The Caliber 40

• Caliber 40 from Caliber Yachts fits the bill as a couple's boat for blue water cruising. Many soon-to-be blue water cruisers look for a good couple’s boat that would be a strong and reliable platform, is easy to manage but can carry all that is needed for a long term adventure and that won’t break the bank. With parameters like that, the Caliber 40 comes to mind and it’s unique in that it’s a boat that (with modifications) has been built over several decades and is a proven performer.

• The design is a very attractive cutter with a bowsprit and a bobstay that get the ground tackle well away from the bow during anchoring. The layup of the hull is solid fiberglass which accounts for some of the 21,600 lbs of displacement. The Caliber 40 has a fully encapsulated, elongated fin keel that has an iron and concrete ballast of 9,500 pounds. Her ballast to displacement ratio is a very respectable 44% which is good to find on a boat intended for bluewater use. The rudder is skeg hung for protection and tracking and her waterline is just over 32 feet. “Reinforced Impact Zones” at the forward waterline and the forward edge of the keel are extra layers of fiberglass applied to spots that are likely to suffer damage on impact with floating or submerged obstacles. There is also a watertight bulkhead in the bow.

• The T-shaped cockpit is roomy and good for entertaining, but also deep and safe at sea with three large cockpit drains and high back rests. There are two lazarettes, one for the 2 propane tanks and a good sized, self-draining space for storage on the other side. There are also cut outs in the deep coaming sides for extra storage of smaller items or radios. The Caliber 40 has 3 hatches, 14 opening portlights and two dorades to provide good ventilation.

• The single spreader, keel stepped rig is easily managed by a couple or by a singlehander. The inner forestay has been removed but is set up to sail as a cutter should one want to. The main is fully battened with two deep reefs, the rigid boom vang was standard, and all lines are lead aft so a short-handed crew can raise and lower the sails and reef from the cockpit. Chainplates are connected to the deck and through-bolted to the bulkheads and access to them is quite good down below.

Accommodations

The Caliber is a modern two-cabin design with 6’2” headroom throughout. The interior layout resembles that of the Passport 40 starting with a spacious head and separate stall shower forward. Continuing aft, the master stateroom has a Pullman style double to port with ample storage underneath with 2 lockers and 3 drawers.  Large handing locker and additional storage above and below the mirrored "Make-up/dressing" table to starboard. The saloon features a 6’2”, L-shaped settee to port that converts to a double berth. There is also a straight settee to starboard and a very useful dinette table that folds down from the bulkhead and out to join both settees to comfortably seat six for dinner. 

The galley is to port with a double sink inboard, and a two-burner stove and oven along with a top loading refrigerator outboard. There is a second head to port that is accessible from the saloon or the aft cabin. The outboard facing nav station is next to the galley.

Good light is provided by fourteen stainless steel, opening ports that are designed for offshore work as well as several opening hatches. she is finished in nice, hand-rubbed teak for a warm and inviting feel below. Storage is abundant in this vessel, great for extended cruising. Medium blue fabrics below and her teak and holly sole also add to her cozy interior.

Galley

Plenty of storage and counter space for food prep.

• Double stainless steel sinks with pressure hot and cold water
• Hand held sprayer at sink
• Foot pump
• Dual top loading, well-insulated Refirg/Freezer compartment
• Refrigeration replaced in 2021
• Formica counter tops
• 2 burner propane stove with oven
• Stainless steel safety bar in front of stove
• 5 Galley drawers
• Large dry storage area under sink
• Outboard storage with sliding doors
• Galley ware provided

Sails and Rigging

The single spreader, keel stepped rig is easily managed by a couple or by a singlehander. The main is fully battened with two deep reefs, the rigid boom vang was standard, and all lines are lead aft so a short-handed crew can raise and lower the sails and reef from the cockpit. Chainplates are connected to the deck and through-bolted to the bulkheads and access to them is quite good down below.

• 2021 Fully Battened New Mainsail with Lazy Jacks
• 2022 New Reefing lines
• 130% Genoa on roller furler
• Harken Rolller Furling for headsail
• 2022 New traveler lines and traveler car
• 2022 Replaced mainsail cover with Sailpack
• 2023 New boom Vang
• (2) Barient #27 2-speed Self-tailing Primary winches
• (2) Barient #21 2-speed Self-tailing halyard winches on cabin top
• (6) line stoppers on cabin top
• Inboard genoa tracks
• Twin Back stays
• Winch handles

Electronics

Raytheon Speed and Depth

Raytheon Wind speed and Wind direction

Raymarine Hybridtouch GPS/Map at helm

2021 new CPT Autopilot

Ritchie compass at pedestal

Hand held VHF

Visio Flat screen TV in main salon

Speakers in Salon

There is a Raytheon RC620 Chartplotter at the Navigation station (Does not operate).

Systems - Mechanical and Electrical

Engine access to the standard 50 HP Yanmar is not bad for an aft cockpit boat. The top step of the companion way ladder opens easily to provide access to the top of the engine including a quick check on the belts, oil and coolant. The entire companion way box may be removed for access to the Racor, the raw water strainer and the entire front of the engine. Additional access is via a side compartment in the aft cabin. The standard Yanmar will power the boat at approximately 6 knots at 2000 rpm cruising speed, or 7 knots at the 3000 rpm maximum.

• 50HP Yanmar Dsl engine - fresh water cooled
• Engine alarm
• Fuel filters
• 2021 New refrigeration
• 2022 installed SidePower bow thruster SE100
• 2023 New ignition switch
• 2023 New inverter w/Xantrax 1000A inverter/charger
• 2024 New water heater
• 2024 all new AGM batteries
• Lectra-san system for the aft head
• Holding tank for the forward head with Y-valve
• Electric Windlass with foot switches on foredeck
• 2 water tanks - 155 gallons
• 1 fuel tank - 45 gallons
• Automatic and manual bilge pumps
• All LED lighting below
• 110V shore power
• 30amp power cord
• AC/DC panel
• Electrical outlets throughout

Hull and Deck

• Cream colored hull with Navy Blue cove and boot stripe and blue bottom paint.
• Fiberglass decks with Tan non-skid
• 2021 2 new cabin top hatches
• 2021 replaced the anchor chain (125')
• 2023 Added companioway cover
• 2023 all new portlight screens
• Teak bow sprit with double stainless steer anchor rollers
• Two anchors mounted on the bow
• All chain for anchor (125')
• Stainless steel bow and stern pulpits with side stanchions and double life lines
• Gates port, starboard and aft
• Swim/boarding ladder on port side deck with canvas cover
• Aluminum toe rails
• Teak hand rails with canvas covers
• Teak eye brows
• Teak Combing caps
• Teak cockpit drink holder and table
• solar vent
• 2 Cowl vents with stainless steel safety bars
• Stainless steel Chain plates
• electric anchor windlass on foredeck with foot switches
• All Stainless steel opening portlights
• 2 new overhead hatches
• Teak companionway boards with new canvas cover
• Blue canvas dodger and canvas covers for the eisenglass
• Blue canvas bimini with connection to the dodger
• Full enclosure for the cockpit with screens or Eisenglass (never been used)
• Fenders
• Dock lines
• Folding Steering Wheel with canvas cover
• Canvas covers for all the winches
• 2 Propane tanks stored in cockpit
• Fire extinguishers
• Horn
• Boat hook
• Flares
• Life jackets

Conclusion

"Journey" has been lovingly maintained by very knowledgable owners. She has only just been launched and is ready for the 2025 sailing season. If you are looking for a sea kindly vessel that is comfortable and offers all the amenities for extended cruising, look no further.

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.