Since 1970, Paul Dauphinais's family has owned six Hatterases, including his last, a 65-footer. When he decided to downsize, he began looking for a new sportfisher that would provide the comfort and luxury he was used to.

"I do all of my own maintenance, and that was quite a job on a 65-footer. I first looked at convertibles, but I really wanted an express, one that features a perfect layout, spaciousness, speed, and the ability to customize, and absolute top quality. So, I kept searching."

Yacht broker Ben Crago of Oyster Harbors Marine on Cape Cod suggested to Paul that he look at the Cabo 45. "I knew that overcoming Paul's loyalty to Hatteras would be a tough obstacle, but I was confident that the Cabo 45 had everything he wanted. It's sexy looking, with extraordinary glass work. Inside and out, it's first class. Cabo never cuts corners and I knew from past experience that Paul would appreciate that kind of commitment to quality. As Paul has such a keen eye for detail, I was  sure  he'd be impressed with the impeccable workmanship found not only in the cabinetry and appointments, but everywhere you look throughout a Cabo Yacht." So Crago invited Paul to take a sea trial on a Cabo 45, out of Newport, Rhode Island.

"There was a stiff breeze, with sizeable chop," reports Paul. "I was used to a much bigger boat under those conditions and I was very impressed with the way the Cabo 45 handled. The Cabo 45 felt solid. The workmanship was top notch, and the interior was very spacious and well done. It was a fantastic boat!" Paul said, enthusiastically. "I was sure that the Cabo would more than meet our needs and I looked forward to taking delivery." Paul took delivery in March of 1998, and named his new boat C'CAP. He and his wife Arline, almost immediately put 300 hours on the Cabo, cruising along Maine's coast. Then he competed in the Mid Atlantic 500,000 missing a first place win by just seven pounds.

"My Cabo 45 is totally impressive. It runs well in the water and it's easy to handle," said Paul. "The finish is as good as it gets. It's remarkably well-designed for both cruising and fishing, and visibility from the helm is terrific. The cockpit layout is absolutely beautiful for fishing. Cockpit access to the engine room is as it should be, and the wiring system is a work of art. You could take a picture of it and hang it on the wall. Overall. the boat just feels like it's much bigger than most 45-foot boats," he added.

Peter Maryott, owner of Oyster Harbors Marine, agrees wholeheartedly with Paul. "Cabo Yachts truly goes the extra measure it takes to consistently produce a top level boat. We've been servicing all types of boats here since 1900. We've seen it all and I can tell you, no other builder builds a boat that will compete in Cabo's class. No one," Maryott said. "Summers are short here in New England and over the years we have developed a family of boat owners who depend on Oyster Harbors Marine to provide them with the best service and the best boats. We're proud of that reputation and we're extremely proud to recommend Cabo Yachts to our clients who seek the very best available in an offshore sportfisherman."