Caliber LRC 40

[Rod Headlee]

I'm sure Jerry King would be more than happy to tell of his caliber 40 experiences.

http://www.svmirador.net/

[LaLeLu]

This picture and quote from the web page listed in the post above says a lot about the boat.

The picture to the right was taken sailing downwind in 50 knots between La Paz and Puerto Vallarta Mexico. Mirador did 7.8 - 8.2 knots for five hours with an 80% genoa.
http://www.svmirador.net/MiradorInDetail.htm

[Greg Riach]

Hi Jack

Thanks for the follow-up message. Your boat looks great, I love the classic lines of it; I'm sure you receive many compliments. I was pleased to read that you also considered a Caliber when you were looking to purchase your next boat. I'm seriously considering your suggestion regarding the depreciation hit on a new boat, thanks for taking the time to include the link to Yachtworld.

Both my wife and I love sailing out West especially between Vancouver Island and the mainland. We plan more on sailing out there, so perhaps our paths will cross in the future

Cheers
Greg

[Greg Riach]

Hi LaLeLu and Rod

Thanks for the links, I have visited Jerry's pages before. I was most surprised to see how this boat was prepared for hurricane Marty. I do not understand why the sails are still up, furled but still up, the solar panels, the dodger and the binimi are still up!!!

When I first saw the Caliber advertisement with the picture of his boat on the beach I could not believe that this is how a boat is prepared for a hurricane. I thought that the owner must have been caught totally unaware or was absent from the boat. That the boat survived says alot about Caliber's build quality.

Thanks for your input

Greg

[Greg Riach]

HI LaLeLu

I love the look of your Caliber. I appreciate you sharing your experiences, to me, the personal experiences of other owners are most helpful.

Thanks again
Greg