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O Caliber Yachts 40 LRC, como a frota o viu
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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 cutter-rigged cruising sailboat with a fin keel and skeg-hung rudder, designed for long-range, independent living. It displaces 9797 kg and has a beam of 3.9 meters and a draft of 1.6 meters.1:35 The boat prioritizes stability and storage capacity over speed, featuring a ballast ratio in the mid-40% range and solid glass hull construction.2:06 Owners report tacking angles of 100 to 115 degrees, indicating sluggish performance in light air.2:50 A design vulnerability exists in the integral forward holding tank, which can flex or crack if its vent line clogs during pump-outs; owners often enlarge or add secondary vent lines to mitigate this.4:56 Other ergonomic considerations include poorly labeled, adjacent deck fills for fuel and water, and a coach-roof-mounted mainsheet traveler that requires the helmsman to leave the wheel to trim.6:12 The Caliber 40 LRC is considered a capable, conservative cruiser for those prioritizing tankage and comfort.
