Vessel Overview:

If you're looking for turn key boat that can do it all, you've arrived at the right place. This boat is special in so many different aspects. The 45 Cabo express was one of the best built boats ever for sport fishing and cruising. With powerful Caterpillar C18 1015hp engines with low original hours and 835 gallons of fuel, this boat can get you to the furthest canyons and back at a tremendous speed and comfort level. This boat is a 10/10 for its age and the maintenance on her has been extremely detailed and extensive with an open checkbook. There is no better boat in its size class. 

Since owner purchased in December of 2024, over 100 items have been improved, replaced, or fixed while being documented on an extensive maintenance log in excel. Over $200,000 has been spent since his purchase to fine tune this immaculate vessel. All expenses and invoices are kept in chronological order in files. Owner created a 27 page typed operations manual/notes regarding the operation and details of this vessel.

Vessel Highlights:

• Caterpillar C18 1015hp engines with just over 1600 hours
• 15 kW Westerbeke generator with 2286 hours
• New Dometic 30,000 BTU AC/Heat helm unit and evaporators installed in 2025
• New Dometic 16,000 BTU AC/Heat cabin unit and evaporators installed in 2025
• New (2) Tides Marine Sure Seal shaft seals in 2026
• New helm area king starboard cabinetry in 2026
• New upholstery and pillows in helm area 2025
• New upholstery, cushions, ottomans in cabin 2025
• New mattresses and bedding covers and pillows in cabin 2025
• New Lewmar 4V 24V windless 2025
• New Lewmar Delta anchor, 3/8 chain, 5/8 rode in 2025
• Rebuilt Dometic Seastar Hydraulic Steering Cylinder by Boat Steering Solutions in 2026
• New NewMar Phase three battery charger 2025
• New Starlink Flat HP with gen 3 router (2025)
• New Airmar transducer B265c-LM-O in 2026
• Two new Gemlux swivel rode holders installed in 2026
• LH NiBral 4 blade propeller
• (1) new group 31 AGM house battery installed in 2025

• ZF510A transmissions with 1.77 gear ratio, trolling valves and 2.75" dripless shafts
• Excellent range w/835 gallons total (2 tanks)
• Fuel polishing system
• Ice blue hull
• Bow and stern thrusters
• Optional 2 stateroom layout, full head
• Pipewelders tower added in 2017
• Garmin 8622 (2023)
• New FLIR MD625 (2022)
• (4) new Garmin speakers and 1400W amp (2023)
• New teak deck (2022)
• (4) new 12v cockpit outlets (2022)
• (6) new Lumitech underwater lights (2023)
• New custom cushions and bolsters in cockpit (2023)
• Custom tackle storage under L-shaped settee in salon (2023)
• (4) new group 31 AGM house batteries (2023)
• 700 GPD Aquamatic Watermaker
• Helm pod with single lever controls
• Custom storage added to aft facing section of settee (2023)
• Custom Storage added in helm under counter (2026)

Accommodations
A queen size berth in the forward cabin allows plenty of room on each side to make up the berth, as well as to access the signature CABO rod storage cabinetry with cross hatch ventilation panels. The galley, and full head with shower, feature Corian countertops with custom sea-rails and Moen fixtures. Guest will appreciate the comfortable large L shaped settee with storage on the salon's port side along with a separate stateroom with twin bunks.

· AC duplex outlet/GFI protected
· Access hatch to bilge
· New Dometic 30,000 BTU AC/Heat helm unit and evaporators installed in 2025
· Deck hatch, retractable shade
· Fabrics and coverings, fine selection throughout
· Interior wood, teak, satin finish
· Latches, positive, cabinet doors and drawers
· Lighting, recessed halogen
· Lighting, DC and AC
· Port lights (2), port
· TV, flat screen - connected to Garmin MFDs
· Extra storage under sole


