While a two-stateroom layout is standard on the 44 Hardtop Express, the standard second stateroom offers the comfort of private twin berths away from the master and an open floor plan. The full-length, aft-facing galley counter allows easy access to appliances, while creating more floor space in the living/dining area. The master stateroom and shared head are forward of the main living area and offer the comfort and amenities in keeping with Cabo’s next generation of sportfishers. 

Performance

Like many of the latest Cabo’s to be introduced in the past few years, the foundation of the 44 Hardtop Express is it’s Michael Peters designed hull. From there, the propulsion design, electrical systems and attention to detail in every screw and hinge is executed in the same manner that built Cabo’s reputation for creating a rugged and efficient boat.

Fishability

Careful planning and forethought go into the placement of very element in the cockpit – especially essentials such as the bait tank, tackle center and rod storage. Mezzanine seating provides a comfortable perch while watching the spread. Insulated fish boxes are molded into the sole and equipped with in-line macerators. Full-length piano hinges and rubber gaskets allow for a tight seal, to keep your catch fresher longer. Lures and rigging equipment are neatly organized, in a custom-designed tackle center at the rigging station.

Design & Construction

The integrated hard top created an impressive new design unlike any Cabo before it – utilizing its three-sided enclosures to offer better protection from the elements, improved visibility, and greater comfort on the helm deck. Below deck, the interior offers a comfortable living space equal in size to the 45 Express that it replaced, and larger than competitor’s models in its range.

Accommodations

While a two-stateroom layout is standard on the 44 Hardtop Express, the standard second stateroom offers the comfort of private twin berths away from the master and an open floor plan. The full-length, aft-facing galley counter allows easy access to appliances, while creating more floor space in the living/dining area. The master stateroom and shared head are forward of the main living area and offer the comfort and amenities in keeping with Cabo’s next generation of sportfishers. 

• AC duplex outlet / GFI protected
• Access hatch to below deck equipment
• Carpet, removable, deep-pile
• Deck hatch, with retractable shade
• (2) Sky lights
• Entertainment center AM/FM/CD/DVD
• Fabrics and coverings, fine selection throughout
• Interior wood, teak, satin finish
• Recessed halogen lights
• Flat screen LED TV

• AC duplex outlet / GFI protected
• Cooktop, ceramic, two-burner, recessed with solid-surface cover
• Solid-surface countertop
• Garbage disposal
• Sharp Microwave / convection oven
• Refrigerator / freezer with pullout drawers
• Stainless steel sink
• Storage compartments and drawers throughout
• Under cabinet LED lighting

• AC  duplex outlet / GFI protected
• Berth, double, island-style, 5” mattress, bunk cover
• Foredeck hatch with retractable shade
• Cedar-lined hanging lockers, port and starboard
• Storage compartments and drawers below berth
• (2) Rod lockers, with horizontal rod racks
• Flat screen LED Samsung TV
• Stereo AM/FM/CD/DVD with speakers (2)

• Recessed halogen lighting
• DC reading lights
• (2) Berths, single with folding top berth for additional space
• Cedar-lined hanging locker
• Rod storage under lower berth
• Blanket locker
• Skylight
• AC duplex outlet / GFI protected

• AC  duplex outlet / GFI protected
• Solid-surface countertop
• Vanity with storage cabinet
• Designer faucets and shower fixtures
• Mirror with storage
• Head, Sealand vacuflush, electric
• Recessed halogen lighting
• Sink
• Shower stall with automatic shower sump pump
• Linen locker
• Foredeck hatch with retractable shade

• Compass with light, flush-mounted
• Engine instrument panel, custom with audible warning system and hour meters
• Fire and bilge high water level alarms, audible
• Stainless steel helm wheel
• Navigation and electronics panel
• Palm Beach pod, mounted, single lever electronic controls
• Switch panels, custom, stainless steel 

• (2) Companion seats, mounted on port and starboard cabinets
• Companion sliding door opaque with white acrylic
• Helm console, integrally molded
• Helm seat, adjustable, with vinyl-covered high-density foam cushions, pedestal-mounted
• L-shape lounge with lockable storage beneath
• Molded fiberglass helm deck
• Storage cabinet with drawers for gear storage and organization
• Integrated hardtop with three-sided enclosure
• Ventilation hatches
• LED tri-color lighting, DC
• Rod storage locker
• Electric teaser reels US-9
• Port and starboard sliding windows
• Teak deck 

