1986 Cabo Rico CB38

The Cabo Rico 38 is a purpose-built cruising yacht designed by William Crealock, measuring 38 feet overall (41 feet including bowsprit) with an 11-foot-6-inch beam and five-foot draft. The hull is fiberglass laminate construction with balsa core in the topsides for insulation and half-inch balsa core in the deck and cabin structures, while solid fiberglass reinforces the underwater sections. Displacement reaches 21,500 pounds, producing a displacement-to-length ratio of 375 and a sail-area-to-displacement ratio of 15.2, characteristics that define a robust offshore cruiser.

The boat carries a single diesel engine of 43 horsepower, achieving a cruising speed of 6.5 knots and maximum speed of 8 knots. The full keel design prioritizes directional stability and seakeeping over speed. Fuel and water capacity are substantial, supporting extended voyages, and the rig is strong with manageable sail plans suited to crew safety and ease of handling.

Ventilation throughout the cabin is provided by numerous deck hatches, opening ports, and dorade vents. The deck features shroud chain plates at the edge and through-bolted hardware positioned to avoid core materials. The design philosophy emphasizes crew and guest safety in all systems and layouts. This is an accomplished cruising boat built to withstand serious offshore passage-making.