2014 Cabo 36 Express

A true sportfishing machine, our 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, kick up less spray and move forward effortlessly. The interior lives up to CABO's standards in quality, featuring solid-surface countertops, stainless hardware, fine cabinetry, ample rod storage, and superior fabrics and materials - everything the discerning sportsman expects from a boat bearing the CABO name.

Performance

Vessel speed and efficiency are critical attributes to ensure that you get to the fishing grounds faster, and allow you to stay longer. With an engine package specifically designed to maximize performance, the 36 Express delivers a range and top speed that is sure to please. Her ability to back down swiftly and pivot nimbly can make the difference between boating a trophy fish or reeling in a broken line. The 36 Express can be equipped with standard propulsion or Pod drives, which offer more maneuverability.

Fishability

Ample fighting space provides enough room to handle multiple hookups - a significant benefit that is often excluded in smaller boats. The bait prep center has a sink, rigging board, deep tackle drawers and an icebox for cockpit convenience. Since you can never have too many rods, the 36 Express also comes with locking storage to accommodate all of your favorites.

Design & Construction

As a Michael Peters design, careful thought and consideration has been given to creating an incredibly strong, high-performance hull. CABO uses high-tech laminating processes to assure tremendous hull and topside deck strength. The boat's highly sophisticated reinforced fiberglass interior module adds even greater resistance to torsion and flexure. Using a method far superior to conventional techniques, CABO bonds the hull and interior into one monolithic structure, ensuring the vessel is truly seaworthy in calm seas or high squalls.

Accommodations

The 36 Express is a no-nonsense sportfishing boat - but that doesn't mean that she can't have well-equipped accommodations. In the 36 Express, you will find an efficient galley that runs portside of the living space, and features a recessed two-burner cook-top, microwave/ convection oven, and under-counter cold storage. Teak cabinets are plentiful, and have recessed halogen lighting installed underneath. The double V-berth lies in the forward section of the cabin, and the L-shaped lounge converts to accommodations for two more. Storage compartments and lockers are found throughout. To complete the layout, the full head with a separate shower stall lies aft of the main living space.

• 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
• Stainless steel rub strip on face of white high-density PVC rub rail
• Trim tabs, interceptor style, recessed

• Anchor roller assembly, recessed, custom stainless steel
• 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.

• 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
• Rod holders (4)
• Scuppers, self-bailing
• Transom door with top gate, extreme duty, polished stainless steel hardware
• Washdown, freshwater
• Washdown, saltwater

• 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 foot rest
• Lounge, with rod storage beneath
• Storage, cabinet at helm
• Tackle center with drawers for gear storage and organization

• 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

• 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 back up
• 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
• 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

• 6 - kW freshwater-cooled diesel generator with seawater strainers remote start and digital panel, water muffler, safety shutdown system
• 50’ shore power cords (2), 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

• 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)

• 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

• Access to anchor rope locker
• Berth, double, diagonal, port, 5” mattress, bunkcover
• Berth, single, diagonal, stbd, 5” mattress, bunkcover
• 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

• 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