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Caliber 40 LRC

This well-built cruising boat with an attractive wood interior has loads of room but sails marginally to windward and has a few problems with its tanks..

Brothers George and Michael McCreary, and Marshall Jones, formed Caliber Yachts Inc. as a backyard boatbuilding company in 1979. No strangers to the sailing world, the brothers grew up racing and cruising Florida and the Caribbean.

Following high school, Mike earned a degree in engineering, with a specialty in naval architecture, from the University of Michigan. He served his apprenticeship on the production line at Gulfstar Yachts, and as a designer for Endeavour Yachts.

George, who manages the business side, received a degree in business administration and marketing from the University of Florida, after which he spent three years working for Morgan Yachts.

Jones began studying the production side of the business immediately following graduation from high school when he went to work at Com-Pac Yachts.

Without bank financing, Caliber Yachts began building boats one at a time, producing its first, a 28-footer, in 1981. By 1985 the company was sufficiently solvent to build a factory, and introduce a 33-footer. A 30, 35, 40, and 47 followed. The Long Range Cruising (LRC) line began in 1994.

George, who acts as company spokesman, says the construction and design of the LRC is similar to earlier models. The primary difference is expanded tankage for fuel and water.

The Caliber 40 LRC has a projected cruising range of 1,484 miles when motoring at 7 knots with a Yanmar 50 diesel running at 2,500 rpm.

George is tightlipped about information he considers proprietary—the company’s gross sales, annual production, and number of employees or dealers, for example.

Design Michael McCreary designed the 40 LRC, which is most often compared to an Island Packet.

It has a relatively fine entry, bowsprit and bobstay, straight sheer, reverse transom, and flat coachroof. The displacement/length ratio is a moderately hefty 281, indicating it has the hull volume to carry necessary cruising stores. A Valiant 40 is 256, a Sabre 38 224, and a J/40 176.

Ballast of 9,500 lbs. is 44% of displacement. McCreary says its limit of positive stability is 138°, well in excess of the 120 figure many consider minimum for offshore sailing.

The underbody shows a long cruising fin; you could also call it a full keel with a cutaway forefoot and a monster “Brewer bite.” The rudder is skeg-mounted for protection and tracking.

Shrouds are led to chainplates mounted inboard of the toerail, and the genoa track is close to the cabin for narrow sheeting angles.

McCreary claims the boat tacks through 85°-90°, but we were unable to approach those tacking angles during our test sail, nor have we heard from any owner capable of tacking through less than 96°, including one who invested $6,000 on flat cut, laminated sails.

Sail area is 739 sq. ft., with a sail area/displacement (SA/D) of 15.3; that compares to a Valiant 40 at 15.5, falling in the general range for offshore cruisers.

The company has built 130 40 LCRs since its introduction in 1994.

Construction McCreary would not provide a complete lamination schedule for publication because he considers the information proprietary and subject to misinterpretation. He said that buyers or owners who want that information should contact him directly.

However, he described the lay-up in general terms.

Hand lay-up of the solid glass hull begins with molds sprayed with isophthalic-neopentyl gelcoat, followed by a skin layer of .75-oz. split-strand fiberglass set in vinylester resin to prevent blistering.

The keel shape is part of the hull mold with a cavity for the iron and concrete ballast that is glassed over.

Though no molded liners or pans are used except in the heads (an appropriate application to deal with moisture from showers and toilet leaks), the hull is stiffened by the bonding in of a molded Integral Strength-Grid System™ that incorporates water and two fuel tanks.

The deck is cored with Marine Tech plywood cut into 2-7/8″ squares bedded in alternating layers of 1.5-oz. mat and 24-oz. roving. McCreary says that wood is used because it resists compression when deck hardware is installed, which he considers a shortcoming of balsa and foam cores. (Many builders using balsa or foam omit it where hardware is to be installed, and use wood or solid resin/glass.)

