2005 Cabo Rico 42 Pilothouse
$319,000
Boat in West River, MD 20778 US
Built in 2005
42 Pilothouse
1 Engine (Yanmar)
50 feet
Diesel
Fiberglass/Reinforced
Willow - 2005 Cabo Rico Pilot House
S/V Willow is a rare 42 pilothouse Cabo Rico boasting a Yanmar 56 hp main engine, Westerbeke 5.5 KW genset, Vetus bow thruster, powerful double head rig furling head sail, Scheafer boom furling, and world class construction. It features a centerline master forward with an ensuite head and large stall shower. There is also an over/under cabin to port and an aft double to starboard. YES that's three cabins in a 42' boat! The pilothouse has a full inner helm that provides great 360 degree visibility. Hidden under the raised seating is a very functional work room with vice mounted along with an additional freezer and plenty of storage for spare parts! This vessel has an equipment list too long to mention here and has been very well maintained by a knowledgeable owner. This is a very capable world cruising vessel with great sailing performance, not to be confused as a motorsailor. This Cabo Rico 42 should be at the top of the list for anyone seeking this class of vessel.
EXTENSIVELY AND CONTINUOUSLY REFIT 2021-2025
Total Value of Equipment Upgrades - $256,842
Rig: East Coast Rigging on delivery 11/2021 - Total $55,995
- All standing and running rigging removed and replaced, including but not limited to: 1 X 19 SS, Sta-Loc fittings, turnbuckles, spreader ends, remove and replace isolating all mast fittings and fasteners, halyard exit plates, new steps at masthead, 316 SS lifeline, added 316 aft safety bars, new Harken Ocean MKIV 2 genoa roller furling, new Harken Ocean MKIV 1 staysail / storm jib roller furling, lead blocks, running rigging.
- Engineered and installed custom mast foot bearing plate machined from aluminum billet, custom masthead extension for spinnaker, Code Zero, etc.
- Replaced and secured all in-mast wiring and antenna leads, Shakespeare VHF/AIS antenna and spare high gain, Davis wind indicator, Garmin gWind wired transducer.
- Replaced all navigation lights with Lopolight lights: Running, Masthead sailing with strobe, Steaming. Replaced Foredeck light and Spreader lights.
- Replaced Schaffer Gamma Boom main sail articulating mast track and all components, serviced boom.
Rigging Additional:
- Standing Rigging re-tuned and survey: 4/2024 by Nance Underwood after 3,800-mile shake down.
- Spinlock XTS rope clutch and cleats - Replaced several mast-mounted ones 4/2024
- Spinnaker pole: Replaced Forespar 13-30 aluminum 4/2024.
- Installed new laser-welded American aircraft-grade 316 SS stem fitting for dolphin striker 4/2023.
- Genoa Carts: Added new Harken 32mm High-Load Pinstop Cars HGT326S.
- Mainsheet traveler replaced with 32mm High-Load Mainsheet Traveler Car and control ends. Added various Harken Big Boat 75mm Blocks and added 2.3-ton Snatch Blocks for preventers.
- Lewmar Ocean 40 winch: Added at starboard side cockpit, 4/2024. Rebuilt all winches, complete spare part kits, continual service.
- EWincher 2 battery-powered winch handle. $2177
Lines: All running rigging replaced 2021, new spares, control lines, furling lines, soft shackles, and dock lines as needed. 4 X 130' 3-braid hurricane / Panama Canal lines, in addition to 300' ¾" drogue line and 350' 3/8" 19,000 ABS Amsteel Blue retrieval line.
Inflatable Fenders: Taylor Made Super Duty 18" X 29" Super Yacht Inflatable Fenders.
Compressor and Hookah: California Air Tools Ultra-Quiet Oil-Free Air Compressor, Horizontal, 2.0 HP, 4.6-Galllon Twin Air Tanks with 100' hookah set-up, inflator tips for fenders.
Deck Hatches: 8/2022 Replaced all Bomar deck hatches with SS Bomar Hatches, except small one over the head and companionway sliding hatch. $4,200
Ground Tackle:
- 77 # S160 model galvanized spade anchor, 2021.
- 400' Domestic ACCO 3/8" G43 galvanized chain, 5,400lb SWL, Titan 5720 SWL anchor shackle, new chain wheel for Muir Cheetah HR2500 electric windlass, 2022.