Galley
· Teak and Holly sole
· AC duplex outlet/GFI protected
· Cook top, ceramic, two-burner, recessed with Corian® cover
· Corian® countertop with custom Corian® 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
· New Dometic 16,000 BTU AC/Heat cabin unit and evaporators installed in 2025
· Access to anchor rope/chain locker
· Berth, double, island-style, 5" mattress, bunk cover and safe
· Clock, flush-mount
· 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
· Storage, rod lockers (2), with horizontal rod racks, eight rod capacity
· TV/CD/DVD/MP3, (4) Bose speakers


Guest Stateroom-Port
· Air conditioning
· Dresser with custom wall-mounted mirror
· Lighting, overhead, AC and DC
· Lighting, reading, DC
· Berths (2), single, upper & lower
· Storage cabinet


Head Compartment
· AC duplex outlet/GFI protected
· Corian® countertop
· Custom vanity with storage cabinet
· Designer faucets and shower fixtures
· Mirror
· Head, Sealand Vacuflush, electric
· Latches, positive, cabinet doors and drawers
· Lighting, recessed halogen, AC/DC
· Sink, Corian®, custom
· Shower stall, with automatic shower sump pump
· Toiletry storage cabinet, Corian® framed with sliding mirror doors
· Ventilation hatch in deck


Helm-Console
· Compass, flush mounted and lighted Ritchie model F82, black
· CAT Engine instrument panels, 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
· Overhead LED lights
· Canvas


Helm Deck
The helm on the CABO 45 Express reflects its larger size with more room for both pilot and passengers. The 45's bridge deck is simply huge. The helm has a full isinglass enclosure and 30,000 BTU A/C reverse cycle with Heat system to keep you comfortable as well.

· STIDD helm chair
· Companionway door, sliding
· STIDD captain's chair, adjustable, with vinyl-covered high-density foam cushions, pedestal-mounted
· L-shape lounge, portside and aft with lockable rod storage beneath
· Tackle cabinet and storage area to starboard, with icemaker and refrigerator


Cockpit
· Hybrid rocket launcher w/semi bucket seat for stabilization in rough condition
· Bait prep center portside, sink, rigging board and tackle storage fitted with custom lid, gas spring
· Bait tank, 48-gallons, molded into transom
· Courtesy lighting under gunwales
· Door to engine room with ladder
· Fish boxes (2), large capacity, insulated, macerator pump-out system
· Gunwale padding, high-density foam, tan vinyl-covered (2023)
· 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
· Rod holders (9)
· Scuppers, self-bailing
· Horizontal storage boxes under gunwale (2)
· Transom door with top gate, extreme-duty, polished stainless-steel hardware
· Washdown, freshwater, starboard
· Washdown, saltwater, port
· (4) 12v outlets for electric reels/dredges


Deck Equipment
· New Lewmar 24V windless 2025
· Bow pulpit, integral molded fiberglass
· Custom deck rails, aluminum
· Deck surface, molded-in, non-skid
· Forward mooring cleats (2), stainless steel
· Molded fiberglass using polyester resin, biaxial stitched fabric reinforcement and vacuum-bagged core construction
· Molded-in white gel coat finish
· Freshwater wash down forward in custom molded locker
· Spring line cleats (4), custom
· Stern cleats, stainless steel
· Stern hawse pipes, stainless steel


Electrical System
· 15-kW Westerbeke freshwater-cooled diesel generator with seawater strainer, remote start and digital panel, water lift muffler, safety shutdown system, sound enclosure
· 50' shore power cord with retractable Glendinning Cable Master, 220V, 50 amp
· Newmar 3 phase battery charger, 50 amp with thermal cut out
· Battery on/off switches, vapor-proof
· Bonding system
· Central vacuum
· 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, 24V DC and 12V DC at 50 amps
· Horn, dual air trumpet
· Lights, engine room, AC and DC
· Lights, interior, AC and DC
· Lights, navigation, molded into hardtop
· Receptacles GFI protected, throughout cabin
· Bonding system with transom zinc plate
· (4) new group 31 AGM house batteries installed (2023)
· (1) new dedicated 12v battery and new charger (2022)


