1998 Caliber 40 lrc Cruiser (sail) in Rumson, NJ

SELLER DESCRIPTION

1998 Caliber 40 LRC, This particular original-owner Caliber 40 Long Range Cruiser (LRC) has been equipped and maintained with an open checkbook. The model is well known for its cruising design attributes: an easily driven hull form with long cord-length keel at a Bahamas-friendly 5 1 draft, a highly engineered and robustly built skeg-hung rudder, 44% ballast/displacement ratio, cutter rig with detachable inner stay, sugar scoop transom for ease of boarding ones tender, outstanding ventilation with 14 ports, 7 hatches, a solar fan and two stainless dorades, collision bulkhead forward, an accommodating two stateroom, two head layout with the master head sporting a huge separate shower stall, the best tankage and storage of any sailboat this size, and a truly sweet turn of speed! Gratitude has been accessorized with all of the gear a thoughtful offshore sailor would have on their wish list: from SSB and top shelf electronics to high end canvas, in-mast furling main, Switlik liferaft, jacklines, Kato Davit and outboard lift, upgraded alternator and electrical system with Heart Inverter/Link 2000, Dutchman boom brake, serious ground tackle, Dell Laptop with The Capn navigational software, washer/dryer, air conditioning/heat, and much more. We encourage you to study this listing, then come to inspect Gratitude for yourself. She shows as a nearly new boat, and will inspire you to reach for distant shores!

Accomodations:
Smart. Liveaboard - capable. Warm and inviting. Form follows function in this offshore cruisers interior layout. Forward is the owners head with a large separate shower stall and plexiglass door, wash basin and Raritan electric head. The Forward Stateroom features an offset double with drawers and lockers under and a nicely sized, cedar lined hanging locker opposite and the full size combination washer/dryer. In the roomy main salon, a bulkhead mounted table folds up, creating an open, relaxing space, or deploys singly or doubly to seat up to eight. There is a settee to starboard with storage behind, and an L-shaped settee to port. The warm teak interior and teak and holly sole, 6 5 headroom and nearly 13 beam combine to create a spaciousness to feel more than comfortable on longer passages and extended cruises. The aft head is off of the main salon to starboard, just forward of the aft stateroom and opposite the galley, and features a manual head, a shower and basin. It is also convenient for dousing wet foul weather gear close to the companionway.

Mechanical Equipment:
Yanmar 4JH4E 50 HP FWC Diesel Tachometer and Engine Warning System Two Integral Fuel Tanks w/ Deck Fills Dual Bilge Pumps at Different Levels Ocean Marine 16,000 BTU Rev Cycle Heat/AC Two Fresh Water Tanks w/ Deck Fills Combo Washer / Dryer in Fwd Stateroom Automatic Shower Sumps with Override Multiple Spares, Belts, Filters, Bilge Pumps Cockpit Controls in Recessed Panel w/Plexi Cover Bronze Engine Intake Strainer Dual Fuel Filters w/Separate Vacuum gauges Bilge Pump Cycle Counter Holding Tank w/Y-valve and Macerator Eleven Gallon Hot Water Heater (Engine & 110 V) Pressure Accumulator on Potable Water System Single Lever Engine Control Two Propellers: Auto-Prop Feathering & Fixed

Galley:
The L-shaped galley is all you need to keep captain and crew well fed for the long haul. Copious storage and abundant counter space provide a capacity not found on similar sized boats. Double deep fiberglass sinks near the centerline Galley Maid propane stove & oven Large Adler Barbour fridge (air & water cooled) Icebox pump-out spigot into sink Multiple drawers and lockers Accordian Shades Hot & cold pressure water system GE turntable microwave oven Hand sprayer for sink Foot pump spigot into sink Dedicated trash receptacle