- Imtra watertight dual solenoid controller behind chain shield, 4/2024. Stocked new spare, R&R foot-switch cabling, new hand controller, painted anchor locker.
- Twin anchor snubber lines with Chafe-Pro guards, also for multiple dock lines, anchor ball, 2022 - 2024.
- Fortress Stern Anchor / Kedge on 30' chain and 3-strand rode, Existing.
External Fittings and Fasteners: Replaced all deck hatch, deck fittings, and locker 18-8 (304) fasteners with 316 SS. Replaced most hinges and deck wash fittings.
Rub Strake: Dented SS replaced with custom machined Dolphin Grey HDPE and replaced fasteners with 316 SS.
Dorades: New SS, 316 SS rings and winch handle closing plates 4/2024.
"Granny Bars" removed, but retained.
Bottom Paint: Sanded to fiberglass, Petit barrier coat, 3 coats Odessey Triton ablative bottom paint 2022, fresh coats 2023, 2024, 2025
Propeller: New ZF fixed pitch propeller with Propspeed 9/2024, stern tube inspected, shaft alignment verified. New hull and thruster zincs as required. $3,800
Hoses: 2021 / 2022 / 2023 replaced through-hull hoses as required by survey and inspection.
Bimini Spray / Sun Shields: Replaced with Solar Bimini with removable dodger, slide-in sun and spray side curtains, all clear is 40ml Strata Glass, Sunbrella cockpit steering station cover. Retained original bimini.
Pilothouse Windows: New Soltis 86-2051 sun and opaque block out covers for 2023-24, frames painted, wipers removed.
Stern Ladder: Replaced wood steps with no-maintenance Dove Grey HDPE.
Bow Thruster: Vetus solenoid, 8/2024, added spare and prop shear pins.
Interior Lights / 12v Fans: Replaced most interior lights with LED and replaced most fans, spares.
Head: Rebuilt 2024 Vacuflush head and pump unit, complete spares kit.
Document Safe: Replaced battery and code, 2024
Air Conditioning, Refrigeration, Water Pumps, Plumbing:
- Replaced forward AC with Mabru 7K BTU, customized stainless condensate pan with drains on all 4 sides for cooling on any tack, added March Pump, quick-bleed hose, 4/2022.
- Replaced main AC with Mabru 17K BTU, customized stainless condensate pan with drains on all 4 sides for cooling on any tack, added March Pump, quick-bleed hose, 4/2022. 2 ACs - $11,992
- Replaced Galley refrigerator unit with Isotherm 2507 Magnum U400X133P1241AA water-cooled, using new March pump and maximum size full-box evaporator freezer plate, 4/2022. $2,775
- Shureflo Blaster II WD 3GPH pump spare, 3/2024.
- Shureflo Aqua King Ii 4GPH freshwater pump spare, 3/2024.
- Whale Gusher galley sink foot pump, spare, 3/2024.
- Manual blackwater tank Whale Gusher, replaced 2022, added spare, same as pilothouse and cockpit manual pumps, 2022.
- Replaced indoor and outdoor Scanvdik shower controls, hoses, head, etc. with original, 2023.
Propane System: New Trident Marine Brass tank solenoid and gauge assembly, 2/2024, added a spare, added a Xintex gas sensor to spares.
Gimbled convection cooking for offshore
Hydraulic hold opens for fridge lid, serviced 2023.
Mirrors, replaced 2023.
Galley wing table for extra galley workspace, added 3/2025 $2,100
Replaced all tank volume senders except black water, 2022.
Upholstery: recovered all in Pilothouse with Sunbrella Depth Indigo 16007-002. $17,195 including Cockpit Sun Shields and Hatch covers (above and below)
Handcraft Mattress: 100% natural Talalay latex 40 ILD mattresses and covers. $4,938
Engine: Last owner's estimate of hours: 2,760; Current estimate: 4,260
- A&R Marine Diesel at purchase, 2021: exhaust elbow, cleaned heat exchanger and replaced ends. Changed impeller.
- SunPower Marine authorized Yanmar service work, 2023: New water pump and spare, new motor mounts, main and several seals, new hoses and piping, valve adjustment, check compression, added a new starter to spares. Exhaust elbow, replaced clutch and KM35A-2 transmission with new, align shaft.
- Alternator: Balmar XT1700 with serpentine belt, anodized aluminum pully and guides, wiring harness to W5500 programable regulator, spare belt.
