Jensen Marine Cal 27

Sailboat 27′ 4″ Since 1971

Overview

Builder
Jensen Marine
Model
Cal 27
Type
Sailboat
Built
1971–1974
Designer
William Lapworth
Hull
Fin w/spade rudder
Hull material
Fiberglass
Rig
Masthead Sloop

Dimensions

Length overall
27′ 4″ (8.32 m)
Waterline length
22′ 4″ (6.80 m)
Beam
9′ (2.74 m)
Displacement
5,400 lb (2,449 kg)
Ballast
2,725 lb (1,236 kg)

Sails and rig

Sail area
361 sq ft (33.5 m²)
I (foretriangle height)
34′ 6″ (10.52 m)
J (foretriangle base)
12′ (3.66 m)
P (mainsail luff)
27′ 9″ (8.46 m)
E (mainsail foot)
10′ 3″ (3.12 m)

Design ratios

Sail area / displacement
18.7

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

Displacement / length
217

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

Ballast ratio
50%

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

Capsize screening
2.05

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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