1996 Cabo Rico 40'
12.19 m1996 Cabo Rico 40' Northeast 400
1996 Cabo Rico Northeast 400
40' (12.19 m) Sea Amor
Cabo Rico produced the Northeast 37 (designed by Mark Ellis), which was later renamed/developed into the Northeast 400. Introduced in 1994, these were marketed as comfortable, high-quality motorsailers, distinct from their traditional cruising sailboats.
Flag of Registry: United States
| FEATURES: |
|---|
| Enclosed Pilothouse |
| Spacious Aft Cockpit w/ 2nd Helm |
| Long-Range Cruising Ability |
| Bright, Airy Interior |
| Complete, Detailed Manuals |
| Notable Upgrades: 2026 Bottom Paint, Thorough Interior and Exterior Detailing, Thorough Mechanical Service |
Description
Many sailors eventually make the transition from sailboats to trawlers. While they take a lot of ribbing from their sailing buddies, the move can be a logical one-less work, more space and a warm inside steering station. The Northeast 400 from Cabo Rico may just make sailors think twice about becoming power converts. Cabo Rico has produced a motorsailer that actually motors and sails very well. That sailing performance is a result of designer Mark Ellis' deft hand, who is well-known for his Nonsuch catboats and Niagara cruisers...
The Northeast 400 is a unique boat equally at home beating to weather in the Bahamas or steaming along under power in a windless Maine fog bank. These characteristics make the Northeast 400 a compelling choice. - Sailing Magazine, John Kretschmer, December 2006
LOA40'
LOA Inch6''
LOA12.34''
Beam13'
Beam Inch8''
Draft Max Feet4'
Draft Max Inch10''
Bridge Clearance Feet55'
Bridge Clearance Inch6''
Fuel Tank (Gallons)150
Fuel Tank (Liters)567.81
Fresh Water (Gallons)220
Fresh Water (Liters)832.79
Holding Tank (Gallons)55
Holding Tank (Liters)208.2
TypeSail
ConditionUsed
Specifications
Sea Amor
40'6" (12.34 Meters)
Sail-Used
1996
13'8"
34'9"
4'10"
1
1
Diesel
Fiberglass
Yes
55'6"
150 Gallons (567.81 Liters)
220 Gallons (832.79 Liters)
55 Gallons (208.2 Liters)
21500
Mark Ellis
Cabo Rico Yachts
Engines
Engine 1
- Engine Make: Yanmar
- ModelEngine Model: 4JH2H-UTE
- YearEngine Year: 1996
- Engine TypeEngine Type: Inboard
- Drive TypeDrive Type: Stern
- Power HPPower HP: 100.00
- Power KWPower KW: 74.57
- Fuel TypeFuel Type: Diesel
- HoursHours: 1460.00
Generators
Generator 1
- Generator Make: Northern Lights
- Generator Model: M673LD3
- Generator KW: 5.00
- Generator Hours: 269
Full Details
Equipment List
ACCOMMODATIONS
- Master stateroom forward with island pedestal berth, storage on each side, a privacy door, and a door to the stall shower.
- Aft, to port is the enclosed head, which features a freshwater-flush toilet, charming scalloped sink, ample storage and counterspace, and a separate stall shower
- To starboard is the guest cabin with a settee that pulls out to form a double berth, and teak table that folds down from the bulkhead. This cabin can be isolated with a curtain.
- Slightly aft and to port is the U-shaped galley. Up the steps is the raised saloon with the inner station forward to starboard and settees each side.
GALLEY
- Description - U-shaped galley
- Refrigeration - 12v top loading cold box with NovaKool evaporator plate cooling
- Stove / Oven - LPG-fired, Force 10, gimballed stainless steel stove with 3 burners, oven, and broiler.
- Microwave - 120v Kenmore turntable microwave oven
- Hot & cold pressurized water system - 11-gallon water heater with pressure relief valve, Searard S-1200 11
ELECTRONICS
All electronics are over 10 years old, and while they are currently operational, the next owner may consider upgrading with a system of their choice.
