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2005 Cabo Express Sold Boat in Seabrook Island, SC 29455 US
Built in 2005
Express
1 Engine (Caterpillar)
45 feet
Diesel
Fiberglass/Reinforced
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 2005 Cabo Express | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $495,000 | $479,000 | $525,000 | $439,000 |
| Location | Seabrook Island | Charleston | Johns Island | Murrells Inlet |
| Nominal Length | - | 50' | 40' | 46' |
| Draft | 4' | - | - | - |
| Engine Make | Caterpillar | Caterpillar | Volvo | Cummins |
| Total Engine Power | 1950 hp | 1400 hp | 435 hp | 600 hp |
| Days on Market | 538 | 521 | 64 | 442 |
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2005 45 Cabo "Stove Pipe" is an impressive vessel powered by twin C18 Caterpillar engines, effortlessly cruising at 30 knots at 1950 RPM. "Stove Pipe" boasts numerous upgrades, including:
- 2023 Sea Keeper SK6
- 2022 New Phasor Generator
- 24-inch Garmin Displays with HD radar and AIS
- M300 FLIR Camera
- Full Paint Job in 2018 with Eye-Catching Bahama Blue Hull
- Starlink for Internet Connectivity
- Updated Exterior Cushions and Cockpit Coaming
She's ready for her next owner to enjoy fishing or cruising adventures. Don't miss out-please call today to schedule a showing!
Vessel Walkthrough
Accessed through a sliding salon door and down several steps the salon is to port with a large L-shaped ultraleather couch with a pullout bed and storage. To Starboard is the full galley with Corian countertops, refrigeration/freezer, deep freezer, burner, and microwave oven. Forward and to port is the guest stateroom with high/low bunk beds and to starboard is the full head with enclosed shower. All the way forward is the master stateroom with a walk around queen berth and storage underneath. The signature Cabo rod storage is to port and starboard providing ample storage for multiple rods and situations.
The helm deck is a spacious and well thought out area with complete enclosure and AC/heat. There is a large L-shaped bench seat port and aft with additional rod storage underneath. Tackle storage, an ice maker, and additional storage are to starboard. A centerline helm with full electronics, single lever controls, Stidd double helm chair, Stidd companion chair to Starboard and excellent visibility provides comfort and ease of use for the captain.
The cockpit provides a very functional and well thought out fishing platform. Large fish boxes, livewell, lazarette with large storage space, ample rod holders, deep freezer, tackle drawers and storage, bait sink and station, and a Bluewater fishing chair.
Salon
- LG 46” Flat screen TV
- Starlink
- Fusion MS-AV750
- Central VAC system
- Teak and Holly sole
- Teak interior, satin finish
- Access hatch to bilge & storage space
- Air conditioning/heating, 16,000 BTU
- Bose surround sound system
- AC/DC panel
- Lighting, DC and AC
- Overhead Bomar hatch
- Salon table
- Large L-shaped ultraleather couch with pullout bed aft and storage to port
- Cabinet storage
- Access to head, guest stateroom and master stateroom with door separations
Galley
- Corian countertop with sea rails
- Two-burner cook top, recessed with Corian cover
- Large freezer chest
- Panasonic microwave/Convection oven
- Sub-Zero refrigerator/freezer with pullout drawers
- Molded-in deep sink
- Garbage disposal
- Storage, compartments and drawers throughout
- Trash storage compartment under top step
Master Stateroom, Forward
- Air conditioning/heating
- Access to anchor rope/chain locker
- Queen walk around berth with storage underneath
- Clock, flush-mount
- Foredeck hatch with retractable shade
- Lighting, AC and DC
- Starboard cedar lined hanging locker
- Storage, compartments and large drawers below bed
- Storage, rod lockers to port and starboard, with horizontal rod racks
- TV
- Bose speakers
- Private access door to head
Head
- Corian countertop with integrated sink
- Vanity with storage cabinet
- Designer faucets and shower fixtures
