Jensen Marine Cal 2-24

Sailboat 24′ Since 1967

Overview

Builder
Jensen Marine
Model
Cal 2-24
Type
Sailboat
Built
1967–1971
Designer
C. William Lapworth
Hull
Fin w/spade rudder
Hull material
Fiberglass
Rig
Fractional Sloop

Dimensions

Length overall
24′ (7.32 m)
Waterline length
19′ 2″ (5.85 m)
Beam
7′ 10″ (2.38 m)
Displacement
3,700 lb (1,678 kg)
Ballast
1,400 lb (635 kg)

Sails and rig

Sail area
282 sq ft (26.2 m²)
I (foretriangle height)
27′ 6″ (8.38 m)
J (foretriangle base)
9′ 9″ (2.97 m)
P (mainsail luff)
26′ (7.92 m)
E (mainsail foot)
10′ 6″ (3.20 m)

Design ratios

Sail area / displacement
18.8

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

Displacement / length
233

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

Ballast ratio
38%

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

Capsize screening
2.02

Under 2 is generally considered better for offshore use.

More details

Ballast Type
Lead
Construction
FG

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

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