Jensen Marine Cal 20

Sailboat 20′ Since 1961

Overview

Builder
Jensen Marine
Model
Cal 20
Type
Sailboat
Built
1961–1975
Designer
C. William Lapworth
Hull
Fin w/transom hung rudder
Hull material
Fiberglass
Rig
Fractional Sloop

Dimensions

Length overall
20′ (6.10 m)
Waterline length
18′ (5.49 m)
Beam
7′ (2.13 m)
Displacement
1,950 lb (885 kg)
Ballast
900 lb (408 kg)

Sails and rig

Sail area
204 sq ft (19.0 m²)
I (foretriangle height)
22′ (6.71 m)
J (foretriangle base)
7′ 4″ (2.23 m)
P (mainsail luff)
23′ (7.01 m)
E (mainsail foot)
10′ (3.05 m)

Design ratios

Sail area / displacement
21.0

Power from the sails for the boat's weight. Under 16 is modest, 16–20 a typical cruiser, over 20 lively.

Displacement / length
149

How heavy the boat is for its waterline. Under 200 is light, 200–300 moderate, over 300 heavy.

Ballast ratio
46%

Share of the weight that is ballast. Higher generally means stiffer in a breeze.

Capsize screening
2.24

Under 2 is generally considered better for offshore use.

More details

Construction
FG

Data from Mauri Pro Sailboat Data. Check details with the builder before relying on them.

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