- Generator: A&R Marine Diesel on purchase at 1620 hours. Rebuilt heat exchanger, replacing ends, clean core. Replaced fuel boost pump, 2023, spare added to inventory. Spare water pump kit, hoses, gaskets, O-rings, belt, heat exchanger end caps, zincs, etc. 2/2024. Current generator hours: 2039.
Custom Anodized Aluminum Solar Bimini / Hardtop
$9,000, not including dodger, curtains included above with upholstery
- More than 16,000 rugged sea miles with winds to 80kts across the Atlantic Ocean including the Greenland Sea, North Sea, English Channel, Bay of Biscay, nonstop Portugal to Trinidad with no issues whatsoever.
- Massive increase in cockpit volume and access to winches and cockpit.
- Holds slide-on-slide-off 1760 W solar array, internal channels to protect wiring.
- Dodger of 40ml Strata Glass.
- Slide-in side curtains: Strata Glass, Soltis 86-2051 sun mesh, opaque.
- Mount for Starlink Antenna.
- Dingy lift for safe overnight storage at anchor.
Electrical and Electronics: Total $90,167
All electrical work and electronics done by the Ft. Lauderdale operating partner Jonathan Allison at Maz Ocean.
Solar Panels: 4 X Aptos DNA-144-MF26-440W-35 commercial Miami-Dade Wind Code approved for 180 MPH wired in 2 banks.
Victron Lithium Electrical System
- Smart Solar Charge Controller MPPT 150/70 X 2
- Charge Controller Breakers
- MultiPlus Inverter Charger
- 3 Lynx 1000 distributors
- Orion Tr Smart 12/12-30 DC to DC chargers with Bluetooth X 2
- Breakers for Starter and Thruster, disconnect switch for Thruster battery
- Battery X 4: BAT512132410 330Ahy 1.8VDC Smart LiFePO4
- Battery Thruster 100AH 1370CCA 11/23
- Cerbo GX
- GX Touch 50 color control
- BMV-712 Battery Monitor
- BMS VE. Bus BMS
- Lynx Shunts
- Galvanic Isolator VDI-64 64A
- ELCI Shore Power 100A breaker
- Schneider Multi9 circuit breaker
- Merlin Gerlin 125A circuit breaker
Garmin NEMA 2000 Instruments, Spring, 2022
- Chartplotters
- GPSMAP 8616xsv Pilot House, replaced Faroes 6/2024
- GPSMAP 8616 Cockpit
- Reactor 40, ECU 12 Autopilot NAC-3 Corpac
- GHC 20 pilothouse
- and Reactor remote
- GMI 20 multi display at helm and in cockpit.
- Radar: GMR Fantom 24 50W Doppler with MotionScope
- Sonar: Airmar B744V 50/200kHz Triducer: speed, depth, temp to GND10
- Wind gWind wired with GND10 to NEMA 2000
- 3 GPS Antennas including 24XD
Other Instruments & Electronics
- Simrad / BG Ap44 Pilot Control NAC-3 Corpac
- Airmar DST810 Smart Transducer: speed, depth, temp, heel/trim, pitch/roll
- Peplink Max BR1 Pro5G Mobile Router
- provides cellular, integrates Starlink
- Arankis 510 Series Wireless access point
- MokerLink 8-Port Ethernet Switch
- PredictWind Data Hub adds over the horizon AIS, GPS Tracking, Auto Sail Polars
Radios and Antena:
Starlink Ocean antenna and service.
Cortex V1 Hub VHF Class B AIS Radio for vessel avoidance and remote vessel monitoring, with separate GPS antenna.
Shakespeare 5215 VHF/AIS antenna, mounted.
Morad 159 MHz VHF/AIS long range backup antenna.
ICOM M94D with GPS, DSC, AIS, Navigation, VHF handheld.
Autopilots :
- New 2022: Garmin controller and feedback / BG hydraulic pump, wired into NEMA instrument backbone for route following and wind settings, new hydraulic manifold, handheld remote control. Existing Hynautics linear ram, rebuilt 2023.
- New 9/2023: Octopus hydraulic ram with integrated pump and reservoir for vessels to 33,000 lbs., controlled by separate, stand-alone Simrad AP/BG AP44 control, NAC-3 AP computer system once you have disengaged vessel's hydraulic system with helm switch. NOT tied into Garmin NEMA, handheld remote control. Low-power usage, extremely dependable for heavy weather and rolling downwind sailing, you NEVER have to hand steer, NEVER overpowered. $1,945
Water maker: Spectra Cape Horn Extreme, 11/8/2023, 2-year warranty $13,577
Airtronic Eberspacher heater: 4KW 40 W 12V, removed and rebuilt by experts in Iceland, 6/2024.
