Sabre FTD

Bama 96, thanks for the info.

We have a new 2010 Bass Cat Sabre FTD in stock with a Mercury 150 Optimax. Here is a link to the boat. It has a good price.2010 Bass Cat Sabre FTDAndy GreeneGreene Boat & Motorwww.greeneboats.com828-286-2290Andy Greene Greene Boat & Motor 828-286-2290 http://www.greeneboats.com

I dont think you can turn it in to one but you can add the deck extension to give you the larger deck the FTD has. The cooler is a little wider on the FTD, and the gunnels are a little more narrow also from what I understand. I love my FTD!

Endlessendevours wrote:Could someone tell me the difference between a Sabre and a Sabre FTD? Thanks for your help.Ive had both Sabre platforms. Currently own a SabreFTD. Here are my observations and experiences with the two. The SabreFTD is more tackle storage friendly because of the front deck dual storage compartments and its little wider since the front deck is raised. Thats very nice bonus vs the regular Sabre. However, the Sabres has similar amount of storage that extends all the way forward to the bow. The negative is you only have only one deck lid to access all tackle related items forward to the bow. That limits you to getting things out efficiently. However IMO not a deal breaker but it is inconvenient vs the SabreFTD after having both. Hulls are the same so the ride and speed is similar to same IMO. Regular Sabre might be slightly faster because its lighter but how you load the boat makes that not significant since there is only 40lb difference. Again, my opinion. Regular Sabre front deck is noticeably not as wide because of the wider looking gunnels. I am not a boat builder but at first look I dont understand why the gunnels have to be so wide but Im sure there is a good reason for it. BassCat always does thing for reason. The regular Sabre has hand rails which I prefer to my SabreFTD. I sure wished the SabreFTD had lighted hand rails as an option. Hand rails are signature to BassCats legacy and they are just damn cool and functional (stainless or see through acrylic). I know you cant have it all. On the regular Sabre the front deck extension is a must IMO. Also, it provides a bigger looking front deck and goes all the way back to the Driver/Passenger consoles. Additional nice perk with the Sabre front deck extension is the open space below for co-agnlers to store their tackle. Also, the deck extension covers the step cooler which keeps ice longer then my SabreFTD. However, the SabreFTD is just fine, bigger and separates your sandwiches from direct ice contact so they stay cool and dry. Thats been my experience anyway. These are two great boats that doesnt deserver any reference as a starter boat. I have caught just as many fish out of my Sabre then I have out of my Eyra. Fit and finish quality in these boats are just as good as BassCats premium 20 boats. Now going from point A to point B is much nicer in the Eyra, Puma and Cougar. Also, the Sabre does quite well on most reservoirs with the exception to 20 plus mph winds on Kentucky Lake, Lake Erie or Sam Rayburn plus other similar larger bodies of water. Then again find me a boat thats enjoyable to fish out of in those elements. Finally, a major plus going for the SabreFTD which is the deal maker for me. The Sabre FTD gets the upgraded console that can flush mount up to Lowrance HDS8 and Huminbird 998s. Regular Sabre you are limited to 5″ Screens on their console for flush mounting.Single Axle trailers on these boats: Ive had both swing away and regular trailers and do not think swing away trailer is a major bonus. You can fit a Sabre in pretty much any garage or carport. Again, my opinon based on having both trailers.Hope this helps.FlyswatterLast edited by Flyswatter on September 14th, 2013, 9:41 pm, edited 3 times in total.

Endlessendevours wrote:Thanks for the insight. I just bought my second Sabre (used). When I had my first one back around 04 I never remember hearing FTD. Either way I have purchased a regular Sabre and Im extremely happy with it. Im sure I will have some other questions for you guys in the near future. Thanks again.Congrats and glad to help.

Duly noted and Glad you have the option to swing that tongue.

Just a reminder….. Make sure when you open the swing away tongue use discretion. I remember doing that and almost ripped the brake line because it would snag itself when swinging the tongue open.