2004 Cabo Express
$475,000
Boat in Slidell, LA 70461 US
Built in 2004
Express
2 Engines (2x Caterpillar)
40.3 feet
Diesel
Fiberglass/Reinforced
This 2004 Cabo is well-equipped, well-maintained, and well appointed. Open checkbook maintenance and it shows! Recent haul out with bottom job and routine maintenance means you can plan your next offshore fishing trip for the day after closing!!
Don't miss the opportunity to grab this top notch Cabo 40.
MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS:
- Year 2004 with Extensive Upgrades, Updates and open checkbook maintenance
- Engines - Twin Caterpillar C-12 700 HP Each
- Professionally Serviced and Meticulously Maintained
- Cruises 31 MPH @ 1950 RPMs - Wide Open Throttle 41 MPH @ 2350 RPMs
- 12.6 KW Westerbeke Freshwater Diesel Cooled Generator (3,500 Hours Approx)
- 500 Gallon Diesel Fuel Tank (Starboard Fill or On Tank Hi-Capacity Fill)
- 65 Gallon Fresh Water Tank
- Beam 15'6"
- Approx. 52/gallons per hour fuel burn at 1950 rpms (6.4 miles to the gallon)
ELECTRONICS/NAVIGATIONAL EQUIPMENT:
- (3) Updated Simrad 16" NSO EVO 3s - 2017
- Simrad NSS Evo 9" Display in Tower - 2017
- 48" Simrad 1943C Radar - 2017
- CHIRP Technology 2K
- Simrad WM-3 Sirius Satellite Weather
- Updated Simrad AP44 Autopilot
- (1) Ritchie 5" Compass with Another Ritchie 3" Compass in Tower
- (3) ICOM VHF M400B00BB Radios - Two at Helm and One at Tuna Tower - 2017
- FLIR Thermal Night Vision 432-0003-05-00
- Fusion Stereo Head Unit with Remotes in Tower, Cockpit and Cabin - 2022
- (2) Wet Sounds 10" Tower Speakers and 10 Wet Sound Speakers - Rich Surround Sound Quality and 2 AMPS - 2022
- Updated Caterpillar LCD Displays
- Updated Sensor Engine and Transmissions
- Exalto Wiper/Washer Controls and 3 Wipers
- Intellian Satellite Receiver
- Glendinning Electronic Controls - Helm and Tower with Troll, SVM and Sync
- Updated Power Steering System - 2016
- Updated Remote Spot Light ACR-1930.3 with ACR Spotlight Point Pad
- Complete Custom Engine Instrument Panel with Audible Warning System and Hours Meter
- Emergency Single Lever Electric Steering Control-Console Mounted
- Trim Tab Switches in Tower and Helm
- All Navigational Equipment, Music, TV, Etc. Nema 2000 Integrated
- Two Lumitec Razor 10,000 Lumens LED Light Bars Forward Pointing - 2022
- One 40" LED Ridgid Light Bar Rear
- Blue LED Lights Top to Bottom
- Navigation Lights - updated 2021
- Dual Air Trumpet Horn
DECK AND HULL:
- Anchor with New 40' 3/8" Chain and 500' Rode
- Anchor Windlass - Lewmar 24V Ocean/Heavy Duty
- Bow Pulpit and Rails
- Helm Enclosure Curtains - updated 2022
- Fresh and Salt Water Deck Washdown System
- Stidd Helm and Companion Chair - Updated 2017
- Sea Deck Flooring - Cool Grey - 2021
- Trinidad 75 Antifouling Paint - 9/2024 Repainted Hull
- Tides Marine Sure Seal Dripless Shaft Seals on 2.5" Shafts - 2022 Replaced and Reworked Shafts
- Bronze 26 x 28 4 blade Propellers Reworked - 2022
- Bronze Rudders
- Bennett Trim Tabs
- 12"Stainless Steel Bow, Springline and Stern Cleats
- Dive Ladder Below Rear Access Door
- Windshield has Side Vents and Power Front Vent
- 105 Sq Ft Cockpit
ENGINE ROOM:
- Hydraulic Bridgedeck Lift with 2 Hydraulic Rams
- Electric Fuel Priming Pumps
- (4) Automatic/Manual Bilge Pumps
- Blackwater Holding Tank with Warning Lights, Macerator and Dockside Discharge
- Bronze High Speed Water Intake Scoops with Integral Sea Water Strainers
- Overhead Insulation in Engine Room and Generator Compartment - updated 2022
- Engine Alarm System
- Engine Room Intake Blowers
- Both engine Heat Exchangers and Aftercoolers pulled and cleaned - 8/2024
- Updated Control Box FM 200 Automatic Engine Room Fire Extinguishing System - 2017
