2013 Cabo 36 Express

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Cabo 36 Express:

Manufacturer Provided Description
A true sport-fishing machine, the Cabo 36 Express represents the same excellent design, engineering, and construction that anglers have come to expect from CABO.

The hull is remarkably balanced to provide a dry, smooth, and fast ride. Proper balance allows the 36 Express to ride high in waves, reduce spray, and move forward effortlessly.

The interior lives up to CABO’s standards in quality, featuring solid-surface countertops, stainless hardware, fine teak cabinetry, ample rod storage, and premium fabrics and materials — everything the discerning sportsman expects from a vessel bearing the CABO name.

Performance

Speed and efficiency are critical attributes to ensure you reach the fishing grounds quickly and maximize time on the water.

With an engine package designed to deliver strong performance and range, the 36 Express offers impressive top speed and maneuverability. Her ability to back down swiftly and pivot nimbly can make the difference when fighting serious offshore game fish.

Equipped with pod drives, she offers enhanced maneuverability and docking control.

Fishability

The spacious cockpit provides ample room for multiple hookups — a feature often lacking in boats this size.

Features include:

• Bait prep center with sink and rigging board
• Deep tackle drawers
• 40-gallon transom bait tank with LED lighting
• Large insulated fish boxes with macerator pump-out
• Rod holders and locking rod storage
• Transom door with top gate

Design & Construction

Designed by Michael Peters, the hull is engineered for strength and performance.

CABO utilizes advanced laminating processes with biaxial stitched fabric reinforcement and solid fiberglass bottom construction. The reinforced fiberglass interior module bonds to the hull, creating a monolithic structure designed for offshore durability.

Accommodations

While purpose-built for fishing, the 36 Express offers comfortable accommodations for extended trips.

• Efficient portside galley with recessed two-burner cooktop
• Microwave/convection oven
• AC/DC refrigerator/freezer
• Teak cabinetry with under-cabinet lighting
• Forward double V-berth
• Convertible L-shaped lounge
• Enclosed head with separate shower stall
• Air Conditioning / Heating (10,000 BTU)

Hull

• Molded fiberglass construction with ISO/NPG gelcoat
• Stainless steel rub rail with PVC insert
• Recessed windlass with helm and deck controls
• Heavy-duty aluminum windshield with electric center vent
• Stainless cleats and hardware
• Molded non-skid decks
• Hydraulic helm deck lift system

Deck

• Forward mooring cleats (2), stainless steel
• Spring line cleats, 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
• Windshield, side vents, heavy-duty welded aluminum construction finished in white polyurethane paint; includes electrically actuated center vent
• 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.
• NEW** isinglass all around makes cockpit area a comfortable and warm ride when cruising

Cockpit

• Aluminum reinforcing plate installed for mounting fighting chair
• Bait prep center - sink, rigging board and tackle storage fitted with custom lid, gas spring, full-length stainless steel piano hinge and custom latch
• Bait tank, 40-gallon, molded into transom with large overboard drain and LED lighting
• Courtesy lighting under gunwales and helm deck toe kick
• 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
• NEW** isinglass surrounding entire cockpit area
• Rod holders (4)
• Scuppers, self-bailing
• Transom door with top gate, extreme duty, polished stainless steel hardware
• Washdown, freshwater
• Washdown, saltwater

Helm Deck

• Companion seat, reversible, forward/aft facing
• Companionway door, sliding, opaque with white acrylic
• Engine access hatch with gas spring
• Helm Console, integrally molded
• Molded fiberglass helm deck, hydraulically lifted with cockpit control unit
• Helm seat, bench-style, adjustable with footrest
• Lounge, with rod storage beneath
• Storage, cabinet at helm
• Tackle center with drawers for gear storage and organization

Helm Console

• Console cover, canvas
• Compass, with light, flush-mounted
• Helm wheel, stainless steel
• Fire and bilge high water level alarms, audible
• Engine instrument panel, custom, with audible warning system
• Top-mounted, single-lever electronic controls
• Switch panels, custom, stainless steel

Mechanical

• Bilge, white gelcoat finish
• Bilge pumps (4), three automatic/manual, one automatic
• Double constant torque stainless steel clamps on engine exhaust hoses
• Double hose clamps on all hose fittings, stainless steel
• Electronic controls, engine synchronizer and backup
• Emergency bilge pump diverter valve on one main engine
• Engine alarm system
• Engine room liner, white gelcoat finished
• Engine room blowers (2), DC
• 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
• Helm deck lift system, hydraulic, marine grade
• High water bilge alarm (3)
• Holding tank, 22-gallon, with monitor, macerator and dockside discharge
• NEW** Humphree trim tabs
• 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

• 6 - kW freshwater-cooled diesel generator with seawater strainers, remote start, and digital panel, water muffler, safety shutdown system
• 50’ shore power cord, 120V, 30-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, with line voltage, load meter, and reverse polarity light
• Distribution panel,  DC, with line voltage, load meter, and reverse polarity light
• Horn, dual air trumpet
• Lights, engine room, DC
• Lights, interior, DC Halogen
• Lights, navigation, international
• Receptacles, GFI protected, throughout
• Batteries, heavy duty
• Air conditioning/heating, AC, 10,000 BTU

Main Cabin

• Access hatch to below deck equipment
• Carpet, removable, deep-pile
• Fabrics and coverings, fine selection throughout
• Interior wood, teak, satin finish
• Latches, positive, cabinet doors and drawers
• L-shaped lounge converts to upper and lower sleeping berths
• Stereo AM/FM/CD/DVD with speakers (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, side-by-side, AC/DC
• Sink, stainless steel
• Storage compartments and drawers throughout
• Undercabinet lighting, recessed halogen

Forward Cabin

• Access to anchor rope locker
• Berth, double, diagonal, port, 5” mattress, bunk cover
• Berth, single, diagonal, stbd, 5” mattress, bunk cover
• Foredeck hatch, with retractable shade
• Latches, positive, cabinet doors and drawers
• Locker, hanging, cedar-lined, starboard
• Storage, compartments and drawers below berth
• Rod storage cabinets port and starboard, for 8 rods
• Speakers (2) driven by salon stereo
• Dressing seat, upholstered

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
• Opening port light
• Holding tank monitoring system
• Towel rack

Safety Equipment

• Anchor
• 25’ chain
• 250’ rope
• Life jackets
• Throwable P.F.D.
• Fire extinguisher
• Docklines
• Fenders
• Distress-signaling device
• Flashlight
• Emergency horn
• First aid kit
• Bell