Cal 29 Sailboats for Sale

Drawing Diagram

Builder drawing

Hull Type

Monohull · fin

Rig

Masthead Sloop

LOA

29' · 8.84 m

Disp.

8,000 lbs · 3,629 kg

First year

1968

The Cal 29 stands as a definitive example of C. William Lapworth’s "performance cruiser" philosophy, bridging the gap between the ultralight racing pedigree of the Cal 40 and the more domestic needs of a coastal cruising family. Produced primarily by Jensen Marine in California, the model also saw significant production in the Pacific Northwest through Calgan Marine Ltd. under a licensing agreement. This specific Canadian lineage, often referred to as the "Calgan Cal," catered to the rugged conditions of the Salish Sea, maintaining the original Lapworth hull lines while often featuring minor interior adaptations suited for cooler climates. The Cal 29 was a radical departure from its predecessor, the Cal 28, moving toward a more modern underbody with a shorter keel and a balanced spade rudder, which allowed it to dominate club racing circuits throughout the 1970s.