2008 Cabo 40'
12.19 m
2008 Cabo 40' Flybridge Sportfisherman
- 12.19 m
- Diesel
- Power
- Cruisers
2008 Cabo Flybridge Sportfisherman
40' (12.19 m) Andy
FOR SALE: 2008 40’ CABO EXPRESS “ANDY” Battle-tested and bluewater-proven, “ANDY” is a tournament-winning, record-setting sportfisher custom-built for serious anglers and refined for island cruising — turnkey, loaded, and ready to chase billfish or sunsets across the Caribbean.
Flag of Registry: United States
Port of Registry: St Croix, USVI
| FEATURES: |
|---|
| Pipewelders Tower |
| Fighting Chair |
| Garmin Electronics |
| Starlink Internet |
| Custom Tackle Room |
| Notable Upgrades: New Northern Lights generator, ZF digital controls, MAN displays, Veem props, Starlink, teak covering boards, rebuilt fridge/freezer, new helm seats, bottom coating, and full bonding system. |
2008 Cabo 40' Flybridge Sportfisherman
- 12.19 m
- Diesel
- Power
- Cruisers
$ 850,000 USD
$ 1,161,928 CAD*€ 726,795 Euros*£ 633,763 GBP*
Description
Condition: Professionally Maintained
Turnkey, Tournament-Ready, and Cruising Capable
The 2008 40’ CABO ANDY is a rare, factory-custom sportfisher designed for serious bluewater anglers. Customized from the factory by legendary Capt. Peter B. Wright, she is one of very few 40’ Cabo Convertibles ever built with a full tower, purpose-designed for world-class fishing performance.
Powered by upgraded MAN 800 engines, ANDY delivers reliable speed, range, and efficiency for Caribbean bluewater fishing and island cruising. Her lightweight Pipewelders Marine tower, constructed of aircraft-grade aluminum and carbon fiber, provides exceptional visibility with minimal weight penalty.
A proven performer, she holds two women’s world records for Blue Marlin on fly and has an established history of consistently raising billfish across the region. Professionally maintained and updated with numerous 2024–2025 upgrades, ANDY is turnkey and ready to fish immediately.
All fishing equipment conveys with the vessel, offering a true plug-and-play opportunity.
Included Fishing Equipment Highlights:
- Complete bucket harness and Scale Master scale
- Full spread of Uni-Butts (straight and bent)
- Star Rods, Captain Harry, Billfisher, Biscayne, Sage, Blackfin, and Shimano rod & reel combinations
- Shimano 50W 2-speed, Tyrnos, Stella, Penn Senator 115L2 electric reels
- Kite fishing package with (5) kites for varying wind conditions
- Light tackle, heavy tackle, deep drop, spinning, and fly-fishing setups
ANDY represents a unique opportunity to own a proven, factory-custom Cabo with tournament-level capability, legendary design input, and an unmatched equipment package in her class. She is a very rare vessel owned and loved by a very knowledgeable owner (world record holder) with an open checkbook!
Fishing & Performance Features:
- Two women’s world records for Blue Marlin on fly tackle, showing testament to the vessel’s design, speed and maneuverability
- Custom Pipewelders Marine tower with freshwater washdown, Pipewelders Marine double spreader outriggers, center rigger, and carbon fiber flybridge hardtop, tower deck and buggy top
- Storage across mezzanine with cushions and easy access to engine room
- Pompanette Unlimited Fighting Chair on offset pedestal.
- Teak covering boards and coaming bolsters throughout the cockpit
- Miya Epoch US-9 Teaser Reels (hardtop-mounted)
- 24V LP Electric Reel outlets and 12V Kite Reel outlets
- Dual in-deck fish boxes with Eskimo Icemaker plumbed to port box
- Gated transom door for safe landing of large fish
- Raw and freshwater washdowns
- Easy access to fuel tank, fuel manifold, and steering rams (rebuilt 2024) via in deck hatch to lazarette,
- Glendenning Cable Master 220/50 Amp VAC
LOA42'
LOA Inch1''
LOA12.83''
LOD42'
LOD1''
Beam15'
Beam Inch8''
Draft Max Feet3'
Draft Max Inch5''
Draft Min Feet3'
Draft Min Inch5''
Head Room Feet6'
Head Room Inch6''
Bridge Clearance Feet68'
Fuel Tank (Gallons)550
Fuel Tank (Liters)2081.98
Fresh Water (Gallons)90
Fresh Water (Liters)340.69
Holding Tank (Gallons)22
Holding Tank (Liters)83.28
TypePower
ConditionUsed
Specifications
Andy
US-CHXJ0056E708
42'1" (12.83 Meters)
Power-Used
2008
15'8"
42'1"
3'5"
3'5"
1
1
6'6"
1
33 Knots
28 Knots
850
Diesel
Fiberglass
Deep Vee
Yes
550 Gallons (2081.98 Liters)
90 Gallons (340.69 Liters)
22 Gallons (83.28 Liters)
32930
Engines
Engine 1
- Engine Make: Man
- ModelEngine Model: R6-800
- YearEngine Year: 2008
- Engine TypeEngine Type: Inboard
- Drive TypeDrive Type: Direct
