Dimensions
| Builder |
Caliber Yachts USA |
| Designer |
Michael McCreary (naval architect) |
| LOA |
35.75 ft / 10.90 m |
| LWL |
29.83 ft / 9.09 m |
| LOD |
33.8 ft |
| Beam |
11.33 ft / 3.45 m |
| Draft |
4.50 ft / 1.37 m |
| Displacement |
13,100.00 lb / 5,942 kg |
| Bridge Clearance |
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| Ballast |
6,100.00 lb / 2,767 kg |
| Ballast Material |
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| Keel |
Modified shoal keel with robust skeg protecting the Foss Foam rudder |
| Hull Material |
Fiberglass |
| Max Headroom |
6.25 ft / 1.90m |
Propulsion
| Engine |
1995 Yanmar 3GM30F |
| Engine Power |
27 hp |
| Engine Hours |
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| Engine Type |
Inboard |
| Engine Fuel |
Diesel |
| Drive Type |
Direct Drive |
| Propeller |
Bronze, 3 blade, 15 x 11 RH; 1″ shaft |
| Shaft |
1″ S/S |
| Max Speed |
3600 RPM |
| Cruising Speed |
5.6k @ 2500 RPM |
| Range |
750nm |
| Bow Thruster |
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| Stern Thruster |
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| Comments |
From the owner: “Yanmar diesel powers the boat comfortably at a cruising speed of 5.6 knots with a range under power of more than 500nm without the need to carry extra jerry cans on deck.“ |
Tanks
| Fuel Tankage |
1 Tank (GRP) – Total 46 Gal |
| Water Tankage |
2 Tanks (GRP) – Total 105 Gal |
| Holding Tankage |
1 Tank (GRP) – Total 44 Gal
Located under V-berth. Uses manual Whale Urchin pump for overboard or pump out port in anchor locker. Y-valve diverts head output to tank or overboard. Tank also used for fore aft trim. |
Accommodations
Interior
Below and through a wide companionway you will be greeted by a surprisingly spacious main salon that blends classic yacht craftsmanship with practical cruising comfort. Warm teak cabinetry, a teak-and-holly cabin sole, and rich blue upholstered settees create an inviting interior that feels both traditional and bright.
Storage is thoughtfully integrated throughout the cabin – beneath and behind the settees, along wide bookshelf-style shelves with secure sea rails, and in enclosed lockers above – making it easy to keep the boat organized during extended cruising.
At the center of the salon, a folding bulkhead-mounted dining table opens quickly to seat up to four for meals, then folds away to keep the cabin open and uncluttered while underway.
Salon settee, quarterberth, and V-Berth blue velour cushions are original and still in pristine condition, except for a hidden repair under one settee cushion.
Galley
The U-shaped galley to port is well positioned for safe cooking at sea and fully equipped for extended cruising.
Features include:
- Gimballed stove and oven with safety bar/grab-rail, in excellent condition
- Stove fuel sourced from aluminum propane tank with solenoid shutoff, placed in dedicated and ventilated aft locker in cockpit
- Deep in-counter refrigerator/freezer
- Double sink with Grohe faucet
- Multiple teak drawers and large dish storage cubbies
- Abundant galley storage for provisions
Everything is within easy reach, making meal preparation simple.
Navigation Station
Opposite the galley to starboard is a dedicated navigation station, featuring a swing-out seat, central electrical control panel and nav equipment (autopilot, GPS, etc.). This layout keeps navigation equipment organized and easily accessible while remaining integrated with the salon.
Immediately aft is the entrance to the private quarterberth cabin, which can be closed off to create a comfortable, private sleeping space for guests or crew.
Practical Cruising Details
Caliber is known for thoughtful offshore design, and it shows throughout the interior.
- Overhead teak grab rails positioned exactly where needed when moving through the cabin underway
- Convenient engine access via the companionway steps for routine inspection and maintenance
- Companionway steps are detachable to allow for greater engine access
Light & Ventilation
The cabin is exceptionally well ventilated, which is an important feature for warm-weather cruising.
Ventilation includes:
- 2 large dorade vents
- 5 Lewmar overhead hatches
- 13 opening portlights with bugscreens and Zarcor Clozures for privacy
Together these create excellent airflow at anchor or dockside, keeping the interior cool and comfortable.
Lighting throughout the cabin includes LED overhead lights and directional reading lamps, making the space comfortable day or night.
