Showing posts with label Cabo. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Cabo. Show all posts

February 5, 2019

New Model: Cabo 41

Cabo now is really back, with the 41 unveiled nationally in the USA at the Atlanta boat show in beginning January 2019.  A global launch will come now this month at the 2019 Miami boat show.  Cabo was born in early nineties to become a legend, and an industry standard in the express sportfish cruiser market in between the ten to thirteen meter size.  The Cabo 41 restarts the brand in one of its favorite sizes and platform.  The Cabo 41 will feature a single cabin interior with a forward owners cabin, L-shaped saloon, L-shaped galley and shower on entrance to the cabin.  The exterior is the usual sportfish split level layout, and will feature a central helm station with companionway chair to starboard, L-shaped dinette to port side, and a wet bar to starboard.  The lower level is a free sport-fishing zone with a central fighting chair and a mezzanine settee for four persons to port side.  The Cabo 41 will be powered by standard Volvo 625hp engines.
Techncial Data:
LOA - 13.05 m (42.9ft)
Hull Length - 12.24 m
Beam - 4.80 m 
Draft - 1.04 m
Displacement - 14061 kg dry
Fuel Capacity - 2081 l
Water Capacity - 359 l
Accommodation - 2 + 2 berths
Engines - 2 x Volvo D11 625hp
Propulsion - line shaft

September 11, 2018

Project: Cabo 41

It was strange times in the fall of 2013 when the new Hatteras owners Versa Capital decided to drop the Cabo brand.  For some it was a shock to others it was an expected turn of events coming from the increased success and size of the outboard powered center console, which made traditional inboard offshore sportfish cruisers sub twelve meters mostly obsolete.  The truth might have been somewhere in between with Hatteras Cabo press e-mail for this project saying that the new owners back then in 2013 decided to concentrate first investment efforts on the relaunch of Hatteras.  Fast forward to 2018 and Hatteras announce that Cabo is back and present the project for the new 41 model.  The 41 is based for the most part on the 2003 launched 40 designed by Micheal Peters, one of Cabo's best selling models over the years and also referred by many as the King in the express twelve meter sportfish cruiser category.  The new Cabo 41 will feature a lower deck with an owners cabin forward, a living with an L-shaped settee dinette to starboard which converts to additional double berth, an L-shape galley to port side, and a shower head upon entrance to port side.  Power for the Cabo 41 will come from standard Volvo 626hp with optional 670hp and 725hp engines.  Popular available options for the Cabo 41 will be Seakeeper gyro stabilization, and full custom tower with outriggers.  Hull one of the Cabo 41 is nearly completed and sold and should make its World debut in the upcoming 2018 Fort Lauderdale boat show in early November.

January 30, 2013

New Model: Cabo 44 Express

Following on the success of the Cabo 44 Hardtop Express, the famous production sportfish is clever to present a full open version of this the 44 Express, which replaces the long standing 45 model.  With a hull designed by famous underwater lines specialist Michael Peters the main difference between its predecessor is the removal of the hardtop. But this little detail changes the whole concept of this sportfish cruiser, also making it become a more fisherman hardcore machine.  The elevated pod helm station comes standard with two seats with an option of third.  Inside is also the same ingenious interior with a single cabin and a fisherman utility room, or a two cabins choice in between the L-shaped settee and galley.  Power is for four engine choices from twin Cats 710 up to 1150hp, with MAN 800s in between.
Technical Data:
LOA - 14.5 m (47.7ft)
Hull Length - 13.5 m
Beam - 5.02 m
Draft - 1.09 m
Displacement - 19595 kg
Fuel Capacity - 3028 l
Water Capacity - 378 l
Accommodation - 4 + 2 berths
Engines - 2 x Cummins QSM11 715hp, MAN R6 800hp, Cats C18 1015hp, Cats C18 1150hp
Propulsion - line shafts in semi tunnels
Hull - 16 degrees dead rise aft
Construction - moulded fiberglass, vinilester resin with solid bottom, core vacuum backed from chine to sheer
Project - Cabo Yachts, Michael Peters hull
www.caboyachts.com

