⛵ Sailboat DB

CAL 43

Masthead Sloop • Fin w/spade rudder • Built 1971–1972

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Dimensions

LOA
42.65 ft
LWL
32.5 ft
Beam
11.5 ft
Max Draft
6.5 ft
Displacement
20,000 lbs
Ballast
8,000 lbs

Performance Ratios

Capsize Ratio ⓘ
1.70 (offshore safe)
SA/D Ratio ⓘ
18.1
D/L Ratio ⓘ
260
Ballast Ratio ⓘ
40.0%

Sail Plan

Sail Area
832 sq ft
I
52 ft
J
17.16 ft
P
45.42 ft
E
17 ft

Construction

Hull Type
Fin w/spade rudder
Rig Type
Masthead Sloop
Hull Material
FG
Ballast Type
Lead

Production

First Built
1971
Last Built
1972
Number Built
14

Engine & Accommodations

Engine Make
Universal
Engine Type
Gas
Water
70 gal
Fuel
40 gal
Notes: A relatively rare Cal model that was in production for less than a year.\nDiesel available as an option.

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