2012 Cabo 44 Hardtop Express

The 44 Hardtop Express launched the next step in sportfisher design evolution for CABO Yachts, with the integration of a new hardtop - taking what was already a leader in fishability to another level. This exciting express is designed to be the most fishable CABO ever. Its innovative design and interior accommodations continue to meet the demands of its core market - serious offshore anglers.

Performance:

Like many of the latest CABOs to be introduced in the past few years, the foundation of the 44 Hardtop Express is its Michael Peters designed hull. From there, the propulsion design, electrical systems and attention to detail in every screw and hinge is executed in the same manner that built CABO's reputation for creating a rugged and efficient boat.

Fishability:

Careful planning and forethought go into the placement of every element in the cockpit - especially essentials such as the bait tank, tackle center and rod storage. Mezzanine seating provides a comfortable perch while watching the spread. Insulated fishboxes are molded into the sole and equipped with in-line macerators. Full-length piano hinges and rubber gaskets allow for a tight seal, to keep your catch fresher longer. Lures and rigging equipment are neatly organized, in a custom-designed tackle center at the rigging station. A number of additional options are also available.

Design and Construction:

The integrated hard top created an impressive new design unlike any CABO before it - utilizing its three-sided enclosure to offer better protection from the elements, improved visibility, and greater comfort on the helm deck. Below deck, the interior offers a comfortable living space equal in size to the 45 Express that it replaced, and larger than competitor's models in its range.

Accommodations:

While a 2-stateroom layout is standard on the 44 Hardtop Express, it can also be configured with a single stateroom and angler's room, or a 3-stateroom arrangement for those with larger crews. The standard second stateroom offers the comfort of private twin berths away from the master, while the optional anglers room layout features a display cabinet, custom rod racks, ample work surface, additional interior storage, and an open floor plan. The full-length, aft-facing galley counter allows easy access to appliances, while creating more floor space in the living/dining area. The master stateroom and shared head are forward of the main living area and offer the comfort and amenities in keeping with CABO's next generation of sportfishers.

Hull:

• Boot striping - choice of colors
• Bottom paint, complete preparation - 2 coats epoxy, 2 coats anti-fouling paint, black, standard
• Molded fiberglass construction with superior ISO/NPG exterior gelcoat finish and premium resins; biaxial stitched fabric reinforcement; solid fiberglass bottom construction; core construction from chine to sheer (vacuumbagged)
• Stainless steel rub strip on face of white high-density PVC rub rail
• Trim tabs, fully recessed

Deck:

• Anchor roller assembly, recessed, custom stainless steel
• Forward mooring cleats (2), stainless steel
• Spring line cleats (4), stainless steel
• Stern cleats (2), stainless steel
• Custom bow rails, aluminum
• Bow pulpit, integral molded fiberglass
• Stern hawse pipes, stainless steel
• Deck surface, molded-in, non-skid
• Molded fiberglass using polyester resin, biaxial stitched fabric reinforcement and core construction
• Premium quality molded-in white gelcoat exterior finish
• Windlass, heavy-duty, DC electric, remote at helm and deck switches
• Windshield washers (3), freshwater-supplied
• Windshield wipers (3), self-parking with pantograph arms, intermittent and separate controls

Cockpit:

• Aluminum reinforcing plate installed for mounting fighting chair
• Bait and tackle center with storage, gas spring, full-length stainless steel piano hinge and custom latch
• Bait tank, 56 gallons, molded into transom with large overboard drain and LED lighting
• Courtesy lighting under gunwales
• Mezzanine with integrated storage
• Fish boxes (2), large capacity, insulated, macerator pump-out system
• Hose and pistol-grip nozzle
• Gunwale padding, high-density foam, white vinyl covered
• Icebox, fitted with gasketed lid, gas spring actuator, full-length stainless steel piano hinge and custom latch
• Hatches, lazarette and fish boxes, heavy-duty, gasketed, drains, gutters, full-length stainless steel piano hinge and custom latch
• Rod holders (4)
• Scuppers, self-bailing
• Transom door with top gate, extreme duty, polished stainless steel hardware
• Washdown, freshwater
• Washdown, saltwater
• Insulated drink storage box
• Door to engine room with ladder from cockpit

Helm Deck:

• Companion seats (2), mounted on port and starboard cabinets
• Companionway door, sliding, opaque with white acrylic
• Helm console, integrally molded
• Helm seat, adjustable, with vinyl-covered high-density foam cushions, pedestal-mounted
• L-shape lounge, with lockable storage beneath
• Tackle center with drawers for gear storage and organization

