2001 Caliber 40 LRC
“EARLY OUT”
01Overview
40' 2001 Caliber 40 LRC - Cutter-rigged long range bluewater cruiser with constant upgrades, strong build quality and extended range. Designed for serious passagemaking with the simplicity of a single diesel, EARLY OUT offers exceptional range, low fuel burn, and a comfortable liveaboard-friendly l
03Specifications
04Description
If your cruising plans include the ICW, the Bahamas, or beyond, EARLY OUT is the kind of boat that quietly outperforms expectations.
The Caliber 40 LRC (Long Range Cruiser) is known for its rugged construction, sea-kindly motion, and efficient diesel performance—and this example has been thoughtfully upgraded and maintained by a knowledgeable owner since 2018.
Designed for serious passagemaking with the simplicity of a single diesel, EARLY OUT offers exceptional range, low fuel burn, and a comfortable liveaboard-friendly layout. With updated electronics, watermaker, upgraded ground tackle, and a solid sail inventory, she is equipped for extended cruising right now.
This is a rare opportunity to own one of Caliber’s most respected bluewater designs—ready to cruise today from the sailing capital of North Carolina.
Equipment & Upgrades
⚓ Key Highlights
- Max-Prop feathering propeller (rebuilt 2026)
- Yanmar diesel (~50 HP) with ~3,467 hours
- Watermaker – Little Wonder (7 GPH)
- Wind generator + inverter system
- Garhauer traveler & upgraded deck hardware
- Mack Sails 135 Genoa and Staysail
- Cruising Spinnaker
- Kato dinghy davits + 2022 West Marine dinghy w/ 2023 9.9HPTohatsu
- Electric windlass w/ Rocna anchor
- AIS receiver + autopilot + chartplotter
- Full enclosure (canvas ~8 years old, crystal clear Makrelon windows)
- Bottom paint April 2026 (Pettit Trinidad)
🛠️ Mechanical & Systems
- Yanmar diesel engine (~50 HP)
- Approx. 3,467 engine hours
- Oil service completed April 2024
- Max-Prop feathering propeller (Factory re-tuned April 2026)
- Transmission: ZF
- Watermaker: Little Wonder (~7 GPH)
⚡ Electrical
- AGM battery banks (house + start)
- Freedom inverter/charger system
- Wind generator installed
- 110V shore power
- Battery monitoring system
⛵ Rigging & Sails
- Cutter rig (typical Caliber offshore configuration)
- Standing rigging replaced ~2015
- Running rigging updated as needed
- Mack Sails inventory
- Genoa & staysail
- Spinnaker included
- Garhauer traveler system
- Inner forestay for heavy weather sailing
🧭 Electronics & Navigation
- Chartplotter
- Radar
- Autopilot
- Depth sounder
- AIS receiver (1x RX)
- VHF radio
- SSB/HAM radio
⚓ Deck & Hull
- Bottom paint: April 2026 – Pettit Trinidad
- Electric windlass (Lofrans)
- Rocna primary anchor (~25 lb class)
- Custom dodger & full enclosure (~8 years old)
- Kato dinghy davits
- Stainless deck hardware upgrades
- Custom cockpit features
🚤 Tender
- West Marine 10' Dinghy (2022)
- 9.9 HP outboard
- Davit system for easy launch/retrieval
🛋️ Interior & Comfort
- Classic Caliber teak interior
- New refrigerator installed
- SeaFrost refrigeration system
- Custom doors and interior touches
🛟 Safety Equipment
- EPIRB (valid through 2030)
- Emergency tiller
- Standard offshore safety gear
🌎 Ownership & History
- Owned since 2018
- Second owner
- Cruised to the Bahamas
- No charter history
- No reported damage: no collision, fire, flooding, or lightning
The Caliber 40 LRC has a loyal following for a reason—it’s one of the smartest cruising platforms ever built for sailors who want range, simplicity, and offshore capability without complexity.
EARLY OUT checks the right boxes: efficient diesel, serious ground tackle, watermaker, renewable energy, and a sail plan that works when the weather turns.
She’s not a dock queen—she’s a go boat.
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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