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CAL 2-27

Masthead Sloop • Fin w/spade rudder • Built 1974–1980

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Dimensions

LOA
26.58 ft
LWL
22.08 ft
Beam
9.25 ft
Max Draft
4.25 ft
Displacement
6,700 lbs
Ballast
3,100 lbs

Performance Ratios

Capsize Ratio ⓘ
1.96 (offshore safe)
SA/D Ratio ⓘ
16.8
D/L Ratio ⓘ
278
Ballast Ratio ⓘ
46.3%

Sail Plan

Sail Area
374 sq ft
I
36 ft
J
12 ft
P
30.8 ft
E
10.3 ft

Construction

Hull Type
Fin w/spade rudder
Rig Type
Masthead Sloop
Hull Material
FG
Ballast Type
Lead

Production

First Built
1974
Last Built
1980
Number Built
656

Engine & Accommodations

Engine Make
Universal
Engine Model
Atomic 11
Power
11 hp
Engine Type
Diesel
Water
20 gal
Fuel
15 gal
Mast Height
39.75 ft
Headroom
6.08 ft
Notes: The second in a series of 3 different CAL 27's, all designed by Lapworth. A Farymann diesel was offered on later models. A boat of the same design called the CROWN 28 was built in Canada.

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Builders

Related Boats

Name LOA (ft) Year Rig
CAL 27 27.34 1971 Masthead Sloop
CAL 3-27 26.67 1983 Masthead Sloop