Cabo 52 Flybridge TRASHY THOUGHTS

Welcome Aboard

Welcome aboard the Cabo Flybridge Convertible "Trashy Thoughts". She is quite simply the most rare, most desirable and finest Cabo ever constructed. The Michael Peters hull design of the 52 is widely renown as one of the best riding 52’ production hulls ever built.

Unique Features

Of the approximate 20 52 Cabo hulls built, there were only two convertibles. Of those two, the 09 now known as “Trashy Thoughts” is the only one built with big C 32 CAT power, a full tower and rigged for fishing. She is an absolute beast capable of easily cruising in the 32-knot range with wide open speeds in the 40-knot range depending on load and conditions.

Refit and Upgrades

Under current ownership, TT has been reborn better than ever! From 2021 to 2025 she has been refit top to bottom. She has had a full paint job, SEA KEEPER 10 GYRO STABILIZER, all new teak deck and covering boards, electronics, cushions, and an interior refit. The comprehensive list goes on and on and is included in her full description.

Proven Performance

In addition to being visually stunning and a monster sea boat, “Trashy Thoughts” is a proven fish raiser and tournament champion. She has won the WORLD SAILFISH CUP under previous ownership plus numerous win/place/show finishes in big game events up and down the eastern seaboard.

Interior Layout

Her interior layout, thanks to a 17'9" beam, offers a best-in-class layout and more on-board storage than any other 52-foot vessel I have ever seen. The manageable size and unprecedented volume of TT translates to a versatile, owner operable family fishing vessel.

Not Your Average Sportfish

This is not your average 52-foot sportfish. She has a cult like following, worshiped in Cabo circles and affectionately referred to as The Unicorn! She must be seen to be appreciated.

Vessel Highlights

• Cabo ultra-premium brand, best in class construction and engineering


• Incredible Michael Peters hull design


• Upgraded C 32 CATS, 2200hrs since top end overhaul, 1000-hour service performed 24/25


• Brand new Generator 2026


• SEA KEEPER 10 Gyro Stabilizer


• Yacht Controller wireless docking system


• Bow thruster


• Full tower


• Mezzanine seating


• NEW teak decks, mezz and covering boards installed


• Full rub rail up paint job 2022/23


• Hull paint, Ethereal Blue 2019


• Custom painted FAUX teak transom


• Updated AC compressors throughout


• ELECTRO SEA AC descaling system


• Ice chipper


• Water maker


• Teak flybridge sole


• Air conditioned flybridge


• Hydraulic outriggers


• Underwater lights


• Spectacular 3 st rm 2 head layout


• Full interior refit


• Updated Dometic heads throughout


• Standing rod locker


• Washer dryer


• Unprecedented storage


• Salon drink ice maker


• Electric reel outlets


• Huge transom livewell

Vessel Walkthrough

Standing in the massive cockpit of the Cabo Trashy Thoughts you really feel the 17’9” beam. Her cockpit is rigged to battle the largest pelagics the ocean has to offer. She has twin large macerated fish boxes and a huge transom livewell. Her Pompanette rocket launcher was recently refinished and serves as the centerpiece of the cockpit. Tackle storage, electric reel outlets, eskimo ice chipper, Furuno display…..TT has everything you need and is tournament tested!

She does have a softer side, and her beauty certainly matches her braun. All her teak was custom done brand new last year. The mezzanine seating is factory with brand new double stitched custom exterior cushions. She has a custom sunshade so when dockside, or at anchor her creature comforts can also be enjoyed. There is a flybridge ladder to starboard as well as an auto door that opens to the salon.

Her interior is simple but elegant. All interior wood is the original solid satin finished teak which nicely preserves her CABO DNA. No thin veneers or milky wood here….just quality. The same can be said for her teak and holly original flooring, which was a factory option.

All other furnishings, lighting and décor items were all redone custom in an extensive interior refit. White designer stone countertops, white ultra leather sofa and dinette seating help to give TT a more modern feel than her original décor. The main salon, forward galley and starboard dinette all tie in together and share the benefits.

Salon:

• New valances


• New carpet


• New upholstery


• New soft goods


• New custom covers for coffee table and dinette


• New AC evaporators and condensing units


• New overhead LED lighting


• Custom reel storage under port bench seat


• Tackle storage under rear bench seat


• New electric salon door


• New heat-resistant tint on all windows

Galley:

• New countertops


• New 4-burner cooktop


• New LED lighting


• New stainless backsplash


• New carpet


• New faucet


• New sink

The layout down below on the Cabo Trashy Thoughts is best in class. Her wide beam translates to interior volume throughout allowing for a 3 stateroom, 2 head arrangement that is quite unique.

