2005 Cabo Express Sold Boat in Wilmington, NC 28403 US
Built in 2005
Express
2 Engines (2x Caterpillar)
45 feet
Diesel
Fiberglass/Reinforced
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $599,000 | $599,000 | $599,000 | $599,000 | $565,000 | $559,000 |
| Wilmington | Wilmington | Morehead City | Wilmington | Wanchese | Manteo |
| 45' | 45' | 54' | 45' | 42' | 41' |
| 4' | - | - | - | - | - |
| Caterpillar | CAT | Cat | Caterpillar | Caterpillar | Volvo |
| 1015 hp | 1015 hp | 1350 hp | 1015 hp | 705 hp | 435 hp |
| 6 | 27 | 89 | 6 | 404 | 396 |
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HELM DECK:
- Centerline lower helm with Pod controls
- Two Stidd helm chairs
- Custom overhead hand rail
- Overhead lighting
- Full height windshield with three wipers
- L shaped lounge with storage
- Side board storage for tackle and drink ice machine
- 30,000 BTU reverse cycle AC/heat
- Drink icemaker
- Tackle storage with drawers
- Newer four sided enclosure and newer two toned upholstery
- Helm deck indoor outdoor carpeting
- FLYBRIDGE PIPEWELDERS CUSTOM TOWER HARDTOP:
- Custom made center console with pod style helm
- Full engine displays with trim tabs and full electronics under plexi flip up weather shield
- JL Speakers
- Over head lighting in custom hard top
- Full repeater Garmin electronics package and auto pilot
- Center weather panel
- Blue water helm chair
- Port & Starboard L shaped bench seats
- Custom overhead hand rail
- Aft rail with four rod holders
- Hardtop spreader lights
- Teaser reels over head with door, US 9s 24v
- Pipewelders Outriggers double spreader and center rigger holder
- ACR spot light
- 8 person canaster raft on cradle
- ELECTRONICS:
- Garmin GPSMAP 8616 x 2 upper helm
- Garmin GSD26 chirp sonar
- Garmin GPSMAP 7616 & 2nd screen GPSMAP 7616xvs
- Garmin GPSMAP 7616xvs with Sonar
- Garmin GMR2526 72 mile HDRadar
- Garmin GMI120 depth speed wind
- Garmin GPS19x NMEA2000
- Icom M506 VHF lower helm & M504 upper helm
- Fusion Stereo BT, AM, FM with JL speaker system
- Simrad AP26 auto pilot upper and lower helm
SALON:
- Finished in satin solid teak cabinetry, Vented with plenty of storage
- 15,000 BTU dual zone reverse cycle AC/heat
- Large Ultra Leather L shaped salon couch with storage
- Teak Coffee table Hi/low
- Flat screen TV
- Bose surround sound system
- Teak & Holly flooring with carpet overlay for everyday
- Teak storage cabinets with ventilation
- Full ships panel
GALLEY:
- Corian counter tops with bone sink with disposal
- Two burner cook top
- Top loading travel freezer
- Under counter subzero two drawer refrigerator
- SS Panasonic microwave oven
- Over head teak storage cabinets
HEAD:
- Full vanity with white Corian counter and undermount sink
- Teak cabinetry and Mirror
- Overhead Bowmar hatch with screen
- Vacuflush fresh water toilet
- Full size enclosed shower
- Stone flooring with drain
- Custom wallpaper
- Access from salon or Master Cabin with two full teak doors
MASTER CABIN:
- Queen island bed forward with flip up storage below
- Three teak drawers below island bed
- Single zone AC/heat
- Overhead Bowmar hatch with screen and privacy shade
- Full length hanging locker
- Port & starboard bow storage lockers with full length rod racks behind teak doors
- Hellos Flat screen TV with DVD
- Access to anchor locker forward
- Teak & Holly flooring with carpet overlay
- Private access to head & shower
GUEST CABIN:
- Over under bunks
- Teak storage cabinets below the bed and forward
- Vanity mirror with 110v outlet
- Overhead Bowmar hatch with screen
- Sharp flat screen TV
- Teak & Holly flooring with carpet overlay
COCKPIT:
- Scopinich teak fighting chair with rocket launcher
- Two full length fish boxes with macerators and ice dump outlet
- Transom livewell
- Transom door with gate and removable dive ladder custom
- Cockpit side lockers
- Bait prep center with top loading freezer stainless lined
- Bait prep center with tackle drawers and prep sink
- Mezzanine style seat cushions for prep center
- Engine room access door
- Cockpit bolsters newer
- JL Speakers
- Hot cold shower
- Saltwater and freshwater washdown connections
- Five rod holders in gunwales
- Four rod holders on tower ladders
- 50 Amp shore cord with Glendenning power retractor
ENGINE ROOM:
- Caterpillar C-18 1015 engines with 2500 hrs fully serviced
- Dual Racor filter system
- Reverso oil change system
- Engine room cameras
- Back up engine gauges
- Fire suppression system
- Crash pump fitting off main raw water intake
- Dometic Cruisair air conditioning compressors
- Westerbeke 15KW generator
- Eskimo Ice machine 600 lb per day
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/17/26 | Initial price | $599,000 |
Boattest.com 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.
Rating: 4.5 out of 5
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