Cal 2-27

Cal 2-27
Development
DesignerWilliam Lapworth
LocationUnited States
Year1974
No. built656
Builder(s)Cal Yachts
NameCal 2-27
Boat
Displacement6,700 lb (3,039 kg)
Draft4.25 ft (1.30 m)
Hull
TypeMonohull
ConstructionFiberglass
LOA26.58 ft (8.10 m)
LWL22.08 ft (6.73 m)
Beam9.25 ft (2.82 m)
Engine typeUniversal Atomic 4 gasoline engine
Hull appendages
Keel/board typefin keel
Ballast3,100 lb (1,406 kg)
Rudder(s)internally-mounted spade-type rudder
Rig
GeneralMasthead sloop
I foretriangle height36.00 ft (10.97 m)
J foretriangle base12.00 ft (3.66 m)
P mainsail luff30.80 ft (9.39 m)
E mainsail foot10.30 ft (3.14 m)
Sails
Mainsail area158.62 sq ft (14.736 m2)
Jib/genoa area216.00 sq ft (20.067 m2)
Total sail area374.62 sq ft (34.803 m2)
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The Cal 2-27 is an American sailboat, that was designed by William Lapworth and first built in 1974.[1][2][3]

The Cal 2-27 design replaced the earlier Cal 27 and was replaced in turn in the Cal Yachts line, by the Cal 3-27 in 1983.[1][3]

Production

The Cal 2-27 was built by Cal Yachts (Jensen Marine) in the United States between 1974 and 1980, but it is now out of production. During its six-year production run 656 examples were built.[1][3][4]

The boat was also developed into the Crown 28 in Canada by Calgan Marine.[1][3][5]

Design

Cal 2-27
Cal 2-27

The Cal 2-27 is a small recreational keelboat, built predominantly of fiberglass, with wood trim. It has a masthead sloop rig, an internally-mounted spade-type rudder and a fixed fin keel. It displaces 6,700 lb (3,039 kg) and carries 3,100 lb (1,406 kg) of ballast. The boat has a draft of 4.25 ft (1.30 m) with the standard keel fitted.[1][3]

The boat was initially factory-fitted with a Universal Atomic 4 gasoline engine, although later in the production run a Farymann diesel engine became an option. The fuel tank holds 25 U.S. gallons (95 L; 21 imp gal) and the fresh water tank has a capacity of 20 U.S. gallons (76 L; 17 imp gal).[1][3]

The boat has a hull speed of 6.3 kn (11.67 km/h).[3][6]

See also

Related development

Similar sailboats

References

  1. ^ a b c d e f Browning, Randy (2017). "Cal 2-27 sailboat specifications and details". sailboatdata.com. Archived from the original on 24 March 2022. Retrieved 24 January 2018.
  2. ^ Browning, Randy (2017). "C. William Lapworth". sailboatdata.com. Archived from the original on 23 January 2021. Retrieved 24 January 2018.
  3. ^ a b c d e f g Sea Time Tech, LLC (2022). "Cal 2-27". sailboat.guide. Archived from the original on 24 March 2022. Retrieved 24 March 2022.
  4. ^ Browning, Randy (2017). "Jensen Marine/Cal Boats 1956-1989". sailboatdata.com. Archived from the original on 23 January 2021. Retrieved 24 January 2018.
  5. ^ Browning, Randy (2017). "Crown 28 sailboat specifications and details". sailboatdata.com. Archived from the original on 24 March 2022. Retrieved 24 January 2018.
  6. ^ InterVisionSoft LLC (2018). "Sailboat Specifications for Cal 2-27". Sailing Joy. Archived from the original on 25 January 2018. Retrieved 24 January 2018.
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