When Cabo Yachts burst on the scene in 1991 with their first sport fisher, the marque quickly grew into one of the industry’s most respected. But when production ceased a few years ago due to the Great Recession, the brand’s reputation was damaged. Fortunately, the marque is back with the launch of the new Cabo 41 and based on our recent test of this impressive heavy tackle production battleship, the name has not lost any of its luster.
cabo boat for sale are available in a wide swath of prices, starting at the relatively affordable end at $18,150 and going all the way up to $1,196,370 for some of the bigger-ticket models. These available boats typically have a deeper draft and a very wide beam, making them popular with overnight cruising, saltwater fishing and day cruising.
The Cabo Yachts lineup consists of seven different models in the 35 to 52 foot range. The flagship model is the Cabo 42 Express, which boasts an enormous amount of room for a 42 footer. It is equipped with a huge forward cockpit deck and a large open helm station. The cabin is also spacious and offers ample headroom throughout the interior.
Another feature that makes the Cabo 42 stand out is its hull, which features a very unusual design. The hull has no running strakes between the chines and the keel, so it maintains a consistent 18.5-degree deadrise all the way aft – something that many other larger models can’t match. It also runs drier and smoother than most other hull designs and allows the boat to keep its interior space while providing an impressively dry ride.
The company that makes Cabo boats was originally founded by Henry Mohrschladt and Michael Howarth, two legendary sailing yacht builders. But when the company was sold, they made a seamless transition to powerboats. As a result, the Cabo marque has an excellent reputation for world class, globe circling sailing vessels, but the brand’s performance powerboats are equally impressive.
Taking a Cabo boat tour is a popular way to experience Los Cabos, and the mesmerizing underwater landscape that is unique to the area. Many companies offer these tours, but not all are created equal. Some, like Envatours Cabo, use 100% transparent boats that allow passengers to see the vibrant marine life below the surface without getting wet.
The Cabo 41 is a powerful fisherman that can handle serious offshore work, but it also has a lot of amenities to please the family aboard. The oversized, center-console pilothouse is comfortable and well appointed, with a large galley and an expansive salon that easily seats up to ten people. There is a full-beam master suite, and the guest suites all have private headroom. The Cabo 41 is powered by twin Cummins QSB-590 340-horsepower engines that provide plenty of speed and acceleration, while still delivering impressive fuel economy.