Extra layers of glass are laminated around the perimeter of the cabin and cockpit, and radiuses are reinforced with 18-oz. Fabmat.

The Quad-Seal Deck to Hull System™ is sturdy and well done. The deck and hull flanges are bonded with 3M 5200. The inside seam is bonded with copolymer tape. An L-shaped aluminum toerail covers the exterior seam; it is also bonded with 3M 5200 and fastened with stainless steel carriage bolts on 6″ centers. A stainless rubrail covers the seam between toerail and hull.

Caliber seems to have a name for everything, including conventional bonding of bulkheads to the hull. Caliber calls its method The Multi-Bulkhead Bonding System™. Furniture and cabinetry are bonded in the same manner. A built-up plywood interior bonded to the hull and deck is in many ways preferable to a one-piece fiberglass pan interior.

Chainplates are through-bolted to bulkheads as well as the deck. Caliber calls it the Double-Lock Chainplate System™.

The molded rudder is constructed of a stainless steel plate welded to a 2″ diameter stainless steel stock encapsulated in fiberglass. When released from the mold, fiberglass tape is laid over the seam to prevent leaks, and the appendage is then faired and sprayed with gelcoat.

Loads on the rudderstock are handled by three supports: a solid stainless steel shoe attached to the bottom of the skeg, a bronze stuffing box at the waterline, and an upper bearing.

To offset the potential for contamination of fuel or water, boats are equipped with “Duel Diesel and Dual Fresh Water” system control panels with independent piping and filters.

However, while at the fuel dock the owners of our test boat complained that the fuel and water fillers are not marked, and are so close to each other that spilled fuel could enter the water filler.

Several owners think the boat’s holding tank incorporates a major design flaw. The 110-gal. integral tank is in the bow below the anchor locker. The aft side of the holding tank extends from the bottom of the hull to the deck, doubling as a watertight collision bulkhead.

The design provides structural integrity, but McCreary confirmed that when pumping out the tank it is critical that vent screens are clean; otherwise, a clogged vent may create sufficient suction on the holding tank wall to cause delamination of the hull. After talking with several owners, we think McCreary has understated the problem.

One owner experienced the problem when flushing the toilet while sailing offshore.

“As I pumped I heard a scary cracking sound in the holding tank,” he said. Upon inspection, he found the vent micro-screens were clogged. “When I opened the Y-valve I heard a major ‘whoosh’ as pressure was released,” he said.

Another owner said a more damaging result occurred under similar circumstances when the screen clogged and the top of the holding tank split away from the hull, creating an 11″ long crack, not to mention a horrible mess.

Additionally, a full holding tank adds 912 lbs. of weight in the bow, according to McCreary; coupled with anchor and rode, we think that is excessive. The holding tank also services the aft head, so waste may accumulate in hoses under the saloon.

The vacuum problem may extend to water and fuel tanks equipped with the same screens. One owner reported the inability to pump water from a tank, though the water pump was operating properly. The screens require cleaning or replacement.

Deck The T-shaped cockpit is comfortable, with 7′ 6″ seats and high backrests.

A port lazarette is 32″ deep and has a 16″ wide shelf and scallops for organizing spare lines. It also provides access to the aft end of the engine, batteries, and steering controls. There is space for the installation of a cabin heating system and genset.

Other features include an ice chest and vented propane locker with room for two 10-lb. bottles.

The transom platform has a built-in swim ladder.

For sail handling, two-speed Lewmar 48 winches are located on the coaming within reach of the helmsman, but the mainsheet traveler, mounted on the coachroof, requires a shorthanded sailor to leave the helm to trim the main. Two Lewmar 30s are mounted on the cabin top with triple rope clutches for sail control lines.

The untapered Selden mast has single spreaders.

The test boat was equipped with an optional inner forestay for setting a staysail. Tension on the stay is controlled by an uphaul inside the mast attached to a stainless sliding car to which the stay is attached. When not in service, the stay is secured out of the way to a padeye on deck.

