2000 Cabo 45 Express Boat in Port Aransas, TX 78373 US
Built in 2000
45 Express
2 Engines (2x MAN)
45 feet
Diesel
Fiberglass/Reinforced
FRESHWATER BOAT UNTIL 2021!
CONSTANTLY MAINTAINED WITH MANY UPRADES AND NEW SYSTEMS, ETC.!
FRESH REBUILDS JUST COMPLETED (MAY 2026) ON HER MAN 800HP MAIN ENGINES WITH ONLY 54 HOURS SINCE
"COME AND TAKE IT" IS A PROFESSIONALLY MAINATINED (CAPTAIN AND CREW) 45' CABO EXPRESS!
SHE'S HARD LOADED & SET UP FOR SERIOUS FISHING PURSUITS AND IS READY TO GO AT MOMENTS NOTICE!
LOADED WITH FACTORY STANDARD AND OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT, AS WELL AS MANY UPGRADES & UPDATES, WHICH INCLUDE THE FOLLOW:
Both MAN 800hp Engines Were Rebuilt May 2026
New Engine Gauges (2026) - (Lower Helm & Tower)
Hard to Find (2) Stateroom Model
Full Pipewelders Tuna Tower with Molded Fiberglass Hardtop, Upper Stations with Controls and Fiberglass Buggy Top
Rupp Double Spreader Outriggers
Transom Live-Well
Cockpit Mezzanine Seating
Fully Enclosed Climate Controlled (Reverse Cycle A/C) Helm Area with a (4) sided enclosure. New enclosure panels are in the process of being installed, (except aft enclosure panel) as it was recently replaced) and do not show it the current pictures online)
(5) Upgraded Reverse Cycle A/C Systems - (1) Salon/Galley, (1) Master Stateroom and (3) Helm (New from 2021 to 2025)
Upgraded Lower Helm Electronics - Includes (2) Garmin 8617 Multi-Function Displays with (GSP/Map/Plotter/Depth-Fish Finder & Radar) (New 2021); Garmin 6' Open Array Radar (New 2021), Garmin Auto Pilot (New 2021), (2) Garmin VHF Radios with Remote Mic's (New 2021) & Fusion Audio Bluetooth Satellite Stereo Head Units (New 2021), Starlink (New 2021) &
Upgraded Tower Electronics - Includes Garmin 8610 Multi-Function Display & Garmin VHF Radio (New 2021)
Fusion Audio Bluetooth Satellite Stereo Head Unit with (2) Amps and Many Speakers Throughout (New 2021)
(5) Underwater Lights (2021)
All Updated Exterior Upholstery (Helm (2025), Cockpit (2026) & Tower - (2025)
Custom SeaDek Flooring (Cockpit & Helm Deck) (New 2023)
Electric Outlet
Palm Beach Style Helm Pod with Side Mounted Single Lever Controls
All Electronics Flush Mounted in Custom Teak Helm Panels
Abundant Rod Holders & Rocket Launchers - (9) Gunnel Top Recessed Stainless Steel Rod Holders and (19) Aluminum Tower & Tower Legs Mounted Rocket Launchers
(2) Large In-Deck - Fish Boxes (Port Box Has Freezer Plates)-(New Macerators in Both Boxes (2024)
Glendinning Electric Over Morse Cable Controls (Lower Helm, Tower & Cockpit)
Pompanette Fighting Chair with Ladder Back with Cushions
PLUS MUCH MORE - SEE FULL SPECS FOR MORE DETAILS!
"COME AND TAKE IT" IS SERIOUSLY FOR SALE AND ALL REASONABLE OFFERS WILL BE CONSIDERED!
TRULY A MUST SEE!
COMPETITIVE FINANCING RATES ARE AVAILABLE!
From the cockpit going up three steps to the helm deck area, which is air conditioned with (3) reverse cycle A/C systems, there is a L-shaped settee is to port with storage below, locker to starboard, with built-in tackle drawers and storage. The helm is center-line with full instrumentation. Moving forward & down three steps is the galley area to starboard. Across to port is the salon area, which features a L-shaped settee with TV forward. Forward to port is the guest stateroom, starboard is the head and shower. Further forward is the owner's stateroom.
Salon & Galley Area:
Salon is to port of the starboard galley and features a large L-shaped settee with storage under, teak high-low coffee table that converts to large dining table.
- Electrical Panel on Aft Salon Bulkhead of forward salon bulkhead/wall
- Designer Carpet
- Storage/Bottle Storage Cabinet with a Large Flat Screen TV Mounted Above
- Excellent Lighting
- Beautiful Teak Cabinetry and Woodwork
- Bose Surround Sound Stereo
Galley Across to Port from the Salon Area and Features:
- Large L-Shaped Corian Countertop & Sink with Corian Countertop Stove and Sink Fillers
- Beautiful Teak Woodward & Cabinetry with Storage Cabinet and Drawers
- (2)-Burner Ceramic Cooktop with Corian cover
- Garbage disposal
- Sub-zero side-by-side below counter refrigerator and separate freezer
- Microwave/convection oven
- Eye Level and Below Counter Stowage Cabinets
- Top Loading Freezer w/Adjustable Temp
- Stainless freezer liner
- Electrical panel w/digital temperature controls for cockpit freezer, fish-box freezer plates, and galley freezer
Guest Accommodations:
The Guest Stateroom is just forward of the salon area and to port. This stateroom features over/under twin bunks with drawer storage below, hanging locker, vanity with Corian countertop, mirror and storage.
