~Forty one built.
(Last hull production April 2003)
The Cabo 47 convertible took the sportfishing world by storm with its introduction in 1999. The first production hull, South Jersey Champion, was delivered to owner Dick Weber, a professional in the marine industry dedicated to his passion for fishing and boats.
In purchasing his newest boat, Dick had in mind the trip of a lifetime - a trip that would take him to some of the best billfishing hotspots in the world. This meant that after taking delivery in Newport Beach, California, South Jersey Champion's shakedown cruise would take her on a 9 month trek over 5300 miles, through the Panama Canal and back up the U.S. eastern seaboard. Along the way, they caught and released over 700 billfish.
The selection of the Cabo 47 for a trip of this magnitude attests to the fishing features, strength and performance that have come to be synonymous with the Cabo name.
Where it all started. Given the astonishing performance of the 47, many asked the question, How did Cabo bring out a brand new boat that seemed as if it had been refined over many years?
The answer?
Extensive, in-depth research and development. Before bringing the 47 to market, various aspects of the hull design and weight distribution were tested and retested. A full size test boat was built with no interior, and outfitted with water filled ballast tanks, resulting in a full size tank test model. Water was pumped between the tanks while running the boat to find the optimum center of gravity and hull form. The result is a boat that is as nimble as much smaller vessels, while offering the smooth ride, speed and range of much larger boats.
Draft: 4 ft. 0 in.
Beam: 15 ft. 8 in.
Fuel tank capacity: 900
Water tank capacity: 100
Standard features:
Hull
Bi-axial stitched fabric reinforcement.
Boot stripe - choice of colors.
Bottom paint, complete preparation - 2 coats epoxy, 2 coats anti-fouling paint, black standard.
Core-cell foam core from upper chine to sheer, vacuum bagged.
Hull finished inside with white polyester gel coat.
Molded fiberglass construction with superior ISO/NPG gelcoat finish and premium vinylester resins throughout.
Stainless steel rub strip on face of white high density PVC rub rail.
Solid fiberglass bottom construction.
Deck
Custom anchor roller assembly.
Custom deck rails, aluminum, East Coast style.
Custom spring line cleats (4).
Molded fiberglass using polyester resin, bi-axial stitched fabric reinforcement and vacuum bagged core-cell foam construction.
Molded-in non-skid surface.
Premium quality molded-in white gelcoat finish.
Stern cleats, stainless steel.
Stern hawse pipes, stainless steel.
Storage boxes under gunwale.
Windlass, electric 24V, 25' 3/8" HT chain, 250' nylon rope, 35 lb. FX37 Fortress anchor, remote switch at helm and deck.
Cockpit
Access door to engine room with ladder from cockpit.
Aluminum reinforcing plate installed for mounting fighting chair.
Bait tank, 48 gallons molded, into transom.
Bait prep center port side includes sink, rigging board and tackle storage, fitted with custom lid, gas spring actuator, full length stainless steel piano hinge and custom latch.
Cockpit scuppers.
Courtesy lighting under gunwales.
Fishboxes, large capacity, insulated with macerator pump out system.
Gunwale padding, high density foam, white vinyl covered, mounted on tough 1/2" polyethylene backing board.
Hatches, lazarette and fishboxes (2), heavy duty with gaskets and piano hinges.
Quick disconnect wash down, freshwater, starboard side, salt water, port side, salt water, fore deck.
Rod-gaff racks starboard.
Rod holders (5).
Transom door with top gate, extreme duty polished stainless steel hardware.
Two stereo speakers.
Flybridge
Bench seat forward to console with cushions and storage.
Bridge ladder with safety rails to match deck rails, custom welded with 5 rocket launchers.
Chromed bronze helm wheel.
Compass with light, flush mounted.
Complete custom engine instrument panel with audible warning system.
Custom switch panels.
Fire and bilge water level alarms, audible.
Forward storage lockers.
Large electronics console, custom molded.
Pedestal mounted helm and companion chairs, adjustable.
Single lever electric control console mounted.
Stereo speakers with volume control.
Storage cabinet at helm.
Tournament style configuration.
æ Mechanical
Back up freshwater pump, 24VDC.
Bilge, bright white linear polyurethane finish.
Bilge pumps, four 24V automatic/manual and one automatic.
Bonding system with transom zinc plate.
Bronze high speed water intake scoops with integral sea water strainers.
Double constant torque stainless steel clamps.
Double hose clamps on all hose fittings where possible, stainless steel.
Dual engine room circulation fans, 110V.
Electric fuel priming pumps.
Electronic controls with backup cables, engine synchronizer and trolling valves.
Emergency Y-valve bilge pump on one engine.
Engine alarm system.
Engine room exhaust fans (2), 24VDC.
Engine room sound insulation, high density barrier/foam.
Fire extinguishing system, automatic.
Fresh water cooling on main engines.