- (3) High Water Bilge Alarms
- Oil Change System, Main Engines, Generator and Transmission
- Sea Cocks
- Engine Room Lights
ELECTRICAL:
- 50 Amp Shore Power Cord w/ Power Retractable Cord Master, 220V
- (4) Optimal Closed Cell Batteries - 2023
- Updated 60 Amp Automatic/Manual Battery Charger - 2017
- Battery Parallel Switch
- 12V-24V-110V-220V Electrical System
- Bonding System
- AC/DC Electrical Distribution Panel with Battery Voltage, Load Master, and Reverse Polarity Light
- Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter Receptacles Throughout
- Telephone Shore Connection in Salon
- 40,000 BTU Air Conditioning in Helm - All Control Boards Renewed June 2017
- Air Conditioning in Helm Self Contained Unit - Updated 2017
- Central Air Conditioning in Salon - Updated 2017
FISHING EQUIPMENT:
- Freshwater Ice Maker Dumps In Fish Box - Updated 2019
- Deep Freezer with Cold Plates
- Cockpit Sink with Cleaning Station
- Built-In Insulated Ice Chest
- 45-Gallon Live Well
- Release 130 Class Chair with Rocket Launcher Back
- Rupp 32' Tower Release 2 Spreader Outriggers
- Center Rigger
- Transom Door with Top Gate
- (2) Updated (2017) Fish Boxes In-Deck; Port Side has Freezer Plates
- Macerator Pumps Outs Fish Boxes
- (3) Rocket Launcher on Port and Starboard Tower Legs
- Cockpit Coaming Bolsters - replaced 2022
- Under Gunnell Gaff and Brush Storage
- (4) Underwater LED Lights
- (5) Gunnel Flush mount Rod Holders
- Built In Tackle Box Station with 4 Drawers and Tackle Shelf on Top Lined with Sea Dek/Obsession Logo in Helm Area
- Reverse Osmosis Water Maker - Updated 2020
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 brochure.
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.
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 12/3/24 | Initial price | $475,000 |
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Overview
The Cabo 40 Express is a meticulously crafted fishing yacht designed for serious anglers who demand both performance and comfort. Owned by experienced fisherman Nat Kramer, this vessel combines rugged offshore capability with the amenities necessary for extended trips. Its nearly 43-foot length and 15-foot 9-inch beam provide a spacious platform that balances stability, speed, and seaworthiness, making it well suited for long runs to offshore fishing grounds such as the canyon 70 miles out.
Exterior Design and Cockpit Features
The exterior of the Cabo 40 Express emphasizes durability and functionality, beginning with a robust transom door that grants access to a large, uncluttered cockpit. Attention to detail is evident in the stainless steel hardware and uniformly oriented bolt heads, reflecting high-quality workmanship. The cockpit is lined on three sides with removable bolster cushions for comfortable stand-up fishing. Storage is abundant, including two large insole fish boxes that are guttered, gasketed, and self-draining, as well as a lazarette locker aft center providing direct access to fuel shut-off valves and rudder posts, all clearly labeled. A 48-gallon circulating live well is positioned waist-high along the transom, complemented by multiple rod storage options including in-whale rod lockers and a locker beneath the bridge deck seating. Forward in the cockpit, the fishing console to port features an optional freezer locker with cold plates, a freshwater sink, and a cutting surface, while the starboard side houses an insulated, self-draining beverage locker. The entire bridge deck raises hydraulically on two large rams for full engine access, though the activation button is somewhat inconveniently located in the starboard rod locker.
