2007 Cabo 40 Express

The 2007 40 Cabo “MOONDAWG” is a fantastic example of the 40 Cabo express.   Her Michael Peters hull design sets the standard by which all other boats this size are measured.  She has a sharp entry with a large bow flare for a soft dry head sea ride.  Her wide beam, shallow draft and partial keel make for a stable comfortable ride in both beam and following seas.  Cabo build quality, fit, finish and electrical engineering is well known as best in class.  

“MOONDAWG” is a fantastic example of this legendary hull.  She has been maintained at a high level.  Her topsides Gel coat condition is in good condition with EXTREMELY LOW ORIGINAL HOURS ON OPTIONAL 800 COMMON RAIL MANs.  She has a custom dash with black lexan, an updated custom package of FURUNO TZ Touch electronics and many other upgrades.  You will not find a nicer, lower hour, 800 common rail, Adelanto CA built Cabo anywhere!  If you are in the market for a premium brand, well maintained 40-foot express boat, your search should start and end with “MOONDAWG”. Below please find a list of some of her factory options, customizations, and highlights…

• Legendary Cabo build quality and engineering
• OPTIONAL upgraded 800hp Common Rail MAN engines Approx 1385 original hours (12/25)
• Gelcoat condition is VERY GOOD
• Westerbeke generator 
• Helm deck AC/ reverse cycle heat
• Full tower 
• (3) Updated FURUNO TZT 16XL  multi-function displays with custom black lexan 
• “glass bridge” design look
• FLIR Night Vision
• (2) Underwater lights Lumitec Seablaze
• (2) Upgraded STIDD helm seats 
• Eskimo Ice chipper port fishbox dump
• Stbd fishbox chiller plate
• High gloss teak rocket launcher

Vessel Walkthrough

Cockpit

The cockpit of the 40 Cabo “MOONDAWG” is all business!  Whether fishing, diving or cocktail cruising she has it all.  Her 15’9” beam is very evident and there is tons of room to work and maneuver.  Cockpit features include…          

• Custom teak rocket launcher                
• Coming pad bolsters
• Twin macerated fish boxes, Stbd side chiller plate 
• Ice Chipper port fish box 
• Oversized tuna door w/ lift gate
• Lumitec Seablaze UW lights
• Stand up bait prep and sink                                         
• Bait freezer
• Fresh and saltwater washdown            
• Transom live well

Helm deck

Two small steps up from the cockpit brings you to the climate-controlled helm deck.  She is very comfortably arranged and offers great seating and views of all the action.  There is an L shaped seating area to port.  Across to stbd is a tackle storage center and versatile top. Additional helm deck highlights include…….

• Helm AC w/ reverse cycle heat
• Hydraulic rams for lift up engine room access
• Optional STIDD helm chairs (2) Center and Stbd 
• Centerline helm station
• Tackle and gear storage 
• (2) CUSTOM hatches fwd of helm to bring natural light and fresh air below
• Isinglass helm deck enclosure
• HELM ELECTRONINCS: Full complement of navigation electronics including (3) FURUNO TZT 16XL multi-function displays with chart plotter, Radar and sonar capabilities
• Furuno VHF radio, Furuno Auto pilot, AIS, FLIR Night Vision Camera, Garmin Sound system head unit and Rockford Fosgate speaker system 

Lower Accommodations

Just to starboard of the centerline helm is a door that slides open to access the lower accommodations.  Three steps down brings you in the salon/galley area.  The Cabo interior finish is clean, simple, and like the rest of the boat best in class.  The salon sole is solid teak and holly, a factory option, and all the cabinetry is solid satin finished teak. No high gloss milky veneer finishes like on other manufacturers.

Starboard is the L shaped ultra-leather sofa.  The sofa transforms into a pull-out bed and the back flips up to create a bunk. The high gloss teak table is removable to allow bed to pull out.  Also, to stbd aft is a large stand-up rod locker.

To port is the galley and aft is a full head. Features include…

• Corian countertops
• Solid teak cabinetry
• Side by side refrigerator / freezer
• Two burner electric cook top
• Deep sink basin
• Tons of storage
• Microwave oven
• Large head and HUGE shower, AC vent in head, mirror, storage, Vacuflush marine toilet w/ tank indicator light

Master Stateroom

“MOONDAWG” has a hard forward bulkhead and door giving separation and privacy to the Master Stateroom.  Additional highlight and feature include…

• Island queen berth with storage underneath
• Custom upgraded soft goods
• Dual cedar lined hanging lockers
• Port and stbd elevated rod storage cabinets
• Solid satin finished teak woodwork with Cabo signature cross hatch vents
• Separate climate controls
• Solid teak and holly sole