The Caliber 40, and its later evolution the Caliber 40 LRC (Long Range Cruiser), represents a pinnacle of the "overbuilt" philosophy championed by the McCreary brothers. Introduced in the early 1990s as a successor to the company's smaller coastal designs, the 40-foot hull was specifically engineered to address the needs of shorthanded couples venturing into serious offshore environments. Unlike many of its contemporaries that pivoted toward light-displacement performance, the Caliber 40 remained committed to a heavy-displacement, modified-fin keel configuration that prioritizes stability and tracking over outright racing speed. The transition to the LRC (Long Range Cruiser) variant in 1995 cemented the model's reputation by dramatically increasing tankage and refining the mechanical systems for self-sufficiency in remote latitudes.
Caliber 40 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview
- Make
- Caliber
- Model
- 40
- Builder
- Caliber Yachts
- Designer
- Michael McCreary
- Number Built
- Production Year(s)
- 1992 - ??
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| Source | Year | Make | Model | Price | Cabins | Heads | City | Country | Listing Date | |
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Market Overview
Price & Volume Trends
Monthly breakdown
| Month | Listings | Median Asking Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| May 2025 | 1 | $79,000 |
| Jul 2025 | 2 | $189,000 |
| Sep 2025 | 1 | $69,500 |
| Oct 2025 | 4 | $169,000 |
| Dec 2025 | 1 | $59,000 |
| Jan 2026 | 2 | $179,000 |
| Mar 2026 | 1 | $149,900 |
| Apr 2026 | 2 | $131,975 |
Median Price by Country
Listings by Country
Price Reduction Insights
20.0% of listings have had price reductions
Average discount: 10.6% off original price
| Model | LOA | Median Price (USD) | Listings | Recent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Island Packet 40 | 40' | $159,900 | 33 | 8 |
| Pacific Seacraft 40 | $245,000 | 22 | 2 | |
| Caliber 47 Lrc | 48.58' | $179,500 | 20 | 12 |
| Caliber 40 | $169,000 | 14 | 3 | |
| Tartan 40 | 40.25' | $89,900 | 14 | 0 |
| Rival 40 | 39.92' | $169,443 | 14 | 5 |
| Cabo Rico 38 | 38' | $89,000 | 13 | 4 |
| Caliber 38 | 38' | $84,500 | 11 | 7 |
| Moody 40 | 39.5' | $88,328 | 10 | 5 |
| Caliber 33 | 32.5' | $35,000 | 7 | 4 |
| Valiant 40-2 | 39.88' | $65,789 | 3 | 0 |
| Country | Median Price (USD) | Listings (past 12 months) | Recent (90d) |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | $169,000 | 12 | 1 |
| Grenada | $199,950 | 1 | 1 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How much does a used Caliber 40 cost?
- The median asking price for a used Caliber 40 over the past 12 months is $169,000. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
- How many Caliber 40 sailboats are for sale?
- We have tracked 14 Caliber 40 listings over the past 12 months, with 3 listed within the last 90 days.
- Are Caliber 40 prices going up or down?
- The median asking price for the Caliber 40 has decreased by 11.3% over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month average.
- Where is the cheapest place to buy a Caliber 40?
- United States currently has the lowest median asking price at $169,000, while Grenada is the most expensive at $199,950 — a 18% difference.
- Do Caliber 40 listings get price reductions?
- About 20% of Caliber 40 listings have had their price reduced, with an average discount of 10.6% off the original asking price.
- What are similar sailboats to the Caliber 40?
- Comparable models include the Island Packet 40, Pacific Seacraft 40, Caliber 47 Lrc. See the comparison table above for pricing and availability.