The Cal 24 is a 24.39ft fractional sloop designed by Lapworth and built in fiberglass by Jensen Marine/Cal Boats between 1958 and 1965.
184 units have been built.
The Cal 24 is a light sailboat which is a high performer. It is reasonably stable / stiff and has a low righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a racing boat.
Main features
| Model | Cal 24 | ||
| Length | 24.39 ft | ||
| Beam | 8 ft | ||
| Draft | 2.50 ft | ||
| Country | United states (North America) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
Ratios
| Sail area / displ. | 20.11 | ||
| Ballast / displ. | 0 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 166.16 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 13.60 | ||
| Capsize | 2.22 |
Hull
| Hull type | Monohull keel with centerboard | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 20.05 ft | ||
| Maximum draft | 4.50 ft | ||
| Displacement | 3000 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 0 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 6 knots |
Rigging
| Rigging | Fractional Sloop | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 261 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 0 ft | ?? | |
| Sail area fore | 108.38 sq.ft | ||
| Sail area main | 152.38 sq.ft | ||
| I | 25.50 ft | ||
| J | 8.50 ft | ||
| P | 26.50 ft | ||
| E | 11.50 ft |
Engine
| Nb engines | 1 | ||
| Total power | 0 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 | Lapworth | ||
| First built | 1958 | ||
| Last built | 1965 | ||
| Number built | 184 |