010 11:29 pm ]
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Author:	Cap'n Morgan [ Wed Nov 10, 2010 1:24 pm ]
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Skyhook on this one ? Or not ? Electric Sunroof instead of the two pilot hatches ? Reverso Oil change system ?

Author:	Sierra [ Wed Nov 10, 2010 2:55 pm ]
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Cap'n Morgan wrote: Skyhook on this one ? Or not ? Electric Sunroof instead of the two pilot hatches ? Reverso Oil change system ? Don't push it Cap But Skyhook - yes. And I am here to report, it is A W E S O M E. I tried it in a solid wind with current moving and once it got its bearings (takes up to thirty seconds) the boat did not move. A game changer.

Author:	Cap'n Morgan [ Wed Nov 10, 2010 3:20 pm ]
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That's great to hear. I'll let this thread fade until next spring? when you take delivery, to share the details with everyone. Be prepared, I WILL have alot of questions.

Author:	298VISTA2000 [ Thu Nov 11, 2010 8:47 am ]
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How is the maintenance on zeus and ips? I am sure it is not as complicated as a true IO (or is it) but neither is it almost maintenance free like a true inboard.

Author:	Sierra [ Thu Nov 11, 2010 3:08 pm ]
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298VISTA2000 wrote: How is the maintenance on zeus and ips? I am sure it is not as complicated as a true IO (or is it) but neither is it almost maintenance free like a true inboard. From everything I have been hearing from owners who have now had them for a couple of seasons and from what I've been reading in the Cummins manual, the primary 'extra' maintenance is the number of fluids you have to monitor and maintain. Except for an annual torquing of the propeller nuts and inspection of the drives themselves, everything is done from within the engine room. All parts exposed to water are bronze and stainless steel so corrosion of the drives is not an issue. It's nice to know that Cummins has a reputable, traveling service network as well. Not that I'm buying anything

Author:	Bob2135 [ Thu Nov 11, 2010 4:11 pm ]
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We are just getting into it now with our IPS on the 378. I have done tons of research and talked to many people with them, sierra is right. More fluids to change, about 3.5 - 4 gal of synthetic oil on each drive. There are electronic components of the drives you have watch , but it is not too bad. Pre and post operational checks are easy to do, but you have to be religious about them. We will see what next season brings as it will be my first with IPS and diesels!

Author:	298VISTA2000 [ Thu Nov 11, 2010 8:42 pm ]
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Sierra wrote: 298VISTA2000 wrote: All parts exposed to water are bronze and stainless steel so corrosion of the drives is not an issue. : Brilliant design. Having owned both a traditional IO with stainless steel props and an inboard with bronze props, rudders and supports, the choice of metals obviously makes sense. I look forward to your experience and thank you in advance for sharing it with us.

Author:	Cap'n Morgan [ Mon Nov 29, 2010 11:34 am ]
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Quote: Emarine Australia will take delivery of the first Sabre 40 Sedan into Australia in 2011. This offshore-capable, downeast-style motor yacht boasts modern high-performance and a luxurious, handcrafted interior. Sabre Yachts are built in the USA in the Maine tradition – a classic style and build tradition dating back 400 years. The classic style is blended with Sabre Yachts’ cutting-edge build methods, such as infusion hull construction and the application of ultra-modern technology like Zeus azipod drives and Skyhook positioning system.

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Author:	Sierra [ Mon Nov 29, 2010 12:01 pm ]
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You nailed it Cap'n! I'm moving down under and buying the Sabre!! Actually, what I will tell you is that, if I am in fact making a move, it's not that boat. It's funny... in life, my aesthetic is modernist and contemporary, but there is something about the traditional looks of a modern downeast boat that I'm drawn to, particularly one with the features and technology of the Sabre 40. I think it just has a 'cool factor' that belies it's traditional sensibility. But one too many people have said to me, "you're not old enough for that boat yet." And they're right. The one I'm looking at is, in fact, a whole 'nother animal. And that's all I'll say... for now. Cap'n Morgan wrote: Quote: Emarine Australia will take delivery of the first Sabre 40 Sedan into Australia in 2011. This offshore-capable, downeast-style motor yacht boasts modern high-performance and a luxurious, handcrafted interior. Sabre Yachts are built in the USA in the Maine tradition – a classic style and build tradition dating back 400 years. The classic style is blended with Sabre Yachts’ cutting-edge build methods, such as infusion hull construction and the application of ultra-modern technology like Zeus azipod drives and Skyhook positioning system.