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CAL 28

Built by Jensen Marine (USA) • Designed by C. W. Lapworth
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CAL 28 - Photo
CAL 28 - Drawing

General Information

Hull Type: Fin w/spade rudder
Rigging Type: Masthead Sloop
Construction: FG
First Built: 1963
Last Built: 1969
Number Built: 347

Dimensions

Length Overall (LOA): 8.53 m
Length Waterline (LWL): 6.86 m
Beam: 2.74 m
Draft (Max): 1.37 m

Weight & Ballast

Displacement: 2,722 kg
Ballast: 998 kg
Ballast Type: Lead

Sail Plan

Foresail Area: 17.48 m²
Mainsail Area: 15.22 m²
Total Sail Area (calculated): 32.70 m²
Sail Area (reported): 32.70 m²
I (Fore Triangle Height): 10.06 m
J (Fore Triangle Base): 3.47 m
P (Mainsail Hoist): 8.53 m
E (Boom Length): 3.57 m

Engine & Systems

Engine Type: Gas
Fuel Capacity: 68 L
Water Capacity: 106 L

Performance Ratios

Hull Speed: 6.36 knots
SA/Displacement (Calculated): 16.77
SA/Displacement (Reported): 17.11
Ballast/Disp Ratio: 36.67%
Displacement/Length: 235.16
Comfort Ratio: 20.57
Capsize Screening: 1.98
S-Number: 2.33

Notes

One of the first CAL's and initially called the CALIFORNIA 28.