Cal 40
6 / 376 - score 86%
The Cal 40 is a 39.33ft masthead sloop designed by C. William Lapworth and built in fiberglass by Jensen Marine/Cal Boats between 1963 and 1971.
108 units have been built.
The Cal 40 is a moderate weight sailboat which is a good performer. It is very stable / stiff and has an excellent righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a coastal cruiser.
This boat has a good score and ranks in the top quarter. It is an excellent choice.
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Main features 93%
| Model | Cal 40 | ||
| Length | 39.33 ft (93%) | the closest to 39.04 ft | |
| Beam | 11 ft | ||
| Draft | 5.58 ft | ||
| Country | United states (North America) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
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Ratios 92%
| Sail area / displ. | 18.48 (92%) | the closest to 18.34 | |
| Ballast / displ. | 40 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 240.01 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 28.79 | ||
| Capsize | 1.79 |
Hull 73%
| Hull type | Monohull fin keel with spade rudder | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 30.33 ft (73%) | the closest to 29.53 ft | |
| Maximum draft | 5.58 ft | ||
| Displacement | 15000 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 6000 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 7.38 knots |
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Rigging
| Rigging | Masthead Sloop | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 700 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 0 ft | ?? | |
| Sail area fore | 349.60 sq.ft | ||
| Sail area main | 350 sq.ft | ||
| I | 46 ft | ||
| J | 15.20 ft | ||
| P | 40 ft | ||
| E | 17.50 ft |
Engine
| Nb engines | 1 | ||
| Total power | 50 HP | ||
| Fuel capacity | 0 gals |
Accommodations
| Water capacity | 0 gals | ||
| Headroom | 0 ft | ||
| Nb of cabins | 0 | ||
| Nb of berths | 0 | ||
| Nb heads | 0 |
Builder data
| Builder | Jensen Marine/Cal Boats | ||
| Designer | C. William Lapworth | ||
| First built | 1963 | ||
| Last built | 1971 | ||
| Number built | 108 |
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