Highlights & Features

New Kohler Generator

LLC Held

After Cooler Replaced 2023

Overview

The 2005 40 Cabo Express Boat - “El Patron” represents a purpose-built offshore fishing machine designed for anglers who appreciate performance, precision rigging, and thoughtful craftsmanship. Powered by twin Caterpillar C12 engines producing 700 horsepower each, delivering exceptional torque and reliability through their turbocharged-aftercooled design, this Cabo provides the strength and efficiency needed for serious offshore pursuits. The cockpit is fully equipped with premium fishing features including an offshore cockpit bait tank, oversized transom bait tank, three recessed transom tuna tubes, Rupp double spreader outriggers, and a fighting chair, giving anglers a highly capable and efficient fishing platform. With custom West Coast stainless steel bow rails and extensive attention to rigging detail, “El Patron” truly is a standout Cabo 40 Express.

Tampa Yacht Sales, INC is pleased to assist you in the purchase of this vessel. This boat is centrally listed by Galati Yacht Sales. It is offered as a convenience by this broker/dealer to its clients and is not intended to convey direct representation of a particular vessel

Specifications

Dimensions

Length Overall42' 10"

Beam15' 9"

Details

Year2005

ManufacturerCabo

Model40 Express

CategorySaltwater Fishing

Hull MaterialFiberglass

Accommodation

Cabins1

Heads1

Performance

Fuel TypeDiesel

Cruise Speed27 kts

Max Speed33 kts

Tank Capacities

Fuel1,350 gal

Fresh Water95 gal

Engines

Engine 1CAT C-12

InboardType

700HP

3,455Hours

Engine 2CAT C-12

InboardType

700HP

3,455Hours

Generators

Generator 1Kohler 9EKOZD

8.5KW

196Hours

Full Details

Galley

Nova-Kool RFS6100 Refrigerator/Freezer
Panasonic NN-T888S Microwave/Convection oven
Kenyon 2-Burner electric cooktop
Corian countertops
(2) AC Electrical outlets

Hull and Deck

Complete vinylester resin construction
C-Fab Stainless steel tuna tower
Custom stainless steel West Coast bow rails
Stainless steel cleats and stern hawse pipes
(3) Stidd Helm Chairs
L-shaped lounge at helm deck
Increased sound insulation
Helm deck on hydraulic lift for engine room access
Helm deck carpeting
Fiberglass tackle lockers to starboard
(2) In deck fish boxes - (1) with Glacier Marine freezer plate
Tackle center cockpit freezer
Bait-prep station w/sink
Insulated drink box
Underwater lights
Glendinning Cablemaster
Lewmar vertical windlass w/75' high test chain and 250' rode

Electronics/Helm Navigation

Furuno 6kW Radar
Furuno FCV 1100L Sounder
Furuno TZ
Simrad Autopilot with AP-20 control head (lower helm)/AP-22 control head (Tower)
Furuno CH-270 Searchlight sonar w/Furuno display
Icom M-602 VHF Radio w/Command Mic
Icom M-504 VHF Radio (Tower)
(2) Furuno RD-30 Digital display (Upper and lower)
ACR RCL-100D Spotlight with upper and lower remote
Sea-Tel Satellite TV
Exalto digital wiper control
Caterpillar digital engine instruments
Furuno TZT 14X2 on helm

Fishing Equipment

Offshore cockpit bait tank
Oversized transom bait tank
(3) Recessed transom tuna tubes
Rupp double spreader outriggers
Custom West Coast stainless steel bow rails

Electrical

You'll find plenty of examples of fine engineering aboard this Cabo, but one benchmark example is the electrical distribution panel. It has great easy access that allows you to swing the panel open to display the fine craftsmanship that Cabo was known for.

24V DC and 120V AC Power distribution panel
50A 125V Shorepower inlet w/Glendinning Cablemaster
Vanner 60A 65-60 Battery Equalizer
Newmar PT-24-45F Battery Charger
Newmar PT-24-20 CE Battery Charger
Vanner VLT24-1000 Pure Sine Wave Inverter
Engine room AC power outlets
Kohler AEKOZD 8.5 kw Generator (New 2018)

Engines

The Caterpillar C12 is an inline, six-cylinder, four-stroke engine with a total piston displacement of 12 liters, or 732 cubic inches. Maximum horsepower output is 700 brake horsepower at 2,300 rpm while producing a maximum torque of 2,227 ft/lbs @ 1600 RPM. The aspiration system uses a turbocharged-aftercooled design. Standard equipment features a cooling system with a self-priming sea water pump featuring a rubber impeller, gear-driven jacket water pump, titanium plate with integral expansion tank with thermostat housing. The exhaust system features a water-cooled manifold and turbocharger.