Cal 20 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Drawing Diagram

Builder drawing

Hull type

Monohull · fin

Rig

Fractional Sloop

LOA

20' · 6.1 m

Displ.

1,950 lbs · 885 kg

First year

1961

The Cal 20 stands as one of the most significant achievements in the early history of fiberglass boatbuilding, representing a shift toward accessible, highperformance pocket cruisers. Designed by C. William Lapworth and launched in 1961 by Jensen Marine, the vessel was a radical departure from the heavy, fullkeeled wooden boats of the era. By the time production ceased in the mid1970s, nearly 2,000 hulls had been launched, including approximately 300 built under license in British Columbia by Calgan Marine Ltd. This Canadian production run helped cement the boat’s legacy as a rugged coastal cruiser capable of handling the challenging, gusty conditions of the Pacific Northwest. The design's enduring popularity is rooted in its "big boat" feel, despite a modest 20foot length overall, achieved through a high ballasttodisplacement ratio and a surprisingly spacious cockpit that rivals much larger yachts.