November 4, 2012

Cabo Yachts New Web Site

Cabo Yachts presents its new virtual showroom. Founded in 1991 on the West side of the USA Cabo has seen a surge in market success since its inception, to become among the most respected medium to large size sportfish boat builders in the market today. The actual Cabo adventure starts in 1988 when Henry Mohrschladt and Michael Howarth sell their sailboat company, Pacific Seacraft Corporation, and set out to build a top Sportfish Cruiser. Time passes and after some time the company find its premises location in Adelanto, California a small town in the high desert, and what is an unusual West side of the USA location for a sportfish builder. After three years of market research, design, and consultation, Howarth and Mohrschladt in 1991 present there company Cabo and its first model the 35 Flybridge. Designed by Louis Codega, Cabo's first model redefined the quality standards of the period with beefy custom hinges, gelcoated bilges, and a spacious for a Sporfish Cruiser interior. The 31 Express launched in 1995 is the second Cabo, which sets a continual line up expansion till we arrive to the most recent 40 Hardtop Express launched in early 2011. Bought by Brunswick in 2006 today Cabo offers six models from 36 to 52 feet in Express, Flybridge and Hardtop Express models. Cabo says its models are unique for a cutting edge hull, flawless engine rooms, custom electrical systems, absolute fishability, refined accommodations, and attention to detail. Since 2001 Cabo has also changed its designer with World famous Michael Peters taking hull shape duties from Codega. In 2010 Cabo also relocated to New Bern in North Carolina. Cabo's new website takes you around with the following buttons: Current Models, Heritage Fleet, News and Reviews, About Us, Cabo Cargo, Locate A Dealer, Request Brochure, Featured Inventory, and E-Newsletter Signup.  Cabo also features direct link to its official social network hubs; Facebook, Twitter, and Pinterest. 
Production History:
35 Flybridge 1991-2000  Lou Codega design era
35 Express 1994-2000
31 Express 1995-2004
45 Express 1997-2009 (100+)
35 Express 1999-2009
47 Flybridge 2000-03
35 Flybridge (ii) 2001-08  Michael Peter design era
35 Express (ii) 2001-08
48 Flybridge 2003-08
43 Flybridge 2003-08
40 Express 2003-08
40 Flybridge 2004-08
32 Express 2005-12
52 Express 2005-12
38 Express 2007-10  Brunswick ownership
38 Flybridge 2008-12
52 Flybridge 2009-12
36 Express 2009-13
44 Hardtop Express 2009-13
40 Hardtop Express 2011-13
40 Express 2012-13
44 Express 2013
41 2019-21

February 23, 2012

New Model: Cabo 40 Hardtop Express

Preparing itself for the upcoming Miami boat show, Cabo has just a couple of weeks ago launched hull number one of the new 40 Hardtop Express.  This new Cabo shares hull with the famed 40 Flybridge, and follows design footsteps of the latest one year ago presented 44 Hardtop Express model, showing the same concept in a smaller size.  The 40 Hardtop Express will also in my opinion be a competitor to the bigger model, thanks to its versatility of two choices below; single cabin with saloon, or two cabins.  In both formats owners room remains to fore, with the twin bunk berths second cabin replacing the L-shaped settee to starboard.  Outside is all Cabo with a huge cockpit offering all what any fisherman wants, thanks to the wide beam.  But Cabo makes also comfort for guests a must, with a nice mezzanine on the aft deck, and L-shaped lounger behind the center console helm.  Power is from twin Cummins 600hp these with ZF Zeus pods, or 715hp Cummins or Cats with line shaft propulsion.  With the option of Cats and shafts the Cabo 40 Hardtop Express reached 36 knots in its first tests.  
Technical Data:
LOA - 13.05 m (42.9ft) with pulpit
Hull Length - 12.2 m
Beam - 4.80 m
Draft - 1.04 m
Displacement - 14061 kg
Fuel Capacity - 2081 l
Water Capacity - 359 l 
Accommodation - 4 berths
Engines - 2 x Cummins QSC 8.3 600hp, QSM 11-M 715hp, Cats C12 ACERT 715hp
Propulsion - ZF Zeus aft looking dual propeller pods, line shafts
Speed - 36 knots max with Cats 715hp
Hull Shape - modified Vee with 16.5 degrees deadrise aft
Construction - molded fiberglass construction using premium resins, biaxial stitched fabric reinforcement; solid fiberglass bottom construction; core construction from chine to sheer; ISO/NPG gelcoat finish
Project - Michael Peters

