46.5' Cabo Rico 42

This stunning 2005 Cabo Rico 42 Cutter, a remarkable cruiser that combines elegance and performance withthe fit and finish of a Passport, Hylas, or any of the most expensive custom-built yachts ever produced. She carries a cutter's sailplan with a bow sprit similar to the Shannons. With an overall length of 46.5 feet, this monohull vessel is crafted from durable fiberglass, featuring a cutaway full keel that enhances stability and maneuverability. Powered by a reliable Yanmar 4JH3E inboard diesel engine, delivering 56 horsepower, it ensures a smooth cruising experience.

Elation offers comfortable accommodations with two inviting cabins and a well-appointed head, making it perfect for extended voyages. Its thoughtful design includes a stainless steel 3-blade propeller, contributing to efficient navigation. This boat is ideal for those seeking adventure on the water, blending functionality with style. Experience the joy of sailingwith the Cabo Rico 42 Cutter, where every journey becomes a memorable escape.
The Cabo Rico 42, designed by Chuck Paine, was awarded Sail Magazine's "ultimate bluewater boat" prize in 2000 andwas named one of the top 10 best sailboats in the world -the only boat to meet their definition of an ultimate bluewaterboat. Elation is one of the last Cabo Rico 42s built and lives up to her name and reputation, handling with an incrediblysmooth and gentle motion on all points of sail. She is equipped with a Schaefer roller furling boom, new Schaefer genoaand 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.

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Sails & Rigging - Doyle sails
- full batten main
- 120 Genoa
- Staysail is in good condition, serviced annually
- Asymmetrical spinnaker
- 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 the 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 the nav station 2022
- ICOM VHF 2022 with command mic for helm
- Si-tex class B/SO AIS transmitter
- 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

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 gauge
- 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 re-glassed 2024, motor serviced 2025