Cabo Yachts

CaptainSilva · 09-25-2007, 12:54 PM

Hello All.

I posted this thread in General Sportfish Discussion because there wasn't a thread for Cabo Yachts in the Sportfishing Category. Anyone else feel there should be?

Anyway, I am currently in the market for a new or late-model Cabo Sportfisherman. I currently have a 32' Wellcraft Coastal and I'm looking to move up to at least the Cabo 38 Express. However, I'm looking at any Cabo from the 38' Express to the 52' Express and all the Flybridge/Convertible models in between. I may be purchasing the 52' with an uncle who previously owned Hatteras sportfishers, his last being a 65'. The thought of downsizing to a 38 scares him, but the thought of upsizing to a 52' scares my bank account

I'd love to hear from anyone who currently owns, works for, sells, or is familar with Cabos and their performance/longevity/fishability/reliability specifications. Any help, info, and/or advice would be appreciated. Thanks in advance!

~CaptainSilva

CaptainSilva · 09-26-2007, 09:40 AM

Anyone???

CaptainJC · 09-27-2007, 08:15 AM

Hello, Capt. I do not have experience with the new 38' but have ran the 31,32,35,40,45 express and the 48 fly bridge . and I love a Cabo they are set up for the fisherman , every space is well thought out and user friendly . The older Cabos are a little wet but they have fixed that in the later models. Not so much a head sea boat but will eat up any thing else you through at it . They also have a reputation for raising bill fish, and I have to agree they do raise fish. I don't think you will be disappointed in a Cabo especially if you are a fisherman, you will be able to appreciate things others will not about the boat.

Hope this helps a little....
Captain Jeremy Cox

CSkipR · 08-17-2008, 07:52 AM

I am a 2005 Cabo 43 owner who loves his boat. The 43 is Cabo's best boat in a headsea condition because the deep v runs all the way to the stern. It boat handles great whether backing down, turning, etc. Draft is 4'4". I have operated the 40 Cabo and it is also a great boat although it is not as good in a head sea. If you have more questions let me know.
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