October 28, 2011

Improve-it = Cabo 36 Express

Launched in 2009, Cabo 36 Express comes into the 2011 season with a new engine propulsion set up featuring ZF famous pod drives unit.  This will result in the 36 Express having easier marina handling, better mileage to the liter, and also better performance.  Power for the new set up will be from twin Cat engines delivering 460hp each.  So far the Cabo design team did renovate or modify the interior and cockpit plans with this new engine propulsion set up.  That means that the lower deck is still the same layout plan sleeping five in a three berths plus two coming from the convertible C-shaped saloon.  The 36 Express is the second Cabo to receive the pod treatment after a standard shaft propulsion set up, having the US builder also added this option on the 40 Express.

July 5, 2011

Project: Cabo 40 Hardtop Express

Cabo presents its latest project the 40 Hardtop Express which is to be presented live and in full affect in the coming Fort Lauderdale show.  The model follows in concept and style the recent novelty from the just relocated Carolina Cabo the 44 Hardtop Express, offering a three sided enclosed helm and cockpit area covered hard top.  The 40 Hardtop Express will use the hull lines and underwater shapes as used on the 40 Flybridge and Express models.  The helm of the 40 Hardtop Express will feature a centre line helm station which will be assisted by a second co-pilot seat to starboard.  Other amenities in the cockpit will be an L-shaped settee, and mezzanine settee looking to aft for the fishing action.  The interior follows what the 40 Express offers with a double master room to fore, L-shaped lounge sofa, galley, and shower head.  Standard power will be from twin 600hp Cummins with ZF Zeus pods propulsion.  But other more powerful 710hp Cats or Cummins options on shafts will also be available.

December 7, 2010

New Model: Cabo 44 Hardtop Express

Cabo presented an innovative take on a new model with the 44 Hardtop Express in the Fort Lauderdale show. Replacing the 45 Express, the new Cabo 44 Hardtop Express takes a better look to the pleasure market, and splits a good division between the often separated two boating worlds. Cabo is not the first here as the Australian Riviera has since 2007 already presented two models with a similar concept. But with all the attention going for the all weather three part covered hardtop, the 44 Hardtop Express still challenges the fisherman's with what the builder says is the largest aft deck of the category. If this is bigger as Cabo says to the 45 Express it replaces, then it is surely one of largest as the American builder is known to have among the largest cockpits in size category. The 44 also improves interior offering below, with more space and berths to the old 45, with a two stateroom plan. Hull design continues Cabo partnership with renowned underwater specialist Michael Peters, who presents a medium Vee sixteen degrees aft shape. Power is four choices from a standard Cummins 715hp up to twin Cats 1150hp engines.
Technical Data:
LOA - 14.5 m (47.7ft)
Hull Length - 13.5 m
Beam - 5.02 m
Draft - 1.09 m
Displacement - 19595 kg
Fuel Capacity - 3028 l
Water Capacity - 378 l
Accommodation - 4 + 2 berths
Engines - 2 x Cummins QSM11 715hp, MAN R6 800hp, Cats C18 1015hp, Cats C18 1150hp
Propulsion - line shafts in semi tunnels
Hull - 16 degrees dead rise aft
Construction - moulded fiberglass, vinilester resin with solid bottom, core vacuum backed from chine to sheer
Project - Cabo Yachts, Michael Peters hull
www.caboyachts.com

