1990 Caliber 38

$94,000 (A$145,331)

Barrington, Rhode Island

1990 Caliber 38 | 12m

Name: 1990 Caliber 38
Brand: Caliber
Price: 145330.86 AUD
Availability: InStock

Barrington, Rhode Island

$94,000 (A$145,331)

3115 hours

Engine

Yanmar 4JHBE

Total Power

44hp

Engine Hours

3115

Class

Sail Cruiser

Length

11.58m

Year

1990

Model

Capacity

The Cruising Yacht Brokerage, LLC

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Boat Details

Description

The Caliber 38 is well-known for its offshore pedigree, but what truly sets this one apart is its turn-key readiness for cruising. Designed with versatility in mind, she’s equally suited for extended passages, coastal cruising, or liveaboard life. Thoughtful upgrades enhance both comfort and self-sufficiency, making her a great option for sailors looking for a capable, well-equipped cruiser.

Designed by Michael McCreary and built by Caliber Yachts, the Caliber 38 is a well-respected offshore cruiser known for its strong construction, seakindly hull, and practical layout. With a cutter-rigged sail plan, skeg-hung rudder, and generous tankage, it strikes a balance between bluewater capability and everyday practicality. Whether you're planning coastal cruising or long-term passagemaking, this Caliber 38 offers the reliability and self-sufficiency to do it all.

Key Features & Upgrades:

Sail Versatility: Large complement of sails in good condition, including storm sails and a gennaker on a continuous furler for added performance and flexibility. A self-steering windvane provides a reliable backup to the autopilot and enhances efficiency on long passages.
Modern Electronics: Equipped with a below-deck autopilot, radar, AIS making navigation and passagemaking easier.
Comfort in All Climates: Espar heater with ducting throughout keeps the cabin warm during cold-weather cruising. For warm weather 7 opening deck hatches with screens and 14 opening port lights let in plenty of breeze.
Self-Sufficiency: A watermaker and solar power ensure long-range independence and reduced reliance on shore services.

Contact Information

Please contact David Stancyk at 803-360-6436

Other Details

Accommodations

Single Berths: 1 settee
Double Berths: 3, Pullman, Salon, quarter cabin
Heads: 2 (aft is en suite, optionally)

Heating and Ventilation:
7 opening deck hatches with screens
14 opening port lights
Two Dorade vents
Espar diesel fuel furnace and ductwork extending throughout the boat

Full equipment list

Mechanical:

Yanmar 4jhe 44 HP,
Engine Hours: 3115
Max Prop, four blade, 2024
Top end rebuild in 2011 at 1583 hours:
All pistons passed compression test
New hoses
Transmission clutch replaced
New motor mounts

Other notable mechanical upgrades:

Sea water pump replaced in 2022
Balmar Alternator 9150D, diodes replaced 2008, new voltage regulator 2023)
Belt driven water maker 25 GPH on a separate pulley added in 2015, all components concealed in lockers or compartments.
Sailomat 601 self steering wind vane

Tanks

Fresh Water Tanks 2 x 75 gallon each, over the keel
Fuel Tank: Aluminum 45 gallon over the keel
Fiberglass Holding Tanks, 50 Gal. pumpout in anchor locker, overboard discharge. Aft head is direct discharge
6 jerry cans can be mounted on deck (5 diesel, 1 gas), potentially doubling cruising range

Rigging

All upper shrouds replaced in 2007, intermediates original
Inner forestay 2007
Running backstays 2007

Running Rigging:

Halyards replaced (staysail 2007, 3 new halyards 2020)
Reefing lines and pulleys in boom replaced 2018
Headsail sheets: numerous and in good condition
Furler: Mkii Harken, original
Winches:
4 primaries (2 Lewmar 50?s, 2 Harken 46?s)
1 Barient 17 for mainsheet
1 Barient 27 for halyards
Rigid vang
Additional:
Rope clutches for halyards and reefing lines
Line organizers

Sails

Mainsail: Quantum 2005 in good condition, 3 reefs (two are rigged)
Genoa: 135 pct. furling (Rolly Tasker, 8.3 oz challenger cloth, triple stitch, foam luff, 2015)
90 pct. furling heavy weather jib (very good condition)
Gennaker: Doyle 720 sq ft on selden continuous furler (2015)
Hank on storm jib (very good condition)
Hank on staysail (very good condition)
Storm trysail (very good condition)
Lazy Jacks
Anchor riding sail

Canvas:

Dodger: good condition (2018)
Binnacle Cover: good condition
Bimini: good condition
Awning for cockpit that connects to dodger (very good condition)
Winter Cover: Fairclough, good condition (2018)
Mainsail cover, Doyle 2017

Outside Equipment

Rocna 20 (44 lbs) with 150 ft 5/16 HT chain plus 100 ft nylon rode
35 lb CQR with 30 ft 5/16 chain and 100 ft nylon
FX fortress 55 anchor stored below
200 ft spare nylon rode
Maxwell VW1500 vertical electric windlass with rope gypsy 2016
Cockpit Cushions (serviceable)
Cockpit table and cup holder
Swim Ladder
Cockpit Shower with hot and cold
Pushpit seats
Outboard motor mount
Fishing rod holders
Dorades
Stainless cowl vents protected by granny bars
Cockpit and deck pad eyes for jacklines and harnesses
Anchor washdown

Electronics:

Compass: Richie Poweramp compass
GPS: Simrad NSS7 (and spare), 2013
VHF: Simrad RS 35 VHF w/ AIS receiver (2013) and wireless handheld VHF
AIS: Sitex transceiver, 2015
AIS and GPS on NMEA 2000 network
Simrad 3G radar (2014)
Raymarine autopilot ST6000 with linear drive on NMEA 0183 network
Raymarine ST60+ depth, speed and windspeed instruments
Single Side Band (SSB) M802, 2014
B&G NMEA 0183 repeater
Craig Stereo, CD player and AM/FM radio
TV Set 17? sony with antenna on stern

Electrical Equipment:

House Batteries: 460 amp hours, 4x flooded Diehard 6v, 2023
Separate engine battery
Alternator dual output isolated to charge house and starting batteries
Trace 1500W charger/inverter
GFCI outlets
Galvanic isolator
300 W Solar semi flexible panels
Blue Sky 2512 MPPT solar charge controller
30A shore power cord, 50 ft
Pigtail shore power adapter

Additional Inside equipment:

4x Sorenson Ships lamps (oil lanterns)
Plumbing:
Johnson freshwater pump
10.5 in. household freshwater filter housing
Custom Water maker 2015, 25 GPH, belt driven off engine, 2.5 in x 4 ft Dow membrane, all components live out of sight (comes with owners manuals)

Galley:

Force 10 3 burner propane stove with oven
Adler Barbour fridge and freezer, 2007, with reinsulated icebox
Extra deep full sized galley sink spray faucet/hose
Freshwater hand pump
Salt water foot pump

Bilge pumps:

Johnson 1000 GPH bilge pump with float switch
Whale high capacity portable pump
While high capacity pump in cockpit
Diverter vale on engine sea water intake

Safety Equipment:

EPIRB
Horseshoe floatation device with strobe
Life sling
Gas sniffer (new in box)
Carbon monoxide detector
Fire extinguishers
Life raft (expired)

Spares:

Spare fuel injectors
Various engine parts
Bilge pump spare parts
Various Filters

Additional:

7 jack stands & blocking
9.5? Avon air floor dinghy with Johnson 4hp outboard (available for separate consideration)

Disclaimer

The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.