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