Additional Interior Features
- Hanging locker near the mast for clothing and gear
- Accessible bilge area with Water Witch water level sensor
- Sump system for shower and icebox drainage
- Automatic bilge pump with manual override
Galley
| Refrigerator / Freezer |
Alder Barbour Cold Machine, 6.3 cu ft combined refrigerator and freezer |
| Stove |
Galley Maid GT-13 two burner propane stove & oven |
| Sink |
Double sink with Grohe faucet and separate spray nozzle |
| Water System |
x2 tanks located under quarterberth, manifold and plumbing in cockpit lazerette, pressurized and delivered to galley and head. Water levels monitored by Hart Sytems Tank Tender gauge. |
| Microwave |
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| Other |
Propane tank in vented aft locker has tare wt of #10 lbs, full 23 lbs |
Electronics & Navigation Equipment
| Chartplotter |
OpenCPN navigation software (freeware) is used at the nav station and cockpit. Google Earth kap files and Sea of Cortez waypoints supplied. |
| AIS Receiver / Transponder |
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| SSB |
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| Radar |
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| Radar Detector |
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| VHF |
Standard Horizon Quest-X GX1500S, DSC (2010) – interfaced with GPS#2 for position & speed. A compatible CMP30 Ram+ remote station microphone is hardwired at the helm.
Standard Horizon HX300 handheld radio (2017) |
| Autopilot |
RayMarine ST 6001; actuator mounted in stern section via port lazerette, computer mounted on bulkhead in aft lazerette, output displayed at helm |
| GPS |
Garmin GPS 76CS – color unit mounted at helm
Garmin GPS-76S – mounted at nav station and interfaced with Standard Horizon VHF Radio. Duplicate waypoints as in GPS#1. |
| Compass |
Ritchie Navigator, illuminated |
| Depth Sounder |
B&G Qual Display |
| Wind Speed & Direction |
Windex 15 – Davis Instruments with suspension bearing and “bird protection” at masthead |
| Knot Meter & Log |
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| Hailer |
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| Stereo |
Dual MXCP43 Digital Media Marine Receiver
Sirius Radio and antenna |
| Cockpit Speakers |
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| TV |
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| Wi-Fi / Starlink |
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| Comments |
Depth, water temperature, and speed displayed at helm (speed paddle not presently in water).
Raymarine Autopilot is connected directly to the rudder post and interfaced with a Garmin GPS 76C for a competent and reliable extra set of hands for long passages or single-handed trips. Along with an emergency tiller, it serves as a backup in case of steering cable failure.
Garmin is interfaced with RayMarine Autopilot for route following and display of boat speed, position, and waypoints. Route planning and underway navigation is performed using the Garmin GPS and/or OpenCPN software on a computer (not supplied) at the Nav station or in the cockpit and an extensive collection of Sea of Cortez waypoints and charts derived from Google Earth imagery (a comprehensive set of waypoints is already loaded and mostly cross referenced with identical names in Sea of Cortez – A Cruiser’s Guidebook by Breeding and Bansmer.) |
Electrical Systems
| Batteries |
House Bank: x4 6V AGM Lifeline (2017) – 440AH
Start Bank: x1 12V Optima Red Top 78 (2018) – 800 CCA |
| Battery Switch |
Blue Sea Systems |
| Battery Monitor |
Xantrex |
| Electrical System (AC / DC) |
110vAC / 12vDC |
| Inverter |
Victron Energy Pure Sine Wave 12V 220W |
| Battery Charger |
Victron Energy Centaur Charger 12V 30 Amp (2022) |
| Smart Regulator |
30Amp MPPT Grape Solar controller |
| Solar Panels |
x2 160W Grape Solar GS-S-160 FAB 8, High Efficiency Mono-crystalline Photovoltaic Modules (2018) — wired in parallel |
| Wind Generator |
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| Alternator |
Balmar 60-100 SR 100Amp Smart Ready Marine Series (2005) |
| Generator |
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| Other |
Balmar MC-612 (2005)
Guest Galvanic Isolator 30 Amp
Xantrex Digital Echo-Charge (for auto-charging starting battery w/o user intervention) (2005) |
| Comments |
An upgraded 12V electrical system requires no crew intervention to keep house and start batteries always charged.
Blue Seas panel keeps the two circuits separate but enables them to be combined if needed.
Xantrex Echo Charger feeds current to the 12V AGM starting bank when the charging voltage to the house AGMs is above a certain threshold.
Solar panels mounted above the bimini provide a rated output of 320 watts, ample current to run boat systems and keep the batteries charged for days without running the engine. Main solar panels are removed and stored below decks during summer layup. A small Sunsei panel and separate controller on stern rail keeps batteries fully charged during that time. |
Sails
| Sail Area |
550 sqft |
| Main |
Dacron furling main, Morelli Sails (new 2012); excellent condition |
| Jibs |
#1 Genoa: Furling 120%, Ullman Sails, custom Axis Laminate with padded luft (new 2011); good condition, used lightly 3-5 months a year, always stored below decks during summer layup. Restitched cover 2023.