Racor Fuel Filter System:
Rebuilt 2023, double system for engine, single for Generator, replaced glass, turbine, check ball, seals, updating and simplifying drainage, reoriented as necessary for easier service.New Racor Multipass Pump and Filter Fuel Polishing and Tank-to-Tank Transfer System.
Bronze through-hull water strainers: Perko and Groco, rebuilt 2023, stripped to bronze, replaced glass, lids, seals, reoriented as necessary for easier service. Serviced Marlon through-hulls.
Portlight seals: replaced all New Found Metal seals with 316 SS screens.
Outboard and dingy: New 11/2021 Yamaha 4-stroke 2.5 outboard, now with 4 hours. $1,145
Used Zodiac 310 dinghy with air floor.
Sails: All Sail Technologies sails purchased by the H2O-era owner in 2014. All inspected by Mac Sails in 2022, in excellent shape. Mac Sails converted an earlier period hank-on staysail for roller furling. Genoa sun covers replaced with Sunbrella; also added sun cover to the now furling staysail.
Willow sailed with:
- Sail Technologies Mainsail constructed with Contender Bluewater low-aspect crosscut woven cloth for in-boom furling, tightening leech as reefed, eliminating need for vang adjustment.
- Sail Technologies Roller Furling 130% 659 sq. ft. Genoa constructed with Contender low-aspect cloth.
- The Sail Technologies Tech3 tri-radial Radial RF Contender Radial Genoa, an unused hank on storm jib and storm main trysail were unused on Willow.
Safety Equipment - Total $32,000, including items priced below
Masthead lightning arrester with thick cable to copper grounding plates. Vessel has never reported a lightning strike.
EPIRB Vessel: Renewed registration of in-date, inspected Global FX 406 EPIRB, good until 10/2025
PLB: Qty 2 - ACR ResQlink AIS lifejacket 406 EPIRB AIS and 121.5 with NFC PLB450, 5-year warranty and battery, 11/2023.
PLB: Qty 2 - Ocean Signal MOB1 406 EPIRB AIS DSC, 5-year warranty, 7-year battery, 10/2021.
Fire Extinguishers / Blanket: Qty 3 new CO2 and 1 halotron class BC, 2022.
Drogue: GaleRider 30 with harness, ¾" X 300' double-braid main tow line, sinker shackles, 350" 3/8" Amsteel Blue retrieval line, 10/2021. $1,421
Liferaft: New Revere Offshore Regatta 4-man valise life raft, 12-year warranty, 3-year service interval, kept in shade of cockpit in additional cover, 4/2024. $1,817
MOB Recovery Module: Jonbouy, serviced 2024, Inflatable Services Ft. Lauderdale.
Lifesling 2, 2/2024.
Jack Lines, 3/2024.
Smoke / CO2 detector alarm.
Temperature Sensors: Ruuvi Bluetooth temp / humidity / motion sensors on Victron Lithium battery compartment, battery compartment, starter battery, thruster battery, engine compartment, generator compartment, cockpit freezer, reefer. Alarm on phone app.
Thermal Imaging Monocular: FLIR Ocean Scout lll - 640 $2,780
Sonar hand held: Vexilar
Underwater Flashlight: Light in Motion Sola Dive 2500
Waterproof GoPro with Shurehold pole to camera adapter
Flares / Bungs: Restocked with new 3/2024.
Emergency Pump: 4400GPH up to 30' vertical, Superior ½-hp, 120v SS, continuous duty passing 3/8" solids, 1 ¼" discharge and hose.
Lifejackets: Spinlock Vito Hammar Ocean Lifejacket / Harness with release 1L 1M
Large first aid kit.
Ditch Bag and 5-gallon water jug with spout.
Emergency Boarding Ladders: Stanchion mounted, removable, port and starboard
Cockpit Door and Window Covers - $1,605
Headsets: Hollyland Solidcom C1 - $534
Backup Running Lights: Navisafe battery-powered.