May 11, 2010

Improve-it = Cabo 36 Express

Cabo presents a redesigned improvement to its fall 2008 launched 36 Express. Cabo's designers have improved this model with added interior comfort, design appeal, and luxury. Cabo retained the beautifully finished teak used in the cabinet doors, then expanded its use and coverage to the frames, storage lockers, and bulkheads for a more inviting environment. Cabo also introduced several new decor packages for customers to choose from, added new wall coverings, and padded panel options instead of bare gel coat in the living spaces. The five berths interior of the refreshed 36 Express represent an evolutionary change to this model in terms of luxury, providing a new level of thoughtful attention to it's below decks to equal the attention to detail that has always gone into the cockpit and helm station. While these interiors are definitely more luxurious, the fit and finish is designed to retain the low maintenance approach of the traditional utilitarian interiors they replace. The 36 Express features a Michael Peters 17.5 medium vee aft hull shape with shaft line propulsion Sportfish Cruiser, and its engine options start form twin Cummins 425hp up to the Cats 575hp option.

March 25, 2010

Improve-it = Cabo 40 Flybridge

During the recent Miami boat show Cabo has presented a redesigned interior for the 40 Flybridge model. Cabo’s designers have improved this most popular Sportfish Cruiser flybridge model with added interior comfort and design appeal. Cabo retained the beautifully finished teak used in the 40 Flybridge cabinet doors, then expanded its use and coverage to the cabinet frames, storage lockers, and bulkheads for a more inviting environment. Cabo also introduced several new decor packages for customers to choose from, adding wall coverings and padded panel options instead of bare gel coat in the living spaces. The two cabin two heads interior of the refreshed 40 Flybridge represent an evolutionary change for one of Cabo's best sellers, providing a new level of thoughtful attention. The interior design below deck in a Cabo equals the detail which has always gone into the cockpit, helm deck and wiring which is considered an industry standard. While the new 40 Flybridge interiors are definitely more luxurious, the fit and finish is designed to retain the low maintenance approach of the traditional utilitarian interiors they replace. Also a new option for the 40 Flybridge is the availability of ZF Zeus pod propulsion with twin 600hp Cummins option. This choice follows what was seen on the 40 Express, Cabo's first pod drive boat which shares the same Micheal Peter's hull with the 40 Flybridge. For those still in doubt of new technology Cabo still offers three engine choices with the traditional line shaft propulsion from 715hp Cats, up to 800hp MANs.

March 10, 2010

Project: Cabo 44 Hardtop Express

Scheduled to debut this fall, the 44 Hardtop Express project is a new design style for Cabo. The integrated hardtop signifies a next step in express design evolution for the Southern California Adelante boat builder, here utilizing a rigid three sided enclosure to offer better protection from the elements, improved visibility, and greater comfort on the helm deck. Below deck, the interior also marks a turn around offering a luxurious space equal to the Cabo 45 Express it will replace. The most dramatic difference in the layout is the addition of either an optional second stateroom, or an angler's room. This extra space allows for easy interior storage of fishing gear or the privacy of a second stateroom away from the master. Another intuitive touch is the placement of a full length galley counter against the aft bulkhead, making access to appliances easier while creating more floor space in the living dining area. The master stateroom and shared head are forward of the living area and offer the comfort and amenities that discriminating owners desire. Like every Cabo the design for this boat began in the cockpit to make sure that it meets the demands of serious anglers. Fish boxes, a tackle center, and bait well in the transom are all standard, and new mezzanine seating provides a comfortable perch when watching the spread. Like many of the latest Cabos to be introduced in the past few years, the 44's foundation is a Michael Peters designed hull. From there, the propulsion design, electrical systems, and attention to detail is executed in the same manner that built the Cabo reputation for a rugged and efficient build. Cabo and Michael Peters present an innovative design with luxurious appointments. The hard top design solution for the 44 Hardtop Express project gives also a great appeal to cruising enthusiasts that may have never considered a Cabo before, while continuing to meet the demands of its core market serious offshore anglers.

