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Discover the exceptional capabilities of the 2008 Cabo 43 Convertible, a meticulously maintained yacht that combines power and luxury in a compact and efficient design. Priced at USD 539,000 and located in Virginia Beach, VA, this yacht measures a versatile 43.17 feet in length, making it ideal for both leisurely cruises and serious offshore fishing expeditions. It is powered by twin MAN V8-900CRM engines, each offering 900 horsepower, ensuring robust performance in all conditions. The engines are well-maintained with updated service records, complemented by a 9KW Northern Lights generator installed in 2019. Navigation is a breeze with state-of-the-art electronics including two Garmin 8622 GPS/Plotter/Radar displays, a new Garmin autopilot, and a 72-mile full-color radar, providing reliability and confidence to navigate even the most challenging waters.
The yacht’s interior and exterior features cater to both comfort and functionality. Fishermen will appreciate the large cockpit equipped with a fighting chair, extensive fishing gear including Rupp outriggers, and multiple storage options for the day’s catch. For relaxation and entertainment, the yacht boasts a KVH TracVision TV5 system and a 40-inch Samsung HDTV in the salon, perfect for unwinding after a day at sea. Safety is prioritized with engine room cameras, and the new Lumishore underwater lighting enhances both the yacht’s aesthetics and nighttime functionality. Comfort is not overlooked, with custom cushioned seating on the bridge and additional bench seating forward of the helm, making it a luxurious spot to enjoy the ocean views. With up-to-date maintenance, including recent battery replacements, and a solid fiberglass construction, this Cabo 43 Convertible is ready to deliver unforgettable experiences on the water.
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Basic Information:
- Price: 539,000.00 USD
- Length: 43.17 ft
- Year: 2008
- Make: Cabo
- Model: 43 Convertible
Technical Specifications:
- Beam: 15.08 ft
- Draft: 4.33 ft
- Fuel Capacity: 700|gallon
- Water Capacity: 100|gallon
- Cruising Speed: 27 kn
- Maximum Speed: 2 kn
Engine Details:
- Make: MAN – Model: V8-900CRM 2848LE 423 – Power: 900|horsepower
- Make: MAN – Model: V8-900CRM 2848LE 423 – Power: 900|horsepower
Location:
Va Beach, VA, US
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What are the key features of the 2008 Cabo 43 Convertible yacht?
The 2008 Cabo 43 Convertible yacht stands out due to its powerful twin MAN V8-900CRM engines, each offering 900 horsepower. It is equipped with high-tech navigation systems including two Garmin 8622 GPS/Plotter/Radar displays and a newly installed Garmin autopilot. For fishing enthusiasts, it features a large cockpit with a fighting chair, bait freezer, and Rupp outriggers. Comfort and entertainment are enhanced with custom bridge seating, a large salon fitted with a Samsung 40-inch HDTV, and a KVH TracVision TV5 system. Furthermore, it includes essential safety equipment such as engine room cameras and updated maintenance records, making it ready for adventure.
What is the current condition and location of the Cabo 43 Convertible for sale?
The 2008 Cabo 43 Convertible is currently located in Virginia Beach, VA, USA. It is described as being in clean condition, with all servicing up to date and ready for immediate use. The yacht has well-maintained engines with recent updates, proving it’s well-prepared for new adventures on the water.
How well-equipped is the 2008 Cabo 43 Convertible for fishing?
This yacht is ideal for both avid and casual fishers. It is fully outfitted with professional-grade fishing equipment, including two in-deck fish boxes, a bait freezer, a refrigerated fishbox, and Rupp outriggers. Additionally, the large cockpit features a fighting chair for handling big game and a live bait well to keep your bait fresh throughout your fishing expeditions.
Can you describe the entertainment and comfort features aboard the 2008 Cabo 43 Convertible?
For comfort and entertainment, the 2008 Cabo 43 Convertible is equipped with ample seating featuring custom cushions on the bridge and bench seating forward of the helm. Indoors, the salon boasts a 40-inch Samsung HDTV linked to a KVH TracVision TV5, providing excellent options for relaxation and entertainment while aboard. The yacht’s design ensures a comfortable and luxurious experience whether traveling or stationary.