- Mirror with storage behind
- electric head
- Lighting, AC/DC
- Separate shower stall, with automatic shower sump pump
- Ventilation hatch in deck
- Towel racks
Helm Deck
- Stidd double helm seat
- Stidd companion chair to STB
- Bahama Blue underside of the tower Hardtop
- US9R Electric teaser reels mount in hardtop with remote
- 4 Sided Enclosure
- Helm Deck AC
- Sliding salon door
- Cushions and full sumbrella covers for L-shaped bench seat port
- Fuel tank gauges
- Ritchie compass
- Power actuator center window
- Fire and bilge water level alarms, audible
- Helm wheel, stainless steel
- Navigation and electronics panel
- Palm Beach pod, mounted, single lever electronic controls
- Stainless steel switch panel
- Tackle storage and drawers to starboard
- Fuel tank gauges
- Ritchie compass
- Power actuator center window
- Fire and bilge water level alarms
Electronics
- Helm and electronics were redone in 2018 when vessel was painted
- 2 8624 Garmin MDFs
- Garmin Reactor Auto Pilot
- Garmin 6ft open array Radar HD2x
- Chirp transducer GSD 26
- AIS 800
- Garmin 7612 xsv MDF in tower
- GXM54 Weather
- Flir M300 series infrared camera
- Icom command mics 2 on helm deck
- Standard VHF in tower
- Fusion MS-AV750 salon
- Starlink
Cockpit
- Bait prep center to port with sink
- Blue Water Fighting chair with 4 hole rocket launcher back
- Transom 48 gallon livewell with Pump box in lazzerate
- Engine room access door centerline
- Large deep freezer to port
- (2) Large fish boxes to port and starboard
- Freezer plates in the port fish box
- Tackle drawers and storage
- Cockpit cushions on top tackle lockers
- Grey cockpit coaming
- Center lazarette with access to bilge, rudders and storage
- Access to the top of the fuel tank with a direct fill in lazarette
- 7 gunnel mounted rod holders
- 2 24 Volt Electric reel plugs
- Rod/gaff storage to port and starboard under gunnel
- Self bailing scuppers
- Transom door with gate
- Freshwater & saltwater washdown
- Hot/cold water shower
- Glendenning shorepower 50amp cable
Deck Equipment
- Bottom was soda blasted and repainted 12/23
- Entire vessel painted, Hull Bahama blue, White Topsides, helm deck and cockpit 2018
- Lewmar Anchor Windass
- Anchor roller assembly, recessed, stainless steel
- Bow pulpit, integral molded fiberglass
- Deck rails, aluminum
- Deck surface, molded-in, non-skid
- (2) Forward cleats, stainless steel
- Freshwater wash down forward in molded locker
- (4) Spring line cleats
- Stern cleats, stainless steel
- Stern hawse pipes, stainless steel
Tuna Tower
- Pipewelders Custom tuna tower
- Bahama Blue underside of buggy top and hardtop
- Rupp triple spreader outriggers
- Engine stop starts
- Standard VHF
- 7212 Garmin MDF
- Caterpillar digital gauge panels
Electrical system
- New Phasor generator 5/22
- Batteries
- 50' shore power cord with retractable Glendinning Cable Master, 220V, 50 amp
- Battery charger, 50 amp
- Battery on/off switches
- Lights, engine room, AC and DC
- Lights, interior, AC and DC
- Lights, navigation,
- Receptacles GFI protected, throughout cabin
- Bonding system with transom zinc plate
Engine Room/ Mechanical
- Twin C18 Caterpillars with 3936hrs
- Electronic controls with trolling valves, engine synchronizer and backup controls
- New Phasor generator 5/22 with 242 hrs
- Reverso oil change pump - main engines, generator and transmission
- Dual 751000 Max Racors with selector valve
- 2023 Seakeeper SK6 well situated in between the engines -154 hrs, helm display and intergraded into the Garmin MDFs
- Extended Warranty Seakeeper coverage from 11/28/22 to 11/28/28 or 2000hrs
- Newmar three phase charger
- Vanner 60amp Charger
- Reverso fuel priming pumps
- Engine room fans
- Fire extinguishing system, automatic
- Freshwater hose bib
- High water bilge alarms
- Holding tank, with warning lights, macerator and dockside discharge
- Power steering
- Drip-less shaft seals
- Water heater, 11-gallon, AC, stainless steel
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.
