Salt Water Sportsman – August 2019

SEPTEMBER 2019 SALTWATERSPORTSMAN.COM 67

AN INCREASING NUMBER OF

OFFSHORE ANGLERS HAS BEEN

MIGRATING FROM DIESEL-

POWERED SPORT-FISHERS TO

LARGE CENTER-CONSOLES

WITH MULTIPLE OUTBOARD

MOTORS IN RECENT YEARS. BUT

ONE COMPANY, CABO YACHTS,

IS MAKING A COMEBACK AND

HAS RE-LAUNCHED A STUNNING

41-FOOT GAME BOAT DESIGNED

TO REVERSE THAT TREND.

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“We’re looking for buyers who

want more accommodations

such as air conditioning, mezzanine

seating, a nice galley, comfortable

berths and more,” says Jeff Donahue,

sport-fish segment director for

Hatteras and Cabo.

Back in the early 1990s, this boat-

builder rolled out both flybridge and

express models. Over the years, the

Cabo name acquired a cache for high

attention to detail, rock-solid construc-

tion and sport-fishing excellence—

qualities that earned the brand high

respect for nearly a quarter-century.

The Great Recession, which struck

so many other boat brands, also

eventually hit Cabo, which suspended

production in 2014. But now Cabo,

under the management of New Bern,

North Carolina-based Hatteras Yachts,

has resumed in earnest, as evidenced

by the launch of its new 41.

While Donahue touts comfort,

offshore fishing is first and foremost

aboard this model. For example, a

molded-in 48-gallon livewell resides

in the transom. An optional rocket

launcher midcockpit features a re-

cessed tray and drawer, along with six

rod holders. Our test boat came with

a pair of Rupp aluminum outriggers,

which are integral to the lofty full-

tower upgrade with a second station.

To keep you comfortable while

watching the trolling lines or kites, the

41 features upholstered mezzanine

seating in the forward cockpit.

TEST

CONDITIONS

WEATHER
Sunny

LOCATION
Key Largo, Florida

WIND
West 10 mph

SEA STATE
1- to 2-foot chop

TEST LOAD
Four adults,
500 gallons of fuel