Jensen Marine Cal 36

Sailboat 35′ 6″ Since 1966

Overview

Builder
Jensen Marine
Model
Cal 36
Type
Sailboat
Built
1966 on
Designer
C. William Lapworth
Hull
Fin w/spade rudder
Hull material
Fiberglass
Rig
Masthead Sloop

Dimensions

Length overall
35′ 6″ (10.82 m)
Waterline length
27′ (8.23 m)
Beam
10′ 4″ (3.14 m)
Displacement
11,200 lb (5,080 kg)
Ballast
4,500 lb (2,041 kg)

Sails and rig

Sail area
624 sq ft (58.0 m²)
I (foretriangle height)
42′ (12.80 m)
J (foretriangle base)
14′ 6″ (4.42 m)
P (mainsail luff)
36′ 4″ (11.06 m)
E (mainsail foot)
16′ 4″ (4.97 m)

Design ratios

Sail area / displacement
19.9

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

Displacement / length
254

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

Ballast ratio
40%

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

Capsize screening
1.84

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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