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The Caliber Yachts 40 LRC, designed by Michael McCreary and built by Caliber Yachts from 1995 to the present, is a 12.5-meter heavy-displacement cutter-rigged cruising sailboat with a fin keel and rudder on skeg, prioritizing stability and storage over speed. Its 9797 kg displacement and mid-40% ballast ratio contribute to its conservative cruising profile, with owners reporting tacking angles between 100 and 115 degrees.2:06 The boat is designed for long-range, independent living, offering substantial tankage, though water tank capacities vary between 179 and 165 gallons depending on the brochure.2:21 A design vulnerability exists in the integral forward holding tank, where a clogged vent line can cause hull laminate damage; owners mitigate this by enlarging or adding secondary vents.4:56 Ergonomic considerations include adjacent, poorly labeled deck fills for fuel and water, and a coach-roof-mounted mainsheet traveler that requires the helmsman to leave the wheel for trimming.6:12
