An Incredible Bluewater SAILBOAT! This Cabo Rico 38 is a STUNNER at $87,000! FULL EXCLUSIVE TOUR!
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Published 2024-07-13
Ok, this is An INCREDIBLE Bluewater Sailboat AND this video is her debut listing! And while we don't typically review sailboats in this price range (a first at this level), we were contacted by the owner, Gary, who asked us to showcase her and announce her being for sale. We were honored and even more so when we saw this beautiful Cabo Rico 38. We had never been on one, though we heard they are nice. Guess what? They are WICKED nice and this one is off the charts. Gary bought her 3 years ago and has done a ton of work to her and made lots of upgrades (all of this is listed below). He found her in Marion, MA, sailed her up to Maine, did a ton of work, then sailed her to the Bahamas. Of note, this CR 38 has also sailed around the world. The proof of her seaworthiness is in the pudding, as they say. She has done it all and is now ready for more. Once you go through the list of what has been done, you'll see why. There is nothing left to do but replace the lifelines (as we note in the video) and go sailing - and not necessarily in that order.
Honestly, we loved this boat so much and we really hope we get a chance to go sailing on her.
She is located at Knight Marine, Rockland, ME, and her mast is being stepped in about a week or so (as of the premier of this video). As Canadian Ken mentions in the opener, we have NO financial interest in this boat whatsoever. We don't get paid by the seller for our services, either. This allows us to remain unbiased and to call it as we see it. If you feel like supporting us, you can at www.patreon.com/boatfoolssailing. You can sign up for free or for just a few bucks a month.
If you’re interested in this beauty, please contact Gary directly for more information at: [email protected]
Many thanks for watching!
Get busy sailing or get busy tryin'!
Cabo Rico 38 Details Below:
She has been completely upgraded with all new systems including electronics, 6 new batteries (2023) for house bank (4) 6V Trojan 106 in series and (2) Napa 12V in parallel for starting, cockpit enclosure, freshwater pump and water heater, and the teak both inside and out has been professionally restored. With the clipper bow and sprit, trail boards, and graceful lines, there are few boats that compare with the beauty of a Cabo Rico, 1985, Hull no. 104.
Type: Cabo Rico 38, auxiliary cutter
LOA: 41’ 0”
LWL: 29’ 3”
Beam: 11’ 6”
Draft: 5’ 0”
Mast Height: 50’
Displacement: 21,500 lbs.
Ballast: 7,000 lbs.
Sail area: 692 sq. ft.
Rig: Cutter
Designer: W.I.B. Crealock, NA
Engine: Westerbeke 46 four-cylinder FWC diesel, 45 hp @ 3,000 rpm
Engine hours: 1,600 hours since total rebuild
Diesel Fuel: 56 gallon tank, with racor filter (2022)
Range: 490 miles at 1500 rpm
Cruising: 6.2 K at 1500 rpm
6.8 K at 2000 rpm
Prop: 18” Right Hand fixed three blade
Gear: Hurth, HBQ 150 or similar, reduction ratio 1.95 to 1.0
Construction: Solid FRP, (fiberglass reinforced plastic) hull of chopped strand
mat, and woven roving PVC foam added to inside surface of hull for thermal insulation, FRP deck unknown core material; single spreader aluminum mast with stainless wire rigging and open body turnbuckles stepped on FRP support in bilge.
Propane: Two 10 lb aluminum LPG tanks beneath helmsman’s seat
Water: 100 gallons tank forward
50 gallons amidship
Holding tank: 18 gallons
Aluminum keel stepped mast, stainless steel wire standing rigging.
130 genoa on Harken roller furling, in excellent
condition and a staysail that is in fair condition. Wire, shrouds/cap
stays professionally inspected and tuned, 2022
Sails have been professionally inspected and cleaned, 2024.
Schaefer mainsheet and staysail travelers
2) Lewmar 43CST winches
1) Lewmar 16 C winch
3) Winches on mast for halyards and reefing lines
Raritan HP-II manual marine head andseparate shower.
Galley with Adler Barber Refrigerator/freezer, and Gourmet Princess two burner propane stove and oven.
