Caliber 38

Caliber 38

Year:  1990

Current Price: US $99,000

Length: 38′

Located In: Barrington, RI

Type: Cutter, Cruiser

Hull Material: Fiberglass

Caliber 38 – A Turnkey Offshore Cruiser

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.

Full Specifications

Boat Name:  Hooligan

Flag of Registry: United States

Dimensions
LOA: 38′ 0″
Beam: 12′ 6″
Draft: 4′ 11″
Displacement: 18500 lbs
Ballast: 9000 lbs

Engine
Engine Brand: Yanmar
Engine Model: 4JHBE
Engine/Fuel Type: Diesel
Drive Type: Direct Drive
HP: 44

Hours: 3115

Tanks
Fresh Water Tanks: 155 Gallons
Fuel Tanks: 46 Gallons
Holding Tanks: 50 Gallons

Accommodations
Number of Double berths: 3
Single berths: 1
Total Sleeps: 7
Number of cabins: 3
Seating capacity: 7

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 
  • Trace 1500W charger/inverter
  • GFCI outlets
  • Galvanic isolator
  • 300 W Solar semi flexible panels
  • Blue Sky 2512 MPPT
  • 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)

BROKER CONTACT INFORMATION

David Stancyk
The Cruising Yacht Brokerage, LLC
101 Narragansett Ave.
Barrington, RI 02806
803-360-6436

https://www.thecruisingyachtbrokerage.com

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