The Cal 29 is a 29.0ft masthead sloop designed by William Lapworth and built in fiberglass by Jensen Marine/Cal Boats between 1968 and 1974.
624 units have been built.
The Cal 29 is a moderate weight sailboat which is a reasonably good performer. It is very stable / stiff and has a good righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a coastal cruiser. The fuel capacity is originally small. There is a very short water supply range.
Main features
| Model | Cal 29 | ||
| Length | 29 ft | ||
| Beam | 9.25 ft | ||
| Draft | 4.50 ft | ||
| Country | United states (North America) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
Ratios
| Sail area / displ. | 16.94 | ||
| Ballast / displ. | 41.88 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 258.35 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 25.04 | ||
| Capsize | 1.85 |
Hull
| Hull type | Monohull fin keel with spade rudder | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 24 ft | ||
| Maximum draft | 4.50 ft | ||
| Displacement | 8000 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 3350 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 6.56 knots |
Rigging
| Rigging | Masthead Sloop | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 422 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 41 ft | ||
| Sail area fore | 228.11 sq.ft | ||
| Sail area main | 193.98 sq.ft | ||
| I | 37 ft | ||
| J | 12.33 ft | ||
| P | 31.67 ft | ||
| E | 12.25 ft |
Engine
| Nb engines | 1 | ||
| Total power | 30 HP | ||
| Fuel capacity | 20 gals |
Accommodations
| Water capacity | 20 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 | 1968 | ||
| Last built | 1974 | ||
| Number built | 624 |