Cabo 45 Express Just Listed

MAJOR PRICE REDUCTION!

Take advantage of this rare opportunity to acquire this 2008 Cabo 45 Express for the below market value price of just $379k!
The owner recently took delivery of his new vessel and does not want to be a two boat owner! LALALAND is, as she appears in the photos. The owner has been VERY meticulous in his maintenance of this vessel since his purchase in 2017. He even flies MAN certified mechanics for any significant maintenance or factory recommended services required on the MAN V10 1100 engines to ensure they are performing perfectly.  This Cabo 45 Express is a serious sport fishing machine that also blends comfortable accommodation. With a pair of MAN V10 1100 HP diesel engines, it boasts a cruising speed of 28 knots and a range of approximately 280 nautical miles at 80% load. The expansive 100 sq ft cockpit is a fisherman's dream, featuring a bait prep center, 48-gallon transom livewell, fighting chair, and large insulated & macerated fish boxes. One even has a chill plate! The helm deck, enclosed with full isinglass, offers a Stidd captains & mate chairs, L-shapped settee for guests, Furuno electronics including radar and GPS 30,000 BTU A/C that feeds the cabin as well as the helm area for comfort while under way or at anchor.  Below deck, there is a full galley to starboard with a teak and holly cabin sole featuring a drawer fridge, 4.5cu. Ft freezer, recessed two burner range with cover, microwave/convection oven and ample storage. The vessel sleeps four, with a queen v-berth in the forward stateroom, a guest bunk cabin to port.. Forward of the galley is a full head to with shower head and vanity and 6'8" headroom throughout.   Some of the long list of recent updates include a new bottom job (2024), refurbished navigation systems (2024), all services always completed on engines as per the MAN recommendations and over $13,000 in spare parts included. LALALAND is ready for a serious offshore fishing program and/or leisurely cruises with family and friends. Contact me today for more information, many more photos or to schedule a showing. This is the best deal on the market for a ready-to-fish express sportfish! Inventory

Interior Comfort & Amenities
AC throughout, be it on the dock or anchor with the 15kw genset. 6'8" Head Room throughout the cabin. Full galley with all the amenities of home with ample storage as well as plenty of fridge & freezer space. The forward master cabin features a roomy queen-size berth with plenty of space on either side, making it easy to make the bed and access the unique rod storage cabinets, which are fitted with stylish cross-hatch ventilation panels. The galley and full bathroom with shower showcase Corian countertops with custom sea-rails and Moen fixtures. Just aft to port is the guest bunk cabin, ideal for kids or crew.   Salon
Teak and Holly sole 

AC duplex outlet/GFI protected

Access hatch to bilge

Air conditioning

Deck hatch, retractable shade

Fabrics and coverings, fine selection throughout

Interior wood, teak, satin finish

Latches, positive, cabinet doors and drawers

Multi color lighting, recessed halogen

Lighting, DC and AC

LED ceiling lights replaced (2024)

Flat screen TV with Bose sound system.

Galley  
Teak and Holly sole UPGRADE

AC duplex outlet/GFI protected

Cook top: two-burner, recessed with Corian cover

Corian countertop with custom sea rails

Freezer chest, 4.5 cu. Ft.