Integrated Hardtop:

• Tri-color LED lighting
• Ventilation hatch
• Recessed electric teaser real mount
• Rod storage locker
• LED spreader light
• Vented windows, port and starboard

Mechanical:

• Bilge, white gelcoat finish
• Bilge pumps (5), three automatic/manual, two automatic
• Double constant torque stainless steel clamps on engine exhaust hoses
• Double hose clamps on all hose fittings, stainless steel
• Electronic controls with trolling valves, engine synchronizer and back up controls
• Electric fuel priming pumps
• Emergency bilge pump diverter valve on one main engine
• Engine alarm system
• Engine room liner, white gelcoat finished
• Engine room blowers (2), DC
• Engine room ventilation fan, AC
• Fire extinguishing system, manual/automatic
• Freshwater cooling, on main engines
• Freshwater pump, DC
• Fuel filters with water separators on main engines and generator, large capacity
• Fuel lines, metal braided, fire-retardant
• Fuel tanks, fiberglass, constructed with fire-retardant resin and coated with fire-retardant paint
• High water bilge alarms (3)
• Holding tank, 43-gallon, with monitor, macerator and dockside discharge
• Mufflers, fiberglass with backwash surge tube
• Propeller shafts, double taper, couplers, high-strength stainless steel
• Propellers, 4-blade Nibral
• Power steering
• Rudders, bronze, high-strength, 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 strainers

Electrical:

• 11.5 - kW 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, 120/240V, 50-amp
• Battery charger, automatic with thermal cut out
• Battery on/off switches, vapor-proof
• Battery paralleling, automatic, with manual switch at helm
• Bonding system with transom zinc plate
• Circuit breaker protection throughout
• Distribution panel, AC/DC, with line voltage, load meter, and reverse polarity light
• Horn, dual air trumpet
• Lights, engine room, AC and DC
• Lights, interior, DC LED
• Lights, navigation, international
• Receptacles, GFI protected, throughout
• Batteries, heavy duty
• Air conditioning / heating , AC, 18,000 BTU

Main Cabin:

• Access hatch to below deck equipment
• Carpet, removable, deep-pile
• Foredeck hatch, with retractable shade
• Fabrics and coverings, fine selection throughout
• Interior wood, teak, satin finish
• Latches, positive, cabinet doors and drawers
• Lounge, convertible to double sleeper
• TV, LED, flat screen
• AM/FM/CD/DVD with 5.1 surround sound speakers
• Skylight (2)

Galley:

• Cooktop, ceramic, two-burner, recessed with solid-surface cover
• Solid-surface countertop with sea rails
• Latches, positive, cabinet doors and drawers
• Microwave/convection oven
• Refrigerator/freezer, with pullout drawers
• Sink, stainless steel
• Storage compartments and drawers throughout
• Undercabinet lighting, LED
• Garbage disposal

Forward Stateroom:

• Berth, double, island-style, 5” mattress, bunkcover
• Foredeck hatch, with retractable shade
• Latches, positive, cabinet doors and drawers
• Lockers, hanging, cedar-lined, port and starboard
• Storage, compartments and drawers below berth
• Storage, rod lockers (2), with horizontal rod racks
• TV, LED, flat screen
• Stereo AM/FM/CD/DVD with speakers (2)

Guest Stateroom:

• Wall-mounted mirror
• Lighting, reading, DC
• Berths (2), single with folding top berth for additional space
• Locker, hanging, cedar-lined
• Rod storage under lower berth
• Blanket locker
• Skylight
• Carpeting

Head:

• Solid-surface countertop with undermount sink
• Vanity with storage
• Toiletry storage cabinet, framed with mirror doors
• Head, Sealand Vacuflush, electric
• Latches, positive, cabinet doors and drawers
• Shower stall, automatic shower sump pump
• Exhaust blower
• Foredeck hatch, with retractable shade
• Holding tank monitoring system
• Linen locker
• Towel rack

Engine and generator hours are as of the date of the original listing and are a representation of what the listing broker is told by the owner and/or actual reading of the engine hour meters. The broker cannot guarantee the true hours. It is the responsibility of the purchaser and/or his agent to verify engine hours, warranties implied or otherwise and major overhauls as well as all other representations noted on the listing brochure.

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.