The headstay and upper shrouds are 3/8″; the backstay and lower shrouds are 5/16″. The split backstay eases boarding but a single backstay would allow for an integral adjuster to control sail shape.

With wide decks, lifelines, handrails and slotted toerail, movement about the boat is easy and safe.

A double-roller stainless steel bowsprit moves ground tackle well forward of the stem and furling gear. The split anchor locker on our test boat carried a 30-kg Bruce, 200′ of chain and 200′ of rode in one compartment, and a 25-lb. Danforth and rode in the other.

Accommodations Joinerwork is nicely done; the 40 LRC looks like a traditional cruising boat—teak and holly sole, teak hull liners and bulkheads.

Headroom is 6′ 2″ throughout.

The master stateroom forward has an offset double berth measuring 6′ 4″ x 4′ 4″. It’s a nice change from the usual V-berth, though the person sleeping outboard has to climb over his or her partner to get out.

We like the head in the bow, but it won’t be as comfortable to use at sea as the aft head. There is a separate shower stall.

The L-shaped dinette settee to port is 6′ 2″ long, and converts to a double berth. The starboard settee is 6′. The dinette table folds down from the bulkhead.

In the galley, the fiberglass sink is located on centerline, where it should be to prevent water from flooding through the drain. The stove/oven is Force 10 and there’s room for a microwave. The 11 cu. ft. top loading icebox drains into a sump pump box at the mast step.

The nav station is aft of the galley. The navigator faces a large electrical and instrument panel outboard and communicates with the helmsman by opening a port beside his seat.

To starboard is what McCreary calls a “day head,” with doors from the saloon or aft berth. The head measures 42″ x 36″ and has toilet, sink and a shower; one dealer referred to it as a “telephone booth.”

The aft stateroom berth measures 6′ 7″x4′ 4″. There’s a cedar-lined hanging locker. Storage space below the berth is shared with an 11-gallon water heater.

Access to wiring, plumbing, through-hulls and tank inspection ports throughout the boat are from inside cabinets or behind fascias.

The top step on the companionway ladder opens to provide access to the top of engine; if desired, the entire ladder/box can be removed.

One owner complained that the engine compartment is inadequately insulated; he added lead-lined foam insulation but is still dissatisfied with engine noise in the saloon.

Performance Our test sail was with a Seattle couple that has owned four boats prior to the 40 LRC, most recently a light displacement, fin keel 36-footer.

“We didn’t want a full keel,” they said. “But we wanted a good shape, aesthetics, and a full-batten main and cutter rig so we could reef and sail with the staysail in 40 knots of breeze.

“The first thing we had to adapt to was the difference in feel and stiffness of this boat. It’s not as much fun as our old 36, but it is easier to sail.”

We tested the boat in 0-12 knots of apparent wind on calm waters, setting a 135% genoa on a Harken furler.

Considering its displacement, it is no surprise that in less than 6 knots of wind the boat moves only with assistance from the “iron genny.” When windspeed reached 6 knots it made 2-3 knots; at 7-9 knots of breeze we accelerated to 4.5 knots. Then, in 9-12 knots of wind, we sailed at 5-5.5 knots to within 60° of the apparent wind. On a broad reach, we managed to hit 7.2 knots in 10-12 knot puffs.

Additional performance information came from another Seattle owner who has logged more than 4,000 miles on his boat. A racer-turned-cruiser, he has pushed the boat hard and has computerized performance data. He replaced the factory main with a flat cut, large roach Spectra sail.

“I wanted to find out just how seaworthy the boat is, and how well she sails,” he said. “We sailed 250 miles to weather during a 36-hour trip up the west coast of Vancouver Island. Carried a 120% jib and full main sailing into 5-6 foot seas in steady 15-20-knot winds. I had a mapping program calibrated to my GPS and found that the best tacking angle we could produce was 112°.