September 16, 2009

Boat Review: Cabo 52 Express

Presentation
Launched in 2005 the Cabo 52 Express represents the US, California, Adelanto builder way of keeping up with clients who always request a bigger Sportfish Yacht, having at the time upgraded from the 45 Express. Designed by Cabo with Michael Peters, the 52 Express is still as at today the bigger sized boat from the 1991 founded company, sharing its flagship status with the 52 Flybridge launched earlier on this year. Further on, the last fall of 2008 the 52 Express has also been upgraded with a new three cabin layout, putting this open express Sportfish Yacht a tad above its competitors, along with the fittings which have a fame from the many of being a benchmark in the current production boat building offer. The 52 Express makes also its job of a big game sportfish yacht to perfection offering plenty of space on the aft deck, forty knots performance with excellent sea keeping qualities, and a spacious well laid below decks for long days fishing or cruising.
Accommodation
Welcoming you onboard in its huge aft cockpit, all free spaced for the fisherman minus the fighting chair in the middle. Here it is full with fishing amenities finding a bait prep center with covering lid, a rigging board, ice box with refrigeration plates, voluminous tackle storage, and a fifty gallon circulating bait tank with a large drain molded into the transom. Move more forward to this and the comforts for the guests start to appear in the form of an L-shaped settee to port, and a wet bar opposite. The helm station is located centrally for optimum visibility in every part with its central adjustable Stidd seat, and two further companionway seats. Command station console has plenty of room for a complete array of modern marine systems, engine electronic controls, color digital read outs, plus an array of custom switch panels with warning lights, and Palm Beach pod mounted single lever electronic controls for responsive easy maneuverability.
On the central starboard side is the entrance to the lower cabin deck available in three different versions. The first two are very similar minus the fore cabin, welcoming you with an l-shaped saloon settee to port, spacious l-shaped galley opposite, and day head to starboard just by the stairway. Cabins on the standard version are an en-suited owners stateroom with a central queen sized berth, and a twin bunk to port. The other version distinguishes itself for being what I call a buddies boat having the owner stateroom to fore replaced with three single berths in a vee shape. The new third cabin version changes most of the layout below from the standard version, offering a C-shaped galley, and L-shaped saloon all to starboard. To port side is the three cabins, starting with a double berth, guests shower head, and the double bunk cabin. To fore is the master en-suite with central double queen sized berth which does not loose much in size from the actual two cabin version accept in its en-suite head, which is slightly smaller.
For the technical heads this is a real dream boat, offering an engine room with its entrance on the main deck just behind the fighting chair, featuring an impressive seven feet of height, all ultra labelled systems from electrics to hydraulics, and machinery to make many engineering rooms look empty. Performance
Cabo entrusted the underwater sections to renowned hull designer Michael Peters, who offered a modified vee with a deep entry forward, and a medium sixteen degrees deadrise aft. The medium vee compromise is good to flat rough six foot seas going upwind, and give also a comfortable less rolling slow speed beam seas ride. Performance figures are actually impressive, thanks to the lighter weighted cored construction and very big MAN, MTU, and Cat engines. Standard engine is twin MAN V12 1360hp, with options going for MAN V12 1550hp, Cats C32 1570hp, and the bigger C32 1675hp. With Cats C32 1570hp the top speed is forty knots, and a 36 knots all time cruise. MAN V12 1550hp are very close to this being two knots shy away with a top speed of 38 knots. The MANs but do give a better 557 nautical miles range at twenty knots, versus the 452 miles of the Cats C32 1570hp.
Positive
three cabin option
seven foot height in engine room
systems thought out
Negative
cockpit to side deck stairs
no mezzanine
Competition
Cabo did hit the competition when on the fall of last year it presented a three cabin optional version to its 52 Express. Most similar in terms of looks and concept is surely the Viking 52 Open, followed by the Carolina flared Buddy Davis 52 Express. Competitively priced with more economic to run smaller engines is the Riviera 48 Offshore Express. A similar sized custom build currently in construction is FandS Hull.15 54 which looks good, although if you can wait for minimum a year a handful of builders located on the East Coast would be glad to build you one. Competition criteria is for a sixteen metres open express Sportfish Yacht.
Buddy Davis 52 Express - Carolina flare with two en-suited cabins
FandS 54ft Hull 15 - cold moulded fully custom build, variable deadrise hull
Riviera 48 Offshore Express - sixteen metre, 3 versions hardtop, targa, open
Viking 52 Open - similar outside but has mezzanine, twin cabin interior
WILD CARD: Gagliotta 52 - 3 cabins, no real sportfish but has some utilities aft
Conclusion
Cabo has been a welcome addition to the sportfish boat market since its inception in 1991. It started its path by launching a 35 Express, challenging the East Coast builders of Carolina and Florida back in those days. While the purist may have overlooked it at the time, Cabo did create what today has become a benchmark of quality being it a sportfish boat or not. This West Coast boat builder is also among the few sportfish builders who does not shy away from modernity, being one of the first of fully coring its boats, and so far according to the company the records did prove them right having no blister related complain in its eighteen year building history. The 52 Express stands at the top of Cabo's ladder being today its largest build, and it does represent a top choice in engineering, attention to detail, and superior accommodation layouts. High performance which can never miss in a Sportfish Yacht is also there offering speeds of thirty knots plus with the smaller engine choice, and over forty with the bigger options.
Technical Data
LOA. 16.4 metres (54.9ft)
Length. 15.8 metres
Beam. 5.45 metres
Draft. 1.25 metres
Displacement. 25378 kg
Fuel Capacity. 5299 litres
Water Capacity. 757 litres
Accommodation. 4/5 berths in 2 cabins + 2, 6 berths in 3 cabins + 2
Engines. 2 x MAN V12 1360hp, 1550hp, Cat C32 1572hp, C32 1675hp
Propulsion. Direct Shaft with 5 bladed propeller
Speed. 40 knots max, 36 knots cruise with Cat C32 1572hp
Range. 557 nm at 22 knots MAN 1550hp, 452 nm at 20 knots Cats C32 1572hp
Hull Shape. warped vee with sixteen degrees dead rise aft
Project. Cabo, Michael Peters
Construction. vacuum bagged fiberglass with core, vinilester resins
Certification. NMMA with ABYC standards
Picture Copyright Cabo. Data Cabo.

