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CALIBER 35

CALIBER 35

Caliber Yachts🇺🇸· Design: McCreary
$50,839 avg$16,193 – $99,990 (6 listings)from 1992
$2.0K – $5.2K est. annual maintenance
Offshore CruisermonoCutterFin

Specifications

Hull

LOA35.75 ft
LWL29.83 ft
Beam11.33 ft
Draft4.5 ft
Displacement13,100 lb
Ballast6,099.4 lb
Hull speed1.34·√LWL7.3 kn

Rig & Sails

Iforetriangle height43 ft
Jforetriangle base15.25 ft
Pmainsail luff39.25 ft
Emainsail foot12 ft
FLforestay15.3 ft
Mainsail582.2 sq ft
Jib (100%)327.9 sq ft
Spinnaker557.4 sq ft

About the CALIBER 35

Updated and extended version of the CALIBER 33. LOA w/bowsprit = 36.5'. See CALIBER 33 for more details. Updated and renamed again to CALIBER 35 LRC in 1995.

Sailpages Buyer's Take

The Caliber 35 is a 35.75 ft cutter designed by McCreary and built by Caliber Yachts (USA) in 1992. With a displacement of 13100.0 lb and a beam of 11.33 ft, this vessel represents a specific era of American production with a build count that remains unverified in available records.

Best for:
This boat suits coastal cruisers and those seeking a comfortable, stable platform with a fin keel and cutter rig, rather than extreme bluewater racers.
Bluewater capability:
With a capsize ratio of 1.93 and a comfort ratio of 25.26, the Caliber 35 offers moderate offshore stability suitable for protected coastal passages but lacks the heavy displacement typically preferred for extreme bluewater voyaging.
Comparables:
Comparable boats from the early 1990s with similar displacement and cutter rigs include the Tartan 36 and O'Day 36, which share similar comfort ratios and coastal cruising roles.

Performance

Comfort25.3
Capsize1.93
SA/Disp16.3
Disp/Len220
Bal/Disp46.6

Estimated Value

Low Confidence
Based on 5 listings
Low
$18,648
Estimated Value
$39,081
High
$39,081
Inflation-adjusted to 2026 USD

Estimated Cost of Ownership

Based on 35.75ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.

$/ft/mo
Annual Maintenance
$2.0K – $5.2K
Hull, rigging, sails, engine service
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Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection

11 reported issues across 6 systems for the CALIBER 35, compiled from owner reports in sailing forums and owner-association material.

6 critical2 major3 minor
Keel3Rigging2Deck2Hull2Rudder1Engine1

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