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$89K

1989 Cabo Rico 34

Cutter·
New Bern, North Carolina
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$89K
USD · Asking Price
34 ft
Length
1989
Year
Cutter
Type
New Bern, North Carolina
Location

About This Vessel

This 1989 Cabo Rico 34, measures 34 ft, and is located in New Bern, North Carolina, powered by Yanmar 3JH2E 61.69HP.

LA PEREGRINA – 1989 Cabo Rico 34New Bern, North Carolina$89,000There are boats that talk about bluewater cruising… and then there are boats that have actually done it. LA PEREGRINA is the real thing.Designed by legendary yacht designer W.I.B. Crealock and built in Costa Rica by Cabo Rico Yachts, the Cabo Rico 34 has long been revered as one of the most capable and beautiful offshore cruising sailboats ever built. Cruising World once described the Cabo Rico line as “traditional, purposeful, and immensely seaworthy,” while generations of offshore sailors have praised the design’s forgiving motion, robust construction, and timeless lines.The Cabo Rico 34 has earned an almost cult-like following among serious offshore sailors for good reason. Designed by legendary naval architect W.I.B. Crealock, these yachts are celebrated for their seakindly motion, traditional beauty, exceptional craftsmanship, and true bluewater capability. Practical Sailor praised the design’s “strength, seakeeping ability, and teak joinery work,” while owners consistently describe the Cabo Rico as “very solid and safe” in offshore conditions. It is offered as a convenience by this broker/dealer to its clients and is

Equipment and Upgrades

Hull #3 of only thirty-two Cabo Rico 34s built, this vessel has logged over 36,000 offshore miles during the past decade. Her voyages include the Bahamas, Cuba, Belize, Mexico, the Eastern Caribbean, Bermuda, the Azores, Madeira, Canary Islands, Cabo Verde, and transatlantic crossings. Unlike many “dock queens,” LA PEREGRINA has been actively cruised, professionally maintained, and consistently upgraded for serious passagemaking. The result is a yacht that feels truly ready for the next adventure. Whether your dream is island hopping in the Bahamas, sailing to Nova Scotia, or crossing oceans, this Cabo Rico 34 offers something increasingly rare in today’s market: genuine offshore pedigree with modern systems already in place.Her warm teak interior, secure center cockpit, cutter rig, modified full keel, and massive tankage create the kind of confidence offshore sailors search years to find. She is equally suited for a cruising couple, liveaboard life, or an owner seeking a capable yacht with a rich cruising story already written into her wake.As the current owner says:“She could easily cross the Atlantic in 2026… She’s full of diesel fuel, water, and propane. Where do you want to go?” RECENT UPGRADES & HIGHLIGHTSNew Raymarine Axiom 2 Pro 9 Chartplotter (2025)Standing & Running Rigging Inspected/Tuned (2025)Total Yanmar Engine Rebuild (2022)New Hydrovane Self-Steering System (2023)New Viking 4-Person Offshore Liferaft (2023)New Cabin Cushion Foam & Upholstery (2022–2023)New Raymarine AIS700 Class B AIS (2022)New Dodger & Bimini (2021)New Solar Panel (2021)New Mack Sails – Main, Genoa & Staysail (2019)Raymarine EV-400 Sail PilotRocna Vulcan Anchor with 200’ ChainAerogen Wind GeneratorCaribe RIB Dinghy with Yamaha 15hp OutboardKato Marine Dinghy DavitsOffshore Fishing Gear & Extensive Spare Parts InventoryVESSEL WALKTHROUGHStep below and you immediately understand why Cabo Rico yachts remain so beloved among offshore cruisers. Rich teak joinery, excellent ventilation, practical sea berths, and abundant storage create an interior that feels warm, secure, and purposeful.Forward is a spacious V-berth with storage beneath. The salon features opposing settees with a folding dining table that easily accommodates guests underway or at anchor. A large quarter berth aft provides additional sleeping accommodations, while the galley is ideally configured for offshore cooking with secure footing, refrigeration, propane stove, and generous counter space.Ten opening portlights and two large overhead hatches provide exceptional airflow, supplemented by six Caframo fans. The cockpit is deep, protected, and comfortable for passagemaking, enhanced by newer cushions, upgraded canvas, cockpit shower, folding cockpit table, and twin harbor awnings.This is a boat built to be lived aboard—not merely admired from the dock.SAILS & RIGGINGRig & Sail HandlingCutter-Rigged SloopFull-Batten Mack Sails Mainsail (2019)120% Genoa on Harken Roller Furler (2019)Mack Sails Staysail (2019)All Standing & Running Rigging Inspected/Tuned (2025)Wheel SteeringEmergency TillerMack Pack Mainsail Cover & Lazy JacksHydrovane Self-Steering SystemRaymarine EV-400 Sail PilotHydraulic Autopilot DriveOctopus Reversing PumpELECTRONICS & NAVIGATIONRaymarine Axiom 2 Pro 9S Chartplotter (2025)Raymarine AIS700 Class B AIS TransceiverRaymarine i60 Wind InstrumentRaymarine SeaTalk NetworkDataMarine Knotmeter/LogDataMarine Depth SounderStandard Horizon VHF with AIS Receiver & Remote MicCobra Handheld VHFSGC PowerTalk HF SSB RadioFusion Marine Stereo SystemCockpit & Cabin SpeakersMECHANICAL & ELECTRICALMechanicalYanmar 3JH2TE 46hp DieselTotal Engine Rebuild (2022)Approx. 1,706 Hours Since RebuildFixed 3-Blade PropellerExtensive Spare Filters & BeltsElectrical240AH AGM House Battery (2024)AGM Start Battery340W Solar Panel (2021)Aerogen 6 Wind GeneratorProMariner Battery Charger30-Amp Shore Power SystemGROUND TACKLERocna Vulcan 20kg Anchor200’ All-Chain RodeLofrans Airon Electric WindlassHeavy-Duty SnubbersSAFETY EQUIPMENTViking RescYou Offshore Liferaft (2023)EPIRBJacklines & TethersOffshore Safety GearMultiple Fire ExtinguishersFire BlanketEmergency Communications EquipmentDINGHY PACKAGECaribe 9’ Fiberglass-Bottom InflatableYamaha 15hp OutboardMotor CraneKato Marine Dinghy DavitsSPECIFICATIONSBuilder: Cabo RicoDesigner: W.I.B. CrealockModel: Cabo Rico 34Year: 1989Hull #: 3 of 32 BuiltLOA: 37’LOD: 34’LWL: 26’ 8”Beam: 11’Draft: 4’10”Displacement: 17,000 lbsHull Type: Modified Full KeelConstruction: Vinylester FiberglassFuel Capacity: 40 GallonsWater Capacity: 150 GallonsLocation: New Bern, NCIf you’ve been searching for a proven offshore cruiser with soul, pedigree, and genuine passagemaking capability, LA PEREGRINA deserves serious attention. Opportunities to purchase a Cabo Rico 34 with this level of equipment, history, and cruising readiness rarely come to market.

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.

Vessel Overview

Year1989
MakeCabo Rico
Model34
CategoryCutter
ConditionUsed
BuilderCabo Rico
DesignerW.I.B. Crealock
Hull MaterialFiberglass
Hull FinishWhite
Fuel TypeDiesel

Dimensions

Length Overall34 ft
Beam11 ft
Max Draft4 ft
Displacement17,000

Performance & Capacity

Fuel Capacity40 gal
Fresh Water146 gal

Engines & Mechanical

Engine Count1
MakeYanmar
Model3JH2E
Power61.69 HP
FuelDiesel

Accommodations

Guest Cabins2
Sleeps6

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