Jensen Marine Cal 2-34

Sailboat 33′ 4″ Since 1975

Overview

Builder
Jensen Marine
Model
Cal 2-34
Type
Sailboat
Built
1975–1976
Designer
C. William Lapworth
Hull
Fin w/spade rudder
Hull material
Fiberglass
Rig
Masthead Sloop

Dimensions

Length overall
33′ 4″ (10.15 m)
Waterline length
26′ (7.92 m)
Beam
10′ (3.05 m)
Displacement
9,500 lb (4,309 kg)
Ballast
3,750 lb (1,701 kg)

Sails and rig

Sail area
494 sq ft (45.9 m²)
I (foretriangle height)
41′ 3″ (12.57 m)
J (foretriangle base)
13′ 9″ (4.19 m)
P (mainsail luff)
35′ 6″ (10.82 m)
E (mainsail foot)
11′ (3.35 m)

Design ratios

Sail area / displacement
17.6

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

Displacement / length
241

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

Ballast ratio
39%

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

Capsize screening
1.89

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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