“Going to weather in winds over 20 knots we furl the jib and hoist an overlapping staysail. We added sail track inside the Dorades to improve pointing and found that when wind speeds reach 20 knots we point 5° higher with the staysail, improve our VMG, and are more comfortable.

“On the return downwind we noticed a tendency to roll to windward in heavy seas, even with shortened headsail.”

Following an offshore passage from San Francisco to San Diego a cruising couple echoed his sentiments.

“When beam and broad reaching in winds around 25 knots the boat will round up if I have too much sail up,” the husband said. “When on a broad reach it gets even worse because the rollers hitting the stern push the stern to leeward, so it’s important to shorten sail early. On the other hand, I don’t think this was any worse than any other boat I’ve sailed on.”

A number of owners said they have fitted a feathering Max-Prop to the 50-hp. Yanmar diesel, which improves maneuverability, especially in reverse, and reduces drag under sail.

Warranty The company’s one-year warranty is too short, considering the price and intended use of the boat. The warranty for blistering is extended to five years if the bottom is epoxied during construction.

However, Chester Kolascz, a dealer who has represented the company for eight years in Michigan and also represents two other mainstream builders, said: “My service department likes Caliber best because it has the least amount of warranty work of any of the three.”

Conclusion The design and construction of the Caliber 40 LRC make it suitable for offshore use. In decent winds it should give 150-180-mile days. Upwind performance is typical of moderately heavy cruising boats; odds are she’ll be motorsailed on long coastal trips to weather. On balance, she’ll cover fewer miles than lighter-weight competitors, but will provide a more comfortable ride in heavy seas.

Among owners contacted, the company gets mixed reviews regarding post-sale service. In one instance the company shared the expense of a repair more than one year after expiration of the warranty.

Base price seems a fair $204,950, FOB Clearwater, Florida. For comparison, a Cabo Rico 40 is close to $400,000, a Catalina 40 Mk II and a Jeanneau Sun Fast 40 about $170,000, and the C&C 121 Express about $220,000.

Contact- Caliber Yachts, 4551 107th Circle N., Clearwater, FL 33762; 813/573-0627.

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The Caliber 40 LRC Sailboat Specs & Key Performance Indicators

The Caliber 40 LRC, a robust long-range cruiser sailboat, is a creation from the drawing board of Michael McCreary, an American designer. This sailboat exemplifies a blend of endurance and comfort for long-distance sailing.

It is built by Caliber Yachts, a company established and located in Clearwater, Florida. Caliber Yachts is renowned for its commitment to quality and durability, focusing on crafting vessels that cater to serious cruisers. 

Brothers George and Michael McCreary, together with Marshall Jones, formed Caliber Yachts Inc. as a backyard boatbuilding company in 1979. Without bank financing, Caliber Yachts began building boats one at a time, producing its first, a 28-footer, in 1981. By 1985 the company was sufficiently solvent to build a factory, and introduce a 33-footer. A 30, 35, 40, and 47 followed. The Long Range Cruising (LRC) line began in 1994. The Caliber 40 LRC has a projected cruising range of 1,484 miles when motoring at 7 knots with a Yanmar 50 diesel running at 2,500 rpm.

Published Specification for the Caliber 40 LRC

Underwater Profile:  Fin keel with skeg-hung rudder

Hull Material:  GRP

Length Overall:  40'11" (12.5m)

Waterline Length:  32'6" (9.9m)

Beam:  12'8" (3.9m)

Draft:  5'0" (1.5m)

Rig Type:  Cutter

Displacement:  21,600lb (9,798kg)

Designer:  Michael McCreary

Builder:  Caliber Yachts (USA)

Year First Built:  1995

Published Design Ratios for the Caliber 40 LRC

The Caliber 40 LRC sailboat, with its design ratios, offers a unique set of sailing characteristics ideal for long-term cruising.

