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Cal 3 27
Designer: William Lapworth  ·  Builder: Bangor Punta Marine (Usa)  ·  First built: 1983
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About the Cal 3 27

California's renowned boatbuilding heritage includes this coastal cruiser that emerged during the brand's productive era of fiberglass yacht construction. Built for West Coast sailing conditions, this design reflects Cal's philosophy of creating affordable yet seaworthy vessels for the growing recreational sailing market. With its moderate displacement and thoughtful proportions, this design strikes a practical balance between performance and comfort. The boat demonstrates Cal's characteristic attention to solid construction techniques, featuring the builder's typical hand-laid fiberglass hull that has proven durable over decades of service. The cockpit layout prioritizes ease of handling while providing comfortable seating for day sailing and weekend cruising adventures. This model suits coastal cruising and bay sailing particularly well, offering enough accommodation for extended outings while remaining manageable for smaller crews. The design incorporates practical features that West Coast sailors appreciate, including adequate storage and a functional interior layout that maximizes the available space efficiently. Cal's reputation for building honest, dependable sailboats is well represented in this design, making it an attractive option for sailors seeking a classic fiberglass cruiser with proven seaworthiness and the reliability that has kept many Cal boats actively sailing for generations.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 26.67 ft / 8.13 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 23.25 ft / 7.09 m
Beam 9.00 ft / 2.74 m
Max Draft 5.00 ft / 1.52 m
Displacement 5,200.00 lb / 2,359 kg
Ballast 2,000.00 lb / 907 kg
Design & Construction
Hull Type Fin w/spade rudder
Rigging Type Masthead Sloop
Construction FG
Designer William Lapworth
Builder Bangor Punta Marine (USA)
First Built 1983
Last Built 1985
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Performance Ratios
Ballast/Displacement Ballast to Displacement ratio shows what percentage of the boat's total weight is ballast. Higher values generally mean better initial stability and stiffer sail carrying.
30–35% — Typical cruiser35–45% — Stiff performance boatOver 45% — Racing oriented
38.46
Displacement/Length Displacement to Length ratio measures how heavy a boat is relative to its waterline length. Lower values mean a lighter, faster boat.
Under 100 — Ultralight racer100–200 — Light cruiser/racer200–300 — Moderate cruiser300–400 — Heavy cruiserOver 400 — Very heavy
184.71
Pounds/Inch Immersion Pounds per Inch Immersion (PPI) tells you how much weight is needed to sink the boat one inch. Useful for calculating how additional gear and stores affect waterline. 4.48 pounds/inch
Rig Dimensions
I (Foretriangle Height) 17.96
J (Foretriangle Base) 11.00 ft / 3.35 m
P (Mainsail Luff) 336.00 ft² / 31.22 m²
E (Mainsail Foot) 184.71
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