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Caliber 40 Lrc
Designer: Michael Mccreary  ·  Builder: Caliber Yachts (Usa)  ·  First built: 1995
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About the Caliber 40 Lrc

Launched in 1995, this Michael McCreary-designed cruiser from Caliber Yachts represents a thoughtful approach to offshore sailing for serious cruising couples and small families. The 40 LRC (Long Range Cruiser) embodies traditional seaworthiness with modern convenience, featuring a robust fiberglass construction that has earned Caliber a reputation for building solid, dependable vessels. The cutter rig configuration with 739 square feet of sail area provides excellent versatility for varying wind conditions, while the fin keel with rudder on skeg offers a good balance of performance and directional stability. With a displacement of 21,600 pounds and substantial ballast of 9,500 pounds, this design prioritizes stability and load-carrying capacity over pure speed, making it well-suited for extended coastal cruising and offshore passages. The comfort ratio of 32.39 indicates a motion that favors seaworthiness over racing performance, while the capsize screening formula of 1.82 suggests good stability characteristics for blue water sailing. The 56-horsepower engine provides adequate auxiliary power for the hull's 7.64-knot theoretical hull speed. This design appeals to cruisers seeking a capable, traditional yacht that can handle serious offshore work while remaining manageable for a small crew.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 40.92 ft / 12.47 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 32.50 ft / 9.91 m
Beam 12.67 ft / 3.86 m
Max Draft 5.08 ft / 1.55 m
Displacement 21,600.00 lb / 9,798 kg
Ballast 9,500.00 lb / 4,309 kg
Sail Area (Reported) 739.00 ft² / 68.66 m²
Design & Construction
Hull Type Fin with rudder on skeg
Rigging Type Cutter
Construction FG
Designer Michael McCreary
Builder Caliber Yachts (USA)
First Built 1995
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Performance Ratios
PHRF Rating PHRF (Performance Handicap Racing Fleet) is a national racing handicap measured in seconds per nautical mile. Lower values indicate faster boats. Ratings are sourced from US Sailing's national database (median across 60+ regional fleets).
Under 0 — Ultralight racer0–90 — Performance racer90–150 — Cruiser/racer150–210 — Typical cruiserOver 210 — Heavy/slow cruiser
 129
SA/Displacement Sail Area to Displacement ratio measures how much sail power a boat has relative to its weight. Higher values mean more performance and speed.
Under 14 — Heavy cruiser, slow14–18 — Cruising sailboat18–22 — Cruiser/racerOver 22 — Performance racer
 15.3
Ballast/Displacement Ballast to Displacement ratio shows what percentage of the boat's total weight is ballast. Higher values generally mean better initial stability and stiffer sail carrying.
30–35% — Typical cruiser35–45% — Stiff performance boatOver 45% — Racing oriented
 43.98
Displacement/Length Displacement to Length ratio measures how heavy a boat is relative to its waterline length. Lower values mean a lighter, faster boat.
Under 100 — Ultralight racer100–200 — Light cruiser/racer200–300 — Moderate cruiser300–400 — Heavy cruiserOver 400 — Very heavy
 280.9
Comfort Ratio Ted Brewer's Comfort Ratio predicts how comfortable a boat will feel in offshore conditions. Higher values mean a steadier, more comfortable motion in a seaway.
Under 20 — Uncomfortably rough20–30 — Acceptable coastal30–40 — Good offshore comfortOver 40 — Very comfortable offshore
 32.39
Capsize Screening Formula The USHS Capsize Screening Formula estimates offshore capsize risk. Lower is safer — values under 2.0 are considered acceptable for offshore sailing.
Under 2.0 — Safe for offshore2.0–2.2 — Borderline offshoreOver 2.2 — Coastal use recommended
 1.82
Hull Speed Hull Speed is the theoretical maximum speed of a displacement hull, calculated from waterline length. Most cruising sailboats reach this speed in moderate conditions. 7.64 kn
S# (Speed Number) The Speed Number (S#) is a quick performance index. Higher values indicate a faster, more powerful design relative to its size.
Under 3.0 — Slow cruiser3.0–5.0 — Average cruiser5.0–7.0 — Performance cruiserOver 7.0 — Racer
 1.75
Pounds/Inch Immersion Pounds per Inch Immersion (PPI) tells you how much weight is needed to sink the boat one inch. Useful for calculating how additional gear and stores affect waterline. 1,471.32 pounds/inch
SA/Displacement (Calc) Calculated Sail Area to Displacement ratio using actual measured sail dimensions rather than reported values. More precise than the reported SA/Disp figure. 15.3
Rig Dimensions
I (Foretriangle Height) 50.50 ft / 15.39 m
J (Foretriangle Base) 17.25 ft / 5.26 m
P (Mainsail Luff) 45.75 ft / 13.94 m
E (Mainsail Foot) 13.25 ft / 4.04 m
SA Fore 435.56 ft² / 40.46 m²
SA Main 303.09 ft² / 28.16 m²
SA Total (100%) 738.65 ft² / 68.62 m²
Est. Forestay Length 53.36 ft / 16.26 m
Engine & Accommodations
Engine Make Yanmar
Engine Model 4JH3 (B)E
Engine Type Diesel
Horsepower 56
Fuel Capacity 212 gals / 803 L
Water Capacity 179 gals / 678 L
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