Cabo Rico 40/42 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

The Cabo Rico 40/42 stands as a definitive example of the "proper yacht" ethos, a vessel designed specifically for those who intend to spend more time at sea than in a slip. Designed by the legendary W.I.B. Crealock and built in San Jose, Costa Rica, this model represents a refinement of the heavy-displacement, full-keel philosophy that defined the builder’s reputation throughout the late 20th century. The distinction between the 40 and the 42 is largely incremental; the Cabo Rico 42 is essentially the same hull as the 40, but often incorporates an integrated swim platform or "sugar scoop" transom and variations in the bowsprit configuration. According to editorial coverage in Cruising World, the boat was conceived to offer a balanced, sea-kindly motion that minimizes crew fatigue during long offshore passages. Its construction is famously robust, featuring a solid fiberglass hull and an interior finished with an abundance of plantation-grown Costa Rican teak, a hallmark of the yard's craftsmanship.