Bridge Deck and Helm
The helm station of the 40 Express is designed in a Palm Beach style with a centerline position, providing excellent visibility and control. It features single-lever electronic engine controls and classic-style gauges paired with ample space for modern electronics. The windshield is notably tall and rugged, equipped with a vent window that opens electronically for ventilation. The half tower, though requiring some agility to climb, offers expansive views both forward and aft, enhancing fishing operations. Seating on the bridge deck includes an L-shaped lounge accommodating four guests with storage beneath, plus a priority seat atop the starboard console that doubles as tackle storage, a dry locker, and houses an air conditioning vent. The captain enjoys a centerline stidd chair, a feature typically reserved for much larger yachts.
Interior Living Spaces
Below deck, the Cabo 40 Express offers comfortable accommodations with a well-appointed galley located to port. The galley is L-shaped and equipped with modern conveniences such as two under-counter refrigerators and a Panasonic microwave oven. Opposite the galley on the starboard side is an L-shaped ultra-leather lounge that converts into a large double berth via a pull-out mechanism. Forward lies the owner's stateroom, which features a centerline double berth, twin hanging lockers, and a built-in flat-screen television that complements another TV in the main salon, providing entertainment options for extended stays aboard.
Power and Performance
The Cabo 40 Express is a substantial displacement vessel weighing nearly 14 tons, yet it delivers impressive speed and handling. Its transom dead rise of 16.5 degrees creates a broad, relatively flat aft surface that enhances stability both underway and at rest. During sea trials off Montauk Point, New York, the boat achieved a top speed of 36.7 miles per hour, with a comfortable cruise speed of 29.1 miles per hour at 1750 RPM. This efficient cruising speed affords a range of approximately 316 miles from the 600-gallon fuel tank. The boat demonstrated a dry, soft ride in rough conditions and excellent stopping power when backing down on fish, never shipping water during aggressive maneuvers.
Conclusion
The Cabo 40 Express stands out as a high-quality, well-designed fishing yacht that meets the demands of serious offshore anglers. Its combination of solid construction, thoughtful details, spacious and comfortable living areas, and strong performance make it a compelling choice for those seeking a reliable and capable vessel for extended fishing adventures. The boat’s ability to deliver speed, stability, and comfort simultaneously underscores why it is gaining recognition as a flagship model within the Cabo Yachts lineup.
Overview from around the web 2004 Cabo Express
Customers praise the 2004 Cabo Express for its exceptional build quality and seaworthy design, making it a favorite among serious anglers
Many highlight its spacious cockpit and comfortable interior, which provide ample room for both fishing and relaxing. The boat's powerful engines and reliable performance are frequently noted, ensuring smooth and efficient trips offshore. Additionally, users appreciate the thoughtful layout and quality craftsmanship, which enhance both functionality and comfort during extended outings. Overall, the 2004 Cabo Express is recognized for blending rugged durability with refined amenities, appealing to those seeking a dependable sportfishing vessel.
The Biggest Pros and Cons
The 2004 Cabo Express is a well-regarded sportfishing boat known for its performance and build quality. Here are some pros and cons to consider:
Pros
Solid Construction: Built with high-quality materials, the Cabo Express offers durability and longevity.
Spacious Cockpit: Designed for serious fishing, the cockpit provides ample space for anglers to maneuver comfortably.
Powerful Performance: Equipped with reliable engines, it delivers strong and steady performance both offshore and nearshore.
Comfortable Interior: The cabin features practical accommodations, including sleeping quarters and a galley, making it suitable for extended trips.
Good Handling: Known for its stable and responsive handling in various sea conditions.
Cons
Fuel Consumption: The powerful engines can lead to higher fuel usage, which may increase operating costs.
Limited Headroom: Some users note that the cabin headroom might feel a bit restricted for taller individuals.
Aging Electronics: Depending on the specific boat and upgrades, the original navigation and electronics systems may be outdated and require updating.
Maintenance Costs: As with many older sportfishing boats, maintenance and upkeep can be more intensive compared to newer models.
Made For
The 2004 Cabo Express is designed for serious anglers and boating enthusiasts who seek a high-performance sportfishing yacht. Ideal for those who want a blend of offshore fishing capabilities with comfortable accommodations, this boat is perfect for experienced fishermen looking for reliability, speed, and durability. It also suits families or groups who enjoy extended trips on the water, offering spacious living areas and modern amenities for both fishing adventures and leisurely cruising.
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