Jensen Marine Cal 35 Cruise Ketch

Sailboat 35′ 1″ Since 1973

Overview

Builder
Jensen Marine
Model
Cal 35 Cruise Ketch
Type
Sailboat
Built
1973 on
Designer
C. William Lapworth
Hull
Fin w/spade rudder
Hull material
Fiberglass
Rig
Masthead Ketch

Dimensions

Length overall
35′ 1″ (10.70 m)
Waterline length
28′ 10″ (8.78 m)
Beam
11′ (3.35 m)
Displacement
15,000 lb (6,804 kg)
Ballast
5,000 lb (2,268 kg)

Sails and rig

Sail area
534 sq ft (49.6 m²)
I (foretriangle height)
42′ (12.80 m)
J (foretriangle base)
14′ (4.27 m)
P (mainsail luff)
36′ (10.97 m)
E (mainsail foot)
12′ 4″ (3.76 m)

Design ratios

Sail area / displacement
14.0

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

Displacement / length
280

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

Ballast ratio
33%

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

Capsize screening
1.78

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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