2002 Caliber 40

The Caliber 40 LRC is a purpose-built cruising sailboat designed for long-distance offshore sailing. Its modern hull features double-bottom construction, a full watertight collision bulkhead forward, and a NACA foil-shaped cruising keel that delivers outstanding directional stability. The solid fiberglass hull incorporates reinforced impact zones and an integral strength grid system, with bulkheads bonded throughout for structural integrity. A full-length skeg protects the rudder, an essential feature for extended cruising.

The boat is powered by a single 50-horsepower Yanmar diesel engine that cruises at 6.4 knots and provides over 1,500 nautical miles of range on fuel alone, supported by large fuel and water tanks. This engine range extends the boat's self-sufficiency far beyond typical day-sailing distances. The 40-foot length and 12-foot beam balance seaworthiness with manageable handling for a cruising couple or small crew.

Two heads and a full cruising layout accommodate extended time at sea. The boat's design prioritizes the features serious offshore sailors expect: ease of handling, redundancy, and the range to venture well beyond coastal waters. Construction and systems are engineered for reliability in varied conditions.