Cal 2-27 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

William Lapworth·1974 – 1980·~656 hulls·Bangor Punta Marine
Cal 2-27 drawingBuilder drawing
Hull type
Monohull · fin
Rig
Masthead Sloop
LOA
26.58' · 8.1 m
Displ.
6,700 lbs · 3,039 kg
First year
1974

The Cal 227, introduced in 1974, represents a refined evolution in the celebrated partnership between designer C. William Lapworth and Jensen Marine. While the original Cal 27 (often called the "Poptop" or "Flushdeck" version) earned its reputation as a formidable Midget Ocean Racing Club (MORC) contender, the Cal 227 was reimagined to satisfy a growing market of coastal cruisers who demanded more interior volume and traditional aesthetics. By replacing the flush deck with a conventional trunk cabin, Lapworth transformed the boat from a spartan racer into a highly capable family cruiser without sacrificing the nimble performance characteristics that defined the Cal brand. Produced until approximately 1981, the 227 remains a staple of the "Classic Plastic" era, prized for its robust construction and balanced sailing manners.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 8,000
Ask, not sold · 2 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
1
2 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
+12.5%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
1
United States (100.0%)

Recent Listings

4 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Cal 2-27 listings span 1 country. United States leads with 2 listings.

Median ask by country
USD · past 12 months
Share of listings
Count · past 12 months

Country breakdown

2 listings · 1 country
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
United States$ 8,00021100.0%

Comparable models

Similar length overall, displacement, and era. Click a row to jump to that model's market page.

Peer cross-shop

11 designs · same segment
ModelLOAMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 d
Catalina 2726.83'$ 7,5007519
Catalina 2828.5'$ 25,0003612
Com-pac 27/229.58'$ 18,500219
Moody 2727.67'$ 14,627209
CAL 3131.5'$ 10,500147
Pearson 2726.92'$ 10,999149
Ericson 2726.75'$ 8,085124
Sabre 28-228.42'$ 14,000124
Sabre Yachts 2727'$ 4,703116
Northshore 2726.97'$ 18,974102
Cal 2-27You are here$ 8,00021

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Cal 2-27 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Cal 2-27 over the past 12 months is $8,000. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Cal 2-27 sailboats are for sale?+
1 Cal 2-27 listing has gone live in the last 90 days, and 2 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Cal 2-27 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Cal 2-27 has increased by 12.5% over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are Cal 2-27 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Cal 2-27 listings over the past 12 months are United States (100.0%).
05What should I look at instead of a Cal 2-27?+
Comparable models include Catalina 27, Catalina 28, Com-pac 27/2. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.