Cal 27
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The Cal 27 is a 27.34ft masthead sloop designed by William Lapworth and built in fiberglass by Jensen Marine/Cal Boats between 1971 and 1974.
306 units have been built.
The Cal 27 is a moderate weight sailboat which is a good performer. It is very stable / stiff and has a low righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a day-boat. There is a very short water supply range.
This boat has a reasonable score and ranks in the top quarter. It is a good choice.
Cal 27 for sale elsewhere on the web:
Main features 60%
| Model | Cal 27 | ||
| Length | 27.34 ft (48%) | the closest to 26 ft | |
| Beam | 9 ft (71%) | the closest to 8.75 ft | |
| Draft | 4.50 ft | ||
| Country | United states (North America) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
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Ratios 80%
| Sail area / displ. | 18.21 (79%) | the closest to 17.84 | |
| Ballast / displ. | 50.46 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 216.51 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 18.76 (82%) | the closest to 19.10 | |
| Capsize | 2.06 |
Hull
| Hull type | Monohull fin keel with spade rudder | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 22.33 ft | ||
| Maximum draft | 4.50 ft | ||
| Displacement | 5400 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 2725 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 6.33 knots |
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Rigging
| Rigging | Masthead Sloop | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 350 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 0 ft | ?? | |
| Sail area fore | 207 sq.ft | ||
| Sail area main | 142.22 sq.ft | ||
| I | 34.50 ft | ||
| J | 12 ft | ||
| P | 27.75 ft | ||
| E | 10.25 ft |
Engine
| Nb engines | 1 | ||
| Total power | 0 HP | ||
| Fuel capacity | 0 gals |
Accommodations
| Water capacity | 12 gals | ||
| Headroom | 0 ft | ||
| Nb of cabins | 0 | ||
| Nb of berths | 0 | ||
| Nb heads | 0 |
Builder data
| Builder | Jensen Marine/Cal Boats | ||
| Designer | William Lapworth | ||
| First built | 1971 | ||
| Last built | 1974 | ||
| Number built | 306 |
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