Survival Suit: Mustang $1,148
USCG Rules of the Road, Chart #1
Almost every tool, electrical connector, wire, filter, belt, fastener, fluid used on the vessel. Special tools to make rudder and shaft bearing repacking easy. $11,810
Vessel Walkthrough
H2O has a large T-shaped cockpit with all control lines leading aft. Over a bridge deck through double doors is the spacious pilothouse with helm forward to starboard and a settee and dinette to port. There is access under the settee to a functional workshop. From the pilothouse aft to starboard is a roomy aft double cabin. Forward to port is an over/under cabin. Just forward of that cabin to port is the dual access head with stall shower and further forward is the centerline double master stateroom.
Pilothouse/Main Salon
The spacious pilothouse is four steps down from the cockpit and is beautifully appointed in Costa Rican teak with 360 degree visibility from the helm and all seating positions. To starboard is the fully equipped helm station with S.S. Edson distroyer wheel, full array of electronics and a large chart table just behind. The dinette is to port with a custom teak table and a U-shaped designer fabric settee that can convert to a single berth. The settee is designed to fold up and allow access to a cleverly located workshop with storage for tools, and workbench with vise. Additional freezer located in work space.
- Overhead teak handrail throughout
- (2) small Bomar overhead hatches allowing visibility to main sail and wind sensors
- (5) white/amber 12v. lights
- (1) 12v. reading light at chart table
- (3) Hella turbo fans
- (2) overhead vents (deck dorades)
- 9 windows provide great visibility in all directions
Helm station
- S.S. distroyer wheel
- Stidd adjustable helm chair (currently removed)
- Single lever Vetus shift/throttle control
- Yanmar engine start panel with tachometer
- Fuel gauges
- Bow thruster control
- Full electronics (see electronics section)
Galley
The full service galley is opposite the mid cabin to starboard and two steps down from the pilothouse. It is appointed with beautiful Costa Rican honey colored teak joinery work, louvered cabinetry, and Corian countertops. Storage is exceptional, with a double cabinet for dishes, two large pantries with double sliding doors, an additional pantry to port, under sink cabinet, and storage bins under the steps. In addition there are also ten drawers.
- Force 10 gimbaled three burner propane stove and oven
- Nova Kool large 12v. top loading refrigerator with front access door to lower compartment
- Nova Kool 12v. freezer (in workshop)
- Kenmore carousel microwave
- Large double S.S. sink
- Hot and cold pressure water
- Optional manual foot pump
- Fireboy Xintex propane solenoid control and detector
- Large Bomar overhead hatch
- (2) S.S. opening ports with screens
- (4) 12v. white/amber lights
- (3) 12v. directional lamps
- (2) overhead vents (deck dorades)
- Overhead teak handrail
- Pantry with shelves
- Numerous drawers and cabinet storage lockers
Master Stateroom
The master stateroom is forward with beautiful teak joinery work with louvered teak doors on all cabinets. It features a queen centerline berth with gas-prop assisted lift feature to access storage, tankage, bow thruster, safe deposit box, and numerous seacocks. There is private access to the head on the port side.
- Queen centerline berth with Tempurpedic mattress
- (4) large storage cabinets with bookshelves below
- Large storage cabinet (aft to port) with removable shelves that converts to hanging locker
- (2) Large storage cabinet (aft to starboard) with removable shelves that converts to hanging locker
- (2) Hella turbo fans
- (2) 12v. reading lights
- (4) overhead 12v. white/amber lights
- Large Bomar overhead hatch with hinged teak framed screen
- Overhead vent (deck dorade)
- (3) S.S. opening ports with screens
Head
The head is dual access and functions as the ensuite head for the master, but with additional access for the other cabins and as a day head. It's spacious with a separate stall shower.
- Vanity with ceramic sink and Corian countertop
- Raritan vacuflush marine toilet
- Tile flooring
- (2) solid teak privacy doors
- Fully enclosed stall shower with sump and teak grate
- Hella turbo fan
- 120v. outet
- 12v. white/amber overhead light
- (2) S.S. opening ports with screens (head and shower)
- Bomar overhead hatch with hinged teak framed screen
Mid Cabin
The mid-cabin is to port aft of the head and feature single over/under berths with Tempurpedic mattresses. There is a built-in night stand forward with threee drawers and a book case above. Aft is a hanging locker and storage bin.
(2) Hella turbo fans (each berth)
(2) 12v. reading light (each berth)
(1) S.S. opening port with screen
(1) 12v. white/amber overhead light
120v. outlet
Aft Cabin
The aft cabin is to starboard and a step down from the pilothouse. It features a double berth with Tempurpedic mattress and a small vanity with mirror.
