CABO RICO 40/42
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 46.5 ft |
| LWL | 32 ft |
| Beam | 12.67 ft |
| Draft | 5.25 ft |
| Displacement | 26,800 lb |
| Ballast | 10,401.1 lb |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 7.6 kn |
About the CABO RICO 40/42
Originally the CR 40, after only a few were built, the stern was stretched and became the CR42. LOD: 42.5 ft Cutter rig SA = 1,134 sqft CR40: LOA = 44.5 ft LOD = 40.5 ft
The Cabo Rico 40/42 is a heavy-displacement cruising yacht designed by C.W. Paine and built by Cabo Rico Yachts in Costa Rica, with production records indicating a build year of 1998. With a displacement of 26800.0 lb and a full/long keel, this vessel prioritizes stability and seakeeping over speed, reflecting a traditional offshore design philosophy.
- Best for:
- This boat is best suited for experienced bluewater cruisers who prioritize safety, comfort, and offshore capability over high-performance sailing or tight marina maneuverability.
- Bluewater capability:
- With a displacement of 26800.0 lb, a capsize ratio of 1.7, and a full/long keel, the Cabo Rico 40/42 is exceptionally well-suited for offshore cruising due to its high stability and motion comfort.
- Comparables:
- Comparable vessels include the Hallberg-Rassy 43 and the Tartan 4200, as they share similar heavy displacement, full keel configurations, and a focus on safe, comfortable offshore passage making.
Performance
Pricing
We don't have market pricing data for the CABO RICO 40/42 yet. If you own one, help other buyers — what did you pay for it? Reports build a community price estimate over time.
Estimated Cost of Ownership
Based on 46.5ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
We don't have enough data on the CABO RICO 40/42yet to publish model-specific findings we'd stand behind — but here's a free general inspection checklist, built from our research into what actually goes wrong on boats of this kind.
Drawn from 7,029 documented issues across 2,391 models, ordered so the areas that most often turn up problems come first.
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