2008 Cabo 45 Express14m

Life’s Good is an extremely clean, captain-maintained example of Cabo's popular 45 Express sportfishing boat. The attention to detail and quality construction that Cabo is known for is evident throughout. She has a long list of recent updates (see detailed specs below).   

Upgraded MAN D2840 1100HP diesels (3250 hours total time) give great cruising speed and economical fuel consumption. Engines underwent a full MAN 1000-hour service in July of 2021.  

Sleeping accommodations for six adults (private master stateroom forward, private bunk room, pullout in salon), full head with separate stall shower, comfortable L-shaped Ultra-leather settee in spacious salon, and well-equipped galley provide all the creature comforts necessary to fish or cruise in style.   

Life’s Good is turn-key and ready for her next owner!

***Preliminary listing. Boat is in Wanchese, NC receiving a full detail. She will be moved to Portsmouth, VA once complete. Additional photos to follow.***

Recent Updates

• MAN 1000 hour Service (July 2021)
• Bottom Job completed in (October 2022)
• New enclosure (2022)
• Pipewelders outriggers removed/serviced and new center rigger installed (2022)
• New Cockpit freezer compressor (2022)
• Genset removed, power end rebuilt, and motor side completely serviced/painted (2022)
• New Garmin electronics at lower helm and in tower (2020), new stereo system (2022), and new autopilot (2022)
• New 7K BTU AC/heat in forward master stateroom (2020)

Notable Features

• D2840 MAN Powered (3250 total time)
• Solid Teak and Holly sole flooring
• Helm AC 

Mechanical and Equipment

• 12.5 kw Westerbeke freshwater cooled diesel generator
• Glendinning cable master
• Trim Tabs
• Underwater Lights 110V
• Oil change system, mains, generator, and transmission
• Dual Racor fuel filters
• Halon fire suppression system
• Power steering
• Propeller shafts, high strength stainless steel, 2.5-inch diameter
• Dripless shaft seals
• 4 blade Veem props
• Anchor windlass
• Full tuna tower (Pipe Welders Marine) with molded fiberglass buggy top and 72" molded top bench seat and backrest
• Double spreader Pipewelders outrigger (bridge release) serviced and new center rigger installed (2022)

Electronics and Navigation

• Garmin 7616 (new 2019)
• Garmin 8616 (new 2020)
• Garmin GSD 26 Sounder (new 2022)
• Garmin open-array radar (new 2020)
• Airmar B265LH transducer in keel (new 2022)
• Garmin Reactor hydraulic autopilot with SmartPump v2 (new 2022)
• Standard VHF radio
• KVH SAT TV
• Garmin 7609 in tower (new 2020)

• Standard VHF in tower (new 2020)
• Fusion UD-650 w/ speakers at helm and cockpit (new 2022)
• LED NAV lights and stern light
• Tri-Color lights under sunshade, standing platform and hardtop (new 2022)
• EPIRB
• Courtesy LED lighting under gunwales

Helm Deck

• 30,000 BTU reverse cycle AC/heat
• Large L-shaped leather lounge to port and aft with storage below
• Large tackle cabinet and storage area to starboard with ice maker
• Sliding companionway salon door
• Molded fiberglass helm deck with large removable engine service day-hatch
• Overhead hard top rod storage
• 2 EPOCH overhead electric teaser reels
• 3 Stidd helm chairs
• Stainless steel helm wheel
• Compass with light, flush mounted
• Complete custom engine instrument panel with an audible warning system
• Custom switch panel
• Fire and bilge water level alarms, audible

• Palm Beach pod mounted single lever electric controls
• Backup MAN controls

Cockpit

• Tackle center and bait sink
• Release Marine fighting chair with 6-rod rocket launcher backrest
• Port and starboard storage cabinets
• Cockpit cover
• 6 rod holders are located on aft edge of hardtop
• Rod holders on tower legs

• Electric reel outlets
• Fresh Water Washdown, starboard side
• Raw water washdown, port side
• Raw water washdown forward in custom molded locker, forward
• Bait prep center port side with sink and rigging board
• Insulated freezer (new compressor 2022)
• Lockable custom flush latches
• 48-gallon molded transom livewell
• Cockpit fish boxes, large capacity, insulated with a macerator pump-out system

Salon

• 15,000 BTU dual-zone reverse cycle AC/heat
• Large Ultra-leather L-shaped salon settee with pullout hide-a-bed
• Stationary teak coffee table
• Flat screen TV
• Teak & holly flooring
• All solid interior teak wood in excellent condition
• Deck hatch with retractable shade
• Carbon monoxide detector

Galley

• Subzero refrigerator with 2 pull-out drawers
• Subzero dual-voltage freezer
• Ceramic 2-burner cooktop
• Corian countertop with custom Corian sea-rails
• Recessed under cabinet lighting
• Garbage disposal
• Microwave/convection oven
• Positive latches used on cabinet doors and drawers
• Pull-out stainless-steel rack shelves
• Trash storage compartment

Forward Master Stateroom

• Island double bed with 5" mattress
• 7,000 BTU reverse cycle AC/heat (new 2020)
• Custom built-in TV
• Cedar lined hanging locker
• Port and starboard rod storage lockers for up to 8 rods
• Storage compartments and large drawers below berth
• Fore deck hatch with retractable shade
• Central vacuum
• Recessed dual-voltage halogen lights
• Access to anchor rope locker
• Carbon monoxide detector

Bunk Room

• 2 bunks
• Credenza with drawer storage

Head

• Separate stall shower with pump sump to shower box drain
• 120 V duplex outlet/GFCI protected
• Corian countertop
• Custom Corian Sink
• Custom vanity with storage cabinet and mirror
• Designer faucets and shower fixtures
• Vacuflush toilet 
• Deck hatch

Exclusions

• Owners' Personal Effects