Cabo Rico 42 Pilot Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Chuck Paine/Ed Joy·2005·Cabo Rico
Approximate drawing

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Hull type
Monohull · full
Rig
Cutter
LOA
46.5' · 14.17 m
Displ.
26,939 lbs · 12,219 kg
First year
2005

Combining the traditionalist’s eye for seaworthiness with the modern cruiser’s demand for protection, the Cabo Rico 42 Pilot represents a significant evolution in the Costa Rican builder's lineup. Introduced in 2004, the model was born from the "stretched" hull of the Chuck Painedesigned Cabo Rico 40, which Ed Joy Design notes was awarded Sail Magazine’s "Ultimate Bluewater Boat" prize in 2000. While its predecessors were often defined by the heavy, fullkeel philosophies of W.I.B. Crealock, the 42 Pilot reflects Paine’s "New England" style hull, featuring a more refined entry and a modernized long keel that significantly reduces wetted surface. The result is a yacht that maintains the brand’s hallmark "honeycolored" solid teak joinery and robust scantlings while offering the allweather utility of a true pilothouse.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 299,950
Ask, not sold · 6 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
2
6 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
-0.2%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
1
United States (100.0%)

Recent Listings

5 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Cabo Rico 42 Pilot listings span 1 country. United States leads with 5 listings.

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

Country breakdown

5 listings · 1 country
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
United States$ 299,95051100.0%

Comparable models

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

Peer cross-shop

11 designs · same segment
ModelLOAMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 d
Pilothouse 4242.65'$ 267,535218
Cabo Rico 3838'$ 89,000209
Wauquiez Pilot Saloon 4747.08'$ 395,000185
Caliber 4040.92'$ 169,000188
Valiant 4242'$ 299,999176
Sabre 4241.75'$ 99,900166
Cabo Rico 40/4246.5'$ 245,000102
Rustler 4242'$ 470,118106
Comfortina 4242.19'$ 199,77984
Ta Shing 40 Pilot House39.83'$ 100,00075
Cabo Rico 42 PilotYou are here$ 299,95062

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Cabo Rico 42 Pilot cost?+
The median asking price for a used Cabo Rico 42 Pilot over the past 12 months is $299,950. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Cabo Rico 42 Pilot sailboats are for sale?+
2 Cabo Rico 42 Pilot listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 6 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Cabo Rico 42 Pilot prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Cabo Rico 42 Pilot has decreased by 0.2% over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are Cabo Rico 42 Pilot sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Cabo Rico 42 Pilot listings over the past 12 months are United States (100.0%).
05Do Cabo Rico 42 Pilot listings get price reductions?+
About 100% of Cabo Rico 42 Pilot listings have had a price reduction, with an average discount of 6.0% 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 42 Pilot?+
Comparable models include Pilothouse 42, Cabo Rico 38, Wauquiez Pilot Saloon 47. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.