What type of maintenance and upgrades has the 2008 Cabo 43 Convertible received?
The yacht has been meticulously maintained with up-to-date service records and recent upgrades that enhance both its performance and reliability. Notable upgrades include electronic controls for improved handling, a modern autopilot system for easy navigation, and new Lumishore underwater lighting. Maintenance updates include recent battery replacements made in October 2023 and a new 9KW Northern Lights generator installed in 2019, ensuring that all systems are in top working condition.
Provided Description:
Clean, Serviced and Ready for it’s next adventure! Large cockpit with Transom door, fighting chair, Two in-deck fish boxes (one has a Chill Plate), cockpit coaming pads. Bait Freezer and Refrigerated Fishbox. The Bridge features Two Garmin 8622’s GPS/Plotter/Radar 22″ Displays New Garmin Auto Pilot 72 mile Garmin full color xHD Radar antenna 9KW Northern Lights Generator w/2760 hours, new in 2019 KVH TracVision TV5 Samsung 40 inch HDTV for the Salon Bausch Hardtop w/ very nice 3 sided EZ2CY Enclosure Engine Room Cameras New Lumishore Underwater Lights, with multi function Light Controller (STV2203-i) Cockpit Cover & Sunshade Powered by twin MAN V8-900CRM 900 HP each, with the MAN service up to date Very Functional Galley Two stateroom, Two head Layout, Loads of Storage within the cabin Don’t miss your chance at the nicest rigged, best maintained Cabo on the market today!! Rods/Reels/Tackle/Tools Vessel Name and personal items do not convey with the Vessel. Call Central Listing Broker For Complete Details.
ACCOMMODATIONSThe 43′ Cabo boasts a huge 136 sq. ft. cockpit with port side ladder to bridge and a starboard side door to salon. As you enter a large L-shaped leather lounge (w/storage under) is aft to port with an opposing L-shaped raised dinette ahead to starboard. Service panels and storage are concealed in gorgeous teak cabinetry starboard-side aft. Forward and down one step to port side is a U-shaped galley and down two more steps to companionway to the (2) staterooms. The master cabin is amidships starboard side with walkaround queen berth and ensuite head with a stall shower. A “wet head” is to port off companionway. The guest cabin at the bow features a stack berth arrangement to starboard and an elevated single berth to port. Surprisingly, with the large overhead hatch and generous bow flare the accommodations are roomy and well lit. The sole in the salon and galley is teak & holly and is covered with beige carpeting and runners throughout. SALON Stbd side salon door Stbd side AC/DC Breaker panel with Remote Generator controls Cockpit bait freezer and fish box chill plate controls are conveniently located here Large L-shaped Salon Sofa across the rear and port side of the Salon, storage beneath Beautiful Teak and Holly salon floor Excellent Salon headroom with large windows AC Duplex Outlets/GFI Protected Access Hatch To Below Deck Equipment New Dual Zone Air Conditioning /Heating 16,000 BTU Bose Lifestyle Surround Sound Stereo System AM/FM/CD/DVD Teak Dining Table Interior Teak Wood w/ Satin Finish Positive Latches for all Cabinet Doors & Drawers Recessed Halogen Lighting Indirect AC & DC Lighting Custom Mini-Blinds Throughout Salon Windows Are Fixed & Tinted Port Side Settee 40 inch Samsung Flat Screen TV is forward in the salon KVH Sat TV 5 w/ Two Sat Receivers Command Mic VHF radio for the salon GALLEY 110 Volt AC Duplex Outlets/GFI Protected