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Cal 92 R
Designer: Ron Holland  ·  Builder: Cal Boats  ·  First built: 1981
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About the Cal 92 R

Designed by renowned naval architect Ron Holland and built by Cal Boats starting in 1981, this 30-foot sailboat represents a well-balanced approach to performance cruising. The Cal 92 R features Holland's signature styling with a moderate fin keel and spade rudder configuration that delivers responsive handling while maintaining reasonable stability for coastal and offshore sailing. With a displacement of 7,000 pounds and 2,730 pounds of ballast, the boat strikes a good balance between performance and seaworthiness. The masthead sloop rig carries 389 square feet of sail area, providing adequate power for both spirited day sailing and longer passages. A comfort ratio of 18.01 indicates this is a relatively stiff boat that prioritizes performance over motion comfort, making it better suited for active sailors rather than those seeking a gentle cruising platform. The fiberglass construction and fin keel design make the Cal 92 R particularly well-suited for coastal cruising, club racing, and weekend adventures. Hull speed calculations suggest respectable performance potential, while the moderate beam of 10.33 feet keeps marina costs reasonable. Cal Boats' reputation for solid construction quality during this era means well-maintained examples remain viable options for sailors seeking an affordable entry into performance-oriented sailing.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 29.96 ft / 9.13 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 25.42 ft / 7.75 m
Beam 10.33 ft / 3.15 m
Max Draft 5.58 ft / 1.70 m
Displacement 7,000.00 lb / 3,175 kg
Ballast 2,730.00 lb / 1,238 kg
Ballast Type Lead
Sail Area (Reported) 389.00 ft² / 36.14 m²
Design & Construction
Hull Type Fin w/spade rudder
Rigging Type Masthead Sloop
Construction FG
Designer Ron Holland
Builder Cal Boats
First Built 1981
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Performance Ratios
SA/Displacement Sail Area to Displacement ratio measures how much sail power a boat has relative to its weight. Higher values mean more performance and speed.
Under 14 — Heavy cruiser, slow14–18 — Cruising sailboat18–22 — Cruiser/racerOver 22 — Performance racer
 17.06
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
 39
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
 190.25
Comfort Ratio Ted Brewer's Comfort Ratio predicts how comfortable a boat will feel in offshore conditions. Higher values mean a steadier, more comfortable motion in a seaway.
Under 20 — Uncomfortably rough20–30 — Acceptable coastal30–40 — Good offshore comfortOver 40 — Very comfortable offshore
 18.01
Capsize Screening Formula The USHS Capsize Screening Formula estimates offshore capsize risk. Lower is safer — values under 2.0 are considered acceptable for offshore sailing.
Under 2.0 — Safe for offshore2.0–2.2 — Borderline offshoreOver 2.2 — Coastal use recommended
 2.16
Hull Speed Hull Speed is the theoretical maximum speed of a displacement hull, calculated from waterline length. Most cruising sailboats reach this speed in moderate conditions. 6.76 kn
S# (Speed Number) The Speed Number (S#) is a quick performance index. Higher values indicate a faster, more powerful design relative to its size.
Under 3.0 — Slow cruiser3.0–5.0 — Average cruiser5.0–7.0 — Performance cruiserOver 7.0 — Racer
 2.83
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. 938.26 pounds/inch
SA/Displacement (Calc) Calculated Sail Area to Displacement ratio using actual measured sail dimensions rather than reported values. More precise than the reported SA/Disp figure. 17.03
Rig Dimensions
I (Foretriangle Height) 38.00 ft / 11.58 m
J (Foretriangle Base) 11.88 ft / 3.62 m
P (Mainsail Luff) 32.50 ft / 9.91 m
E (Mainsail Foot) 10.00 ft / 3.05 m
SA Fore 225.72 ft² / 20.97 m²
SA Main 162.50 ft² / 15.10 m²
SA Total (100%) 388.22 ft² / 36.07 m²
Est. Forestay Length 39.81 ft / 12.13 m
How It Compares

vs. S2 92 C, Tartan 3000, Wavelength 30

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Dimensions
LOA
Cal 92 R ★
30.0 ft
S2 92 C
29.9 ft
Tartan 3000
30.0 ft
Wavelength 30
30.0 ft
LWL
Cal 92 R ★
25.4 ft
S2 92 C
25.0 ft
Tartan 3000
25.3 ft
Wavelength 30
26.8 ft
Beam
Cal 92 R ★
10.3 ft
S2 92 C
10.3 ft
Tartan 3000
10.1 ft
Wavelength 30
10.0 ft
Displacement
Cal 92 R ★
7 lbs
S2 92 C
9 lbs
Tartan 3000
7 lbs
Wavelength 30
7 lbs
Ballast
Cal 92 R ★
2 lbs
S2 92 C
4 lbs
Tartan 3000
3 lbs
Wavelength 30
3 lbs
Sail Area
Cal 92 R ★
389 sq ft
S2 92 C
468 sq ft
Tartan 3000
441 sq ft
Wavelength 30
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Performance
PHRF Rating (lower = faster)
Cal 92 R ★
—
S2 92 C
—
Tartan 3000
162 s/nm
Wavelength 30
120 s/nm
SA / Displacement (higher = more powerful)
Cal 92 R ★
17.1
S2 92 C
16.4
Tartan 3000
17.8
Wavelength 30
—
Ballast / Disp (higher = stiffer)
Cal 92 R ★
39.0 %
S2 92 C
—
Tartan 3000
—
Wavelength 30
44.3 %
Comfort Ratio (higher = more comfortable offshore)
Cal 92 R ★
18.0
S2 92 C
25.8
Tartan 3000
21.2
Wavelength 30
—
Capsize Screening (lower = safer)
Cal 92 R ★
2.16
S2 92 C
1.92
Tartan 3000
2.02
Wavelength 30
—
Displacement / Length (lower = lighter)
Cal 92 R ★
190
S2 92 C
—
Tartan 3000
—
Wavelength 30
163
Hull Speed
Cal 92 R ★
6.8 kts
S2 92 C
6.7 kts
Tartan 3000
6.7 kts
Wavelength 30
—
Speed Number (higher = faster)
Cal 92 R ★
2.8
S2 92 C
1.9
Tartan 3000
2.6
Wavelength 30
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