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Cabo Rico 40

Cabo Rico Yachts · 1998 · Cutter rig

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Cabo Rico 40 profile drawing
LOA46.5'
Beam12.67'
Draft5.25'
Displ.13.4t
Rigcutter
HullFiberglass

Bluewater Evidence · Ocean Proven

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John Neal's Boats to Consider for Ocean Cruising lists the Cabo Rico 40, rated 2 of 5. He notes water absorption into the balsa-cored decks of some Cabo Ricos and says the newer Paine-designed models are substantially better. Its capsize screen value is 1.70.

Overview

The Cabo Rico 40 is a Chuck Paine cutter built by Cabo Rico Yachts in Costa Rica from 1998. The 40 is the hull length; with bowsprit and boomkin it measures 46.5 ft overall.

Design and Construction

sailboatdata.com lists a long keel with 10,400 lb of lead ballast in a 26,800 lb displacement, a 32 ft waterline, 12.67 ft of beam and 5.25 ft of draft. The cutter rig carries about 909 sq ft.

Buyers Notes

John Neal rates it 2 of 5. He reports water in the balsa-cored decks of some Cabo Ricos and rates the newer Paine designs well above the older ones.

Passage records

Wind Rose· Walt & Patsy Simmons2010

Baja Ha-Ha (2010)

Finished.

Source: Baja Ha-Ha 2010 results

Known Issues

Deck coremoderatePassageBoats editorial

Neal reports water absorption into balsa-cored decks on some Cabo Ricos.

Inspection: Sound the deck and check around fittings and chainplates for wet core.

Source: John Neal - Boats to Consider for Ocean Cruising

  1. [1]SpecificationsCABO RICO 40 - SailboatData.com- Dimensions, displacement, ballast, sail area, keel, rig, designer and builder.
  2. [2]EditorialJohn Neal - Boats to Consider for Ocean Cruising (Mahina)- Lists the Cabo Rico 40, rated 2 of 5.
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