- Power HPPower HP: 800.00
- Power KWPower KW: 596.56
- Feul TypeFeul Type: Diesel
- HoursHours: 4653.00
- Engine LocationEngine Location: Port
- Hours DateHours Date: 11-10-2025
- Serial NumberSerial Number: 41015921901573
Engine 2
- Engine Make: Man
- ModelEngine Model: R6-800
- YearEngine Year: 2012
- Engine TypeEngine Type: Inboard
- Drive TypeDrive Type: Direct
- Power HPPower HP: 800.00
- Power KWPower KW: 596.56
- Feul TypeFeul Type: Diesel
- HoursHours: 4636.00
- Engine LocationEngine Location: Starboard
- Hours DateHours Date: 11-10-2025
- Serial NumberSerial Number: 41021911512192
Generators
Generator 1
- Generator Make: Norther Lights
- Generator KW: 12.00
- Generator Hours: 50
Full Details
Additional Information
Accommodation
Master Stateroom (Bow)
• Island berth with storage
• Flatscreen TV
• Cabinetry and hanging locker
• Vetus bow thruster access below
Guest Stateroom
• Twin berths
• Hanging locker
• Shared head access
Custom Tackle Room
• Factory-modified space replacing the standard second head
Interior Comforts and Amenities
Salon
• Large L-shaped couch with built-in storage
• Teak dinette with wraparound L-shaped seating and storage
• Flatscreen TV with Bose surround sound system
• 20 lb/day icemaker at salon entrance
• Carpeted salon for added comfort
• Teak and holly sole beneath carpeted salon
Galley
• Step-down galley layout
• Refrigerator/freezer (professionally rebuilt 2025)
• Ceramic cooktop
• Microwave
• Stainless-steel sink
• Custom teak cabinetry and drawers
• Teak and holly galley sole
• Sea Recovery watermaker access under galley sole
• (2) air conditioning units with easy access under galley sole
Additional Notes
• A custom tackle room, replacing the standard second head, is a unique, factory-modified feature designed for serious anglers.
Electronics and Navigation
• Palm Beach–style helm
• Dual Garmin Multifunction Displays
• RADAR
• 2KW transducer
• New ZF Digital Controls and MAN Digital Displays
• Starboard engine control computer (2025)
• Autopilot
• ICOM VHF
• Bennett Trim Tab Controls (2025)
• Helm seats (new 2025)
• Dual bench seating with storage
• Starlink satellite internet (installed 2025)
Electrical Systems
• 12 kW Northern Lights generator (new 2025)
• Engine batteries (new May 2025)
Deck and Hull Equipment
• Custom Pipewelders Marine tower with freshwater washdown
• Pipewelders Marine double spreader outriggers
• Center rigger
• Carbon fiber flybridge hardtop, tower deck, and buggy top
• Dual in-deck fish boxes with macerators
• Eskimo ice maker plumbing
• Gated transom door
• Custom cushions and seating
• Bottom coated (2025)
• Veem propellers
• Cutlass bearings (new, installed 2025)
• Bonding system upgrades
• New exhaust clamps
• 33 lb plough anchor
Mechanical Equipment
• Twin MAN 800 HP diesel engines with ZF transmissions
• 12 kW Northern Lights generator (new, installed 2025)
• Engine batteries (new May 2025)
• ZF digital controls and MAN engine displays (updated 2025)
• Veem propellers and new cutlass bearings (installed 2025)
• Bennett trim tabs serviced and upgraded
• Exhaust clamps (replaced 2025)
• Steering hoses (replaced 2025)
• Zincs (replaced 2025)
• Eskimo ice maker installed
• Sea Recovery watermaker installed
• Glendinning cablemaster for shore power management
Engine Info
- Man R6-800
- ENGINE SERIAL # STBD 41021911512192
- ENGINE SERIAL # PORT 41015921901573
Tankage
- Fuel: 550 gal
- Water: 90 gal
- Holding: 22 gal
Owners Comments and Boat History
One-owner boat ordered custom from factory and heavily customized postproduction prior to delivery by Pipewelders Marine and Capt. Peter B. Wright
Recent Upgrades (2024–2025)
• 12 kW Northern Lights generator
• Engine batteries
• ZF Digital Controls
• MAN Controller (Starboard) and wiring
• Veem propellers
• Cutlass bearings
• Trim tabs
• Bonding system
• Steering hoses
• Fishbox macerators and plumbing
• Exhaust clamps
• Zincs
• AC pump
• Eskimo strainer
• Bottom coating
• Anchor
• Rebuilt refrigerator/freezer
• Starlink Satellite System
• Refinished teak covering boards (for safety and aesthetics)
• Covers for helm
• Covers for helm chairs
• Cover for fighting chair
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.
Contact
For more information about this yacht, please contact Christian Herold We look forward to working with you!
For more information about this yacht, please contact Christian Herold. We look forward to working with you!
For more information about this yacht, please contact Christian Herold.
