What happened to Cabo Yachts?

Cabo Yachts was founded in 1991 in Adelanto, California, acquired by Brunswick Corporation in 2006, and had its production consolidated into the Hatteras Yachts facility in New Bern, North Carolina in 2010. After Brunswick sold Hatteras to Versa Capital Management in 2013, Cabo continued as part of the Hatteras-led portfolio, and is now under White River Marine Group ownership (since May 2021). Cabo builds slowed considerably and the brand operates mostly through legacy boats and select new model relaunches under Hatteras.

Who owns Cabo Yachts?

Cabo Yachts is owned by White River Marine Group, the boat-building parent of Bass Pro Shops, which acquired Hatteras and the associated Cabo brand in May 2021. Prior ownership chain runs from founder Henry Mohrschladt through Brunswick Corporation (2006 to 2013) and Versa Capital Management (2013 to 2021).

Who bought Cabo Yachts?

Cabo Yachts has been part of three major acquisitions: Brunswick Corporation bought Cabo from founder Henry Mohrschladt in 2006, Versa Capital Management bought the Hatteras/Cabo portfolio from Brunswick in 2013, and White River Marine Group (Bass Pro Shops' boat-building arm) acquired the brand from Versa in May 2021.

Who is the founder of Cabo Yachts?

Cabo Yachts was founded by Henry Mohrschladt in 1991 in Adelanto, California, on the edge of the Los Angeles desert. Mohrschladt's original Cabo offshore Express and Convertible models established the brand before its 2006 sale to Brunswick Corporation.

Where are Cabo Yachts made?

Cabo Yachts were originally built in Adelanto, California from 1991 to 2010. Since 2010, all Cabo production has been at the Hatteras Yachts facility in New Bern, North Carolina, after Brunswick consolidated the West Coast plant into the New Bern site.

Used Cabo Yachts for Sale

HMY Yachts For Sale

52 ft

TRASHY THOUGHTS

2009 Cabo 52 Flybridge "TRASHY THOUGHTS"

Price $1,399,990

Singer Island, FL

40 ft

Justice

2020 Cabo 40 Express "Justice"

Price $835,000

Fort Lauderdale, FL

40 ft

MOONDAWG

2007 Cabo 40 Express "MOONDAWG"

Price $499,000

Brick, NJ

45 ft

EMMA

2002 Cabo 45 Express "EMMA"

Price $425,000

Wickford, RI

35 ft

BRENDA LEE

1999 Cabo Express "BRENDA LEE"

Price $149,900

Wickford, RI

All Yachts for Sale

44 ft

LIL FELLA

2012 Cabo 44 Hardtop Express "LIL FELLA"

Price $899,000

Newport Beach, CA

44 ft

2012 Cabo 44 HTX

Price $749,000

Montauk, NY

45 ft

Tunarrific

2005 Cabo 45 Express "Tunarrific"

Price $599,000

Wilmington, NC

40 ft

Salt Shaker

2008 Cabo 40 Express "Salt Shaker"

Price $565,000

Virginia Beach, VA

45 ft

2004 Cabo 45 Express Los Suenos Edition

Price $545,000

Acapulco

40 ft

VAQUERO

2006 Cabo 40 Express "VAQUERO"

Price $525,000

San Jose Del Cabo

40 ft

Ghost

2013 Cabo 40 Hardtop Express "Ghost"

Price $489,000

White Stone, VA

40 ft

Obsession

2004 Cabo Express "Obsession"

Price $475,000

Slidell, LA

40 ft

2004 Cabo

Price $459,000

Quepos

48 ft

JAYHAWK

2006 Cabo Convertible "JAYHAWK"

Price $439,000

Honolulu, HI

40 ft

Big Blue

2007 Cabo 40 Express "Big Blue"

Price $434,344

Pensacola, FL

40 ft

Miss B Havin

2005 Cabo 40 Express "Miss B Havin"

Price $409,000

Sarasota, FL

Current used Cabo listings

HMY Yacht Sales is currently showing 42 active pre-owned Cabo yachts. Median asking price $399K, most between $293K and $497K. Top listed regions include Florida, California, and New York.

Filter by size ranges such as 40 to 50 feet and 30 to 40 feet or price bands such as under $500k and $500k to $1m.

Model-specific searches include 35 Flybridge, Express, 38 Express, 40 Express. See every pre-owned Cabo listing.

Cabo Yachts was founded in 1991 in Adelanto, California by Henry Mohrschladt, building offshore sportfishing Express and Convertible models from 31 to 52 feet. Brunswick Corporation acquired Cabo in 2006, and in 2010 production was consolidated into the Hatteras Yachts facility in New Bern, North Carolina, where Cabo continued under the Hatteras umbrella. The active used Cabo inventory on HMY Yachts currently spans 35 to 52 feet and model years 1998 to 2020, so buyers are comparing earlier California-built hulls alongside later Hatteras-era builds.

For a used Cabo, the major comparison points are era (Adelanto-built pre-2010 vs Hatteras-built post-2010), model (35, 40, 45 Express, 45 Convertible, 52), year, engine make and hours, generator load, mezzanine and cockpit configuration, electronics age, tower and outrigger setup, and refit history. Mid-2000s and earlier Cabos in particular benefit from a careful engine, gear, and electronics review on survey.

Cabo model lineup

Model	LOA	Years built	Listings
35 Flybridge	35 ft	2001–2005	View →
Express	38 ft	1999–2004	View →
38 Express	38 ft	2008	View →
40 Express	40 ft	2005–2020	View →
40 Hardtop Express	40 ft	2004–2013	View →
44 Hardtop Express	44 ft	2012	View →
44 HTX	44 ft	2012	View →
45 Express	45 ft	2000–2006	View →
Convertible	47 ft	2001–2006	View →

Frequently asked questions

What happened to Cabo Yachts?: Cabo Yachts was founded in 1991 in Adelanto, California, acquired by Brunswick Corporation in 2006, and had its production consolidated into the Hatteras Yachts facility in New Bern, North Carolina in 2010. After Brunswick sold Hatteras to Versa Capital Management in 2013, Cabo continued as part of the Hatteras-led portfolio, and is now under White River Marine Group ownership (since May 2021). Cabo builds slowed considerably and the brand operates mostly through legacy boats and select new model relaunches under Hatteras.
Who owns Cabo Yachts?: Cabo Yachts is owned by White River Marine Group, the boat-building parent of Bass Pro Shops, which acquired Hatteras and the associated Cabo brand in May 2021. Prior ownership chain runs from founder Henry Mohrschladt through Brunswick Corporation (2006 to 2013) and Versa Capital Management (2013 to 2021).
Who bought Cabo Yachts?: Cabo Yachts has been part of three major acquisitions: Brunswick Corporation bought Cabo from founder Henry Mohrschladt in 2006, Versa Capital Management bought the Hatteras/Cabo portfolio from Brunswick in 2013, and White River Marine Group (Bass Pro Shops' boat-building arm) acquired the brand from Versa in May 2021.
Who is the founder of Cabo Yachts?: Cabo Yachts was founded by Henry Mohrschladt in 1991 in Adelanto, California, on the edge of the Los Angeles desert. Mohrschladt's original Cabo offshore Express and Convertible models established the brand before its 2006 sale to Brunswick Corporation.
Where are Cabo Yachts made?: Cabo Yachts were originally built in Adelanto, California from 1991 to 2010. Since 2010, all Cabo production has been at the Hatteras Yachts facility in New Bern, North Carolina, after Brunswick consolidated the West Coast plant into the New Bern site.