- Hanging locker
- (2) double door cabinet
- (1) single cabinet
- (2) tip out storage bins
- A small storage compartment beneath the sole
- (2) 12v. white/amber lights overhead lights
- (2) 12v. reading lights
- (2) Hella turbo fans
Sails & Rigging
This vessel is equipped with an aluminum double spreader mast with oversized wire rope rigging. It features a clipper bow with furling headsail, hank on staysail, running backstays, and a boom furling main. All control lines lead aft to the cockpit.
- Charleston Spar aluminum double spreader mast
- Harken Mark IV headsail furling system
- Scheafer Gamma Boom furling boom system
- Solid adjustable boom vang
- Custom heavy duty heavy air hank-on staysail
- Forespar whisker pole
- Harken mast mount track and block for whisker pole
- Harken genoa tracks and blocks
- Harken staysail tracks and blocks
- Sail Technologies 130% genoa
- 2017 Sail Technologies full batten main - Very Good Condition
- 90% working jib
- 130% genoa
- 2019 Custom hank-on heavy weather staysail in very good condition
- Custom heavy duty storm trysail in very good condition
- (2) Lewmar ST54 primary sheet winches
- (1) Lewmar ST40 jib furling winch
- (1) Lewmar ST44 electric halyard winch
- (2) Lewmar ST40 staysail sheet winches
- (2) Lewmar ST40 halyard winches on mast
- Lewmar Ocean 40 winch added starboard side of cockpit
- (11) Rope clutches on cabintop
- (4) Spinlock rope clutches on mast
- Running back stays with vangs
The mast also features (3) deck lights, masthead light, radar dome, VHF wip antenna, lightning arrester, wind sensor, and windex.
Deck Equipment
Side decks provide easy access to the foredeck with plenty of working space. athe high bulwarks and hand rails offer safe movement under any conditions.
- S.S double bow rail
- S.S. double anchor roller
- 77 # S160 model galvanized spade anchor, 2021.
- 400' Domestic ACCO 3/8” G43 galvanized chain, 5,400lb SWL, Titan 5720 SWL anchor shackle, new chain wheel for Muir Cheetah HR2500 electric windlass, 2022.
- Imtra watertight dual solenoid controller behind chain shield, 4/2024. Stocked new spare, R&R foot-switch cabling, new hand controller, painted anchor locker.
- Twin anchor snubber lines with Chafe-Pro guards, also for multiple dock lines, anchor ball, 2022 – 2024.
- Fortress Stern Anchor / Kedge on 30’ chain and 3-strand rode, Existing.
- Double lifelines with midship gates
- (5) Chrome ventilators with dorade boxes
- Varnished teak toerail
Electronics
Garmin NEMA 2000 Instruments, Spring, 2022
- GPSMAP 8616xsv Pilot House, replaced Faroes 6/2024
- GPSMAP 8616 Cockpit
- Reactor 40, ECU 12 Autopilot NAC-3 Corpac
- GHC 20 pilothouse
- and Reactor remote
- GMI 20 multi display at helm and in cockpit.
- Radar: GMR Fantom 24 50W Doppler with MotionScope
- Sonar: Airmar B744V 50/200kHz Triducer: speed, depth, temp to GND10
- Wind gWind wired with GND10 to NEMA 2000
- 3 GPS Antennas including 24XD
Other Instruments & Electronics
- Simrad / BG Ap44 Pilot Control NAC-3 Corpac
- Airmar DST810 Smart Transducer: speed, depth, temp, heel/trim, pitch/roll
- Peplink Max BR1 Pro5G Mobile Router
- provides cellular, integrates Starlink
- Arankis 510 Series Wireless access point
- MokerLink 8-Port Ethernet Switch
- PredictWind Data Hub adds over the horizon AIS, GPS Tracking, Auto Sail Polars
Radios and Antenae
- Starlink Ocean antenna and service.
- Cortex V1 Hub VHF Class B AIS Radio for vessel avoidance and remote vessel monitoring, with separate GPS antenna.
- Shakespeare 5215 VHF/AIS antenna, mounted.
- Morad 159 MHz VHF/AIS long range backup antenna.
- ICOM M94D with GPS, DSC, AIS, Navigation, VHF handheld.
