The Cal 48 is a 47.75ft masthead sloop designed by C. William Lapworth and built in fiberglass by Jensen Marine/Cal Boats between 1966 and 1970.
24 units have been built.
The Cal 48 is a moderate weight sailboat which is a good performer. It is stable / stiff and has an excellent righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a bluewater cruising boat. The fuel capacity is average. There is a good water supply range.
Main features
| Model | Cal 48 | ||
| Length | 47.75 ft | ||
| Beam | 12 ft | ||
| Draft | 6.50 ft | ||
| Country | United states (North America) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
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Ratios
| Sail area / displ. | 19.56 | ||
| Ballast / displ. | 38 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 260.31 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 36.36 | ||
| Capsize | 1.64 |
Hull
| Hull type | Monohull fin keel with spade rudder | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 35 ft | ||
| Maximum draft | 6.50 ft | ||
| Displacement | 25000 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 9500 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 7.93 knots |
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Rigging
| Rigging | Masthead Sloop | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 1041 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 0 ft | ?? | |
| Sail area fore | 522.50 sq.ft | ||
| Sail area main | 518.15 sq.ft | ||
| I | 55 ft | ||
| J | 19 ft | ||
| P | 48.20 ft | ||
| E | 21.50 ft |
Engine
| Nb engines | 1 | ||
| Total power | 0 HP | ||
| Fuel capacity | 60 gals |
Accommodations
| Water capacity | 110 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 | 1966 | ||
| Last built | 1970 | ||
| Number built | 24 |
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