• Anchor roller assembly, recessed, custom stainless steel
• Bow pulpit, integral molded fiberglass
• Aluminum custom bow rails
• Non-skid deck surface molded-in
• Saltwater washdown forward in anchor locker
• (2) Stainless steel mooring cleats forward
• (4) Stainless steel spring line cleats
• (2) Stainless steel stern cleats
• Stainless steel stern hawse pipes
• Molded fiberglass using polyester resin, biaxial stitched fabric reinforcement and core construction
• Molded-in white gelcoat finish
• Windlass, heavy-duty, DC electric, remote at helm and deck switches
• (3) Freshwater supplied windshield washer
• (3) Windshield wipers, self-parking with pantograph arms, intermittent and separate controls

• Tri-color LED lighting
• Ventilation hatch
• Recessed electric teaser real mount
• Rod storage locker
• LED spreader light
• Vented windows, port and starboard

• Cockpit shade
• Aluminum reinforcing plate installed for mounting fighting chair
• Bait and tackle center with storage, gas spring, full-length stainless steel piano hinge and custom latch
• Mezzanine with integrated storage
• Insulated drink storage box
• Bait tank, 56 gallons, molded into transom with large overboard drain and LED lighting
• Courtesy lighting under gunwales
• Door to engine room with ladder from cockpit
• (2) Fish boxes with large capacity, insulated, macerator pump-out system
• Gunwale padding, high-density foam, white vinyl covered
• Hatches, lazarette and fish boxes, heavy-duty, gasketed, drains, gutters, full-length stainless steel piano hinge and custom latch.
• Icebox, fitted with gasketed lid, gas spring actuator, full-length stainless steel piano hinge and custom latch
• (5) Rod holders
• Self-bailing scuppers
• Transom door with top gate, extreme duty, polished stainless steel hardware
• Freshwater washdown – port
• Saltwater washdown – port
• LED flood light

• Bilge, white LP finish
• Bilge pump (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
• (2) Engine room blowers, DC
• Engine room ventilation fan, AC
• Fire extinguishing system, manual / automatic
• Freshwater cooling on main engines
• 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
• (3) High water bilge alarms
• Holding tank, 43-gallon with monitor, macerator and dockside discharge
• Mufflers, fiberglass with backwash surge tube
• Propeller shafts, double taper, couplers, high-strength  stainless steel
• 4-blade Nibral propellers
• 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

• (2) Furuno 15” screens NavNet 3D
• Furuno Radar
• (2) Icom VHF ICM 604
• Simrad AP29 autopilot
• ACR spotlight
• SAT TV – 3 engine room cameras
• Bow thruster
• Clarion AM/FM/CD

• Onan 17 kW freshwater-cooled diesel generator with seawater strainer remote start and digital panel, water lift muffler, safety shutdown system, sound enclosure. 683 hours as of 12/28/15.
• 50’ Shore power cord with retractable Glendinning cable master, 120 / 240 V, 50-amp
• Battery charger, automatic with thermal cut out
• Battery on / off switches, vapor-proof
• Battery paralleling, automatic, with manual switch at helm
• Bonding system with transom zinc plate
• Circuit breaker protection throughout
• Distribution panel, AC/ DC, with line voltage, load meter, and reverse polarity light
• Horn, dual air trumpet
• Lights, engine room, AC and DC
• Lights, interior, DC LED
• Lights, navigation, international
• Receptacles, GFI protected, throughout
• Heavy duty batteries
• Air conditioning / heating, AC 18,000 BTU

• Anchor
• 25’ Chain
• 250’ Rope
• Life jackets
• Throw able P.F.D.
• Fire extinguisher
• Docklines
• Distress signaling device
• Flashlight
• Emergency horn
• First aid kit
• Bell

• Black boot stripe
• Bottom paint, complete preparation – Two 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; solid fiberglass bottom construction; core construction from chine to sheer (vacuum-bagged).
• Stainless steel rub strip on face of white high-density PVC rub rail
• Fully recessed trim tabs