Caliber 35 Owners?

[LaFinca]

My wife and I are in the market for a liveaboard sailboat that will see mostly coastal cruising (east coast of USA) and island hopping the Bahamas, maybe getting as far as some Caribbean cruising and a jump over to Bermuda. We've been sorting through brochures, websites, magazine reviews, etc for years and have done some tire-kicking on a number of boats. I really like the Caliber 40 but presently we're looking at the Caliber 35 LRC as an alternative, mainly to reduce the long term cost of ownership (from dock fees to upkeep). I've scrounged Yachtworld but it seems there are none on the used market. A new one is not out of the question but I'd like a chance to talk with owners or others with first hand experience with these boats before taking that plunge.

If you have, or have experience with, the Caliber 35 please drop me a PM.

[eherlihy]

The Caliber 35 is a nice boat. Essentially, it's a Caliber 33 with larger tanks and a bowsprit. Sturdy build (Melrna posted a caliber factory tour some time ago - check it out), and well thought out layout.

Keep searching in YW. They do come on the market from time to time.

Good luck!

[sck5]

Check out the photo essay of a couple who did exactly what you are planning in a Caliber 35LRC. I just bought a 33 to do the same.

Caliber Cruising Club

[sck5]

ps

both the 33 and 35 have bowsprits. The big difference is the size of the tanks and also the newer 35 has an integrated step on the transom which gives it the extra length

There is a 35 for sale in Rock Hall which we looked at. Same as a 35LRC except without the bigger tanks. Nice boat in good shape but expensive (at least I thought so) I dont know but I imagine you could get some extra tanks installed though that would take away storage space you might want