Two-Burner Ceramic Cook Top Corian Countertop w/ Custom Sea Rails Garbage Disposal Positive Latches On Cabinet Doors & Drawers Microwave/Convection Oven Fresh Water Tank Gurage Sub-Zero 2 Refrigerator Drawers Sub-Zero Freezer Drawer Storage Compartments Throughout Large Under-Galley Storage Compartment Recessed Under Cabinet Lighting Recessed Halogen Lighting Ventilation Fan MASTER STATEROOM GFI Protected AC Duplex Outlet w/ Clock Ensuite Private Head w/Stall Shower Air Conditioning /Heating Controls Double Island Berth Bed Cover, Shams & Mattress Positive Cabinet Door & Drawer Latches AC and DC Overhead Lighting DC Reading Lights Starboard Cedar-Lined Hanging Locker Under Berth Storage w/ Gas-Assisted Lift Built-in Flat Screen TV MASTER HEAD 110 Volt AC Duplex Outlet/GFI Protected Corian Countertops Exhaust Fan Electric Vacuflush Head Positive Latches On Cabinet Doors & Drawers Recessed Halogen Lighting Vanity Lighting Stall Shower Storage Cabinet w/ Mirror Doors Towel Rack Vanity w/ Sliding Mirror Doors GUEST STATEROOM AC Outlets w/GFI Protection Access To Anchor Rope/Chain Locker (3) Single Berths (2 up, 1 down) Bunk Covers & Mattresses Foredeck Hatch w/ Retractable Shade Central Vacuum System Positive Cabinet Doors & Drawers Latches AC & DC Recessed Halogen Lighting DC Reading Lighting Port & Starboard Cedar-Lined Hanging Storage Locker Rod Storage Lockers Holds Up To 8 Rods GUEST HEAD 110 Volt AC Duplex Outlet/GFI Protected Corian Countertop Electric Vacuflush Head Positive Cabinet Door & Drawer Latches AC and DC Recessed Halogen Lighting Vanity Lighting Pullout Shower Faucet Sink w/ Storage Below Vanity Storage Cabinet w/ Sliding Mirror Doors FLYBRIDGE / ELECTRONICS Two Garmin GPSMAP 8622 – 22″ MFD Chartplotters/Radar/Fishfinder Garmin GMR Fantom 6′ Open Array 72 Mile Radar Garmin GMR Fantom 50W Solid State Radar Pedestal w/ MotionScope Technology Garmin GHC 20 Autopilot Garmin GSD 26 CHIRP Professional Sonar Module Garmin Airmar CM599LHW 1-3kW Pocket Mounted Transducer Garmin Airmar DST800 (0° Tilt) Transducer Garmin AIS 800 Blackbox Transceiver Garmin GPS 19x HVS Position Receiver/Antenna Garmin GXM 53 | Marine Weather Receiver/Antenna Garmin GMS 10 Network Port Expander (2) Icom M-504 VHF Radios KVH TracVision TV5 Lumishore Underwater Lights New Engine Room Cameras Fusion Apollo RA770 Stereo System w/ Built-In Wi-Fi JL Audio Speakers Throughout w/ Subwoofer Bausch Custom Hardtop w/ Recessed Pancake Teaser Reels Three Sided EZ2CY helm Enclosure Bench Seating Forward of Helm Console Insulated Drink Box Bench Port Side Bridge Ladder & Safety Rails to Match Bow Rails Flush-Mounted Compass Custom-Molded Electronics Console Custom Engine Instrument Panel Fire & Bilge High Water Level Alarms Release Helm & Companion Chairs w/ New Cushions Stainless Steel Steering Wheel Palm Beach Style Helm Pod Single Lever Electronic Controls Cockpit engine controls (electronic) (8) Rod Holders On Aft Bridge Rail Storage Lockers Forward Storage Cabinet At Helm Custom Cabo Stainless Steel Switch Panel SeaDeck flooring added to the FlyBridge floor ENGINEROOM / MECHANICAL Upgraded Twin Man V8-900CRM 900 HP Each w/ 4550 Hours Most Recent “thousand hour” engine service being done 10/2024 Maintenance Log Book on board with details of Professional Service and Care (5) Bilge Pumps Three Automatic/Manual, Two Automatic Stainless Steel Clamps On Engine Exhaust Hoses Double Hose Clamps On All Hose Fittings Dual Engine Room Circulation Fans Electric Fuel Priming