The Most Highly Customized 66 in the Series!
"By Design" was conceived and built by a cruising couple with the desire to have the largest boat that they could handle themselves. The result was a stunning vessel and a perfect fit!
The Dirigo offers perhaps the most comfortable and luxurious accommodations in the class. She has, arguably, the largest master cabin in a sub 70' yacht. A nearly king size bed, walk in closet, abundant storage in deep drawers and lockers and even a sofa! The master head is elegant, spacious and functional. Guests will be treated to either a beautiful VIP opposite the galley with its own head and shower or a pedestal berth that splits to two twins the in the forepeak. The forward head is split with a separated shower compartment, and the WC that serves as the day head as well.
The salon, is light, bright and spacious! The u shaped seating serves for lounging purposes, but with a quick conversion of the table from coffee table to dining table form, she will accommodate 6 - 8 for dinner. And neither use is a compromise.
The helm leaves little to be desired in functionality, visibility or comfort. Two Stidd captains chairs with polished chrome bases, 4 large Garmin/Volvo multifunction displays and a full complement of equipment for navigating and maneuvering. She even features an electrically activated side door to provide quick access to the side deck. (And of course a cockpit mounted Joystick for flexibility.
The bar deck and the full galley down offer the best of both worlds. A bar deck with Sub Zero refrigeration, ice maker, wine refrigerator, sink, trash and ample storage make entertaining in the salon and cockpit a pleasure, while the chefs kitchen, with full size Miele refrigerator, and cooking appliances will please even the most discriminating cook!
Below deck, you will find IPS 1200's which deliver a solid 27 knot cruise and 31 knot top end and perfect sight lines. The propulsion offers sporty handling and an amazingly low noise level underway. The Seakeeper 16 provides the stability for extra comfort. Furthermore, the engine room has stand up headroom, and accessibility on all sides of the engines and drives.
Below is a brief list of some of the notable options and customizations, but refer to the Options section for a full rundown. The owners did not spare any expense in outfitting By Design.
"By Design" is the ideal owner operated yacht. If there was anything that could be incorporated to make operation and care easier, and to improve comfort, it was included in the build. From the elegant and upscale professionally designed interior decor, to a fully equipped engine room, She will exceed your expectations! She is turnkey.
Preliminary Photos and LIsting
MECHANICAL
ELECTRICAL
INTERIOR
MEZZANINE DECK / MAIN SALON / HELM DECK
GALLEY
MASTER STATEROOM & MASTER HEAD
VIP STATEROOM & HEAD
GUEST CABIN & HEAD
ENGINE ROOM
EXTERIOR
MEZZANINE DECK / MAIN SALON / HELM DECK
GALLEY / HALL
MASTER STATEROOM & MASTER HEAD
VIP STATEROOM & HEAD
GUEST STATEROOM & DAY HEAD
COCKPIT
MAIN SALON
HELM SETTEE
MASTER STATEROOM
MIDSHIP/VIP STATEROOM
GUEST/FWD STATEROOM
CANVAS & CARPET
SPLITTERS AND EXTENSIONS
ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT
PROPULSION SYSTEM
HULL
DECK
DECK HARDWARE
FUEL SYSTEM
NMEA2000 NETWORK SYSTEM
120/240 VAC ELECTRICAL
24DC ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
12VDC ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
WASTE DISPOSAL
FRESH WATER SYSTEM
HELM DECK
MAIN SALON
BAR DECK
GUEST STATEROOM- Forward
GUEST/DAY HEAD- Forward
VIP STATEROOM – To port
VIP HEAD
GALLEY
UTILITY (between galley & master)
MASTER STATEROOM (Full beam)
MASTER HEAD
DÉCOR
SAFETY
ABJET OPTIONS:
ABJET ELECTRONICS:
ADDITIONAL ABJET EQUIPMENT:
The Sabre 66 Dirigo is the first American built, downeast-style motor yacht of this size to be introduced to the market. She is, as Designer Kevin Burns states “the highest expression of Sabre yet.” From her functional foredeck to her spacious and comfortable cockpit, she is every bit a Sabre. The best deck hardware, on-deck walking surfaces that are safe and secure, hand holds wherever they are needed, all speak to Sabre’s 45 year history of building boats for people who know boats, and know how they should be equipped.
Her interior is crafted by boat builders with decades of experience. Her systems are modern and functional and her performance as invigorating as boaters have come to expect from Sabre Yachts. Her vee-hull with propeller pockets is sea-worthy and dry. As standard she is fitted with Caterpillar C15 865 hp electronic Acert engines, that are linked to Twin Disc Quick Shift transmissions for smooth and powerful operation. The 54 Salon Express will cruise comfortably in the mid-twenty knot range with incredibly low sound levels of 75 db. She is also available with Volvo IPS 900 engines and pods for those seeking the efficiency, convenience and close quarter’s handling capabilities of pod drive systems. AC Electrical services aboard are provided by two 9.0 Kw Onan generators and her DC system is 24 volt. Molded steps from the aft cockpit provide easy access to her functional and well lit mechanical room.
Her interior accommodations are another world of comfort and elegance. Beautiful woodworking throughout the yacht, pleasing proportions and unusual fine points such as maple inlays and Shoji screens in the owner’s cabin doors, all create an atmosphere of luxury and warmth in this masterpiece of the boat builders craft.