Garbage disposal

Latches, positive, cabinet doors and drawers

Microwave/Convection oven

Pullout stainless steel rack shelves

Refrigerator/Freezer, Sub-Zero with pullout drawers

Sink, deep, molded-in

Storage, compartments and drawers throughout

Trash storage compartment

Under cabinet lighting, recessed halogen, AC

 Forward Stateroom
AC duplex outlet/GFI protected

Air conditioning and 3 speed ventilation fan 

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, AC and DC

Lockers, hanging, cedar-lined, port and starboard

Storage, compartments and large drawers below bed

TV

Guest Stateroom-Port
Air conditioning 

Dresser with custom wall-mounted mirror

Lighting, overhead, AC and DC

Lighting, reading, DC

Berths (2), single, upper & lower

Ventilation Fan

Head/Bathroom
AC duplex outlet/GFI protected

Corian countertop

Custom vanity with storage cabinet

Designer faucets and shower fixtures

Mirror

Head/Toilet: Electric Sealand Vacuflush

Cabinet doors and drawers with latches

Lighting, recessed halogen, AC/DC

Sink w/ Hot and Cold water

Shower stall, with Hot and Cold water & automatic shower sump pump

Toiletry storage cabinet, Corian framed with sliding mirror doors

Opening Ventilation hatch in deck

Holding tank, with warning lights, macerator and dockside discharge


Helm, Tower & Deck Equipment
The CABO 45 Express blends comfort and serious fishability. The raised helm deck, L-shaped seating aft of the helm for guests, all enclosed with full isinglass and a 30,000 BTU A/C system, offers a comfortable command station/lounge with excellent visibility and great view of the cockpit. A well thought out helm console with everything the captain needs to navigate and operate the vessel efficiently at his fingertips. The 100-square-foot cockpit is an angler's paradise, featuring a transom livewell, a sleek tackle center rigging station, and two large in-deck insulated & macerated fish boxes with gas-shock hatches, plus ample rod storage. With a stable, dry ride, this 45 Express is a standout in the sportfishing world while keeping comfort in mind.   Helm/Cockpit
Stidd Pedestal-mounted Adjustable helm chair (Center) & Co Pilot chair (Starboard)

Compass, with light, flush-mounted

Engine instrument panel, custom with audible warning system and hour meters

Fire and bilge water level alarms, audible

Helm wheel, stainless steel

Navigation and electronics panel

Palm Beach pod, mounted, single lever electronic controls

Switch panels, custom, stainless steel

D. R. S. Overhead LED lights

Sliding companionway door

L-shape lounge, portside and aft with lockable rod storage beneath

Molded fiberglass helm deck, with large removable engine service hatch

Tackle cabinet and storage area to starboard,  

Raritan Ice maker

Cockpit A/C 

Full isinglass enclosure

Canvas Console cover

Overhead rod locker installed in hardtop radar dome

Navigation Equipment
Furuno VX2 Multi-function displays (Professionally Refurbished 2024)

Simrad Auto Pilot (Professionally Refurbished 2024)

Furuno Radar

ICOM VHF x2

Ritchie compass

Engine gauges-& instrument panel w/ custom with audible warning system

Compass, with light, flush-mounted

Horn, dual air trumpet

Navigation and electronics rocker panel

Fire and bilge water level alarms, audible

Tuna Tower/Tower Helm
Pipewelders Tuna Tower, polished aluminum piping

Compass, flush mounted Ritchie model F82, black

Single lever controls with reverse pod 

Platform, standing, molded

Quartz lights 

Anchor Light

LEDNAV Red/Green molded, USCG and ABYC approved

LEDNAV stern molded, USCG and ABYC approved

Teaser reels: US9, Super 24V w/ wireless remote control

Lights, recessed LED, red and white

Handrail, molded lip on sides of hardtop

(2) Outriggers w/ auto-lock assembly & bridge release

Center rigger, pipewelders tapered pole 15'

(12) Rod Holders

Radar pod, extended rod locker, teaser reels

Cockpit
Fighting chair

Bait prep center portside, sink, rigging board and tackle storage fitted with custom lid, gas spring, full-length stainless steel piano hinge and lockable custom latches

48-gallons Live well molded into transom, with window to monitor baits Courtesy lighting under gunwales

Door to engine room with ladder from cockpit

(2) Fish boxes, insulated & macerator pump-out system

120V Chill plate, for port fish box 

Gunwale balusters, reupholstered with high-density foam, white vinyl-covered. (2024)

Hatches, lazarette and fish boxes, heavy-duty, gasketed seals, drains, gutters and full-length stainless steel piano hinge and custom latch

