Caliber 45
Description
The Caliber 45 is a classic American bluewater cruising cutter designed by Michael McCreary. Built by Caliber Yachts in Clearwater, Florida, starting in 1990 (with production continuing sporadically into the mid-1990s), approximately 10–15 hulls were produced, making it a rare and sought-after model in the Caliber lineup. Evolving from the Caliber 40/41 series, it features a robust fiberglass hull with a fin keel and skeg-hung rudder for protected steering and stability, a center cockpit for safety, and a cutter rig for flexible sail plans on long passages. Renowned for its exceptional build quality, dry ride in heavy seas, and liveaboard-friendly volume, it's ideal for couples or small families on extended voyages, with proven circumnavigations under its belt.
Construction Details
| Designer | Michael McCreary |
|---|---|
| Builder | Caliber Yachts |
| Length | 45.000 ft |
| LOA | 45.000 ft |
| LWL | 35.830 ft |
| Beam | 13.330 ft |
| Displacement | 29000 lb |
| Ballast | 12000 lb |
| Max Draft | 5.000 ft |
| Year Built | 1990 |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 55.25 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 18.67 ft |
| p | 47.94 ft |
| e | 18.24 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 55.25 ft | 18.67 ft | 47.94 ft | 18.24 ft | - | - | - | - |
Sails
Caliber 45 - MAINSAIL
| Luff | * 47.94 ft - (14612 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 18.24 ft - (5560 mm) |
| Leech | * 50.52 ft - (15398 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 88.02 ° |
| Diagonal | * 50.7 ft - (15453 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 6 in - (152 mm) |
| Area | 436.77 ft² |
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Caliber 45 - JIBSAIL
| Luff | * 46.66 ft - (14222 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 24.96 ft - (7608 mm) |
| Leech | * 40.15 ft - (12238 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 115 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 21.47 ft - (6544 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 12 ° |
| Area | 500.86 ft² |
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Caliber 45 - GENOA
| Luff | * 55.4 ft - (16886 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 30.35 ft - (9251 mm) |
| Leech | * 51.91 ft - (15822 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 150 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 28.01 ft - (8537 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 4 ° |
| Area | 775.79 ft² |
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Caliber 45 - SPINNAKER
| Stays | * 55.4 ft - (16886 mm) |
|---|---|
| MidGirth | * 33.61 ft - (10244 mm) |
| Foot | * 33.61 ft - (10244 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 180 % |
| Area | 1582.69 ft² |
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