1989 Caliber 33'

Construction

Caliber built its boats the old fashioned way and that's a compliment. Although they are not quite a custom builder, they're anything but a mass production builder. Caliber eschews molded liners and pans, instead it painstakingly laminates specific components into its hand-laid solid fiberglass hulls. The 33 has beefy, closely spaced floors glassed directly to the hull, providing support and rigidity. The teak-and-plywood furniture fittings and bulkheads are also glassed in place with structural bulkheads receiving added attention. Set on an inward flange, the joint is made with 3M (5200) caulking and through bolted on six-inch centers. A gasket is then formed around the inboard edge of the joint where any leaks might occur. The toe rail and stainless steel rub rail are also incorporated into the joint. Square headed carriage bolts, instead of pan head bolts, fit securely into the rail and won't easily loosen or twist when being tightened.

The deck is cored with small plywood sections that are extremely strong and the lead ballast in encapsulated in the keel cavity. Quality material and hardware are used throughout the boat, a key reason why older 33s have aged very well.

Vessel Walkthrough

Accommodations:

The interior of the Caliber 33 is very nicely finished in teak and innovatively laid out. The companionway steps are wide and there is good headroom throughout, an advantage of a less than sleek coach roof. The white headliner brightens the cabin and nicely offsets the otherwise all- teak interior. The galley is immediately to port as you drop below. Unlike a lot of boats under 35 feet, Caliber has built in drawers and lockers instead of resorting to bins. Double stainless sinks with both pressure water and a backup foot pump. There is a stove with oven and cold plate refrigeration. Counter space and storage is more than adequate.

The aft quarter cabin arrangement is quite clever. A bi-fold door allows the cabin to be closed for privacy without the encumbrance of a full door. The navigation station is tucked away in this cabin it works well. The double bunk makes an ideal sea berth. The saloon is spacious. A fold-up, bulkhead mounted table is a great idea on any boat under 40 feet. The port settee is straight while the starboard is L-shaped. There is storage behind and under the seat backs and there are full-length shelves above. The teak-and-holly sole adds a bit of elegance.

The head, which is to starboard, is quite large for a 33-footer and includes an integral shower. It can be entered from both the saloon and the forward cabin. The V-berth is long, more than 7 feet and has nicely fitted drawers below. There is a hanging locker to port. Ventilation throughout the boat is terrific with stainless steel opening ports with screens. Tropical sailors know that portlights are more useful for airflow than overhead hatches. The Caliber 33 interior is certainly large and comfortable enough for a couple to contemplate long-term cruising or live aboard.

Galley:

Located at the base of the companionway steps and port, the galley offers excellent food preparation and storage space that will please even the most discriminating onboard chef.

• Formica countertops with wood fiddles
• Double stainless steel sinks with faucet and foot pump
• 2-Burner Force 10 stainless steel stove and oven with cutting board top
• Adler-Barbour cold plate refrigeration
• Ample storage drawers and cabinets

Electrical:

The main electrical panel is located at the navigation station.

• 12-volt DC and 115-volt AC power
• Power distribution panel with circuit breakers
• 30-amp Shore power cord
• Xantrex Link 1000 battery charger and inverter control
• Heart Interface 1500 battery charger and invertor
• Reverse cycle marine air conditioning and heat with electronic control
• First Alert CO2 monitor
• 12-volt Ventilation fans
• GFI protected electrical receptacles
• Solar hatch ventilation fans
• 6-Gallon hot water heater with heat exchanger
• (2) Siemens 100-watt solar panels, removable, mount above dingy davits

Electronics:

• Ritchie Powerdamp compass
• Raymarine ST-60 Tri-Data speed, trip and timer display
• Raymarine ST-60 wind indicator
• Raymarine ST-60 depth display
• Raymarine ST-6002 steering wheel autopilot

Navigation Station:

• Furuno radar display
• Funuro 48-mile radar dome on main mast
• ICOM IC-M59 VHF radio

Mechanical

• Engine replaced in 2002. Engine mounts replaced in 2014.
• Engine located under the companionway steps.
• Yanmar 3GM30 27hp diesel engine
• Kanzi marine transmission with stainless steel shaft and dripless shaft log
• Yanmar engine display with RPM, volt and water temperature gauges with additional alarms
• Max-Prop propeller
• Edson pedestal with stainless steel destroyer wheel with brake
• Single stainless steel engine and transmission control
• Racor primary fuel filter

Sails And Rigging:

• All lines lead to cockpit
• Deck stepped aluminum mast with oversized standing rigging
• Split back stay
• Boom vang
• Air Force main sail with Sunbrella Blue protective sail cover
• Genoa 120%
• Roller furling
• Varnished teak bow pulpit with single stainless steel anchor roller
• Aluminum toe rails
• Electric anchor windlass with up movement only
• Plow anchor with chain and rope rode
• Anchor locker
• Inboard chain plates to reduce sheeting angle
• (11) Stainless steel ports with screens
• (2) Barient #10 winches on cabin top in cockpit
• (2) Barient #24 winches in cockpit
• Lewmar traveler mounted forward of the dodger

Deck And Hardware:

• Emergency bilge pump in cockpit
• Self-draining cockpit
• Stainless steel stanchions and rails with double life lines
• Port and starboard boarding gates
• Stern folding ladder
• Blue Sunbrella bimini with dodger and connector
• Blue Sunbrella dodger eisenglass protective covers
• Cockpit seat cushions
• Varnished teak cabin trim
• Life Sling in cover mounted on starboard stern rail
• Stainless steel deck hardware
• Teak cockpit folding table
• Port and starboard dorade
• Stainless steel dingy davits
• Toshiba 4 hp gasoline outboard motor mounted on port stern rail
• Storage cubbies in cockpit
• Cockpit lazarette storage
• Cockpit propane storage with solenoid switch
• Varnished teak companionway boards

Broker's Comments

New engine in 2002 and steadily maintained by current owner.

Easy to see in New Bern, NC.

Mechanical Disclaimer

Engine and generator hours are as of the date of the original listing and are a representation of what the listing broker is told by the owner and/or actual reading of the engine hour meters. The broker cannot guarantee the true hours. It is the responsibility of the purchaser and/or his agent to verify engine hours, warranties implied or otherwise and major overhauls as well as all other representations noted on the listing brochure.

Disclaimer

The company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change or withdrawal without notice.

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