June 15, 2009

New Model: Cabo 36 Express

Cabo's 36 Express has been a waited new model from this US California Adelante builder, who with it will replace the 35 Express after over a decade of production. New 36 Express takes elements from its replacement but also from the bigger 38 Express. The lower cabin space is similar to the bigger Cabo 38 missing only the privacy a separation door offers. Below over night accommodation is for five finding sleeping space for three in the diagonal arranged fore part of the cabin and another two in the convertible l-shaped saloon which becomes a double berth. Further comfort below comes from the spacious l-shaped galley, and head to port midships. The hull shape is Cabo modified vee with a medium vee 17.5 degrees deadrise aft similar to the 35 Express. For power one finds seven options from twin Cummins, Cats and Yanmar engines starting from the smaller standard QSB5.9 at 425hp up to C9 Acert 575hp. Propulsion is still the tried and tested traditional in line shaft drive, with Cabo surprising a few peers for not jumping on the pod band wagon for this new model. Another miss I note for this new model is for not offering an enclosed fore cabin, with the closer competitors all having a separate forward master stateroom with a door. Apart all this the Cabo 36 Express does what it is designed to do best having a cockpit and aft deck all planned for the real sport fisher with incredible spaces also thanks to the wide beam.
Technical Data:
LOA - 11.7m (38.6ft)
Hull Length - 10.9 m
Beam - 4.31 m
Draft - 0.93 m
Displacement - 11680kg
Fuel Capacity - 1703 l
Water Capacity - 378 l
Engines - 2 x Cummins QSB5.9 425hp, 440hp, QSC8.3 550hp, Cats C7 461hp, C9 Acert 575hp,
Yanmar 6LY3-STP 440hp, 6LY3-ETP 480hp
Propulsion - traditional shaft drive
Hull - vee with 17.5 degrees deadrise aft
Certification - CE, NMMA