Dodger, bimini, connector enclosure (2022)
Two sewn in solar panels located on top of bimini 260 watts
(supplies all power needed for refrigerator/freezer and electronics)
Sail covers are in excellent condition (2020)
Ground tackle: 45 lb CQR with 200’ chain
33 lb Bruce with 50’ chain and 100’ rode
Muir Cheetah Windless, reconditioned (2022)
Hot Water Heater: Kuuma 6 gallons (2023)
Shurflo water pump (2023)
12 opening portlights (new glass and gaskets 2024), 3 overhead hatches, two dorades.
Electronics: Raymarine windpoint and wind direction (2022)
Raymarine depth sounder (2022)
Raymarine water temperature and knot meter (2022)
Raymaine EV200 autopilot (2022)
Furuno Chartplotter (2022) with electronic charts including Nova Scotia,
U.S. East Coast and Bahamas.
Furuno wireless radome/radar Bluetooth ready (2022)
Standard Horizon AIS receiver
Caribe inflatable and a Monitor windvane self-steering (not mounted) that goeswith the boat. The Monitor does need a water paddle and associated
fasteners.
All Comments (21)
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Nigel is a true legend, he advised me on my boat systems, and they run absolutely perfect for the last 3 years. And what a wonderful mention of Capt. Q, I miss his tales of boats.
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I crewed on a 38 Cabo from NYC to Bermuda, went through tropical storm Antonio, lots of repairs when we tied off but I always felt safe. The boat sailed incredibly in light air. Wish she was mine!
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I've never had the privilege to tour one in person, but every single one that i have come across on the market has impressed me with the fit and finish of the build. That really is an impressive interior ... not a single sign of any water ingress in all of her years. I just wish that it was in my budget, so that i could scoop her up.
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Wow! Capt. Q. I miss him. Randay is doing great with his channel. You are right, she is beautiful and very well maintained. Happy Sailing ⛵
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Cabo Ricos are great boats and this one is a fine example. I'm actually looking for a good offshore capable sailboat, it's too bad this one is too big for me. My upper limit is 34ft. 4 feet doesn't sound like much but I'm of the "smaller boat, smaller problems" mindset :) I'm looking forward to what else you guys can find :)
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These Crealock designs are distilled brilliance, and she's immaculate. Great find; wish I had the $$ !
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What a gorgeous sailboat , just wish i was a bit younger, I'd go after this particular beauty!!FWCS ⛵️
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Amazing boat!! Thanks for showing her off.
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I remember seeing them new in Annapolis in 86 also with the 42 and 45- they were beautiful boats - but the Amel won my heart back then.
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Now I have that intro song stuck in my head. Thanks! Beautiful boat. We are looking for a walk through transom. The wife and I are getting up in years.
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A fine piece of varnished antique furniture sitting in the water with the sun beating down on it You sure have a busy hobby😅
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Very impressive. Man, this boat speaks.
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I know what I'd get if I spent $87,000 on a boat, divorce papers!! But as you know my wife doesn't like the water. Cool boat guys too bad it can't be mine. Yep guys I think stunner is the correct word for this boat. I'll be surprised if it doesn't sell in a couple of days. Wow the exterior is just as nice as the interior. I really like the wood accent on the bow. Ya know, I have a birthday coming up the 3rd of next month and I can't think of a nicer present. Only one question, is the ballast internal so no keel bolts to worry about? Keep the good stuff coming guys.
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Wow, wow, wow ! What a boat. Now compare that interior to a modern day Ikea boat. The Ikea boat will have more room but nowhere near the character. A true bluewater boat. It's easy to see myself when you do these videos as I'm 6' 1" and change too :) , Thanks guys always a pleasure.
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Beautiful boat, wish I was looking right now. Wow.
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Friend and mentor at my marina has a Cabo 42 and it’s crazy sweet
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That boat is as good as new.
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Seems like a very good boat for some slow cruising. It will keep you safe. I would prefer something a bit more modern personally, as for instance Alubat, if we talk monohul, but there you go. For sure a bullet proof type of boat.
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cabo ricos are sick boats
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Looking for a boat with up to date standing rigging and furling main sail about this length .
