The Cabo 40 Flybridge benefits from the uncanny ability of Cabo engineers to give a boat the ride of a much larger boat with the agility of a smaller vessel. Built on a hull designed by Michael Peters for the Cabo 40 Express, the 40 Flybridge is destined to be the fastest in the fleet of current sportfishermen in the 40-foot range.
Before your boat was put into production, did the builders run the boat with the steering disconnected? Did they add and remove running strakes? Or change chine angles? The majority of builders don't bother. Cabo does all of this and more to assure that its new models are introduced only when everything is right.
Before the first 40 hull ever hit the water, a scale model was tank tested. What did the engineers find? That the 40 hull ran a little faster with more strakes. So Cabo added strakes. They discovered that the least amount of spray hit the top-sides when the chines were molded at a 10 degree downward angle. So they altered the chines. And when the first hull was ready for testing, Cabo disconnected the steering at sea and allowed the rudders to set themselves- the best way to determine just how much toe-in or toe-out they need to achieve perfectly straight tracking. Net results? The 40 hull has proven to be fast, dry and comfortable and runs straight when you let go of the wheel.
Consistency
As with every boat ever built by Cabo Yachts, the engineering and construction are first class. Check out the wiring. It is labeled, color coded, more tightly loomed and rigidly organized than the wiring on any other boat you'll see. In fact, the 40 Express' wiring is the best of any production fishing boat on the water today. Look behind the dash on several different boats when you do the boat show circuit this year, you won't find a better setup.
Also, note the Cabo 40 Flybridge transom livewell. It has 16 separate water inlets going up the sides to eliminate dead spots. The dump valve is 2" and drains the well completely in minutes. And, of course, it's lighted.
Quality
As Cabo often says, quality is in the details and there is nearly an endless list of details that push the Cabo 40 ahead of the average sportfisherman. The locking pins securing the engine room ladder are triple the normal size. The instrument console can easily accommodate today's large screen electronics. The standard oil exchange system and all washdowns are fitted with quick disconnects. Raw-water intakes for the livewell and washdown have sea strainers. The custom made fiberglass fuel tank is glassed to the hull and deck. Shafts are 2" in diameter, the size usually found on 45' to 50' boats. The stovetop is recessed an inch so sliding pots won't end up on the galley sole. A crash pump fitted to the engine can evacuate up to 6,540 gph. Everywhere you look, above or below deck, you see detail, thought and flawless execution and soon you realize why Cabo has become the leading builder of offshore sportfishing boats in America.
*-Speed and range figures may vary due to load and sea conditions.
Draft: 3 ft. 5 in.
Beam: 15 ft. 9 in.
Displacement: 32000
Fuel tank capacity: 550
Water tank capacity: 95
Standard features:
Hull
Boot striping choice of colors
Bottom paint, complete preparation 2 coats epoxy, 2 coats anti-fouling paint; black, standard
Molded fiberglass construction using premium vinylester resins and biaxial stitched fabric reinforcement; solid fiberglass bottom construction; core construction from chine to sheer
Premium quality molded-in white gelcoat finish
Stainless steel rub strip on face of white high-density PVC rub rail
Trim tabs, fully recessed
Deck
Anchor roller assembly, custom, recessed, stainless steel
Bow cleats, 12" stainless steel
Bow pulpit, integral molded fiberglass
Custom deck rails, aluminum or polished stainless steel (up-charge for stainless)
Deck surface, molded-in, non-skid
Molded fiberglass using polyester resin, biaxial stitched fabric reinforcement and core construction
Molded-in white gelcoat finish
Spring line cleats, 10" stainless steel
Stern cleats, 12" stainless steel
Stern hawse pipes, stainless steel
Windlass, heavy-duty, DC electric, remote at bridge and deck switches
Cockpit
Aluminum reinforcing plate installed for mounting fighting chair
Bait prep center, including sink, rigging board and tackle storage, fitted with custom lid, gas spring, full-length stainless steel piano hinge and custom latch
Bait tank, 48-gallons, molded into transom
Courtesy lighting under gunwales and flybridge overhang
Fish boxes (2), large capacity, insulated, macerator pump-out system
Gunwale padding, high-density foam, white vinyl covered
Hatches, lazarette and fish boxes, heavy-duty, gasketed seals, drains, gutters and full-length stainless steel piano hinge and custom latch
Hose and pistol-grip nozzle
Icebox, fitted with custom gasketed lid, gas spring actuator, full-length stainless steel piano hinge and custom latch
Rod holders (5)
Scuppers, self-bailing
Transom door with top gate, extreme-duty, polished stainless steel hardware
Washdowns, fresh-and saltwater
Flybridge
Bench seat, forward of console, cushions, storage and insulated drink box
Bridge ladder and safety rails to match deck rails, custom welded with 5 rocket launchers