• The Sail Area/Displacement Ratio of 15.3 suggests that while it might not be the fastest vessel, its performance is balanced, tailored more towards steady and reliable cruising rather than speed. This is slightly underpowered compared to high-performance boats but is typical for sturdy cruising designs prioritizing safety and comfort over racing capabilities.
• The Ballast/Displacement Ratio of 44 indicates a strong ability to resist capsizing and maintain stability in heavy winds. This high ratio points to a stiffer, more powerful vessel. However, it's crucial to remember that this metric doesn't account for the exact placement of ballast, which can significantly affect stability.
• With a Displacement/Length Ratio of 281 , the Caliber 40 LRC falls into the 'Heavy Displacement' category, which means it's designed to handle more adverse sea conditions robustly, albeit at the expense of requiring more sail area to reach its designed hull speed.
• A Comfort Ratio of 32.4 places this boat squarely within the range typical for moderate bluewater cruising boats. This indicates a vessel that should provide a relatively comfortable ride in various conditions, mitigating the excessive motion that can fatigue crew members during extended passages.

Moreover, the Capsize Screening Formula at 1.8 strongly underscores the boat's suitability for ocean passages, suggesting it has a lower propensity for capsizing compared to many other vessels, a critical factor for serious bluewater cruisers.

It's important to note the theoretical nature of these design ratios. While they provide valuable insights, they are general indicators and can't entirely capture all nuances of a boat's performance and comfort. Specifically, the Ballast/Displacement Ratio does not consider the vertical center of gravity, which is crucial for actual stability, and Ted Brewer's Comfort Ratio may not favor modern vessel designs that are beamy and light but still capable in heavy seas. Thus, while these ratios provide a useful framework for evaluating vessel traits, they should be considered in conjunction with real-world performance and sea trials.

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The above text was drafted by sailboat-cruising.com using GPT-4 (OpenAI’s large-scale language-generation model) as a research assistant to develop source material; we believe it to be accurate to the best of our knowledge.

Press Reviews for the Caliber 40 LRC

Practical Sailor tells us "The design and construction of the Caliber 40 LRC make it suitable for offshore use. In decent winds it should give 150-180-mile days. Upwind performance is typical of moderately heavy cruising boats; odds are she’ll be motor-sailed on long coastal trips to weather. On balance, she’ll cover fewer miles than lighter-weight competitors, but will provide a more comfortable ride in heavy seas. Read more... 

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Caliber 40 Lrc

Caliber 40 Lrc is a 40 ′ 10 ″ / 12.5 m monohull sailboat designed by Michael McCreary and built by Caliber Yachts starting in 1995.

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Auxilary power, accomodations, calculations.

The theoretical maximum speed that a displacement hull can move efficiently through the water is determined by it's waterline length and displacement. It may be unable to reach this speed if the boat is underpowered or heavily loaded, though it may exceed this speed given enough power. Read more.

Classic hull speed formula:

Hull Speed = 1.34 x √LWL

Max Speed/Length ratio = 8.26 ÷ Displacement/Length ratio .311 Hull Speed = Max Speed/Length ratio x √LWL

Sail Area / Displacement Ratio

A measure of the power of the sails relative to the weight of the boat. The higher the number, the higher the performance, but the harder the boat will be to handle. This ratio is a "non-dimensional" value that facilitates comparisons between boats of different types and sizes. Read more.

SA/D = SA ÷ (D ÷ 64) 2/3

• SA : Sail area in square feet, derived by adding the mainsail area to 100% of the foretriangle area (the lateral area above the deck between the mast and the forestay).
• D : Displacement in pounds.

Ballast / Displacement Ratio

A measure of the stability of a boat's hull that suggests how well a monohull will stand up to its sails. The ballast displacement ratio indicates how much of the weight of a boat is placed for maximum stability against capsizing and is an indicator of stiffness and resistance to capsize.

Ballast / Displacement * 100

Displacement / Length Ratio

A measure of the weight of the boat relative to it's length at the waterline. The higher a boat’s D/L ratio, the more easily it will carry a load and the more comfortable its motion will be. The lower a boat's ratio is, the less power it takes to drive the boat to its nominal hull speed or beyond. Read more.

