Cabo Rico 40/42 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

C.W. Paine·1998·Cabo Rico
Cabo Rico 40/42 drawingBuilder drawing
Hull type
Monohull · full
Rig
Cutter
LOA
46.5' · 14.17 m
Displ.
26,800 lbs · 12,156 kg
First year
1998

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 heavydisplacement, fullkeel 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, seakindly 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 plantationgrown Costa Rican teak, a hallmark of the yard's craftsmanship.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 245,000
Ask, not sold · 10 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
2
10 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
0.0%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
1
United States (100.0%)

Recent Listings

6 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Cabo Rico 40/42 listings span 1 country. United States leads with 10 listings.

Median ask by country
USD · past 12 months
Share of listings
Count · past 12 months

Country breakdown

10 listings · 1 country
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
United States$ 245,000102100.0%

Comparable models

Similar length overall, displacement, and era. Click a row to jump to that model's market page.

Peer cross-shop

10 designs · same segment
ModelLOAMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 d
Caliber 40 LRC40.92'$ 165,0003614
Pacific Seacraft 40$ 242,500276
Pilothouse 4242.65'$ 267,535218
Cabo Rico 3838'$ 89,000209
Caliber 4040.92'$ 169,000188
Valiant 4242'$ 299,999176
Moody 4241.79'$ 65,884138
Cabo Rico 40/42You are here$ 245,000102
Rustler 4242'$ 470,118106
Comfortina 4242.19'$ 199,77984

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Cabo Rico 40/42 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Cabo Rico 40/42 over the past 12 months is $245,000. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Cabo Rico 40/42 sailboats are for sale?+
2 Cabo Rico 40/42 listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 10 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Cabo Rico 40/42 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Cabo Rico 40/42 has remained stable over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are Cabo Rico 40/42 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Cabo Rico 40/42 listings over the past 12 months are United States (100.0%).
05Do Cabo Rico 40/42 listings get price reductions?+
About 25% of Cabo Rico 40/42 listings have had a price reduction, with an average discount of 7.1% off the original ask. A listing that has been on the market more than 90 days without a reduction usually signals the seller is not motivated.
06What should I look at instead of a Cabo Rico 40/42?+
Comparable models include Caliber 40 LRC, Pacific Seacraft 40, Pilothouse 42. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.