Jensen Marine Cal 2-30

Sailboat 30′ 2″ Since 1968

Overview

Builder
Jensen Marine
Model
Cal 2-30
Type
Sailboat
Built
1968–1972
Designer
C. William Lapworth
Hull
Fin w/spade rudder
Hull material
Fiberglass
Rig
Fractional Sloop

Dimensions

Length overall
30′ 2″ (9.20 m)
Waterline length
25′ (7.62 m)
Beam
9′ (2.74 m)
Displacement
10,300 lb (4,672 kg)
Ballast
4,500 lb (2,041 kg)

Sails and rig

Sail area
483 sq ft (44.9 m²)
I (foretriangle height)
37′ (11.28 m)
J (foretriangle base)
12′ 4″ (3.76 m)
P (mainsail luff)
35′ (10.67 m)
E (mainsail foot)
13′ 6″ (4.11 m)

Design ratios

Sail area / displacement
16.3

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

Displacement / length
294

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

Ballast ratio
44%

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

Capsize screening
1.65

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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