When you look at a Sabre FTD you tend to compare it to bargain boats and it is no bargain boat. You can updress this model with the Advantage Elite package and nothing falls short as it is a package for seasoned anglers. So much so that the earlier generation, 18' hull, was preferred by Sam Rayburn legend, Robert Tucker, when he competed a big water going on to a pro level Top 100 victory at Lake Martin. As a first boat in you garage, you give up a little with this rig. Team it up with one of the new four strokes and you have a rig that will outlast any payment plan you choose.
The Sabre FTD was brought out to enhance the market trend to smaller rigs in a time we saw an economy beginning to wane. Many anglers have slipped back to this to end 18' rig and 175 for their choice. All while they continue to fish and seek a lighter more easily maneuvered rig, which was fuel mileage matching their needs today with performance just behind that of the maxed-out Pantera II. This is not an inexpensive starter, though a boat with all the materials and construction techniques of the Jaguar in an 18' package. The floor plan closely resembles the Pantera II and they share many of the same storages in layout and size.
This is a sleeper in the BCB line and one hard to find as a used model on the street for good reason.
Beam: 7 ft. 9 in.
Fuel tank capacity: 33
Standard features: Specifications Length: 18'1" Beam: 7'9" Fuel Capacity: 33 gallons Dry Weight: 1215 lbs
Standard Analog Gauges with Bezels (Trim, Speed, Tach, Fuel) with A10 Touch Pad 6 Bolt 8" Jackplate Lockable storage Boxes 12v Accessory Outlet 24/36 Bow Panel Plug with a 2 Wire 6 Ga. Trolling Motor Wiring Harness PVC Enclosed Wiring Harness Metal Flake Inserts Master Power Switch 33 Gallon Fuel Capacity Modular Style Dash Passenger Grip Handle Aluminum Lid Bow Navigation Light Switch Bubble Trim Battery Trays Two Bank Trolling Motor Battery Charger and a Trickle Charger for Cranking Battery Rear Circuit Block Recessed Trolling Motor Basin at Bow Carling Switches Rod Organizer (Port Side) Circuit Breakers Running Lights Color Coded Wiring Storage Area at Bow Floor Storage for Landing Net Bilge Pump/Auto/Man. Two Euro Style Bucket Seats Bench Seat with Center Fold Down Humminbird 728 Dual Fresh Water Aeration Automatic and Manual Re-Circulation Automatic and Manual Two (2) Additional Storage Compartments at Bow Two (2) Large Storage Compartments on Rear Deck Front Power Trim Buttons Three Seat Positions Full Team Fishing Deck to Console Trim Stripe on Hull and Top Cap Tubing Rub Rail Horn Four (4) Cleats (Flush Mount) Hydraulic Lid Openers Two Drink Holders Hydraulic Steering with Non-Tilt Steering Wheel Two Large Rod Boxes Two Tempress Fold Down Fishing Seats with 13" Extensions Livewell Control Valve One Velcro Rod Strap at Bow Livewell Flush Valves Windscreen E Ladder Passenger Rod Bungee 18" Golden Rule and Holder Nav/Stern Light Holders 12 Volt Access Light in Dash
Single Axle Trailer is Standard
Optional features:
Optional BCB NexSysLink Gauges Dual Consoles with Windscreens (DC) Silhouette Package Boarding Ladder Ski Tow Bar Flush Mount Controls (Mercury , Bombardier, Yamaha, or Suzuki) Pro Butt Seat Lowrance, Humminbird, or Vexilar Electronics (Note: 5" Dia. Screen Max for in Dash LCR's) MotorGuide/Minn Kota Trolling Motors (Bounce Buster included on all MotorGuide 21 Mounts) Hydraulic 6 Bolt 8" Jack Plate Lighted Live Wells Anchor Reins AM/FM/CD or Deluxe AM/FM/CD Stereo with Remote Custom Boat Covers Insert Cover for Trolling Motor Basin Hamby's Bow Protector Hot Foot Slide Teleflex Single or Dual Pro Trim R&R Aluminum Cranking Battery Tray R&R Dual Aluminum 30 Series Trolling Motor Battery Tray Rod organizer Starboard Side Lester Carry Chargers 24V or 36V 10 Gallon Fuel Tank(s) Pop Up Mooring Cleats Deluxe Pro Air Panel (Pump In/Pump Out, Security System) Lighted Compartments Tilt Steering Noco 3 Bank Charger 2nd Bilge Pump Southco Latches Night Stalker Package Tandem Axle Trailer Carpeted Step or Fiberglass Cushion Storage Step to Rear Deck Tandem Axle Trailer
Available in motor combo format for added value.
Package with Mercury Pre Rig Kit, Flush Mount, and BCB Analog Gauges
Package with Yamaha Pre Rig Kit (BCB Analog Gauges)
Bombardier Pre Rig Kit (BCB Analog Gauges) Dual Axle Brakes (Optional) Recommended on all Sabre FTD Trailers