Caliber 47 LRC

Boat Description

Designed for the serious offshore sailor, the Caliber 47LRC is a robust, long-range cruiser offering exceptional safety, comfort, and autonomy at sea. With its solid hand-laid fiberglass construction, watertight collision bulkhead, and skeg-hung rudder, this yacht is built to handle tough ocean conditions with confidence. Her impressive 277-gallon fuel capacity and 225-gallon water tank enable extended voyaging without reliance on frequent port stops, while the efficient horizontal shaft drive and Smart Fuel System(TM) ensure reliable propulsion and fuel management. Below deck, the hand-crafted teak interior, spacious staterooms with ensuite heads and separate showers, and gourmet galley make life aboard both elegant and practical. With abundant storage throughout and thoughtful features like the Convertible Cutter Rig(TM) and slide-out generator access, the 47LRC is a true liveaboard-ready yacht designed to cross oceans in safety and style.


Additional Information

Accommodation


Two private staterooms, each with ensuite head and separate enclosed shower stall with Plexiglas doors and shower seating (note fwd shower converted to shelved storage area but can easily be returned to service)

Aft master cabin features a queen-size island berth, dual cedar-lined hanging lockers, two dressers, and multiple overhead hatches and ports for excellent light and ventilation

Forward Pullman-style berth offers extensive storage: drawers beneath, lockers above and below a vanity, and additional shelving

Each head includes a large WC/basin area, ample locker storage, and premium marine plumbing with solid PVC piping to minimize odours

Aft head doubles as a ventilated walk-in wet locker, ideal for storing foul weather gear and boots, with quick conversion back to shower use

Main salon includes a fold-away bulkhead-mounted teak dining table with integrated wine and magazine rack

Galley designed for liveaboard comfort and gourmet cooking

10-foot long countertop, dual passageways aft (to prevent foot traffic interference with the cook)

Three-burner LPG stove with oven, built-in microwave

Dual refrigeration: 4.3 cu. Ft. Dual-loading fridge and 3.5 cu. Ft. Top-loading freezer with heavy insulation

Large stainless steel double sink and extensive locker and drawer storage throughout

High-efficiency insulation and premium two-part foam fill for maximum cooling performance

Handcrafted teak interior with solid joinery, teak & holly sole, and soft headliner for warmth and elegance

Over (35) lighting fixtures including dome, red night, reading, courtesy, and chart table lights

(26) opening ports, hatches, and deck cowls for excellent cross-ventilation throughout all cabins

Dedicated forward-facing navigation station with chart table, storage, and electronics mounting panels

Dedicated engine room, separate from living quarters, allowing better noise isolation and more interior storage

Interior Comforts and Amenities


Two-zone air conditioning/heating system (2021) for climate control throughout the cabin

Three-zone Webasto diesel boiler heating system for efficient, quiet warmth

6' 6" standing headroom throughout for a spacious and open feel

Exceptional ventilation system with:

(10) Cast stainless steel portlights

(10) Ocean portlights at eye level

(4) Overhead hatches

(2) Stainless steel cowl vents

Aft master cabin features:

Queen-size island berth

Two cedar-lined double hanging lockers

Multiple drawers, shelves, and cabinetry

Forward stateroom includes:

Offset Pullman berth with storage below

Cedar-lined hanging locker

Additional locker with shelves and drawer space

Two private heads, each with:

Separate enclosed shower stall with Plexiglas door and seat

Large WC and basin areas with ample locker storage

Aft head doubles as a walk-in wet locker with ventilation for foul weather gear

Main salon features:

Foldaway bulkhead-mounted teak dining table

Eye-level portlights for visibility and natural light

Gourmet galley to port includes:

Three-burner Force 10 stove with oven (2017) and electric shut-off valve

Top and front-loading refrigerator/freezer with Frigoboat system and vacuum panels (2021)

Double stainless steel sink with hot/cold pressure water and manual foot pump backup

Microwave oven

Dedicated vented propane locker with two extra tanks

Extra-long Corian countertop (10 feet) for meal prep and serving

Numerous drawers and lockers for dry goods, cookware, and provisions

Custom locker housing Splendide washer/dryer combo (2017)

11-gallon hot water heater (2014) with additional engine loop heating

Echotec 34 GPH watermaker (2016) with new membranes (2024) for off-grid freshwater supply

Magma BBQ grill mounted on aft rail

Safety systems include:

Water/fire/fume detector in engine room

(3) Carbon monoxide detectors throughout cabin

Electronics and Navigation


Full electronics replacement in 2014 with continued major upgrades through 2024

NMEA 2000 backbone for seamless integration of navigation and system data

B&G NAC-3 autopilot computer (2024)

Raymarine Type 3 hydraulic ram (2024) for powerful, reliable steering control

At the Navigation Station:

Garmin MFD with GPS

B&G Zeus 7 multifunction ChartPlotter/radar/GPS

Integrated AIS transceiver

ICOM M602 VHF radio

ICOM M802 SSB/Ham radio with AT140 antenna tuner and embedded copper mesh grounding plate

SCS Pactor-4 modem for HF email and data connectivity

Yanmar digital engine display

Dual inverter/charger controls for Magnum and Xantrex systems

Generator control panel (second set of gauges in generator room)

Power distribution panel with digital AC and DC monitors

Fire/Water/Fume alarm system

Starlink High Performance Internet system

Iridium Go! satellite phone system for offshore comms

EPIRB (Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon)

4K high-resolution monitor on swivel mount at salon table

Cockpit Helm Station:

B&G Zeus 12 MFD ChartPlotter/radar/GPS

Four B&G Triton multifunction displays including rudder angle indicator - (1) on the pedestal, (3) under the dodger