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Cabo Express: BoatTEST Review
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 2005 Cabo Express
Customers have been enthusiastic about the 2005 Cabo Express, praising its exceptional build quality and performance
Many boaters highlight its sturdy construction, which provides both safety and durability in various sea conditions. The vessel’s sleek design and powerful engines are often noted for making offshore excursions both efficient and enjoyable. Users appreciate the spacious layout that maximizes comfort, making it ideal for fishing trips or relaxing days on the water. The well-equipped cabin offers ample amenities, including a galley and a comfortable sleeping area, which add to the overall appeal for both day excursions and overnight stays. Reviewers often comment on the Cabo Express’s superior fishing capabilities, with features like a large cockpit and an array of rod holders, making it a top choice for avid anglers. The performance of the boat, especially its fuel efficiency and maneuverability, has also received high marks, ensuring a smooth ride whether cruising or battling big game fish. Overall, the 2005 Cabo Express has garnered positive feedback for its combination of style, functionality, and reliability, making it a beloved choice among boat enthusiasts.
The Biggest Pros and Cons
Pros
Build Quality: The Cabo Express is known for its exceptional craftsmanship and durability, built with a rugged fiberglass hull that stands up to various sea conditions.
Performance: With powerful twin-engine options, the 2005 Cabo Express provides impressive speed and agility, making it ideal for both fishing and cruising.
Fishability: Designed with the serious angler in mind, this vessel offers ample cockpit space, rod holders, and a spacious livewell, making it a top choice for sportfishing enthusiasts.
Comfortable Cabin: The interior features a well-appointed cabin with comfortable seating, a galley, and a bathroom, providing a cozy retreat after a day on the water.
Storage Space: This model includes plenty of storage options, ensuring that all gear, tackle, and personal belongings can be kept organized and accessible.
Easy Maintenance: The design of the Cabo Express allows for straightforward maintenance, which is a significant plus for boat owners.
Cons
Price: As a premium brand, the Cabo Express can be on the higher end of the price spectrum for its class, which might not fit all budgets.
Fuel Efficiency: While powerful, the twin-engine setup may result in higher fuel consumption, especially at full throttle or during long-distance cruising.
Limited Space for Larger Groups: Though comfortable for small gatherings, the space may feel cramped for larger parties, making it less suitable for those looking to entertain many guests.
Older Technology: Being a 2005 model, some technological features may be outdated compared to newer boats equipped with the latest navigation and fish finding systems.
Maintenance Needs: While the construction is robust, older models may require more frequent upkeep or updates to electronic and mechanical systems.
Made For
The 2005 Cabo Express is designed for avid anglers and those who appreciate high-performance sports fishing. It caters to serious fishermen looking for a durable and efficient vessel that can tackle offshore conditions while providing comfort and functionality. Its spacious cockpit and thoughtfully designed layout make it ideal for both fishing enthusiasts and families wanting to enjoy a day on the water. Whether you're planning a weekend getaway or a deep-sea adventure, the Cabo Express offers the perfect blend of sport and leisure, ensuring an enjoyable experience for all aboard.
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HMY Yachts at Charleston City Marina offers both new and used yachts for sale. New Yachts include premium brands like Viking Yachts and Princess Yachts. If you are looking to sell your yacht, no other brokerage office in Charleston is able to offer the experience, exposure to the market, or advertising capabilities that HMY can offer. Let our team help you sell your vessel quickly and for top dollar. HMY Yachts is the premier yacht dealer and broker in South Carolina. Come by HMY Yachts at Charleston City Marina and speak with our skilled professional yacht brokers and get a dose of that southern hospitality!
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