- Autopilot
- Speed
- Depth
- Compass
- Wind instruments
ELECTRICAL
DC
- Domestic & Engine Batteries
- Perko rotary main battery switches
- Breakers - 1 main and 24 branch breakers
- Alternator on main diesel engine, diesel generator, and as a part of the heart interface freedom 25 inverter / charger
- Outlets - Cigarette lighter type
AC
- Shore power - 2x 125V / 30 amp inlets
- Shore power cords - 30 amp, 250v / 50 amp splitter, pigtail
- AC Source selector switch - manual plastic slide type in main electrical panel
- Breakers - 1 main, 13 branch breakers
- Outlets - 120V, all GFCI
SAILS & RIGGING
- Mainsail - in-mast furling
- Genoa - 110%, furling
- Mast - painted aluminum mast, deck stepped
- Boom - painted aluminum
- Spreaders - single aluminum spreaders
- Shrouds - 1x19 stainless steel wire rigging with Noreseman mechanical terminals,
- Chainplates - internal stainless steel chain plates thru-bolted to hanging knees
- Mast support - Stainless steel compression post
- Winches - 5 lewmar winches: 2 #44 two-speed self-tailing, 1 #30 two-speed self-tailing, and 2 #40 single-speed halyard winches
- Running rigging - various ages
DECK & HULL
- Last Bottom job April 2026
- Windlass - 12V Lewmar, controls on foredeck and at inside helm station
- Anchor - 45lb CQR with 5/16” chain
- Fortress FX-23 with ¾” three-strand nylon rope
- Navigation lights, anchor light, steaming and deck light combination
- Lifeline gates
- Emergency tiller
- Fenders and lines
MECHANICAL
- Engine - Yanmar 4JH2H-UTE
- Serial number 41311
- 1460 Hours
- Transmission - Kanzaki KM4A
- Serial number 8160
- Drive type - straight
- Gear ratio - Transmission tag states 2.14:1 ratio
- Prop shaft - 1.5” stainless steel
- Generator - Northern Lights M673LD3
- 269 Hours
- Propeller: 3-blade fixed propeller, replacement recommended
- Air conditioning - Cruisair, 7k and 16k btus
- Liquified Petroleum Gas System (LPG)
- Dedicated propane locker under aft port helm seat
- Shut offs at tank and solenoid shut off with switch at galley
HISTORY OF VESSEL
The sellers are the 3rd owners of the boat since new. After leaving Costa Rica, the boat spent her early years cruising the Florida coast and keys. The second owner brought her to North Carolina, where she cruised the Carolina and Georgia coasts. The current owners bought her that summer of 2007 and cruised those Atlantic waters out of Georgia for 3 years, before she migrated back down Florida's east coast and into the Gulf.
Since 2010, she's enjoyed the fresh/brackish waters of Louisiana, specifically her home port on Bayou Liberty off of Lake Pontchartrain.
RECENT UPGRADES
- 2026 House and Engine Batteries
- Bottom job April 2026
- Major detailing inside and out
INOPERABLE / IN NEED OF ATTENTION
The asking price accounts for the following systems that are inoperable or in need of attention:
- Faring over lower section of lead keel showing blisters (see photos)
- Propeller damaged and replacement is recommended
- Stove ignition is inoperable, burners show operation with a hand lighter
A new owner may consider upgrading:
- Some running rigging
- Navigational electronics (over 10 years old)
Mechanical Disclaimer
Engine and generator hours are as of the date of the original listing and are a representation of what the listing broker is told by the owner and/or actual reading of the engine hour meters. The broker cannot guarantee the true hours. It is the responsibility of the purchaser and/or his agent to verify engine hours, warranties implied or otherwise and major overhauls as well as all other representations noted on the listing brochure.
Disclaimer
The company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change or withdrawal without notice.
Contact
For more information about this yacht, please contact Robert Baricev We look forward to working with you!
For more information about this yacht, please contact Robert Baricev. We look forward to working with you!
For more information about this yacht, please contact Robert Baricev.
Robert Baricev
Broker
6500 Spanish Fort Boulevard
New Orleans Louisiana 70124 United States