Fresh water hose bib, quick disconnect.
High water bilge alarms (3).
Holding tank, with monitor, macerator, overboard and dockside discharge.
Metal braided fire-retardant fuel lines.
Oil change system, mains ,generator and transmission.
Power steering.
Propeller shafts, high strength stainless steel, double taper, couplers.
Propellers, 4 blade nibral.
Rudders, high strength bronze installed with high-load bearings insuring low friction and precise control.
Sea cocks, UL approved for marine application, bronze, fitted on all thru-hulls below water line.
Stuffing boxes, drip-less lip seal type.
Trim tabs, fully recessed.
Water heater, stainless steel, 220VAC, 11 gallons.
Electrical
10KW freshwater-cooled diesel generator with sea-water strainer, remote start and gauge panel, water lift muffler, safety shut down system and dedicated battery. Generator is not intended to supply power for all standard optional equipment. Load must be limited to generator output.
50 amp, 24V battery charger, automatic, 220VAC with thermal cut out.
50ft shore power cord with retractable Glendinning cord master, 220V, 50 amp.
Battery on/off switches, vapor proof.
Bonded electrical system.
Cable television system with cable connection.
Custom AC electrical distribution panel with line voltage and load meter, reverse polarity light and main breakers that trip when reverse polarity.
Custom DC electrical distribution panel with battery voltage and load meter.
Electronic supply at helm, 24 VDC and 12 VDC at 50 AMP
Engine room lights, 24 VDC and 120 VAC.
Ground fault circuit interrupter receptacles throughout boat..
Ice maker.
Interior lighting, 24 VDC and 24 VAC.
Horn, air trumpet.
Navigation lights, International.
Telephone shore connection, with outlet in salon.
Washer/dryer.
Main Cabin
120 VAC duplex outlets/GFI protected.
Access hatch in galley to below deck equipment space.
Air conditioning/heat, dual zone.
Central vacuum cleaning system.
Custom entertainment center with flatscreen TV and Bose AM/FM/CD/DVD surround sound system.
Deep pile carpet.
Designer interiors, high quality selection available.
Indirect lighting 24 VDC
Interior wood, teak, superbly joined and finished in satin varnish.
Lighting, 24 VDC and 120 VAC.
Positive latches used on cabinet doors and drawers.
Upgraded ultra nylon fabrics on saloon settee.
Galley
120 VAC duplex outlet/GFI protected.
Ceramic cook top, two burner electric, recessed with Corian cover.
Corian counter top with custom Corian sea rails.
Corian sink.
Counter top lighting 24 VDC - recessed halogen,24 VAC
Garbage disposal.
Water gauge.
Microwave/convection oven.
Positive latches used on cabinet doors and drawers.
Storage compartments and drawers throughout.
Sub Zero freezer,2 drawers, AC, below counter.
Sub Zero refrigerator,2 drawers, AC, below counter.
Ventilation fan.
Forward Stateroom
120 VAC duplex outlet/GFI protected.
A/C controls.
Access to anchor rope locker.
Electronic wall safe.
Flushmount clock.
Fore deck hatch with retractable shade.
Hanging lockers, port and starboard.
Indirect lighting, 24VDC.
Island double bed with 5" mattress, coverlets.
Port and starboard rod storage locker for up to 8 rods.
Positive latches used on cabinet doors and drawers.
Recessed halogen lights, 24 VAC & 24 VDC.
Stereo speakers with volume control.
Storage compartments and large drawers below bed.
Guest Stateroom
Bedspreads, 1 double berth and 1 single berth.
Custom carpeting.
Drawers under berth.
Hanging locker, cedar lined.
Overhead light, 24 VAC & 24 VDC
Pillow shams (2).
Reading lights, 24 VDC.
Stereo speakers with volume control.
Vinyl headliner.
Head Compartment/Master
120 VAC duplex outlet/GFI protected.
Corian counter top, custom.
Custom vanity with storage cabinet.
Head, Sealand Vacuflush electric.
Overhead lighting, 24 VAC.
Positive latches used on cabinet doors and drawers
Separate stall shower with automatic shower sump pump.
Toiletry storage cabinet, Corian framed with sliding mirror doors.
Vanity lighting, 24VDC.
Head Compartment/Guest
120 VAC duplex outlet/GFI protected.
Corian counter top, custom.
Custom vanity with storage cabinet.
Head, Sealand Vacuflush electric .
Overhead lighting, 24 VAC.
Positive latches used on cabinet doors and drawers.
Separate stall shower with automatic shower sump pump.
Toiletry storage cabinet, Corian framed with sliding mirror doors.
Vanity lighting, 24 VDC.
Safety Equipment
Anchor, 20' chain, 250' rode, life jackets, throwable P.F.D., fire extinguisher, docklines, fenders, distress signaling device, flashlight, emergency horn, first aid kit.
Compass;
Stereo;
Shower;