Rod-gaff racks, starboard

(7) Flushmounted Rod holders 

(12) Rod holders on Tower

Scuppers, self-bailing

Storage boxes under gunwale (2)

Transom door with top gate, extreme-duty, polished stainless steel hardware

Fresh & Salt Water Washdown

Stern hawse pipes, stainless steel

Teak cockpit deck, thoroughly cleaned (2024)

  Deck Equipment  
24V Electric Windlass

Custom Stainless Steel Anchor roller assembly

Bow pulpit, integral molded fiberglass

Custom deck rails, aluminum

Forward Deck surface, molded-in, non-skid

Molded fiberglass using polyester resin, biaxial stitched fabric reinforcement and vacuum-bagged core construction

Molded-in white gel coat finish

Saltwater wash down forward in custom molded locker

(4) Deck Opening Hatches

(2) Forward mooring cleats, stainless steel

(4)Spring Line cleats, custom

(2) Stern Cleats, stainless steel

Stern Hawse Pipes leading to stern cleats, stainless steel

Under water lights


Electrical System

AC electrical Distribution panel, with line voltage and load meter, reverse polarity light

DC electrical Distribution panel, with battery voltage and load meter

15kW Westerbeke freshwater-cooled diesel generator with seawater strainer, remote start and digital panel, water lift muffler, safety shutdown system, sound enclosure  

(6) New batteries installed

50' shore power cord with retractable Glendinning Cable Master, 220V, 50 amp

Battery charger, 50 amp with thermal cut out

Battery on/off switches, vapor-proof

Bonding system

Cable TV/Telephone connection, cockpit, shore connection

Central vacuum system

Electronic supply at helm, 24V DC and 12V DC at 50 amps

Lights, engine room, AC and DC

Lights, interior, AC and DC

Lights, navigation, international, uninstalled for future mounting on arch, hardtop or tower

Receptacles GFI protected, throughout cabin

Bonding system with transom zinc plate


Mechanical Equipment

Twin MAN V10 1100 HP engines, 1862/1852 hours (3/25/25)

15kW Westerbeke freshwater-cooled diesel generator with seawater strainer, remote (2347Hrs, 4/10/25)

Electronic throttle controls with trolling valves, engine synchronizer and backup controls 

New shaft seals installed (2024)

New raw water pump for AC system (2024)

Hydraulic Steering w/ New seals in main steering ram (2024)

Both engine heat exchangers serviced (2024)

Stuffing boxes, drip-less lip seal type 

MAN upgraded oil gasket for PTO on both engines (2024)

(2) New ventilation fans in engine room (2022)

Oil change system for main engines, generator and transmissions

Rudders: bronze, high-strength, installed with high load bearings (lowfriction, precise control) 

Sea cocks: UL approved for marine application, bronze, fitted on all thru-hulls below waterline 

Water intake scoops: bronze, high-speed, with integral seawater strainer

Double constant torque stainless steel clamps on engine exhaust hoses 

Double hose clamps on all hose fittings, stainless steel 

Electric fuel priming pumps 

Engine alarm system 

Engine room liner, white gelcoat finished 

(2) Engine room blowers, DC 

(2) Engine room ventilation fans, AC (2022)

Freshwater cooling, main engines 

Freshwater hose bib 

New AC freshwater pump, with backup DC freshwater pump

Fuel lines, metal braided, fire-retardant 

Water heater, 11-gallon, AC, stainless steel 

Engine Room Automatic Fire Extinguishing System 

(5) Bilge pumps, four automatic/manual, one automatic

(3) High water bilge alarms 

Engine-driven emergency bilge pump diverter

(2) New engine room lights (2024)


Water Maker:  Village watermaker, 220V, 20 GPH.

Comes with spare filters


Spare Parts List

Assorted Zincs for main engines, transmissions, and generator ($350.00)

Rebuilt Johnson Raw water pump (