Autopilots
- New 2022: Garmin controller and feedback / BG hydraulic pump, wired into NEMA instrument backbone for route following and wind settings, new hydraulic manifold, handheld remote control. Existing Hynautics linear ram, rebuilt 2023.
- New 9/2023: Octopus hydraulic ram with integrated pump and reservoir for vessels to 33,000 lbs., controlled by separate, stand-alone Simrad AP/BG AP44 control, NAC-3 AP computer system once you have disengaged vessel’s hydraulic system with helm switch. NOT tied into Garmin NEMA, handheld remote control. Low-power usage, extremely dependable for heavy weather and rolling downwind sailing, you NEVER have to hand steer, NEVER overpowered.
Electrical
- Westerbeke 5 KW generator ( very low hours)
- Battery selector switches
- Balmar high output alternator
- (2) 30 amp shorepower receptacles
- (1) 50 amp shorepower receptacle
- Full 12v. and 120v. electrical breaker panels at pilothouse helm station
Victron Lithium Electrical System
- Smart Solar Charge Controller MPPT 150/70 X 2
- Charge Controller Breakers
- MultiPlus Inverter Charger
- 3 Lynx 1000 distributors
- Orion Tr Smart 12/12-30 DC to DC chargers with Bluetooth X 2
- Breakers for Starter and Thruster, disconnect switch for Thruster battery
- Battery X 4: BAT512132410 330Ahy 1.8VDC Smart LiFePO4
- Battery Thruster 100AH 1370CCA 11/23
- Cerbo GX
- GX Touch 50 color control
- BMV-712 Battery Monitor
- BMS VE. Bus BMS
- Lynx Shunts
- Galvanic Isolator VDI-64 64A
- ELCI Shore Power 100A breaker
- Schneider Multi9 circuit breaker
- Merlin Gerlin 125A circuit breaker
Solar Panels: 4 X Aptos DNA-144-MF26-440W-35 commercial Miami-Dade Wind Code approved for 180 MPH wired in 2 banks.
Engine & Mechanical
- Yanmar 4JHJE 56 hp diesel
- Vetus bow thruster with cockpit and pilothouse control
- New ZF fixed pitch propeller with Propspeed 9/2024, stern tube inspected, shaft alignment verified.
- Racor fuel filters (single for genset and dual for main engine)
- Racor P510MAM fuel polishing system
- 17000BTU Mabru reverse cycle ac/heat system for main salon & pilothouse
- 7000 BTU Mabru reverse cycle ac/heat system for forward stateroom
- Espar electric/diesel cabin heater
- Hynautic 1200 hydraulic steering system
- (3) Imtra marine windshield wipers (pilothouse)
- Seaward electric /heat exchanger water heater
Water maker: Spectra Cape Horn Extreme, 11/8/2023, 2-year warranty $13,577
Airtronic Eberspacher heater: 4KW 40 W 12V, removed and rebuilt by experts in Iceland, 6/2024.
Cockpit/Aft Cockpit
Willow has a large user-friendly T-shaped cockpit with port and starboard seating and a built in helm seat. There is a large sail locker to port that afords access to the genset. The aft deck has port and starboard propane lockers and a large lazarette.
- Edson binacle and S.S. guard with instrument pod
- Edson custom distroyer wheel with S.S. spokes and varnished teak rim
- Yanmar engine panel with tach, oil pressure, temp. gauges
- Engine controls and bow thruster control
- DIY Solar Bimini (Original Bimini with S.S. frame available)
- Teak floor grate at helm
- Teak folding cockpit table and drink holder
- Double S.S. stern rail with port and starboard seats
- S.S. center swim ladder with teak steps
- Kato S.S. outboard motor davit
- Edson outboard motor rail mount
Additional Features & Safety Equipment
- Bottom Painted June 2025
- Liferaft (uncertified)
- Swittik MOM8A man overboard module
- Lifesling 2 throwable device
- Masthead lightning arrester with thick cable to copper grounding plates. Vessel has never reported a lightning strike.
- EPIRB Vessel: Renewed registration of in-date, inspected Global FX 406 EPIRB, good until 10/2025.
- PLB: Qty 2 - ACR ResQlink AIS lifejacket 406 EPIRB AIS and 121.5 with NFC PLB450, 5-year warranty and battery, 11/2023.
- PLB: Qty 2 - Ocean Signal MOB1 406 EPIRB AIS DSC, 5-year warranty, 7-year battery, 10/2021.