Electonics and Navigational Gear:
Aft of the galley on the port side is the navigators station, where the Icom SSB receiver/tuner is found, as well as a remote yoke for the Furuno RADAR display. The 12 and 110 volt circuit breaker panels are here, as is the Heart Link 2000 display. There is also a pivoting display yoke for the RADAR which swings into the companionway for viewing from the helm during shorthanded sailing. There is a Dell 3500 Inspiron laptop PC with the Capn navigational software suite, Standard Horizon VHF radio (with Command Mike in the cockpit), repeaters for the Simrad Robertson IS 51 knotlog, depth sounder and wind point/speed displays, Clarion CD/stereo (with Bose speakers and remotes in both the cockpit and in the forward stateroom), ACR EPIRB and an Alert AR 100 MOB electronic alarm (w/2 sensors to wear while on deck). The aft stateroom features its own entrance to the salon/day head, a large cedar lined hanging locker, a double quarter berth and good ventilation. There are four 12 volt cabin fans throughout the cabin to supplement the fantastic air provided by the 14 ports, 7 hatches, a solar fan and two gorgeous stainless dorades, not to mention the 16,000 BTU reverse cycle heat and air conditioning system aboard. The boat has had additional safety railings installed in the salon, which look as though they were original to the vessel. Onboard entertainment is achieved via the stereo described above or the TV and VCR which is fed by either a mast mounted antenna or by dockside cable hook up. Northstar 951X GPS/Chartplotter (on pedestal) Simrad IS51 Knot, Depth, Wind Point / Speed Alert AR100 MOB Alarm Stereo Remote Control, Bose Cockpit Speakers Simrad AP 20 autopilot (with 50 wired remote) Command Mike for Std Horizon VHF Radio Furuno RADAR Display (helm view pivoting yoke) Lofrans Windlass Remote Control

Electrical System:
12 V DC Electrical System 4 GRP 31 12V Batteries (2008) 125 Amp Balmar Oversized Alternator Heart Freedom 25 Inverter / Charger (2000W) Polarity Indicator and GFI 110 V AC Electrical System 1 GRP 27 Engine Start Battery Heart 200R Controller; Link 2000 Display Panel 50 Shorepower Cord Custom 12V & 110 V Distribution Panel

Deck and Hull Equipment:
Lofrans Electric Windlass, Foot & Remote Bruce Anchor w/ 50 Chain, 250 Rode Pedestal Mounted Compass Perforated Aluminum Toe Rail Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel Cream Colored Hull and Deck Two toned Non Skid Molded In to Deck Integral Tanks which Enhance Hull Strength Rub Rail with Stainless Steel Striker Custom Kato Outboard Motor Lift (6:1) Stern Rail Seats with Custom Cushions Dual Stainless Steel Dorade Vents w/SS Guards Solar Vent Creates Constant Ventilation Flow Teak Anchor Roller w/Dual Rollers & SS Frame Custom Dodger Horzontal Hand Rails Edson Pedestal Cockpit Table, Drink Holder Removable Companionway Swinging Doors Witchard Safety Pad-Eyes in Cockpit, Deck Fresh Water Washdown at Bow w/Sprayer Tri-Color Mast Head Light ForeDeck Light Teak Cabin Eye Brow Accent Aluminum Cabin Top Hand Rails 11 AB Hypalon Inflatable RIB Dinghy Delta 35# Anchor w/200 Chain Divided Anchor Locker Pedestal Guard Twin Life Line Gates; Double LLs ,Tall Stanchions Sugar Scoop Transom Swim Platform w/Ladder Wide Side Decks Stainless Steel Bow and Stern Pulpits/Rails Skeg Hung Rudder w/Robust Triple Rudder Bearings Custom Kato SS Davits (6:1) w/Aux Stern Light Edson Outboard Motor Rail Mount Custom Cockpit Cushions 7 Hatches w/Screens; 12 SS Screened Opening Ports LifeSling MOB System New Dodger & Bimini w/Connector & Eisenglass Dodger is California Style w/Removable Panels 12 Volt Outlet at helm Switlik 4 Person Life Raft in Valise Nylon Flat Strap Jack Lines Port and Starboard Hot/Cold Transom Shower Mast Head Strobe Teak Cockpit Coamings T-Shaped Cockpit Masthead Ionic Dissipator, Prevent Lightning Strikes 15 HP Yamaha Outboard Motor w/Lifting Strap

Sails and Rigging:
Convertible Cutter Rig; Detachable Inner Stay In-Mast Furling Mainsail on US Spar Mast Stay Sail is Self tacking with Sheet Track Over Sized Whisker Pole on Mast Track Rigid Aluminum Boom Vang Dual Triple Rope Clutches Two Lewmar #48 Self Tailing Primaries Split Back Stay Keel Stepped Mast Isolated Backstay for use as SSB Antenna Pro Furl Roller Furling on Both Genoa and Stay Sails Doyle Sails  All in Very Good Condition Internal Halyards, 2 Spare Halyards 3 Lewmar Rope Clutches on mast Dutchman Boom Brake Two Lewmar #30 Self Tailing Cabintop Winches Main Sheet Traveler with Control Lines to Cockpit Extra Side Shrouds to Top of Inner Forestay Line Hangers for Cockpit Newer Sacrificial UV Strips for Headsails

Additional Equipment:
Capable, robustly built, beautifully designed and executed, thoughtfully accessorized and owned by the kind of folks from whom you would want to buy a boat, Gratitude should not be missed. Please call to set up an appointment to see her today!