The Cal 43 is a 42.65ft masthead sloop designed by C. William Lapworth and built in fiberglass by Jensen Marine/Cal Boats between 1971 and 1972.
14 units have been built.
The Cal 43 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 bluewater cruising boat. The fuel capacity is originally small. There is a short water supply range.
Main features
| Model | Cal 43 | ||
| Length | 42.65 ft | ||
| Beam | 11.50 ft | ||
| Draft | 6.50 ft | ||
| Country | United states (North America) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
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Ratios
| Sail area / displ. | 18.14 | ||
| Ballast / displ. | 40 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 260.09 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 33.62 | ||
| Capsize | 1.70 |
Hull
| Hull type | Monohull fin keel with spade rudder | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 32.50 ft | ||
| Maximum draft | 6.50 ft | ||
| Displacement | 20000 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 8000 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 7.64 knots |
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Rigging
| Rigging | Masthead Sloop | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 832 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 0 ft | ?? | |
| Sail area fore | 446.16 sq.ft | ||
| Sail area main | 386.07 sq.ft | ||
| I | 52 ft | ||
| J | 17.16 ft | ||
| P | 45.42 ft | ||
| E | 17 ft |
Engine
| Nb engines | 1 | ||
| Total power | 0 HP | ||
| Fuel capacity | 40 gals |
Accommodations
| Water capacity | 70 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 | 1971 | ||
| Last built | 1972 | ||
| Number built | 14 |
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