46' Cabo Rico 42

The Cabo Rico 42, designed by Chuck Paine, was awarded Sail Magazine's "ultimate bluewater boat" prize in 2000 and was named one of the top 10 best sailboats in the world -the only boat to meet their definition of an ultimate bluewater boat. Elation is one of the last Cabo Rico 42s built and lives up to her name and reputation handling with an incredibly smooth and gentle motion on all points of sail. She is equipped with a Schaefer roller furling boom, new Schaefer genoa and staysail furlers and Lewmar electric winches for easy solo or couple sailing. Elation has been gently sailed, well maintained and fully equipped for bluewater cruising with up to date electronic systems. She is being offered by her second owners in time for the southern migration.
Accommodations
Straightforward in layout, the overall feel of the interior is one of useable comfort. The designer interior is beautiful, rich, plantation grown Costa Rican teak. Twelve opening ports plus a large forward hatch and extra-large main hatch, all with screens, combined with fans throughout ensure Elation stays cool through the hot months with air conditioning needed only when docked where there is minimal air flow. There is 66 headroom throughout the cabins. The aft cabin has a double bed, hanging locker, multiple shelves and drawers with additional storage under the berth. The forward cabin has a large V-berth with ample storage, drawers and storage spaces under the berth. A hanging locker is just outside. The head features a separate shower, teak medicine cabinet and Raritan head. The main cabin features a settee to starboard that converts to a double bunk. Lockers with louvered doors line the salon. The navagation table is compact. Instruments are easy to read and the electrical panel is well labeled and user friendly. The galley is complete with plenty of storage for food and dishes. 3 Burner Force 10 propane stove with oven and broiler and a microwave make cooking a joy. The countertops in the galley and head are Corian.

Mechanical Systems
Yanmar 4JH3E, HP diesel engine, 2200 hrs serviced at 2000 hrs, filters and oil changed regularly
39 gal single s/s fuel tank with tank guage
Dual Racor filters
Reverso Engine oil change system
Reverso Fuel polishing system
12V Lifeline AGM start battery new 2022
Cutlass bearing replaced 2023
Fixed prop on shaft
Secondary 3 blade feathering prop as spare (serviced in 2024)
Vetus Bow Thruster lower prop component replaced and tunnel reglassed 2024, motor serviced 2025
Electrical Systems
5 125ah Lifeline AGM house batteries 2022
1 155 watt semi flexible Sunpower solar panels 2025
2 145 watt semi flexible Sunpower solar panels 2022
SmartSolar MPPT Controller 100-50
MPPT control meter for Victron
Victon Smart Battery Temp sensor
2000 watt inverter/charger
Balmar 100 amp alternator
Balmar MC612H Smart regulator
Wema Tank gauges for fuel & water
6 110 GFCI outlets (2 in port lazarette
3 DC outlets (1 in cockpit instrument panel)
Xantrex Link 10 power monitor
Xantrex Freedom Marine 20, 2000 watt inverter w/Xantrex control panel
Xantrex Freedom Marine 20 100 amp charger
Paneltronics circuit breaker panel well labeled
Cabin lights refitted with LED bulbs
Galley lights on dimmer
Sails and Rigging
Doyle sails: full batten main, 120 Genoa, Staysail good condition, serviced annually
Asymetrical
Schaefer roller furling boom and vang
Schaefer roller furlers for genoa and stay sails new 2025
Main sail running rigging new 2022
Genoa and staysail running rigging new 2024/25
3 Lewmar electric winches for main and genoa
Whisker pole
All lines led to cockpit for solo or shorthanded control
Split backstay with SSB isolators
Electronics
Furuno NavNet TZ Touch 3 2022
Furuno NXT Doppler Radar 2022
Furuno F170 Color LCD instrument.data organizer at nav station 2022
ICOM VHF 2022 with command mic for helm
Si-Tex Class B/SO AIS 2002
Furuno bronze thruhull digital depth, speed & temp sensor 2024
Predictwind Iridium Go and data port w/external antenna 2023
Raymarine ST60 wind display
Raymarine ST 6001 Autopilot hydraulic drive serviced 2022
Raymarine S3G AST course computer rebuilt 2023
Yaesu FT-857 SSB HF/VHF/UHF
Ritchie Compass compensated 2022
Safety Equipment
ACR EPIRB 2022
Viking 4 person life raft serviced 2022
72 lb Rocna anchor w/200 ft 5/16 chain rode
44 lb Bruce anchor w/ 5/16 chain and 9/16 rode
45 lb CQR anchor available on request
Dymeena lifelines
Muir Cheeta HR2500 12 volt/manual capstan and gypsy w/foot pads & remote at helm
3 fire extinguishers 2022
MOB throw line
Orion canister kit 2022
Bell (not mounted)
All nav lights LED
Emergency tiller
No Strike Lightening Protection device w/hull grounding plates
Primary bilge pump w/float switch
Secondary bilge pump with high water alarm
Delta Drogue
Additional Equipment
West Marine 3 person dinghy
2.5 hp Suzuki outboard
Davits
Stern mast with spotlight, antennas and outboard hoist
Edson Stern outboard mount
Teak and stainless swim ladder
Green Sunbrella dodger with Isinglass, bimini, connector panel
Green Sunbrella Full enclosure with isinglass panels
Helm cover, leisure furl mainsail cover, handrail and winch covers
Screened companionway doors for warm weather ventilation
Cockpit table
Specs
Model:Cutter LOA: 46 6 LOD:42 LWL:32' Beam: 12 8 Draft: 5 3 (6 loaded)
Cruising speed 6kts Bridge clearance 59'
Sail area 909 sf SA/D 16.6 Bal/D:38.81 Comfort ratio 1.7 Cabin height 6'6"