Engine Room and Bilge
· Bilge, white LP 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
· Electric fuel priming pumps
· Electronic controls with trolling valves, engine synchronizer and backup controls
· Engine-driven emergency bilge pump diverter
· Engine alarm system
· Engine room liner, white gelcoat finished
· Engine room blowers (2), DC
· Engine room ventilation fan, AC
· Fire extinguishing system, automatic
· Freshwater cooling, main engines
· Freshwater hose bib
· New freshwater pump, AC with backup freshwater pump, DC
· Fuel lines, metal braided, fire-retardant
· High water bilge alarms (3)
· Holding tank, with warning lights, macerator and dockside discharge
· Oil change system, main engines, generator and transmission
· Power steering
· Rudders, bronze, high-strength, installed with high load bearings (low friction, precise control)
· Sea cocks, UL approved for marine application, bronze, fitted on all thru-hulls below waterline
· Stuffing boxes, drip-less lip seal type
· Water heater, 11-gallon, AC, stainless steel
· Water intake scoops, bronze, high-speed, with integral seawater strainer


Electronics
· Dual side by side Garmin 8622 multifunction displays at lower helm (1 new in 2023)
· Garmin NEW 8612 in cockpit 2025
· Garmin 7610 in tower
· (2) GMI20s on dash - (depth, speed, etc)
· Garmin GSD26 Sounder
· Garmin GMR2526XHD2 Radar, 96mile color with 6' open array
· Garmin AIS600
· (3) Garmin GC10 Cameras
· Garmin GRID (Control)
· SIMRAD AP28 Autopilot
· INTELLIAN S6HD SAT Dome
· ACR Spotlight RCL 100
· (4) new Garmin speakers (2023)
· Garmin 1400W amplifier (2023)
· (2) ICOMS 506s on the dash and 1 ICOM506 in tower
· Fusion Stereo MS-RA770
· FLIR MD625 (2022)
· BOSE speakers in cabin and DV


Pipewelders Custom Tower Package New in 2017
· Pipewelders Tuna Tower, polished pipe, 6'6" under rod locker above helm deck
· Platform, standing, molded
· Quartz lights 110V, two in one pod, molded
· Anchor run lights
· LED NAV Red/Green molded, USCG and ABYC approved
· LED NAV stern molded, USCG and ABYC approved
· Lights, recessed LED, red and white UPGRADE
· Handrail, molded lip on sides of hardtop
· Destroyer type stainless steel steering wheel
· Hydraulic steering
· Horns
· RUPP Bridge Release Riggers - 32' Double Spreaders includes center rigger
· Outrigger auto-lock assembly, manual
· Outrigger bridge release, aft laydown
· Outrigger setup for dredges with dedicated swivel rod holders (2022)
· Teaser reels, US8, Super 24V
· Center rigger, Pipewelders tapered pole 15'
· Full enclosure
· Upgraded Hardtop at Helm
· Upgraded Hardtop on Tower
· SAT dome
· Recessed LED Tri-Color lighting in both Hardtops
· Upgraded 4 side spreader lights (cockpit/bow/port/starboard)
· Upgraded Tower control box with recessed electronics


Tower Helm
· Garmin 7610 Chart Plotter
· SIMRAD AP 24 A/P Display
· ICOM VHF Command Mic HM195
· CAT Full Function Engine Monitor
· CAT Main Engine Controls
· ACR Spotlight Controller


Other

· Revere offshore commander 2.0 6 person life raft. Next inspection 2/2028
· 406MHZ EPIRB
· Upgraded Cockpit Bolsters and Tackle Center Cushions
· Custom helm deck vinyl carpet
· Ice Blue Hull
· Custom tackle center under main couch seating
· Rod storage under helm "L-lounge" seating
· Sunshade for cockpit


Specs
· Hull Length Overall - 48'1″
· Hull Length - 45'1″
· Beam (extreme) - 15'8″
· Draft - 4'0″
· Weight - 33,100 lbs.
· Fuel Capacity - 835 gals.
· Cabin Headroom - 6'6″
· Water Capacity - 100 gals.
· Deadrise Aft - 11.5 deg.
· Berths - 4
· 28-32kt cruise, 38kt max


Disclaimer
The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.

Disclaimer
The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.