CALIBER 40 LRC
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 40.92 ft |
| LWL | 32.5 ft |
| Beam | 12.67 ft |
| Draft | 5.08 ft |
| Displacement | 21,600 lb |
| Ballast | 9,499.7 lb |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 7.6 kn |
Rig & Sails
| Iforetriangle height | 50.5 ft |
| Jforetriangle base | 17.25 ft |
| Pmainsail luff | 45.75 ft |
| Emainsail foot | 13.25 ft |
| FLforestay | 17.3 ft |
| Mainsail | 762.9 sq ft |
| Jib (100%) | 435.6 sq ft |
| Spinnaker | 740.5 sq ft |
About the CALIBER 40 LRC
Original information indicates 179 gal / 677.6 liter water tank. Current brochures show 165 gal / 624.6 liter water tank.
The Caliber 40 LRC is a heavy-displacement cruising yacht designed by Michael McCreary and built by Caliber Yachts (USA) in 1995. With a displacement of 21600.0 lb and a comfort ratio of 32.39, this single-year production model emphasizes stability and seakeeping over speed.
- Best for:
- This boat is best suited for serious coastal and offshore cruisers who prioritize a stable, comfortable motion and robust construction over high-performance sailing metrics.
- Bluewater capability:
- With a low capsize ratio of 1.82 and a high displacement-to-length ratio of 280.9, the Caliber 40 LRC is well-regarded for offshore passage-making due to its heavy, stable hull form.
- Comparables:
- Comparable boats from this era include the Hallberg-Rassy 43 and the Tartan 4200, as they share similar heavy displacement, fin keel configurations, and a focus on bluewater cruising capability.
Direct variant of the CALIBER 40 LRC
Near-identical models — same hull, builder and designer, re-badged or lightly changed. Specs and owner-reported issues are typically shared across the group, so a sister model's page may carry detail this one doesn't.
Performance
Estimated Value
Medium ConfidenceAsking price by model year
25 listings · boat years 1993–2009 · median $169,000
Each dot is one listing · hover for details · dashed red line marks the median · obvious data-entry outliers (top & bottom 2.5%) excluded.
Estimated Cost of Ownership
Based on 40.92ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
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Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
10 reported issues across 8 systems for the CALIBER 40 LRC, compiled from owner reports in sailing forums and owner-association material.
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