- Fire Extinguishers / Blanket: Qty 3 new CO2 and 1 halotron class BC, 2022.
- Drogue: GaleRider 30 with harness, ¾” X 300’ double-braid main tow line, sinker shackles, 350” 3/8” Amsteel Blue retrieval line, 10/2021.
- Liferaft: New Revere Offshore Regatta 4-man valise life raft, 12-year warranty, 3-year service interval, kept in shade of cockpit in additional cover, 4/2024.
- MOB Recovery Module: Jonbouy, serviced 2024, Inflatable Services Ft. Lauderdale.
- Lifesling 2, 2/2024.
- Jack Lines, 3/2024.
- Smoke / CO2 detector alarm.
- Temperature Sensors: Ruuvi Bluetooth temp / humidity / motion sensors on Victron Lithium battery compartment, battery compartment, starter battery, thruster battery, engine compartment, generator compartment, cockpit freezer, reefer. Alarm on phone app.
- Thermal Imaging Monocular: FLIR Ocean Scout lll - 640
- Sonar hand held: Vexilar
- Underwater Flashlight: Light in Motion Sola Dive 2500
- Waterproof GoPro with Shurehold pole to camera adapter
- Flares / Bungs: Restocked with new 3/2024.
- Emergency Pump: 4400GPH up to 30’ vertical, Superior ½-hp, 120v SS, continuous duty passing 3/8” solids, 1 ¼” discharge and hose.
- Lifejackets: Spinlock Vito Hammar Ocean Lifejacket / Harness with release 1L 1M
- Large first aid kit.
- Ditch Bag and 5-gallon water jug with spout.
- Emergency Boarding Ladders: Stanchion mounted, removable, port and starboard
- Cockpit Door and Window Covers
- Headsets: Hollyland Solidcom C1
- Backup Running Lights: Navisafe battery-powered.
- Survival Suit: Mustang
- USCG Rules of the Road, Chart 1
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/21/25 | Initial price | $319,000 |
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Customers consistently praise the 2005 Cabo Rico 42 Pilothouse for its exceptional build quality and classic design
Owners highlight the solid construction and seaworthy reputation, making it a trusted choice for long-distance cruising. The spacious pilothouse offers excellent visibility and comfort, while the interior is noted for its traditional craftsmanship and practical layout. Many appreciate the vessel’s reliable performance and ease of handling, emphasizing its suitability for both experienced sailors and those seeking a comfortable liveaboard. Overall, the 2005 Cabo Rico 42 Pilothouse is celebrated for combining timeless aesthetics with durable functionality.
The Biggest Pros and Cons
The 2005 Cabo Rico 42 Pilothouse is a well-regarded cruising sailboat known for its robust construction and comfortable accommodations. Here are some pros and cons to consider:
Pros
Solid Build Quality: Cabo Rico is known for its strong, hand-laid fiberglass construction, ensuring durability and longevity.
Spacious Pilothouse: The pilothouse design offers excellent protection from the elements and provides great visibility while underway.
Comfortable Interior: Thoughtfully designed living spaces with quality woodwork, offering ample storage and comfortable accommodations for extended cruising.
Seaworthy Design: The 42 Pilothouse has a full keel and a moderate displacement, contributing to stable and safe handling in various sea conditions.
Well-Equipped: Typically comes with a reliable engine, good tankage for fuel and water, and practical deck layouts suitable for long passages.
Cons
Heavier Displacement: The solid build adds weight, which can result in slower speeds compared to lighter, more performance-oriented sailboats.
Maintenance: The quality wood interior and traditional construction may require regular upkeep to maintain appearance and functionality.
Limited Modern Upgrades: Being a 2005 model, some systems and equipment may be outdated and could need upgrading to current standards.
Pilothouse Height: The added height of the pilothouse can increase windage, potentially affecting sailing performance in strong winds.
Made For
The 2005 Cabo Rico 42 Pilothouse is perfect for sailors seeking a sturdy, comfortable, and spacious cruising yacht. Ideal for couples or small families, it offers a blend of traditional craftsmanship and modern amenities, making it well-suited for extended offshore passages or leisurely coastal cruising. Its pilothouse design provides excellent visibility and protection from the elements, appealing to those who value safety and comfort on the water. Whether you’re an experienced sailor or aspiring cruiser, this boat is designed to deliver a reliable and enjoyable sailing experience.
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