Private Head:
The Private Head is to starboard & across from the Guest Stateroom. There is a private entrance from the forward master stateroom and an entrance from the companionway for use as a day head. The Head features a separate shower stall with circular sliding plexiglass door, Vacuflush head, Vanity with Corian countertop & recessed sink, mirrored medicine cabinet, overhead hatch, storage cabinets & multiple towel racks.
Private Master Stateroom:
The Master Stateroom is all the way forward and features a centerline queen sized berth with storage below, nightstands, reading light, TV, safe, a hanging locker, teal shelves, drawer storage, starboard overhead cabinet for rod storage and direct access to the full head with stand up shower.
All Upgraded Electronics.
- (2) Garmin 8617 Multi-Function Displays with (GSP/Map/Plotter/Depth-Fish Finder & Radar) (New 2021)
- Garmin 6' Open Array Radar (New 2021)
- Garmin Auto Pilot (New 2021)
- (2) Garmin VHF Radios with Remote Mic's (New 2021)
- Fusion Audio Bluetooth Satellite Stereo Head Unit with (2) Amps and Many Speakers Throughout (New 2021)
- New Starlink (2021)
- Richie Compass
- Engine Gauges (All New 2026) (Helm & Tower)
- EPIRB
- Custom Pipe Welders Aluminum Tuna Tower with (19) Aft & Tower Legs Mounted Rocket Launchers/Rod Holders
- Transom Live-Well (With New 24V DC Pump 2025)
- Freshwater Washdown System (New 24V DC Pump 2025)
- Bait Freezer (Stainless Steel Lined)
- Saltwater Washdown System (New 24V DC Pump 2026)
- (9) Gunnel Top Recessed Mounted Stainless Steel Rod Holders
- Port & Starboard In Cockpit Fish Boxes (Port Box has Freezer Plate (New Macerators in Both Boxes (2024)
- Rupp Double Spreader Outriggers
- Mezzanine Cockpit Seating
- Transom Door
- (5) Underwater Lights - New 2021
- Cockpit Coming Pads
- Pompanette Fighting Chair with Ladder Back with Cushions
- New Forward & Aft Hardtop LED Spreader Lights (2024)
- Electric Reel Outlet
Tower:
- Pipewelders Custom Tuna Tower with Fiberglass Molded Hardtop with Upper Controls & Fiberglass Buggy Top
Helm/Helm-Deck:
- Helm Deck - Reverse Cycle A/C's
- (4) Sided Helm Enclosure (All Except the Aft Enclosure are Being Installed New June ??? 2026 - Not shown in listing pictures)
- Stidd Captain's Helm Chair - Centerline
- Companion Helm Chair - Starboard
- Large L-Shaped Helm Settee - Port
- All Updated Exterior Upholstery (Helm (2025), Cockpit (2026) & Tower - (2025)
- Taylor Made Wrap Around - Aluminum Framed Windshield
- Multiple Grab Rails
Decks:
- Aluminum Bow Rails
- Fiberglass Anchor Pulpit
- Electric Anchor Windlass with Bow & Helm Controls, Fortress Anchor, Chain & Rode
- Electric Spotlight with Remote
- (2) Lewmar 16" x 7" Lemar Portlights (Port Side of Vessel in the Main Salon)
- (10) Man Emergency Mounted Canister Life Raft
- Multiple Grab Rails
Twin MAN 800HP Diesel Engines with Only (54) Hours Since Rebuilds in (May 2026)
- De Angelo Risers and Exhaust
- Glendinning Electric Over Morse Cable Controls (Lower Helm, Tower & Cockpit)
- ZF Transmissions 3.2:1 Gear Ratio
- PYI Dripless Main Engine Shaft Seals
- 2.5" Aquamet Main Engine Shafts
- (2) Engine Room Blowers
- Reverso Oil/Lube Transfer System (Mains, Gears & Generator)
- Bronze Seacocks, Sea Strainers & Y-Valves
- Atwood (12) Gallon Water Heater
- Freshwater System with Grundfos Freshwater Pump
- Dometic VacuFlush Head with Holding Tank, Macerator and Overboard Discharge (All New System 2024)
- Racor Primary Fuel Filters (Main Engines & Generator)
- Hynautic Hydraulic Wheel Steering (Lower Helm & Tower) (Main Hydraulic Pump Replaced 2025)
- Glendenning Engine Synchronizer
- Automatic Engine Room Fire Suppression System
- (3) Rule 2000 Automatic Bilge Pumps
- Bronze-Nibral Props
- Bennett Hydraulic Trim Tabs
- Dometic Reverse Cycle Air Conditioning Units for Cabin & Helm (1) Unit for Master Stateroom, (1) Unit for Salon/Galley, (3) for Helm Deck (All New Units Installed from 2021 to 2025)
- Engine Room Engine Gauges
- New Fuel Transfer Pump (2025)
- New Northern Lights 12kw Generator (2023) With 2,410 Hours
- 12/24 Volt DC Electrical System
- 110/220 Volt AC Electrical System
- Main Battery Switches (6) Batteries - (2) Banks (1) House Bank & (1) Bank with (4) Batteries
- Centaur 60 AMP 24V Automatic Charger
- Vanner Voltmaster 60 Amp (12 & 24 Volt) Automatic Battery Charger
- Glendenning Cable Master (electric in & out) 50 Amp Shore Power Cord
- Digital Voltage & Amperage Digital Gauges in the Main Electrical Panel (Salon)
- Galvanic Isolator
Personal items, tools, fishing tackle & gear.
