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CAL 27

Masthead Sloop • Fin w/spade rudder • Built 1971–1974

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Dimensions

LOA
27.34 ft
LWL
22.33 ft
Beam
9 ft
Max Draft
4.5 ft
Displacement
5,400 lbs
Ballast
2,725 lbs

Performance Ratios

Capsize Ratio ⓘ
2.05 (use caution offshore)
SA/D Ratio ⓘ
18.2
D/L Ratio ⓘ
216
Ballast Ratio ⓘ
50.5%

Sail Plan

Sail Area
350 sq ft
I
34.5 ft
J
12 ft
P
27.75 ft
E
10.25 ft

Construction

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

Production

First Built
1971
Last Built
1974
Number Built
306

Engine & Accommodations

Water
12 gal
Notes:

The first in a series of 3 Cal 27s, all by Lapworth, but different designs.

(The later versions are generally referred to as CAL 2-27, and CAL 3-27.)

An IOR 1/2 ton version was called the CAL T/2.

TALL RIG:

I: 37.5'

J: 12.0'

P: 30.5'

E: 10.5'

Designer

Builders

Related Boats

Name LOA (ft) Year Rig
CAL 2-27 26.58 1974 Masthead Sloop
CAL 3-27 26.67 1983 Masthead Sloop
CAL T/2 27.42 1972 Masthead Sloop