Caliber 45 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Name: Caliber 45
Brand: Caliber

Michael McCreary·1990·Caliber Yachts

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Hull type: Monohull · fin
Rig: Cutter
LOA: 45' · 13.72 m
Displ.: 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.

Specs & Review

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo

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Recent listings · 90 d

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Global market

Recent Listings

5 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Comparable models

Similar length overall, displacement, and era. Click a row to jump to that model's market page.

Peer cross-shop

10 designs · same segment

Model	LOA	Median ask	Listings · 12 mo	Active · 90 d
Robertson and Caine 45 (1997-2004)	—	$ 487,500	422	258
Caliber 40 LRC	40.92'	$ 165,000	36	14
Caliber 47 Lrc	48.58'	$ 179,500	28	13
Caliber 40	40.92'	$ 169,000	18	8
Hardin 44/45	44.5'	$ 56,225	18	3
Caliber 38	38'	$ 84,500	15	9
Island Packet 45	45.25'	$ 149,500	13	1
X-Yachts XC 45	45.47'	$ 481,927	13	9
Dufour Classic 45	45.92'	$ 111,259	12	4
Oyster 45	44.33'	$ 285,901	8	5

Frequently asked questions

01What should I look at instead of a Caliber 45?+

Comparable models include Robertson and Caine 45 (1997-2004), Caliber 40 LRC, Caliber 47 Lrc. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.