Pumps Electronic Controls w/ Trolling Valves Engine Synchronizer Emergency Bilge Pump Diverter Valve On One Main Engine Engine Alarm System Engine Room Finished In White Gelcoat Delta T Systems Standard Rectangular Moisture Eliminator (2) Engine Room Blowers Automatic/Manual Fire Extinguishing System Freshwater Cooling System On Main Engines 110 Volt AC Freshwater Pump w/ DC Backup Pump Fuel Filters w/ Water Separators On Main Engines & Generator Metal Braided Fuel Lines W/ Fire-Retardant Fiberglass Fuel Tank Freshwater Hose Bib (3) High Water Bilge Alarms 28 Gal. Holding Tank w/ Monitor Macerator & Dockside Discharge Fiberglass Mufflers w/ Backwash Surge Tube Oil Change System On Main Engines & Generator 4-Bladed Nibral Propellers, Bronze High Speed Rudders UL Approved Marine Sea Cocks On All Thru-Hulls Blow Waterline Teleflex-Seastar Hydraulic Power Steering System DripLess Shaft Seals 11-Gallon Stainless Steel Water Heater Bronze Highspeed Water Intake Scoops Aft Bilge Finished In White Polyurethane (2) Garmin Engine Room Cameras All six batteries replaced 10/2023 ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS Northern Lights 9 kw Generator w/ 2760 Hours (new in 2019) Remote Start & Digital Panel located in Salon Glendinning Cable Master for Shore power 50′ Shore Power Cord 50 AMP NewMar Phase 3 Automatic Battery Charger (new 2021) All six batteries replaced 10/2023 Automatic Battery Paralleling w/ Manual Switch At Helm Vapor-Proof Battery On/Off Switches Bonding System W/ Transom Zinc Plate Circuit Breaker Protection Throughout Custom DC Electrical Distribution Panel w/ Battery Voltage & Load Meter 12Volt DC & 24 Volt DC Electronic Supply At Helm Dual Trumpet Air Horn AC & DC Engine Room Lighting AC & DC Interior Lighting Navigation Lights GFI Protected Receptacles Throughout Boat Unit Reverse Polarity Light Custom AC Electrical Distribution Panel w/ Line Voltage & Load Meter Features the “World Famous” Cabo electrical wiring DECK / HULL Custom Stainless Steel Recessed Anchor Roller Assembly Heavy-Duty Electric Windlass With Remote At Bridge & Deck Switches 12″ Stainless Steel Bow Cleats (4)10″ Stainless Steel Spring Line Cleats 12″ Stainless Steel Stern Cleats Stainless Steel Stern Hawse Pipes Molded Fiberglass Bow Pulpit Custom Aluminum Bow Rails Molded-In Deck Surface Non-Skid Molded Fiberglass Using Polyester Resin Biaxial Stitched Fabric Reinforcement & Core Construction Gelcoat Exterior Finish COCKPIT / FISHING Release Fighting Chair w/ Rocket Launcher Aluminum Reinforcing Backing Plate Installed For Mounting Fighting Chair Rupp Outriggers w/ Triple Spreaders Rupp Center Rigger Engine Room Access Door From Cockpit Bait Prep Center w/ Sink & Tackle Storage 48 Gallon Live Bait Well Molded Into Transom w/ Large Overboard Drain & LED Lighting w/ Optional Aquarium Window Courtesy Lighting Under Gunwales & Flybridge Overhang (2) Large Capacity Insulated Fish Boxes w/ Macerator Pump-Out System Cockpit Controls w/ Cover Cockpit Camera Mounted On Hardtop Spreader Lights In Hardtop Fresh & Saltwater Washdowns Starboard Side Icebox w/ Fitted Gasketed Lid (13) Rod Holders In Gunnel Self-Bailing Scuppers Storage Boxes Under Gunnel Transom Door w/ Top Gate New Cockpit Combing Pads Cockpit Cover Cockpit Sun Shade Fusion MS-NRX300 Stereo Remote JL Audio Speakers Electric reel plugs mounted beneath the Gumwhales
Fly Yachts is pleased to assist you in the purchase of this vessel. This boat is centrally listed by Bluewater Yacht Sales.
