Cal 20 Information, Review, Specs

Boat drawing
Make
CAL
Model
20
Number Built
1945
Production Year(s)
1961 - 1975

The search results provide excellent information for the Cal 20, including its designer, production details, handling characteristics, and interior. I also found several owner forums and reviews that can contribute to the "Owner's Perspectives" section.

Here's a summary of key findings from the search:

  • Designer: C. William "Bill" Lapworth.
  • Production: 1961-1975, with 1,945 built. Jensen Marine produced as many as one boat a day during the 60s. Calgan Marine also produced licensed Cal 20s in Canada.
  • Designer Philosophy: Lapworth had a significant impact on fiberglass sailboat design. The Cal 20 was designed for an active, simple, inexpensive one-design class that wouldn't be quickly outdated. It's considered one of the best ever.
  • Performance: Legendary for being fast (for a 20-footer), indestructible, and able to sail in pretty much any weather. Easy to sail and can handle rougher conditions. Praised as a small, sea-kindly pocket cruiser. Very good day sailor due to its large cockpit. Sails best with one or two degrees aft mast rake. Primarily used for one-design racing but also as racer/cruisers.
  • Accommodations: How accommodations are judged depends on what one is used to cruising aboard. Described as having "built-in" accommodation with forethought and careful planning. It has some space below. A large, nearly 8-foot-long, self-bailing cockpit makes it a good day sailor.
  • Owner's Perspectives: Owners consistently praise its legendary status, speed (for its size), indestructibility, and ability to handle various weather conditions. It's considered an easy-to-sail boat that can manage rougher seas. Many appreciate it as a sea-kindly pocket cruiser. The large cockpit is a major plus for day sailing.

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Measurements

Construction & Hull

Construction Material
Fiberglass (Solid)
Hull Type
Monohull Sailboat
Keel Type
Fin
Rudder
1x Transom-Hung
Ballast
900 lbs
Displacement
1950 lbs
Water Capacity
-
Fuel Capacity
-

Engine

Engine Make
Engine Model
Engine Type
Engine HP
Engine Count
1
Drive Type
Fuel Type
Hover over a measurement
IJPE FS LOALWL

Rig & Sails

Rig Type
Fractional Sloop
P (Main Luff)
23 ft
E (Main Foot)
10 ft
I (Foretriangle Height)
22 ft
J (Foretriangle Base)
7.3 ft
Forestay Length (est)
23.18 ft
Main Sail Area
115 sqft
Foretriangle Sail Area
80.3 sqft
Total Sail Area (Reported)
195 sqft
Total Sail Area (Calc)
195.3 sqft

Dimensions

LOA
20 ft
LWL
18 ft
Beam
7 ft
Draft
3.33 ft
Max Headroom
-
Air Draft
-

Calculations

Hull Speed
5.69 kn
Pounds per Inch Immersion
450.21