Digital Yanmar engine display

B&G NAC-3 autopilot control

B&G GoFree Wi-Fi module

B&G Bluetooth wind instrument

Airmar Tridata speed/depth/temp sensor

Anchor windlass control at helm

Bow thruster control (Zetus)

B&G Wireless wind instrument

Custom Reflex steering pedestal with forward-mounted wheel:

Allows easy access to electronics and controls

Integrated VHF radio, engine controls, autopilot, bow thruster, windlass controls, Ritchie compass, lighting, and power plug

Entertainment systems:

Dual stereo systems with Bose speakers in cabin and cockpit

Separate Bose stereo system in aft cabin

Electrical Systems

Power Configuration:

12V DC and 120/240V 60Hz AC systems

Dual 110V 30A shore power inlets, each with shore power cords

Dual Charles River 120/240V isolation transformers for electrical protection

Battery Systems:

Three 305Ah Relion LiFePO4 lithium house batteries (installed 2019)

Lifeline AGM GPL-3100T engine start battery (2024)

Odyssey AGM Group 27 dedicated battery (2024) for bow thruster and anchor windlass, parallel-capable with house bank

Charging and Inverter Systems:

Magnum Sine Wave charger/inverter

Xantrex Freedom 30 charger/inverter

Outback voltage controller managing wind and solar charge inputs

Power Generation:

Northern Lights ML673 6kW generator (2020) with sound enclosure (4810 hours July 2025)

Generator installed on slide-out mount for easy access and maintenance

Renewable Energy Sources:

Three Solara Ultra 140W solar panels (2014)

Silent Wind wind generator

Eclectic DS400 spare wind generator included

Lighting and Systems Wiring:

Complete replacement of all navigation light wiring (2025)

Comprehensive AC/DC distribution panel with digital monitoring

Deck and Anchor Power Systems:

Lighthouse 1501 dual gypsy windlass

Bow thruster and windlass powered by dedicated AGM battery bank, with optional parallel to house system

Climate Control Power Loads:

Two-zone reverse-cycle air conditioning/heating system (2021)

Three-zone Webasto diesel heating system for off-grid warmth

Deck and Hull Equipment

Center cockpit layout with:

Original factory hard dodger and bimini with full enclosure providing 6'+ headroom

Kevlar hull reinforcement below waterline to 18" above

Cockpit cushions and full cockpit awning for comfort and shade

Fold-away cockpit dining table (seats 4) positioned forward of helm

Helm seat and Reflex pedestal with forward-mounted wheel for compact design and excellent control access

Steering station controls include:

VHF radio, autopilot, bow thruster, engine controls, and anchor windlass - all within reach of the helm

Safety and offshore equipment:

Heavy-duty D-rings at all four deck corners for tethering crew in severe weather

Bow-to-stern jacklines for safe exterior movement under way

Winslow 6-person life raft (out of certification)

7 Type I life jackets, (4) working vests, (5) inflatable PFDs with integrated harnesses, and (5) tethers of various sizes

Sail handling hardware:

(2) Lewmar #58 electric winches for genoa sheets

(1) Lewmar #50 electric winch for mainsail halyard, reefing lines, and staysail sheet (with quad clutches)

(1) Lewmar #50 manual winch for mainsheet or spinnaker

(2) Lewmar #40 halyard winches mounted at the mast

Multiple winch handles included

Anchor and mooring gear:

Stainless steel Ultra UA35 (35 kg) primary anchor with 150' of 3/8" G4 chain

Aluminum Spade 44 lb. Anchor with 50' of 3/8" chain and 150' of 7/8" rode

Spare aluminum Fortress FX-85 anchor

Paratech 11' sea anchor

Small Danforth-style dinghy anchor with 100' rode

Heavy-duty dual bow rollers

Fresh and salt water anchor washdown system

Additional deck gear:

Dock lines and fenders included

Pedestal-mounted Ritchie binnacle compass

Magma BBQ grill mounted on aft rail

Sturdy stainless steel bow and stern rails (Caliber Safety Sea Rails(TM)) for extended security around the decks

Sails and Rigging


Cutter-rigged bluewater cruiser, optimized for single-handed sailing

Keel-stepped Selden mast with robust standing rigging

Fully battened mainsail with three reef points, mounted in a stack pack with lazy jacks for easy handling

135% Yankee cut genoa on Furlex roller furler

Self-tacking staysail on Furlex roller furler

Bamar top-down roller furler for spinnaker - note furler only no spinnaker included (2015)

Carbon fiber spinnaker pole

Selden Rodkicker rigid boom vang system

Boom topping lift

All sail control lines lead aft to cockpit for safe, efficient operation

Electric winches in cockpit manage:

Mainsail hoist and reefing lines

Genoa and staysail sheets

Two mast-mounted halyard winches for additional sail handling flexibility

Caliber Performance Cruising Underbody(TM):

One-piece molded keel, not bolted on, with extra lamination for grounding protection

Skeg-hung rudder supported by:

Anti-friction upper bearing

Solid bronze rudder port

Solid stainless steel rudder shoe

Mechanical Equipment


Vetus bow thruster for enhanced maneuverability (motor rebuilt in 2024)

Emergency tiller for backup steering control

Three bilge pumps for redundancy and safety:

Jabsco electric primary pump

Rule electric backup pump

Manual bilge pump

(5) Fire extinguishers located throughout the vessel for fire safety compliance

Extensive spare parts inventory onboard to support self-sufficient long-range cruising

Dedicated engine room with 360° access to engine and systems, designed for offshore serviceability

Heavy-duty rudder system supported by Caliber's Triple-Support Rudder System(TM) with:

Anti-friction upper bearing

Solid bronze rudder port

Stainless steel rudder shoe

Watertight rudder dam and watertight forward collision bulkhea