The Cal 24 holds a singular position in American yachting history as the vessel that launched Jensen Marine and established the legendary partnership between Jack Jensen and naval architect C. William Lapworth. Originally introduced in 1958 as the Lapworth 24, the design was a radical departure from the heavy, full-keeled wooden cruisers of the era. Built from the then-revolutionary medium of fiberglass, it was a light-displacement, centerboard-equipped racer-cruiser that could be easily trailered—a concept that helped democratize coastal sailing. While the "Cal" name would later be synonymous with ocean-crossing icons like the Cal 40, the 24-foot platform served as the engineering laboratory for Lapworth's theories on hull speed and surfability. Over its production life, the model evolved through several distinct iterations: the original centerboard "Lapworth 24," the fixed-keel Cal 24 Mark II, the flush-decked Cal T/4 designed for the IOR "Quarter Ton" rule, and finally the Cal 24-3 designed by C. Raymond Hunt Associates in the 1980s.
Cal 24 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview
- Make
- Cal
- Model
- 24
- Builder
- Jensen Marine
- Designer
- Bill Lapworth
- Number Built
- 184
- Production Year(s)
- 1958 - 1965
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| Source | Year | Make | Model | Price | Cabins | Heads | City | Country | Listing Date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Market Overview
Price & Volume Trends
Monthly breakdown
| Month | Listings | Median Asking Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| May 2025 | 2 | $5,500 |
| Apr 2026 | 1 | $7,500 |
| Model | LOA | Median Price (USD) | Listings | Recent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catalina 22 | 23.83' | $6,475 | 68 | 11 |
| Catalina 27 | 26.83' | $7,725 | 62 | 19 |
| CAL 34 | 33.24' | $19,900 | 9 | 3 |
| Cal 31 | 31.5' | $10,500 | 9 | 2 |
| Beneteau First 25 | 24.61' | $9,400 | 9 | 5 |
| Dufour 24 | 24.1' | $9,542 | 7 | 3 |
| Hunter Delta 25 | 24.44' | $6,763 | 6 | 2 |
| CAL 40 | 39.33' | $68,000 | 4 | 2 |
| Cal 24 | $5,500 | 3 | 1 | |
| CAL 29 | 29' | $4,900 | 3 | 1 |
| Jensen Cal 28 | $4,000 | 1 | 0 |
| Country | Median Price (USD) | Listings (past 12 months) | Recent (90d) |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | $5,500 | 3 | 1 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How much does a used Cal 24 cost?
- The median asking price for a used Cal 24 over the past 12 months is $5,500. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
- How many Cal 24 sailboats are for sale?
- We have tracked 3 Cal 24 listings over the past 12 months, with 1 listed within the last 90 days.
- Are Cal 24 prices going up or down?
- The median asking price for the Cal 24 has increased by 36.36% over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month average.
- What are similar sailboats to the Cal 24?
- Comparable models include the Catalina 22, Catalina 27, CAL 34. See the comparison table above for pricing and availability.