Compass, with light, flush-mounted
Configuration, tournament-style
Electronics console, custom-molded
Engine instrument panel, complete, custom, with audible and visual warning system
Fire and bilge water level alarms, audible
Helm and companion chairs, BlueWater, pedestal-mounted, adjustable
Helm wheel, stainless steelPalm
Beach pod, mounted, single lever electronic controls
Rocket launchers, bridge rail, (5)
Storage, lockers, forward
Storage, cabinet at helm
Switch panels, custom, stainless steel
Mechanical
Bilge, white gelcoat finished
Bilge pumps (5), four automatic/manual, one automatic
Double constant torque stainless steel clamps on engine exhaust hoses
Double hose clamps on all hose fittings, stainless steel
Electronic controls, with trolling valves, engine synchronizer and backup
Emergency bilge pump diverter valve on one engine
Engine alarm system
Engine hour meters (2)
Engine room liner, white gelcoat finished
Engine room blowers (2), DC, 24V
Fire extinguishing system, automatic
Freshwater cooling, main engines
Freshwater hose bib
Freshwater pump, AC, with backup DC pump
Fuel filters, with water separators, main engines and generator, large capacity
Fuel lines, metal braided, fire-retardant
Fuel tank, fiberglass, fire-retardant
High water bilge alarms (3)
Holding tank, 22 gal., warning lights, macerator and dockside discharge
Mufflers, fiberglass, backwash surge tube
Oil change system, main engines, generator and transmission
Propeller shafts, double taper, couplers, high-strength stainless steel
Propellers, 4-blade nibral
Rudders, bronze, high-strength, high load bearings (low friction, precise control)
Sea cocks, UL approved for marine application, bronze, fitted on all thru-hulls below waterline
Power Steering system, hydraulic, Teleflex-Seastar
Stuffing boxes, drip-less lip seal type
Water heater, 11-gallon, AC, stainless steel
Water intake scoops, bronze, high-speed, with integral seawater strainers
Electrical
10-kW freshwater-cooled diesel generator with seawater strainer, remote start and digital panel, water lift muffler, safety shutdown system, sound enclosure
50' shore cord, Glendinning Cable Master, 220V, 50-amp shore power
Battery charger, 50-amp
Battery on/off switches, vapor-proof
Bonded electrical system
Distribution panel, custom, AC electrical, with line voltage and load meter, reverse polarity light
Distribution panel, custom, DC electrical, with battery voltage and load meter
Electronic supply at helm, 12V, DC at 50 amps
Horn, dual air trumpet
Lights, engine room, AC/DC
Lights, interior, AC/DC
Lights, navigation, international, uninstalled for future mounting on arch, hardtop or tower
Receptacles, GFI protected, throughout boat
Telephone shore connection with (1) outlet, salon
TV, cable ready; installed cable connection
TV, flat screen, main cabin
Main Cabin
AC duplex outlet/GFI protected
Access hatch to below deck equipment
Air conditioning/heating, 16,000 BTU, dual zone
Bose Lifestyle 38 surround sound stereo system, AM/FM/CD/DVD
Carpet, removable
Dining table, teak with birdseye maple
Fabrics and coverings, fine selection throughout
Interior wood, teak, satin finish
Latches, positive, cabinet doors and drawers
Lighting, indirect, DC
Lighting, recessed halogen Mini-blinds, custom, throughout
Salon windows, fixed, tinted
Settee, starboard
Settee, port
TV, flat screen
Galley
AC duplex outlet/GFI protected
Cook top, ceramic, two-burner, recessed with Corian cover
Corian countertop with custom Corian sea rails
Latches, positive, cabinet doors and drawers
Microwave/convection oven
Refrigerator/freezer, side-by-side, AC/DC
Sink, custom
Storage, compartments and drawers throughout
Storage, under-galley compartment, large
Undercabinet lighting, recessed halogen
Master Stateroom
AC duplex outlet/GFI protected
Air conditioning/heating
Access to anchor rope/chain locker
Berth, double, island style, 5" mattress, bunkcover
Foredeck hatch with retractable shade
Latches, positive, cabinet doors and drawers
Lighting, recessed halogen
Locker, hanging, cedar-lined, port and starboard
Stereo AM/FM/CD/DVD
Storage, compartments and drawers below bed
Storage, rod lockers (2), with horizontal rod racks
TV, flat screen, built-in, cable hookup
Master Head Compartment
AC duplex outlet/GFI protected
Corian countertop
Exhaust blower
Head, Sealand Vacuflush, electricLatches, positive, cabinet doors and drawers
Lighting, recessed halogen
Shower stall, separate, automatic sump pump
Sink
Toiletry storage cabinet, Corian-framed with mirror doors
Towel rack
Vanity, with storage
Aft Guest Stateroom
Adjoining head with shower stall
Berth, double, bunkcover, shams
Berth, single, slide-out
Carpeting
Lighting, overhead, AC/DC
Lighting, reading, DC
Storage, locker, hanging, cedar-lined
Storage, under berth
Head Compartment/Guest
AC duplex outlet/GFI protected
Corian countertop
Head, Sealand Vacuflush, electric
Latches, positive, cabinet doors and drawers
Lighting, recessed halogen, AC/DC
Mirror
Toiletry storage cabinet, Corian -framed with sliding mirror doors
Vanity, custom
Safety Equipment
Anchor, 25' chain, 250' rode, life jackets, throwable P.F.D., fire extinguisher, docklines, fenders, distress signaling device, flashlight, emergency horn, first aid kit, bell