Staysail: Doyle med wt dacron, low hrs, high cut on pennant, hanks, for detachable inner forestay, stored below when not needed, excellent condition. |
| Mainsheet Traveler |
Lewmar hardware; good condition |
| Roller Furling |
Harken Mark II; good condition |
| Winches |
x2 Lewmar 44 2sp ST
x2 Lewmar 16 ST
x1 Lewmar 24 on mast |
| Preventer / Boom Break |
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| Boom Vang |
US SPARS |
| Mast |
Z-Spars keel stepped mast & boom with in-mast furling (NEW 2005) |
| Standing Rigging |
Replaced Feb 2016; Specs Bermex Marine; install Phoenix Multiservices; Wire and Stay-loc fittings; Rigging survey done Nov 2017 |
| Lines Led Aft |
All control lines led to cockpit: Main (sheet , halyard, outhaul, & furler), Genoa (halyard & furler), Staysail sheet, Traveler (port & starboard) |
| Whisker Pole |
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| Comments |
From owner: “Under full main and genoa, vessel easily makes 6+ knots with speeds exceeding 7 under ideal conditions. With the retractable forestay, the genoa is unobstructed while tacking. When the wind picks up and sea conditions become more challenging, matching sail power and boat trim is straight forward with in-mast furling and a self-tacking staysail.” |
Deck
The Caliber 35 LRC deck layout is designed with the priorities of serious cruisers in mind: security underway, efficient sail handling, and safe movement around the boat. Every element on deck reflects Caliber’s reputation for building offshore-capable cruising yachts that are practical for short-handed sailing.
Starting at the bow you will find dual bow rollers on a sturdy bowsprit. The primary anchor – a 15kg Rocna with 228 ft of chain – is controlled by an electric windlass with both controls at the unit and via a rocker switch in the cockpit for fast and easy deployment.
Moving around the deck is safe and secure with thoughtful features such as wide side decks with molded non-skid fiberglass surface, high double lifelines, bow and stern pulpits, and an aluminum toerail that runs the length of the deck – useful for attaching blocks, lines and fenders.
The aft cockpit provides a strong helm position with excellent visibility and a naturally protected seating area. The deep cockpit keeps crew secure while underway, and the layout allows the skipper to manage sails and steering comfortably on longer passages.
At the helm you’ll find a 36″ stainless steering wheel with Whitlock steering system, along with navigation instruments and autopilot controls easily accessible from the helm seat. The cockpit is well shaded by a custom bimini and dodger.
All major sail controls – including halyards, furling lines, and sheets – are led aft to the cockpit, allowing the boat to be sailed efficiently by a small crew or even single-handed.
At the stern, the boat features a sugar-scoop swim platform with shower and integrated ladder, making water access and dinghy boarding easy and safe. The ladder can even be deployed from the water – an important safety feature for swimmers.
| Anchors |
Rocna 15kg with 228 ft chain + 180 ft line
CQR 35lb with 20 ft chain + 120 ft line
Fortress FX-16 with 12 ft chain + 120 ft line |
| Windlass |
Lewmar Pro Series 1000 controlled using remote handheld unit on foredeck or rocker switch at helm |
| Bow Rollers |
Two robust rollers, staggered |
| Nav Lights |
Bow – Hella Marine bicolor 2nm LED
Stern – Hella Marine white 2nm LED
Anchor light is Signal Series 20 LED |
| Deck Lights |
Aqua Signal Series 25 foredeck light |
| Spreader Lights |
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| Lifelines |
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| Gates |
2 gates, port and starboard at cockpit; 1 at swim platform |
| Rails |
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| Ladders |
Stainless two step, folds down from stern swim step, can be retrieved by swimmer in the water – a safety feature. |
| Swim Step |
Sugar scoop platform with ladder & shower |
| Pulpits |
Bow – Sturdy 2 bar wraparound
Stern – Sturdy 2 bar wraparound |
| Dinghy |
NEW, never used, West Marine RU-250, inflatable, 3 Person, PVC, roll-up floor & solid transom, 8’3″ x 4’10”, 15.2″ dia tubes, 52lbs – purchased Dec 2018 |
| Dinghy Outboard |
Honda BF2D, 2hp |
| Dinghy Lift |
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| Deck Shower |
At stern |
| Deck Washdown |
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| Covers & Cushions |
Dodger: Replaced professionally in 2008 (good condition). Burgundy Sunbrella, two stainless arch supports, large windows provide excellent visibility. Front window can be completely removed for extra ventilation.
Wheel: Burgundy cover over entire helm when boat in Marina, and during layup – very good condition
Winches: Burgundy Sunbrella covers during storage for the sliding lexan hatch and boards of the companion way, the binnacle & instruments, and the winches on combing & cabin top winches.