D/L = (D ÷ 2240) ÷ (0.01 x LWL)³

• D: Displacement of the boat in pounds.
• LWL: Waterline length in feet

Comfort Ratio

This ratio assess how quickly and abruptly a boat’s hull reacts to waves in a significant seaway, these being the elements of a boat’s motion most likely to cause seasickness. Read more.

Comfort ratio = D ÷ (.65 x (.7 LWL + .3 LOA) x Beam 1.33 )

• D: Displacement of the boat in pounds
• LOA: Length overall in feet
• Beam: Width of boat at the widest point in feet

Capsize Screening Formula

This formula attempts to indicate whether a given boat might be too wide and light to readily right itself after being overturned in extreme conditions. Read more.

CSV = Beam ÷ ³√(D / 64)

Original information indicates 179 gal / 677.6 liter water tank. Current brochures show 165 gal / 624.6 liter water tank.

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Caliber 40 lrc

The caliber 40 lrc is a 40.92ft cutter designed by michael mccreary and built in fiberglass by caliber yachts (usa) since 1995..

The Caliber 40 lrc is a moderate weight sailboat which is slightly under powered. It is very stable / stiff and has a good righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a bluewater cruising boat. The fuel capacity is excellent. There is a good water supply range.

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2003 Caliber Yacht Corp 40 LRC

Merritt Island, Florida

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2003 Caliber Yacht Corp 40 LRC Caliber 40 (LRC) "Serena" "Serena" was custom built for its present experienced yacht owner by Caliber Yachts Inc. in Clearwater Florida, and incorporates all the latest design experience of this quality blue water sailboat builder plus numerous unique owner upgrades. This 2003 Caliber 40, Long Range Cruiser (LRC) meets all those expectations. The 40 LRC has standard features like Water Tight Collision Bulkhead, Water-Tight Rudder Dam, Caliber Smart Electrical System, Caliber Smart Fuel System, Convertible Cutter Rig and much more. With her large capacity fuel and water tanks, "Serena" is set up for long distance sailing and live-aboard with 3 custom solar panels. She is fitted with a large "fridge/freezer", propane stove with two propane tanks and a lot of storage space. She has two double berths, two heads, each with hot/cold pressure shower facilities, a large comfortable salon with a capacious extending dining table, and a chart table and seat at the electrical panel. Some of Serena's special features Diesel DC generator that is capable of powering the A/C and located above the Yanmar diesel power plant so it is not compromising access to other equipment Her Hard fiberglass California dodger top is fitted with 5 panels of hard, very clear acrylic, "Easy To See Why" glass, and the bimini and dodger accommodate 6.1 feet with 4 detachable side curtains which stow nicely above rear state room 300 Watt solar panels above the bimini with a Solar boost digital read out regulator Rain water collection system which is easy to set up Two rear rail comfortable cockpit seats with cushions Individual sun covers for most of the teak and another to cover most of the entire boat. New 120% Genoa in February 2017.  Boat has been meticulously maintained by owner with a complete maintenance log and extensive spare parts. Four person life raft fitted to the rear rail Owner will give mechanical guidance and help with his knowledge about "Serena" to the new owner for an extended time period Chart rack below or under folding salon table "Serena" is located in Merritt Island, Florida and would greatly benefit that sailor looking for an ocean capable vessel ready to go.

