2004 Cabo 35 Express

Step aboard this 35 Express and you’ll notice how everything on deck is laid out to stay out of your way when the bite turns on. High gunwales and deep toe rails give you a secure stance when you’re backed down hard, and the helm’s elevated sightlines make it easy to track baits in a messy sea. Engine access is excellent, with a clean, well-organized machinery space that makes maintenance days far less painful. Below, the joinery is classic Cabo—solid, tight, and built to hold up to years of salt and sun. It’s the kind of boat you can fish hard at first light, then rinse off and settle into a quiet, comfortable evening without ever feeling like you’re compromising.

For waters where you’re just a short run from inlets, rips, and deep structure, the 35 Express hits a sweet spot. It’s compact enough to slip into a lift or tight slip, yet carries the offshore confidence of a much larger hull. Quick to plane and easy to handle in close quarters, it works equally well chasing pelagics offshore or working nearshore reefs and wrecks. The protection of the express-style helm is a real advantage on those hot, bright days or in a surprise squall, while the air-conditioned cabin turns long runs and overnighters into a pleasure instead of a grind.