The Cabo Rico 40 is a performance offshore cruiser designed by Chuck Paine and introduced by Cabo Rico at the 1998 fall boat shows. Paine''s design features a deep fin keel with a significant aperture for the propeller shaft and a slightly balanced rudder, delivering a more modern underbody than the full-keel Crealock models while retaining the brand''s hallmark bluewater ruggedness. The 40 carries a traditional double-headsail cutter rig with 52-foot aluminum spar and is engineered for passagemaking, with tankage for 120 gallons of diesel and 120 gallons of water. Construction is hand-laid fiberglass throughout with a Yanmar 62-horsepower turbodiesel as standard auxiliary. The 40 was later stretched to 42 feet in 2000, becoming the Cabo Rico 42.
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What is the Cabo Rico 40's sail area to displacement ratio?
The Cabo Rico 40 has a Sail Area to Displacement ratio (SA/D) of 19.03. Values between 14–18 are typical cruising sailboats; 18–22 is cruiser/racer; over 22 is performance racing.
What is the Cabo Rico 40's comfort ratio?
The Cabo Rico 40 has a Ted Brewer Comfort Ratio of 27.98. A ratio over 30 indicates good offshore comfort; over 40 is very comfortable offshore.
Is the Cabo Rico 40 safe for offshore sailing?
The Cabo Rico 40 has a Capsize Screening Formula value of 1.95. Values under 2.0 are considered acceptable for offshore sailing; under 1.8 is ideal.
What is the hull speed of the Cabo Rico 40?
The theoretical hull speed of the Cabo Rico 40 is 7.89 knots, calculated from its waterline length.
How much does a Cabo Rico 40 weigh?
The Cabo Rico 40 has a displacement of 21,900 and a length overall (LOA) of 42.0.
Who designed the Cabo Rico 40?
The Cabo Rico 40 was designed by Chuck Paine, first built in 1998.