Her master stateroom is to port and features a large island king berth complete with en suite head.

Her starboard guest stateroom is special because unlike most vessels her size, this is not a tiny bunkbed room. In fact, her large double bed runs athwartships and is suitable for a couple. Her original design had an additional raised berth above the outboard storage cabinets. This berth was redesigned custom as a huge tackle storage locker. There is so much storage aboard TT that if desired, the additional sleeping berth is easily converted back. Also housed in this room are the washer and dryer neatly concealed in teak cabinets against the forward bulkhead. This room also lends itself well as a crew stateroom if needed.

Out in the lower companionway, Trashy Thoughts boasts an absolutely spectacular custom rod and reel storage locker. Gear is on display like artwork and lit with multi-color LED accent lighting.

Continuing forward, the VIP stateroom features an island queen berth where most vessels her size have split bunks not conducive to accommodating another couple. The guest head on TT is accessible privately through the VIP or as a “day head” from the companionway.

In keeping with the upper deck décor and ship systems, the lower accommodations were all upgraded and refit as well. Below please find a summary…

Companionway:

• New carpet


• New wallpaper


• New overhead LED lighting


• Custom rod storage cabinet

Master Cabin / Master Head:

• New carpet


• New LED overhead lighting


• New wallpaper


• New Smart TV


• New Dometic 8900 master flush head


• New AC

Starboard Guest Cabin:

• New carpet


• New wallpaper


• New overhead LED lighting


• New AC


• Custom LP storage / reel storage


• Custom rod storage

VIP Cabin / Head:

• New carpet


• New wallpaper


• New overhead LED lighting


• New flat screen TV


• New Dometic 8900 master flush head


• New AC

Flybridge Upgrades

The flybridge of the Cabo Trashy Thoughts was not missed when it comes to upgrades and customizations. Her twin teak pedestal helm seats were both refinished. All cushions were customized to match the cockpit cushions.

The bridge has reverse cycle AC/heat, a teak deck, a safety door closing off open hatch ladder access, bow thruster, hydraulic outriggers, updated hard Isinglass, excellent storage, and a crazy electronics package.

Electronics:

• Three Furuno TZT3 19-inch displays


• One Furuno TZT3 12-inch in tower


• One Furuno TZT3 16-inch in cockpit


• Furuno autopilot


• Furuno sounder


• Furuno GPS SAT compass


• Icom 510


• Icom 605


• Fusion Apollo RA770


• Fusion NRX300


• New 60-inch light bar forward


• Two 30-inch light bars aft


• Starlink


• New Furuno AIS

Additional Upgrades

Below please find a summary of additional miscellaneous upgrades, customizations, and refit items on board TRASHY THOUGHTS.

Mechanical / Electrical:

• New salon AC


• New bridge AC


• Master and VIP AC new


• New head systems in VIP and master


• New refrigeration


• ElectroSea system


• All new thru-hulls and strainers


• Underwater lighting (4 on transom and two thru-hull lights)


• Underwater lighting three on transom – 2025


• Steering lines


• Steering tie rod


• New bilge pumps


• Electric door


• Under rail accent lighting


• Seakeeper 10 – 2025


• 1000-hour service – 2024

Additional Upgrades:

• Topside paint including mask and foredeck non-skid


• Engine room paint


• Teak covering boards


• New teak cockpit and mezzanine


• New Gemlux rod holders


• Rebuilt rams on hydraulic outriggers


• New Veem sportfish props


• Refinished helm chairs


• New carbon fiber dash


• New 8-man life raft


• New three-sided enclosure


• Forward bilge painted


• New house batteries


• New engine batteries


• New thruster batteries


• New STRB throttle control


• Rebuilt bridge helm


• Fully serviced water maker with new impellers and all fittings changed to stainless including rebuilt pump and new membranes – 2024


• Under-rail fender system – 2024


• New bridge console cover


• New tower pod cover


• New cockpit cover (full and partial)


• Rebuilt windlass with new motor and new foot pedals – 2024


• Fully rebuilt ice-maker – 2025


• Upgraded all electric blind batteries to rechargeable – 2025


• Refinished rocket launcher – 2024


• Engine room painted – 2025


• New washing machine – 2024


• Yacht Controller installed – 2025


• New battery charger – 2025


• Upgraded back bars for outriggers to pull dredges – 2025


• Outriggers ceramic coated – 2024


• Companion chair refinished – 2025


• New cushions on bridge seating including helm chairs and mezzanine – 2025


• Rebuilt Glendinning shore power reel – 2025


• Repaint livewell and recaulked aquarium window – 2025


• Refinished port helm chair – 2025

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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