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.
Used Caliber 40 Sailboats for Sale
- Make
- Caliber
- Model
- 40
- Builder
- Caliber Yachts
- Designer
- Michael McCreary
- Number Built
- Production Year(s)
- 1992 - ??
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