I work as a professional rigger & have banged on a lot of boats. Buy the newest, biggest boat you can afford. Caliber is out of business. They are challenging to work on (I.e.: $). IP’s are great when they’re well maintained & yes- you”ll need to replace the chainplates. The build quality is very good. Hylas is what we see most for Bluewater cruisers here in Annapolis- they’re very capable vessels & if you are ok with maintaining them, they’re fantastic boats & laid out very well below. It will be very challenging to get into one for your budget. You might consider a Hunter or Catalina for this budget.
Thanks. What makes the Caliber challenging to work on?