Cabo Rico Northeast 400

2001 Cabo Rico Northeast 400 – “Spirit”

Hull #24 of only 25 built, personally commissioned by the legendary Ted Hood.

Finished in striking Stars & Stripes Blue, Spirit stands apart not only for her pedigree but also for her thoughtful upgrades, meticulous annual maintenance, and custom enhancements. Ted Hood himself ordered this yacht with a 6’ taller mast, giving her additional sail area, double spreaders (unique to hulls #24 & #25), and redesigned salon windows with a structural “B” pillar for added strength and style.

Now offered by her third owner, Spirit is a true “no expense spared” yacht, maintained and upgraded continuously to the highest standards.

Notable Features & UpgradesEngine & Mechanical

• Yanmar 4JH3-HTE (approx. 1,850 hrs)

• $25,000 major overhaul (2024): turbo, intercooler, heat exchanger

• Balmar alternator & regulator

• NextGen 3.5kW generator (2016)

Electrical & Power

• New Victron inverter/charger (2025)

• 3 new house batteries (2023)

• Solar panel with controller (2022)

Rigging & Sails

• New running rigging (2025)

• Doyle headsail (2019)

• Custom taller mast with double spreaders (Ted Hood design)

Comfort & Interior

• Guest stateroom reconfiguration ($25,000, 2021)

• Custom island queen mattress (2021)

• Electric toilet (salt & fresh water, 2015)

• New water heater (recent years)

Heating & Cooling

• Reverse-cycle AC/ heating units: 16,000 BTU and 7,000 BTU

Exterior & Deck

• New exterior cushions (2024)

• Tilt davit system with Highfield Hypalon dinghy (2020)

  • Dinghy available separately, with Torqueedo outboard

• New canvas (2014)

• New lifelines (2014)

Winches

• Two Lewmar electric winches (port and starboard)

• Electric Lewmar windlass

Galley

• Force 10 cooktop/ oven

• GE microwave

• Freezer/ refrigerator

• Whale refrigerator drainout hand pump

• Salt water auxiliary sink foot pump

Systems & Hardware

• New water pump (2025)

• Two custom PVC water tanks – 110 gal each (2021)

• New macerator (2020)

• New bow thruster (2020)

• Raymarine HybridTouch chartplotters (x2) with radar (2014, factory serviced recently)

• New acrylic salon hatches (2019)

• Dry bilge system (2025)

Annual Professional Service

• Exterior brightwork refinished annually (~$7,000 per year)

• Winches, windlass, and seacocks serviced

• Sails professionally cleaned and stored

• Interior cushions cleaned and stored

Summary

Spirit is not just another Northeast 400—she is one of the most unique and distinguished examples of the line, with a Ted Hood pedigree, custom rig enhancements, and a long list of upgrades totaling well into six figures. She has been carefully maintained by experienced owners with a “no compromise” approach, ensuring she is ready for serious cruising or comfortable family sailing.

A rare opportunity to own a yacht of this caliber, Spirit represents the very finest in class.