May 29, 2009

New Model: Cabo 52 Flybridge

Cabo made a surprise showing at this years Miami boat show, presenting its 52 Flybridge new flagship for its range. Based on the hull design of the 52 Express, this new 52 Flybridge is designed for fishermen looking to have a full Sportfish Yacht platform good to travel farther, stay out longer and never let you down in the tournaments. It offers a spacious three cabin two head interior delivering luxury and comfort. For sure owners will have a hard choice between the spacious port side cabin or the fore VIP suite. The third cabin is a twin bunk affair. Hull shape is a warped vee with a deep entry, and sixteen degrees dead rise aft. Used on the 52 Express this is tipped as one of the best running boats in its class, so for sure the surfaces below are top notch, so is easy to see the 52 Flybridge as a first class runner in the 16 metre Sportfish Yacht flybridge class. With five engines choices available performance is impressive too, with the twin 1675hp Cats C18 larger of the options giving a 41 knots max, cruising of 38 knots at 2100 RPM, and an economic cruise of 27 knots which offers a range of 501 nautical miles.
Technical Data:
LOA - 16.73 m (54.9ft)
Length Hull - 15.8 m
Beam - 5.41 m
Draft - 1.52
Displacement - 22679 kg
Fuel Capacity - 5299 l
Water Capacity - 757 l
Accommodation - 7 berths
Engines - 2 x Cat C18 1015hp, C32 1575hp, C32 1657hp, MAN V10 1100hp, V12 1550hp
Speed - 41 knots max, 38 knots cruising, 27 knots economic cruise with C32s 1675hp
Range - 501 nautical miles at economic cruise
Hull - vee shape sixteen degrees dead rise aft
Construction - cored vacuum bagged with vinylester resins

April 13, 2009

Project: Cabo 52 Flybridge

Emerging from the acclaimed ranks of the Cabo lineup comes the US builder largest model yet, the 52 Flybridge. Designed for fishermen looking to travel farther and stay out longer, its interior space delivers more room and comfort than any other Cabo in the fleet. Built on the same foundation as the popular 52 Express, its superior hull balance allows the 52 Flybridge to challenge rough seas, glide comfortably over large waves, stir up less spray and move through the water with minimal hull resistance. Like all Cabo's before her, the 52 Flybridge primary mission is to meet the needs of serious anglers looking for a boat that is tough enough to match their every challenge. The interior layout of the new flagship will offer three staterooms with two heads. Fitted with twin Cat C32 of 1675hp each, the 52 Flybridge will manage top speeds of 41 knots and a fast cruising of 38 knots. To be launched very soon the new Cabo 52 Flybridge continues to raise the bar for this California Adelante boat builder.

April 1, 2009

Improve-it = Cabo 40 Express

Cabo 40 Express gets improved and added with the new Zeus propulsion. Developed in alliance with Cummins MerCruiser Diesel, the new purpose for this is for Cabo to lead the sportfishing industry in propulsion technology, and in fact the 40 Express manages to deliver the best in safety, performance and control. In fact thanks to Zeus the 40 Express benefits in improved manoeuvrability, easier docking, better fishing experience, fuel efficiency from 10 to 18% versus conventional drives, and lastly a same price tag. The 40 Express is also fitted with station keeping and sky hook feature which will keep it in the place in the precious combat fishing moments. Twin Cummins QSC8.3 600hp power the Zeus pods giving respected top speeds of 37 knots. Launched in 2002 the 40 Express has been one of the California, Adelanto based Cabo most successful models, and with the new Zeus propulsion option it is sure will make it a longer one in the days to come.

