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 ($500.00)
- (4) replacement Johnson impellers ($1,348.00)
- 24V fuel transfer pump ($1,100.00)
- Prop Smith pro puller ($800.00)
- (2) foot deck windlass foot switches ($220.00)
- (4) MAN filters #51.12503-0073 ($400.00)
- MAN filters #51.05504-0104 ($288.00)
- 8 MAN filters #51.12503-0052 ($616.00)
- MAN #51.97445-0061 ($70.00)
- MAN coolant tank (rebuilt) ($2,500.00)
- (4) ZF Transmission Oil Filters ($80.00)
- Westerbeke Generator Air Filter #039705 ($13.00)
- Westerbeke #36918 ($20.00)
- Westerbeke parts kit #52,500 ($300.00)
- (2) Village water maker filters ($150.00)
- Refurbished VX2 chart plotter ($950.00)
- Sea Star main steering cylinder #HC 5801-2 ($1,780.00)
- Simrad Auto pilot controller/display ($350.00)
- March AC pump #0150-0026 0100 ($561.00)
- March AC pump #0125 00570200 ($468.00)
- Dometic Holding tank ($1,000.00)
Total: $13,864 USD