Specifications

Name

MERRYACHT

Current Price

$775,000

Year

2004

Length

48 ft

Michael Strassel

Sales Professional

Michael Strassel

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Direct Line

(954) 214-1967

HMY Location

Bahia Mar

fast facts

Twin Caterpillar C18 Engines – 3 Hours Since Major PM Service

Extensive Mechanical Upgrades & Cooling System Rebuilds

Immaculate “Like-New” Teak Interior – No Odors

Factory-Faired Bow Thruster + New AGM Batteries

Turn-Key Condition with Fresh Bottom Paint & Yard Period Completed

Description

2004 Cabo 48 Flybridge Sportfish – Twin CAT C18s – Turn-Key

No other 2004 Cabo 48 Flybridge on the market compares. This exceptional Cabo Yachts 48 Flybridge is powered by the highly sought-after twin Caterpillar C18 diesel engines and represents one of the finest examples available today. Built during Cabo’s most respected production era under the leadership of legendary yacht builder Michael Howarth, the Cabo 48 is widely regarded as one of the best-riding and best-built offshore sportfishing yachts in her class. This vessel showcases that pedigree with meticulous ownership, extensive upgrades, and major preventative maintenance recently completed by a Certified CAT technician. With only minimal hours since service and a recent yard period completed, she is fully turn-key, loaded, and ready to fish.

The interior shows as new and reflects an extraordinary level of care. Dated salon lambrequins were removed to maximize natural light and reveal the beautiful factory matte-finish teak, which still presents like the day she left the factory. Real teak and holly soles, new carpet throughout the cabin, and immaculate soft goods create a clean, elegant feel, and there is absolutely zero boat odor. All flybridge and cockpit upholstery is new, further enhancing her like-new appearance.

Key features include twin Caterpillar C18 engines, a Westerbeke 15kW generator, factory-faired bow thruster tube, Wesmar bow thruster with new AGM 4D batteries, US-9 teaser reels mounted in the flybridge overhead, a Pompanette fighting chair, and a new anchor rode and chain. With extensive preventative maintenance, thoughtful upgrades, and unmatched cosmetic condition, this Cabo 48 Flybridge stands out as a must-see for any buyer seeking a premium sportfishing yacht with CAT C18 power.

If you are searching for a Cabo 48 Flybridge with CAT C18s, major service completed, and exceptional cosmetic condition, this is a must-see vessel that stands apart from the rest of the market.

Vessel Overview

RECENT SERVICE & IMPROVEMENTS

Mechanical & Engine Systems (10/2025)

  • Port and Starboard heat exchangers rebuilt; Port engine new heat exchanger back frame – 10/2025
  • Port and Starboard new aftercooler cores – 10/2025
  • Port and Starboard gear oil coolers rebuilt – 10/2025

Electrical & Equipment Upgrades (10/2025)

  • New Lewmar battery charger – 10/2025
  • 4D AGM bow thruster batteries – 10/2025
  • New engine room circulation fans – 10/2025
  • New engine room intake screens and filter media – 10/2025
  • 12V deep drop outlet in cockpit – 10/2025

Plumbing & Water Systems (10/2025)

  • New anchor rode with 50’ chain – 10/2025
  • New livewell pump – 10/2025
  • Forward locker hose bib replaced – 10/2025
  • New galley and head sink fittings/faucets/valves – 10/2025
  • Birdsall Marine cockpit hose hangers (fresh & raw water) with new bibs – 10/2025

Interior & Comfort Upgrades (10/2025)

  • New drink ice maker – 10/2025
  • New bound edge carpet – 10/2025
  • New AC ducts in salon – 10/2025
  • New re-done interior fabric valances and mini blinds – 10/2025
  • All salon halogen lights replaced with LEDs – 10/2025
  • Stateroom TVs and head units replaced – 10/2025
  • New multicolor LED underwater lights – 10/2025

Hull & Bottom Service

  • Hullside 3-stage compound and wax – 2/2026
  • Hull media blasted, 2 coats epoxy, 2 coats bottom paint, third coat at waterline – 2/2026

ENGINE & MECHANICAL

Twin Caterpillar C18 Diesel Engines

  • 3 hours since major preventative maintenance
  • New aftercooler cores
  • Rebuilt transmission oil coolers
  • Rebuilt heat exchangers (both engines)
  • New port heat exchanger back frame
  • Updated CAT-spec aftercooler raw water piping
  • New zincs throughout
  • New CAT ELC coolant
  • New port exhaust riser
  • New engine oil & filters
  • New gear oil & filters
  • New raw water impellers

Westerbeke 15kW Generator

  • Heat exchanger replaced
  • Air box replaced
  • Injection pump & injectors replaced
  • Emergency shutdown system

Additional Mechanical Upgrades

  • Rebuilt power steering system
  • New freshwater pump
  • Fresh bottom paint & running gear coating
  • New anchor rode & chain

Engine room is exceptionally clean, well-lit, and professionally maintained with labeled systems, Racor fuel filtration, Reverso oil change system, fire suppression, Xantrex battery combiner, and sound insulation.

