2006 Cabo 52 Express

The 52 Express meets the superior standards set by her smaller siblings - then takes them to the next level. Built with the same precision, performance and fishability for which the CABO brand is widely acclaimed, additional options offered by the 52 Express allow owners to equip their vessel to suit their specific desires.

Performance
Big and beamy, the 52 Express runs smooth and fast, and remains remarkably dry even in the most challenging conditions. She carries substantial weight aft, enhancing balance and ride characteristics in following seas and waves. Imagine how quickly you can get to your record-breaking marlin with the exceptional performance offered by the 52 Express.

Fishability
Designed from the keel up with the needs of the avid sportfisherman in mind, the cockpit of the 52 Express includes a professional bait prep center, an abundance of tackle storage, a 75-gallon circulating bait tank molded into the transom, large-capacity insulated fish boxes, and much, much more. As on every CABO, the 52 Express includes an aluminum reinforcement plate molded into the cockpit deck for mounting a fighting chair. Gaff and tag stick holders are positioned under the gunnels, and five rod holders come standard. Self-bailing cockpit scuppers, a transom gate and outward opening "tuna door" fitted with CABO's beefy custom hinges, and quick-disconnect fresh and saltwater wash-down systems add to the utility of the cockpit fishing space.

Design & Construction
The helm deck's molded command console is carefully positioned, providing the captain with a clear view forward, abeam, and astern. It has room for a complete assortment of modern marine electronics and digital readouts, plus numerous custom switch panels, warning lights, and alarms. Optional single-lever electronic controls promise smooth and responsive maneuverability, while comfortable helm and companion seats include adjustable footrests. Extra, lockable storage for tackle and accessories has been built-in under the L-shaped lounge.

Accommodations
The cabin of the 52 Express showcases graceful spaciousness and refined comfort, amidst the boat's hard-core fishability. The main salon of the 52 Express features a large L-shaped lounge, as well as a Bose® LS-U35 surround sound stereo system. Forward, the master stateroom accommodates a choice of an island berth or three singles. To port, a second stateroom has twin berths and a dresser. A spacious galley and two head compartments are conveniently located and fully equipped for cruising comfort. The 52 Express can also be configured for a three-stateroom layout, to provide maximum privacy for those with larger crews. This optional arrangement provides for an efficient galley/ salon combo, equipped with a large settee.

• 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; core construction; hull (Vacuum-bagged)
• Stainless steel rub strip on face of white high-density PVC rub rail
• Trim tabs, fully recessed

• Anchor roller assembly, recessed, custom stainless steel
• Forward mooring cleats (2), stainless steel
• Spring line cleats (4), 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, 75-gallons, molded into transom with large overboard drain, window, and LED lighting
• Courtesy lighting under gunwales
• Fish boxes (2), large capacity, insulated, macerator pump-out system
• Hose and pistol-grip nozzle
• Gunwale padding, high-density foam, white vinyl covered
• Freezer, AC, cockpit icebox
• Hatches, lazarette and fish boxes, heavy-duty, gasketed, drains, gutters, full-length stainless steel piano hinge and custom latch
• Rod holders (5)
• Scuppers, self-bailing
• Transom door with top gate, extreme duty, polished stainless steel hardware
• Washdown, freshwater
• Washdown, saltwater
• Door to engine room with ladder from cockpit

• Carpet, custom, outdoor
• Companion seats (2), mounted on port and starboard cabinets
• Companionway door, sliding, opaque with white acrylic
• Helm seat, adjustable, with vinyl-covered high-density foam cushions, pedestal-mounted
• L-shape lounge, with lockable storage beneath
• Tackle center with drawers for gear storage and organization
• Refrigerator / freezer / icemaker, starboard helm deck cabinet
• Air conditioning, 30,000btu

• 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 and hour meters
• Palm Beach pod, mounted, single lever electronic controls
• Switch panels, custom, stainless steel

• Bilge, white gelcoat finish
• Bilge pumps (5), three automatic/manual, two automatic
• Double constant torque stainless steel clamps on engine exhaust hoses
• Double hose clamps on all hose fittings, stainless steel
• Electronic controls with trolling valves, engine synchronizer and back up controls
• Electric fuel priming pumps
• Emergency bilge pump diverter valve on one main engine
• Engine alarm system
• Engine room liner, white gelcoat finished
• Engine room blowers (2), DC
• Engine room ventilation fan, AC
• Fire extinguishing system, manual/automatic
• Freshwater cooling, on main engines
• Freshwater hose bib
• Freshwater pump, AC with backup 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
• High water bilge alarms (3)
• Holding tank, 40-gallon, with monitor, macerator and dockside discharge
• Mufflers, fiberglass with backwash surge tube
• Oil change system, main engines, generator and transmission
• Propeller shafts, double taper, couplers, high-strength stainless steel
• Propellers, 5-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

• 21 - kW freshwater-cooled diesel generator with seawater strainer, remote start and digital panel, water lift muffler, safety shutdown system, sound enclosure
• 50’ shore power cord with retractable Glendinning Cable Master, 240V, 50-amp
• Battery chargers (2), automatic with thermal cut out
• Battery on/off switches, vapor-proof
• 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
• Distribution panel, auxiliary, AC/DC
• Central vacuum
• Horn, dual air trumpet
• Lights, engine room, AC and DC
• Lights, interior, DC Halogen
• Lights, navigation, international
• Receptacles, GFI protected, throughout
• Batteries, heavy duty
• Air conditioning / heating , AC, 26,000 BTU
• Shore power isolation transformer

• 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
• Hide-a-bed, double, pull-out, beneath aft settee
• TV, LED, flat screen
• BOSE LS-V35 system with AM/FM, iPod Dock, and surround sound speakers
• Blue Ray disc player
• Rod storage locker

• 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, with pullout drawers
• Sink, stainless steel
• Storage compartments and drawers throughout
• Pullout stainless steel rack shelves
• Trash receptacle, in counter
• Undercabinet lighting, recessed halogen, AC
• Garbage disposal

• Access to anchor rope/chain locker
• Berth(s), choice of double, island-style, 5” mattress, coverlets, or 3 single berths
• Foredeck hatch, with retractable shade
• Latches, positive, cabinet doors and drawers
• Lockers, hanging, cedar-lined, port and starboard
• Storage, compartments and drawers below berth
• Storage, rod lockers (2), with horizontal rod racks
• TV, LED, flat screen
• Stereo AM/FM/CD/DVD with speakers (2)
• Clock, flush-mount

• Wall-mounted mirror
• Lighting, reading, DC
• Berths (2), single
• Dresser
• Foredeck hatch, with retractable shade
• Carpeting
• HVAC control

• 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
• Foredeck hatch, with retractable shade
• Holding tank monitoring system
• Towel rack

• Solid-surface countertop with undermount sink
• Head, Sealand Vacuflush, electric
• Latches, positive, cabinet doors and drawers
• Toiletry storage cabinet, framed with mirror doors
• Vanity with storage

• Anchor, 25’ chain, 250’ rode, life jackets, throwable P.F.D., fire extinguisher, docklines, fenders, distress signaling device, flashlight, emergency horn, first aid kit and bell