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Cal T2
Designer: C. William Lapworth  ·  Builder: Jensen Marine  ·  First built: 1972
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About the Cal T2

Developed during Cal Yachts' innovative period, this compact sailboat represents the builder's commitment to accessible sailing performance. Despite limited documentation surviving from this era, the T2 carries the DNA of Cal's racing-influenced design philosophy that made the company famous throughout the 1960s and 1970s. Like other Cal designs, the T2 likely features clean lines and a focus on sailing efficiency over luxury accommodations. The boat's modest size suggests it was intended for day sailing, weekend coastal cruising, and potentially small boat racing applications where simplicity and performance matter more than spacious cabin amenities. Cal Yachts built a reputation for creating boats that sailed well in light to moderate conditions while remaining manageable for smaller crews. This approach made their designs popular among sailing clubs and sailing schools, where the emphasis was on developing sailing skills rather than long-distance cruising comfort. The T2's place in Cal's lineup indicates it served as an entry point into the brand's performance-oriented sailing philosophy. For sailors seeking a straightforward, well-mannered boat for coastal waters and skill development, the Cal T2 offers the proven design principles that made Cal a respected name in American sailboat manufacturing.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 27.42 ft / 8.36 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 22.33 ft / 6.81 m
Beam 9.00 ft / 2.74 m
Max Draft 4.50 ft / 1.37 m
Displacement 5,400.00 lb / 2,449 kg
Ballast 2,500.00 lb / 1,134 kg
Sail Area (Reported) 349.00 ft² / 32.42 m²
Design & Construction
Hull Type Fin w/spade rudder
Rigging Type Masthead Sloop
Construction FG
Designer C. William Lapworth
Builder Jensen Marine
First Built 1972
Last Built 1974
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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
18.2
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
18.74
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
2.06
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. 6.33
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
2.65
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. 718.09
Rig Dimensions
I (Foretriangle Height) 34.5
J (Foretriangle Base) 12.0
P (Mainsail Luff) 27.75
E (Mainsail Foot) 10.25
SA Fore 207.0
SA Main 142.22
How It Compares

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Dimensions
LOA
Cal T2 ★
27.4 ft
Cc 27 Mk I
27.3 ft
Cc 27 Mk Ii
27.3 ft
Morgan 27
27.5 ft
LWL
Cal T2 ★
22.3 ft
Cc 27 Mk I
22.2 ft
Cc 27 Mk Ii
21.0 ft
Morgan 27
25.0 ft
Beam
Cal T2 ★
9.0 ft
Cc 27 Mk I
9.2 ft
Cc 27 Mk Ii
9.9 ft
Morgan 27
9.8 ft
Displacement
Cal T2 ★
5 lbs
Cc 27 Mk I
5 lbs
Cc 27 Mk Ii
5 lbs
Morgan 27
7 lbs
Ballast
Cal T2 ★
2 lbs
Cc 27 Mk I
2 lbs
Cc 27 Mk Ii
2 lbs
Morgan 27
3 lbs
Sail Area
Cal T2 ★
349 sq ft
Cc 27 Mk I
344 sq ft
Cc 27 Mk Ii
373 sq ft
Morgan 27
373 sq ft
Performance
SA / Displacement (higher = more powerful)
Cal T2 ★
18.2
Cc 27 Mk I
18.4
Cc 27 Mk Ii
19.2
Morgan 27
16.4
Ballast / Disp (higher = stiffer)
Cal T2 ★
Cc 27 Mk I
48.5 %
Cc 27 Mk Ii
45.7 %
Morgan 27
Comfort Ratio (higher = more comfortable offshore)
Cal T2 ★
18.7
Cc 27 Mk I
17.6
Cc 27 Mk Ii
17.5
Morgan 27
20.0
Capsize Screening (lower = safer)
Cal T2 ★
2.06
Cc 27 Mk I
2.13
Cc 27 Mk Ii
2.25
Morgan 27
2.06
Displacement / Length (lower = lighter)
Cal T2 ★
Cc 27 Mk I
212
Cc 27 Mk Ii
265
Morgan 27
Hull Speed
Cal T2 ★
6.3 kts
Cc 27 Mk I
6.3 kts
Cc 27 Mk Ii
6.1 kts
Morgan 27
6.7 kts
Speed Number (higher = faster)
Cal T2 ★
2.7
Cc 27 Mk I
2.7
Cc 27 Mk Ii
2.2
Morgan 27
2.6
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