2017 Caliber Yacht Corp 40 LRC

2017 Caliber Yacht Corp 40 LRC Caliber 40 (LRC) "Serena" "Serena" was custom built for its present experienced yacht owner by Caliber Yachts Inc. in Clearwater Florida, and incorporates all the latest design experience of this quality blue water sailboat builder plus numerous unique owner upgrades. This 2003 Caliber 40, Long Range Cruiser (LRC) meets all those expectations. The 40 LRC has standard features like Water Tight Collision Bulkhead, Water-Tight Rudder Dam, Caliber Smart Electrical System, Caliber Smart Fuel System, Convertible Cutter Rig and much more. With her large capacity fuel and water tanks, "Serena" is set up for long distance sailing and live-aboard with 3 custom solar panels. She is fitted with a large "fridge/freezer", propane stove with two propane tanks and a lot of storage space. She has two double berths, two heads, each with hot/cold pressure shower facilities, a large comfortable salon with a capacious extending dining table, and a chart table and seat at the electrical panel. Some of Serena's special features Diesel DC generator that is capable of powering the A/C and located above the Yanmar diesel power plant so it is not compromising access to other equipment Her Hard fiberglass California dodger top is fitted with 5 panels of hard, very clear acrylic, "Easy To See Why" glass, and the bimini and dodger accommodate 6.1 feet with 4 detachable side curtains which stow nicely above rear state room 300 Watt solar panels above the bimini with a Solar boost digital read out regulator Rain water collection system which is easy to set up Two rear rail comfortable cockpit seats with cushions Individual sun covers for most of the teak and another to cover most of the entire boat. New 120% Genoa in February 2017.  Boat has been meticulously maintained by owner with a complete maintenance log and extensive spare parts. Four person life raft fitted to the rear rail Owner will give mechanical guidance and help with his knowledge about "Serena" to the new owner for an extended time period Chart rack below or under folding salon table "Serena" is located in Merritt Island, Florida and would greatly benefit that sailor looking for an ocean capable vessel ready to go.  For additional detail go to: http://www.caliberyacht.com/Downloads/40LRC_SEries_Color_Brochure.pdf

2005 Caliber 40 LRC SE

Long Beach, California

Make Caliber

Model 40 LRC SE

2005 Caliber 40 LRC SE Caliber's reputation for quality construction is very apparent in this original owner boat.  Beautiful workmanship with an easy to handle rig and great integrity make this boat stand out from the crowd. "Salty Dancer" features many upgrades including bow thruster, in-mast furling mainsail,convertible cutter rig, six man liferaft, upgraded electrical, forced air heating and more.  Kept in immaculate condition this boat is well worth taking the time to view.

2005 Caliber 40LRC

Model 40LRC

2005 Caliber 40LRC Caliber's reputation for quality construction is very apparent in this original owner boat.  Beautiful workmanship with an easy to handle rig and great integrity make this boat stand out from the crowd. "Salty Dancer" features many upgrades including bow thruster, in-mast furling mainsail,convertible cutter rig, six man liferaft, upgraded electrcial, forced air heating and more.  Kept in immaculate condition this boat is well worth taking the time to view.

1999 Caliber 40LRC

Punta Gorda, Florida

Category Cruiser Boats

1999 Caliber 40LRC The reputation of the Caliber 40LRC among owners and writers is one of "a truly capable offshore cruiser". The safety minded design offers abundant accommodations , huge tankage, solid construction with collision bulkheads and air tight pockets, and outstanding performance with a short crew. These boats are found in harbors all around the globe. SW Pat has been well maintained and updated by her owner and is ready to go. She sports a freshly painted hull. Optional equipment includes: Air Conditiong and Heat, SSB Radio, Water Maker, Dinghy Davit, Diesel Generator, Inverter, Electric Anchor Windlass, full Electronics and Autopilot. Come see this special offering. You won't be disappointed.

