Masthead Sloop
• Fin w/spade rudder
• Built 1968–1974
Dimensions
LOA
29 ft
LWL
24 ft
Beam
9.25 ft
Max Draft
4.5 ft
Displacement
8,000 lbs
Ballast
3,350 lbs
Performance Ratios
Capsize Ratio ⓘ
1.85
(offshore safe)
SA/D Ratio ⓘ
16.9
D/L Ratio ⓘ
258
Ballast Ratio ⓘ
41.9%
Sail Plan
Sail Area
422 sq ft
I
37 ft
J
12.33 ft
P
31.67 ft
E
12.25 ft
Construction
Hull Type
Fin w/spade rudder
Rig Type
Masthead Sloop
Hull Material
FG
Ballast Type
Lead
Production
First Built
1968
Last Built
1974
Number Built
624
Engine & Accommodations
Engine Make
Universal
Engine Model
Atomic 4
Power
30 hp
Engine Type
Gas
Water
20 gal
Fuel
20 gal
Mast Height
41 ft
Notes: The CAL 29 was one of this builders most popular models.\nThe CAL 2-29, introduced somewhat later, was the same boat but with a number of extra features that came as standard equipment. (see CAL 2-29 for more details.) It appears that, for a time, both versions were being built simultaneously. Including both versions, more than 1000 were built.\nSpecial thanks to CAL 2-29 owner David Burnham for providing the information that finally solved this mystery.