ELECTRICAL & SYSTEMS

  • Westerbeke 15kW generator
  • Shore power inlet
  • Xantrex PathMaker battery combiner
  • Dedicated battery switches (engine, house, generator)
  • AGM 4D batteries (bow thruster – NEW)
  • Recessed LED lighting throughout vessel
  • Fire suppression system

ELECTRONICS & NAVIGATION

Helm Electronics Package:

  • Dual Garmin GPSMAP 7215 MFDs
  • Furuno NavNet VX2
  • Simrad AP22 Autopilot
  • Dual ICOM IC-M604 VHF radios
  • CAT digital engine displays
  • Wesmar bow thruster control
  • Ritchie compass
  • Clarion stereo remote

COCKPIT

  • Pompanette fighting chair
  • Rupp outriggers
  • (2) US-9 teaser reels (overhead mounted)
  • Cabo premium non-skid deck
  • Transom door with custom stainless hardware
  • Fresh & saltwater washdowns
  • Cockpit freezer
  • Built-in tackle storage
  • Lumitec SeaBlaze underwater lights
  • New upholstered coaming bolsters
  • Insulated engine room access
  • Aluminum ladder to flybridge

FLYBRIDGE

  • Custom fold-down flybridge deck extension (exclusive feature)
  • Ongaro stainless steel helm wheel
  • Newly upholstered helm chairs
  • Bench seating with new upholstery
  • Eisenglass & Strataglass enclosure
  • 6-rod rocket launcher
  • Overhead teaser reels
  • Polished stainless helm panel
  • 110V outlet
  • Overhead lighting in hardtop

SALON

  • L-shaped sofa (like new)
  • High-gloss teak coffee table
  • Bose surround sound system with subwoofer
  • Insignia flat screen TV
  • New LED lighting
  • Large panoramic windows
  • Real teak & holly flooring
  • Lambrequins removed to enhance light & showcase teak
  • Immaculate cabinetry throughout

GALLEY

  • Sub-Zero refrigerator/freezer drawers
  • Panasonic stainless microwave
  • Two-burner electric cooktop with downdraft
  • Solid surface countertops
  • Raritan stainless steel ice maker (NEW)
  • Garbage disposal
  • Pull-out trash receptacle
  • Teak cabinetry with stainless hardware
  • Massive under-sole storage
  • LED accent lighting

STATEROOMS & HEADS

Master Stateroom (Midship)

  • Queen berth with gas-shock lift storage
  • New 12V TV
  • New Bose speakers
  • Cedar-lined storage
  • Hanging locker (new lining)
  • New bound carpet
  • Climate control

Master Head

  • Enclosed shower
  • Corian countertop
  • New faucet
  • Mirrored medicine cabinet
  • LED lighting

Forward Guest Stateroom

  • Double berth
  • Rod storage
  • New carpet
  • Teak cabinetry
  • AGM 4D bow thruster batteries below berth

Guest Head

  • Separate shower stall
  • Corian vanity
  • TankWatch monitoring panel
  • GFCI outlet

Starboard Guest Stateroom

  • Twin bunks
  • Washer/dryer combo
  • Teak cabinetry
  • New carpet
  • Reading lights

WHY THIS CABO 48 STANDS OUT

  • Highly desirable CAT C18 power package
  • Professionally maintained with documented service
  • Major cooling system updates completed
  • Cleanest engine room in class
  • Shows like a much newer yacht
  • Built during Cabo’s most respected production era
  • Fully serviced and ready for offshore fishing or cruising

EXCLUSIONS

Owner’s personal items, artwork, and tools

Mechanical Disclaimer

Engine and generator hours are as of the date of the original listing and are a representation of what the listing broker is told by the owner and/or actual reading of the engine hour meters. The broker cannot guarantee the true hours. It is the responsibility of the purchaser and/or his agent to verify engine hours, warranties implied or otherwise and major overhauls as well as all other representations noted on the listing brochure.

Disclaimer

The company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change or withdrawal without notice.

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