AVAILABLE POWER:
INBOARDC
CERTIFIED
TEST
RESULTS PHOTO:^ COURTESYHATTERAS/CABOYACHTSOn the bridge deck, there’s L-shaped
seating to port, a centerline captain’s chair,
and a companion chair to starboard. A re-
frigerator to starboard is a great place to
chill drinks. There’s tackle stowage adja-
cent to the fridge. An optional 24,000 Btu
air-conditioning system ($24,000) cools the
bridge deck, and a standard 11,000 Btu air-
conditioning unit keeps the cabin comfy.
An 11 kW diesel generator provides 110/220
electricity when away from shore power.
The helm panel featured three Garmin
GPSMap 8622 multifunction displays,
and the entire bridge was protected by awraparound tempered-glass windshield
with polycarbonate panels stretching from
the top of the windshield to the hardtop to
enclose the bridge deck on three sides.
The model we tested—hull No. 1—was
powered by twin Volvo Penta 725 hp D11
turbo-diesel inboards (a $40,000 upgrade
to the standard 625 hp D11s). A $76,000
optional joystick control at both the main
helm and tower station is integrated with
the inboards and a bow thruster to make
easy work of maneuvering the 41 in the tight
quarters of a busy marina.
Sporting a deep-V hull and Carolina flare,
the Cabo 41 rode buttery-smooth through
the waves and handled marvelously as we
zigzagged our way around several lobster-
pot buoys.
For fishing, the Cabo 41 features a
molded- in 48-gallon transom livewell.
An optional rocket launcher ($4,795)
midcockpit featured a recessed tray and
drawer, along with six rod holders. Our test
boat was also equipped with a pair of Rupp
aluminum outriggers, which are part of the
$97,305 full tower upgrade.
Mezzanine seating in the forward cockpitoffers a padded seat and back, with a foot-
rest below. We would like to see the backrest
reclined a bit more to create a more natural
seating angle. You can order an optional
bait freezer ($6,800) that installs under
the seat, or just use the space as additional
secure storage.
A tuna door in the port side of the tran-
som lets you haul aboard a big tuna or
swordfish, and pair of 44-gallon insulated
fish lockers under the cockpit sole will keep
your catch chilled. Contrary to Carolina
styling, the Cabo 41 features a bow rail—a
vestige of the brand’s roots in California
(Cabo was originally based in Adelanto, Cal-
ifornia), where offshore anglers often walk
forward to cast to tailing marlin. The 41 also
comes with an integrated bow pulpit with
an anchor roller. A vertical windlass hauls
up the ground tackle. Beware that the cat-
walks to the bow are narrow with a scarcity
of handrails along the side.
Looking for comparable express mod-
els? Consider the Albemarle 41 Express
($864,900 base with twin 650 hp Caterpil-
lar C8.7 diesels). Another—though slightly
smaller and less fishy—model to check out
is the Tiara 39 Open ($775,900 base with
twin 600 hp Cummins QSC 8.3 diesels).
Ultimately, the Cabo 41 represents the
rebirth of a legend—one of the most coveted
brands of sport-fishers in the world. Based
on our testing, the new 41 lives up to the
Cabo name. —Jim HendricksHigh Points
XSpacious, well-appointed cabin is a
welcome luxury when overnighting.
XHelm deck raises at the touch of a button
to access the engine room.
XThis 41 rides smoothly, responds quickly,
and handles well in tight quarters.Low Points
XWe’d like the backrest of the mezzanine
seating reclined more for comfort.
XMore handrails along the side deck are
needed when going forward.· LOA: 42'10" · BEAM: 15'9" · DRAFT: 3'5"
· DISPLACEMENT: 31,000 lb. · TRANSOM
DEADRISE: 15 degrees · FUEL CAPACITY: 550
gal. · BRIDGE CLEARANCE: NA · MAX CABIN
HEADROOM: 6'8" · MAX HORSEPOWER: 1,450
· AVAILABLE POWER: Twin diesel inboards to
1,450 hp total
Price: $1,095,000
(base with twin 625 hp
Volvo Penta D11 diesels)T he engine room of the
new Cabo 41 is easy toaccess, thanks to motorized
lifts that elevate the bridge
deck. Th is creates plenty of
elbow room and ventilates
the space belowdecks.HOW WE TESTED
ENGINE: TWIN 725 HP VOLVO PENTA D11 TURBO-
DIESELS DRIVE/PROP: INBOARD/28" X 45"
4-BLADE NIBRAL GEAR RATIO: 2.037:1 FUEL
LOAD: 500 GAL. CREW WEIGHT: 800 LB.
HATTERAS/CABO YACHTS
New Bern, North Carolina; 252-637-2226;
hatterasyachts.comSPEED EFFICIENCY OPERATION
naut. stat. n. mi. s. mi. sound
rpm knots mph gph mpg mpg range range angle level
600 6.20 7.13 2.50 2.48 2.85 1227 1412 0 78
1000 9.34 10.75 9.90 0.94 1.09 467 538 2 80
1250 11.19 12.88 19.00 0.59 0.68 292 336 5 86
1500 16.59 19.09 28.00 0.59 0.68 293 337 7 86
1750 23.38 26.91 36.00 0.65 0.75 322 370 7 87
2000 28.38 32.66 46.00 0.62 0.71 305 351 7 89
2250 32.18 37.03 62.00 0.52 0.60 257 296 6 91
2400 35.38 40.71 74.00 0.48 0.55 237 272 6 105
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