The Cal 3 27 is a 26.67ft masthead sloop designed by William Lapworth and built in fiberglass by Jensen Marine/Cal Boats between 1983 and 1985.
The Cal 3 27 is a light sailboat which is a reasonably good performer. It is stable / stiff and has a low righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a day-boat.
Main features
| Model | Cal 3 27 | ||
| Length | 26.67 ft | ||
| Beam | 9 ft | ||
| Draft | 5 ft | ||
| Country | United states (North America) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
Ratios
| Sail area / displ. | 17.94 | ||
| Ballast / displ. | 38.46 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 184.71 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 17.73 | ||
| Capsize | 2.08 |
Hull
| Hull type | Monohull fin keel with spade rudder | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 23.25 ft | ||
| Maximum draft | 5 ft | ||
| Displacement | 5200 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 2000 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 6.46 knots |
Rigging
| Rigging | Masthead Sloop | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 336 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 0 ft | ?? | |
| Sail area fore | 181.50 sq.ft | ||
| Sail area main | 154 sq.ft | ||
| I | 33 ft | ||
| J | 11 ft | ||
| P | 28 ft | ||
| E | 11 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 | William Lapworth | ||
| First built | 1983 | ||
| Last built | 1985 | ||
| Number built | 0 | ?? |