Caliber 45 Sailboats for Sale

Hull Type

Monohull · fin

Rig

Cutter

LOA

45' · 13.72 m

Disp.

29,000 lbs · 13,154 kg

First year

1990

The Caliber 45, introduced in 1990, represents a pivotal moment in the evolution of Caliber Yachts’ "Long Range Cruiser" (LRC) concept. Designed by naval architect Michael McCreary, the 45 was built to provide a midsized offshore platform that bridged the gap between the popular Caliber 40 and the later flagship Caliber 47. Constructed in Clearwater, Florida, the vessel was marketed as a "Hummer of the sea," emphasizing structural redundancy, massive tankage, and a hull form designed to handle the rigors of multiyear circumnavigations. The model is characterized by its heavy displacement, solid fiberglass construction, and the signature Caliber "Safety by Design" philosophy, which includes features like a watertight collision bulkhead and a dedicated sea chest for throughhull fittings.