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.

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

• 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

• Furuno 6kW Radar
• 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
• B275LHW wide beam chirp airman transcender

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

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)

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.

• 700 BHP @ 2300 RPM producing a max torque of 2,227 ft/lbs @ 1600 RPM
• Total bore and stroke is 5.1 x 5.9 inches (130 mm x 150 mm)
• ZF/325-1A Transmissions with 1.485:1 reduction ratio
• Turbocharged and aftercooled
• Electronic governor
• Dual Racor primary fuel filters
• Capacity for Liquids: Cooling System – 11.9 Gal/Lube Oil System – 7.4 Gal
• Caterpillar electronic displays w/fuel flow meters
• Glendinning Engine Synchronizer
• Reverso oil change system
• Reverso fuel priming system

• Stall shower w/Grohe fixture
• Dometic electric head
• Sealand macerator w/overboard discharge
• Tankwatch holding tank indicator
• VDO Fresh water tank gauge
• Saniguard holding tank vent filter
• Vanity with Corian countertops and storage
• Overhead LED lighting
• Exhaust fan
• (2) GFCI AC electrical outlet

• Starlink
• Sea Recovery Aqua Whisper Watermaker
• Glacier Marine referigeration systems
• Seward S-1250-E 11 Gal Water heater