Cockpit: Burgundy bridge forming transition between dodger and bimini provides additional shade. Good condition.
Seat cushions in cockpit (very good condition) are mesh covered high density foam that don’t absorb water.
Bimini: Burgundy Sunbrella cover, custom build 2011. Three stainless steel arch supports and novel adjustable eye ends facilitate tensioning of bimini w/o straps, 8 zippers, window for observing main and windex.
Hatches: Burgundy Sunbrella covers during storage for the sliding lexan hatch and boards of the companion way during summer layup.
Full Covers: Custom Coolaroo mesh UV cover protects entire deck from UV, reduces heat, dew, and gelcoat staining. Connects to toerail, zipper provides cockpit entrance. New replacement April 2023.
Bug Screens: All hatches and portlight have screens, plus Zarcor Clozures on 11 portlights
Staysail: Zippered Sunbrella sail bag provides protection on deck when needed.
Genoa: Burgundy Sunbrella in good condition with zig-zag stitching showing some UV damage. Restitched (Oct 2023) with A&E Sunstop V-92 Sailrite bonded polyester sail thread (UV, heat, abrasion, mildew, and salt resistant) thread. Sail stored below decks during summer seasonal layup. |
| Comments |
Stainless steel, hollow base cleats (six 10″ and two 8″), are located exactly where needed to secure docklines, stern anchor, and lifesling. An aluminum toerail comprising part of Calibers trademarked deck-to-hull bonding system and handy for securely attaching blocks, fenders, painters, and UV protective covers almost anywhere. |
Mechanical
| Air Conditioner |
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| Bilge Pump |
Jabsco Bilge Pump 36600 (under sink in head with spare diaphragm and belt)
Manual Whale Gusher pump (in cockpit) |
| Raw Water Sea Strainer |
Bronze GROCO with inspection glass (in cockpit port lazerette above waterline) |
| Bilge Blower |
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| Fire Extinguishing |
in Salon, Galley, aft cockpit locker |
| Fuel Filters |
x1 Dahl Model #65
x1Racor 245 spin on 2 micron with plastic water separation & priming pump.
Fuel management panel in the port lazarette enables underway selection of fuel filters.
Secondary filter is located on the starboard side of the Yanmar engine.
Spares available. |
| Fuel Shutoffs |
Manual pull cable in cockpit cubby stops diesel feed to engine immediately; also valve below fuel management panel |
| Fresh Water Cooling System |
Fresh water pump on Yanmar replaced (@869h on engine meter) |
| Sea Water Pump |
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| Head Type(s) |
Raritan manual head and replacement parts; Grohe Model #31 faucet for sink & shower; teak doors to head from both forward cabin and salon. |
| Hot Water Heater |
Seaward 600 (6 Gal) heater with dual 120V & engine heat exchanger |
| Watermaker |
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| Thru Hulls |
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| Windvane |
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| Steering |
Stainless 36″ wheel, Whitlock Steering mechanism, replacement cable for quadrant in port lazarette |
| Transmission |
Kanzaki KM3P gear ratio 2.61 |
| Other |
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Safety Equipment
| Lifejackets |
x2 SOSpender Life Vests with extra CO2 Cartridges
x3 Type I vests
x2 Type II vests |
| Lifesling |
Yes |
| Liferaft |
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| Liferings |
Horse Shoe Buoy |
| USCG Safety Package |
ACR Rapid deploy ditch bag, nominally equipped with signaling devices, an extra electric flare, smoke flares, limited water & food supplies, and more should it be necessary to abandon ship. |
| EPIRB |
ACR Cat II/Class2 EPIRB battery replaced Feb 2022 will expire June 2027. |
| Strobe |
Two Forespar personal armband strobes |
| MOB Detector |
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| Jacklines |
Two West Marine jacklines – bow to stern flat webbing |
| Harnesses |
incorporated in both SOSpenders; two WM six foot tethers; two robust attachment points in cockpit |
| Flares |
ACR ResQFlare Electronic Distress Flare with Distress Flag; pyrotechnic signaling flares; smoke flare |
| Propane Safety |
Switch on stove controls Fireboy Xintex shutoff solenoid (new 2013) in dedicated aft lazarette propane locker; Marine Technologies (70-742-WT) Combo Propane/Carbon Monoxide Alarm in galley (April 2023) |
| Comments |
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Additional Equipment
Custom, bow to stern, 3-piece cover made with Coolaroo shade cloth material for summer layup on the hard (used for the past 8+ years). Present cover is new 2023; it tents over a line from bow to mast and over the boom and is attached with zip ties to the toerail. A zipper provides access to the cockpit area from the stern.
Non-Operational Equipment
Backup fuel tank under the salon floor was decommissioned in 2005. It is presently not serviceable.