2000 Caliber 40 LRC/ CT

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Model 40 LRC/ CT

2000 Caliber 40 LRC/ CT General Condition: When rough water makes most sailors miserable, a Caliber owner can cruise in comfort. And with confidence. The Caliber moves more steadily in heavy seas. And due to her high ballast-to-displacement ratio, the Caliber is very stable. The cockpit is arranged to provide the captain complete control with ease and efficiency for short-handed sailing. The innovative steering pedestal, designed with housings for all your cockpit mounted instruments. In addition other instrument displays are mounted over the companionway for easy viewing from anywhere in the cockpit. A remote key pad mounted on the pedestal controls these companionway mounted displays. A custom hard dodger along with a full Bimini covers the entire cockpit. There is also a full enclosure included. Deck stowage space is a rare commodity on many center-cockpit boats. It is abundant on the Caliber 47LRC. Two deck lockers forward and two aft can accommodate large items. In addition a sizable anchor well at the bow features separate tackle compartments for two anchors. The extra strong anchor platform simplifies anchor handling. Vessel Options: A/C, auto pilot, depth sounder, depth finder, electric anchor winch, marine radio, bimini top, swim step, fold-down ladder, refrigerator, freezer, radar.  NATIONAL LIQUIDATORS STOCK #  35567

1996 Caliber 40LRC

Lake Park, Florida

Category Sloop Sailboats

1996 Caliber 40LRC If you are reading this listing you probably already know of the many “Bluewater Cruising” merits of the Caliber 40LRC. If not, I’ll be happy to provide you with a Manufacturer’s description of the build and a complete list of standard equipment. No other production boat compares to the Caliber 40LRC in terms of safety and stability in rough water. "DAWN TREADER" has had two very knowledgeable owner’s, both of which have added many additional cruising amenities to the long list of standard ones. Many of the standard ones have also been upgraded over the years. There are full maintenance records since new and she has just been hauled (July 2015) for fresh bottom paint.   Her Doyle Stack Pack main, roller furling genoa and self-tending roller furling staysail are ideal for a short handed cruising. There is a tremendous amount of storage throughout the vessel, perfect for living aboard or extended cruising. There is tremendous ventilation provided by 12 Stainless Steel opening port lights and 7 hatches. The forward Pullman berth with head and separate shower are superior for a boat this size . Her large enclose-able cockpit with shower, dingy davits, outboard motor hoist, boarding ladder/swim platform, a folding steering wheel and BBQ grill makes it safe, efficient and comfortable at anchor or underway. She is truly ready for Bluewater cruising. Come take a look, you won’t be disappointed.

2000 Caliber 40LRC

Miami, Florida

2000 Caliber 40LRC Caliber sailboats are known for their strength, ease of sailing, comfort, safety and capacities.  The Caliber 40 is the mainstay of the brand with over 400 made and sailing around the world.  And the 40 LRC is a step above that.  With almost 200 gallons of water and fuel in a 40 ft hull you can go anywhere.  The owners have done just that.  Add to that the other features like solar panels, SSB radio, full electronics and davit/lift system, she is ready to go again. Located currently in Salinas, Puerto Rico, she is in the heart of the Caribbean.

2004 Caliber 40LRC SE

St Petersburg, Florida

Model 40LRC SE

Category Sailboats

2004 Caliber 40LRC SE CAN BE VIEWED AT THE ST. PETERSBURG, FLORIDA BOAT SHOW, DECEMBER 3-6, 2015, IN-WATER SLIP 849.   56 HP Yanmar Diesel Engine W/212 Gallon Fuel Tank For Long Range Cruising Palomar is a absolutely pristine one owner boat bought new at the Annapolis boat show in 2004! This is a beautiful example of a boat that was meticulously designed by her builders for long range cruising and safety. The 40LRC has redundant systems and many features built into the hull to ensure a safe passage in the worst of conditions. She is loaded with options including a Seldon roller furling mast, reverse cycle ac/heat, two staterooms & two heads, beautiful teak interior, full galley, Garmin 545 gps/plotter, Raymarine ST6001 autopilot, Raymarine ST60 Wind, Raymarine ST60 Tridata depth/speed/log, Ritchie compass, Standard Horizon VHF, Poly-Planar marine cd/stereo w/cockpit & salon speakers, Poly-Planar cd changer, plus much more! Also included in sale is a 10' Mercury inflatable dingy w/5hp Tohatsu engine. If you are in the market for a truly turn-key boat that can take you anywhere, this 40LRC is a must see!!

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