March 6, 2009

Improve-it = Cabo 52 Express

Since its founding in 1991, Cabo always had the vision to be among the top builders sportfishing yachts design. This manifested itself in the fall of 2005 with the launching of the industry’s first production 52 Express. This colossal Cabo immediately became the battlewagon of choice for express devotees looking for more room and range in an open yacht design. Soon after the early success of the 52 Express, other production manufacturers began to plan and build their own versions; however, Cabo has maintained its reputation for superior performance, construction, fishability and design. Now, in the fall of 2008, at the behest of serious anglers looking to accommodate even larger teams over longer periods of time, Cabo raises the bar again with the introduction of a three-stateroom/two-head optional layout for the 52 Express. Cabo's acclaimed balance between functionality and beauty is clear throughout the accommodation spaces. The interior of this newly re-designed 52 Express is typical of Cabo Yachts' unmatched standards of quality and understated luxury. In every Cabo, fishability is both a focus and critical component. To that end, nothing about the cockpit or helm deck has been changed. Even better, there have been no compromises below deck. The new 52 Express three-stateroom layout does not rob space from the heart of this beast, the engine room. Still capable of harnessing twin CAT C32s for 3,100 total horsepower, it is obvious that performance and range are still the backbone of every Cabo.

June 26, 2008

Project: Cabo 36 Express

Projected for debut the coming fall, is the new 36 Express, a sport fisherman express cruiser from renowned USA builder Cabo, part of the World biggest boat group Brunswick and sister company to Hatteras. The new mid size Cabo will replace the 35 Express and aims in improving the living of two nautical themes, that of an express cruiser and that of a sport fishing machine. Improved styling and a more comfortable accommodation is the theme for Cabos new model, with added advantages for the angler and cruiser alike. Interior accommodation is a spacious 5 berths, and a host of new features like a hiding table and a single piece windshield are other important stylistic improvements announced. Standard power comes from 440hp Cummins.

April 25, 2008

New Model: Cabo 38 Flybridge

The Cabo 38 Flybridge follows the successful launch last year of the Cabo 38 Express. The uncompromising Cabo 38 Flybridge is built utilizing the same superior construction techniques that has established a benchmark for quality in the industry and is designed to be an excellent intermediate size boat with the same ride and handling characteristics of a larger vessel that comes equipped with a package that will appeal to the most discerning buyer. The new Cabo 38 Flybridge offers top of the range and performance that today’s fisherman demands, but don’t be fooled by the size. The Cabo 38 Flybridge is all business, with interior features and amenities typically reserved for boats much larger in size. Engine options will range from 715HP to 800HP from a variety of engine manufacturers. Equipped with the standard Caterpillar C12 ACERT 715 HP, the Cabo 38 Flybridge has an expected cruise of 32 knots at 2000 RPM and 36 knots wide open. The Cabo 38 Flybridge accommodates overnight anglers with a forward double berth master stateroom featuring two hanging lockers, rod storage and private access to a spacious head. Guests are welcome to a port side guest stateroom with bunks. The open salon creates comfortable seating for relaxing, watching TV or enjoying a meal prepared in the adjacent galley, and still she remains true to form with all of the standard fishing amenities you have come to expect from Cabo.
Technical Data:
LOA - 12.3 m (40.8ft)
Hull Length - 11.5 m
Beam - 4.5 m
Draft - 1. 14 m
Displacement - 12.700 kg
Fuel Capacity - 1798 l
Water Capacity - 359 l
Accommodation - 4 berths
Engines - 2 x Cummins QSC8.3 600hp, Cats C12 715hp, MAN R6 800 hp
Speed - 33 knots cruising, 37 knots max with 800hp MANs
Range - 245 nm @ 33 knots cruising
Project - Michael Peters