The Cal 27 represents a significant chapter in the evolution of American production boatbuilding, illustrating the transition from dedicated racing designs to the modern cruiser-racer archetype. Designed by the legendary C. William "Bill" Lapworth and produced by Jensen Marine, the Cal 27 was not a single static design but a series of three distinct hull iterations—the original Cal 27 (often called the "Pop-top"), the Cal 2-27, and the Cal 3-27. Each version reflected the shifting priorities of the sailing public, moving from a light-displacement, Midget Ocean Racing Club (MORC) inspired performer to a robust, high-headroom coastal cruiser.
Cal 27 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview
- Make
- Cal
- Model
- 27
- Builder
- Jensen Marine
- Designer
- William Lapworth
- Number Built
- 306
- Production Year(s)
- 1971 - 1974
Below are the most recent Cal 27 sailboat listings (up to 10).
Standard listing sites miss the technical details sailors need. Our database of 10,000+ models unlocks advanced filtering so you can search by keel type, rig configuration, and performance ratios—even when the seller forgot to include them.
Search across multiple sailboat listing websites at once, and get notified of new listings!
Example: Daily emails for "40 ft fin keel fractional sloops under $200k in Canada"Start Searching Now
| Source | Year | Make | Model | Price | Cabins | Heads | City | Country | Listing Date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
DISCLAIMER: We are not affiliated with any external listing websites in any way. We simply aggregate publicly available listings to make it easier for buyers to find sailboats for sale. We cannot guarantee the accuracy of the listings, so please verify all information with the seller before making any decisions.