Cal 27 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Drawing Diagram

Builder drawing

Hull type

Monohull · fin

Rig

Masthead Sloop

LOA

27.34' · 8.33 m

Displ.

5,400 lbs · 2,449 kg

First year

1971

The Cal 27 represents a significant chapter in the evolution of American production boatbuilding, illustrating the transition from dedicated racing designs to the modern cruiserracer 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 "Poptop"), the Cal 227, and the Cal 327. Each version reflected the shifting priorities of the sailing public, moving from a lightdisplacement, Midget Ocean Racing Club (MORC) inspired performer to a robust, highheadroom coastal cruiser.