The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.
Engine and generator hours are as of the date of the original listing and are a representation of what the listing broker is told by the owner and/or actual reading of the engine hour meters. The broker cannot guarantee the true hours. It is the responsibility of the purchaser and/or his agent to verify engine hours, warranties implied or otherwise and major overhauls as well as all other representations noted on the listing.
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/6/26 | Initial price | $475,000 |
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The 2000 Cabo 45 Express is highly regarded among boat enthusiasts and anglers for its exceptional performance and quality
Many customers praise its spacious cockpit, which is designed for serious fishing, featuring top-notch amenities that make it easy to reel in the big catch. The boat’s comfortable helm area also receives positive remarks for providing excellent visibility and easy access to controls. Users appreciate the robust construction of the Cabo 45 Express, noting its ability to handle rough seas with stability and ease. The powerful engine options allow for impressive speed and efficiency, making it a favorite for both leisure cruising and competitive fishing. Interior comfort is another highlight, with customers mentioning the well-thought-out layout that includes a cozy salon, full galley, and comfortable sleeping accommodations. Overall, the 2000 Cabo 45 Express is celebrated for its blend of performance, luxury, and practicality, making it a standout choice for serious boaters and fishing aficionados alike.
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2000 Cabo 45 Express: Pros and Cons
Pros
Performance: The Cabo 45 Express is known for its outstanding performance on the water. Equipped with powerful engines, it provides impressive speed and agility, making it ideal for both fishing and cruising.
Fishing-Ready Design: This boat is designed with anglers in mind. It features a spacious cockpit equipped with a bait prep station, livewell, and rod holders, making it an excellent choice for serious fishing enthusiasts.
Quality Construction: Cabo boats are renowned for their durability. The 2000 45 Express is built with high-quality materials and construction techniques, ensuring its longevity and resistance to wear and tear.
Comfortable Interior: The cabin offers a comfortable living space, featuring a well-appointed galley, ample seating, and a private head. The layout is designed for both relaxation and functionality, making it a great option for weekend getaways.
Excellent Visibility: The express design includes a large, well-placed windshield providing panoramic views, enhancing safety and enjoyment while navigating.
Cons
Fuel Efficiency: While the performance is a strong point, fuel consumption can be higher compared to some other sportfishing boats. This might be a consideration for those who plan to spend extended time on the water.
Storage Space: Though it has a decent amount of storage for gear, some users may find the storage options limited compared to larger models, which might be a drawback for those needing extensive equipment storage for longer trips.
Cost of Maintenance: As with many high-performance boats, maintenance can be on the higher side. This includes routine service for the engine and upkeep of the overall vessel, which should be considered by potential owners.
Draft: The boat has a moderate draft, which might limit accessibility to shallow waters or certain marinas, making it less suitable for some shallow-draft environments.
Age Consideration: Being a 2000 model, prospective buyers should be aware of its age and factor in potential updates or repairs needed to maintain performance and comfort.
Made For
The 2000 Cabo 45 Express is designed for avid anglers and boating enthusiasts who seek a perfect blend of performance, comfort, and versatility. With its sleek lines and robust construction, this express cruiser caters to those who prioritize fishing experience without sacrificing luxury. Ideal for serious fishermen, the Cabo 45 Express features a spacious cockpit equipped for tackling large game fish, while the well-appointed cabin provides a comfortable retreat after a day on the water. Families and friends will appreciate the ample seating and dining space, making it an excellent choice for extended outings or overnight trips. Whether you are a seasoned pro looking for a powerful vessel to chase the big catches or a leisure boater who also enjoys fishing, the Cabo 45 Express offers a compelling package that embodies the spirit of adventure on the water. Experience a perfect day on the ocean with the capabilities and comforts of the Cabo 45 Express.
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Contact Gulf States Yacht Sales LLC about 2000 Cabo 45 Express
2551 South Shore Harbour Blvd., South Shore Harbour Marina - Pier 14, League City, TX, 77573
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