Cal 30 Sailboats for Sale

Drawing Diagram

Builder drawing

Hull Type

Monohull · fin

Rig

Masthead Sloop

LOA

30' · 9.14 m

Disp.

9,600 lbs · 4,354 kg

First year

1961

The Cal 30, introduced in 1963, represents a pivotal moment in the transition from heavy, fullkeeled traditional cruisers to the modern "lightdisplacement" era. Designed by the legendary C. William "Bill" Lapworth for Jensen Marine, the Cal 30 was envisioned as a versatile racercruiser that could dominate the Midget Ocean Racing Club (MORC) circuit while remaining manageable for a family. Unlike many of its contemporaries that featured integrated full keels and heavy displacement, the Cal 30 utilized a highaspect fin keel and a balanced spade rudder—a configuration that was considered radical at the time but eventually became the industry standard. This model arrived as the more approachable middle sibling to the diminutive Cal 24 and the worldbeating Cal 40, offering a blend of performance and "big boat" feel that helped cement Jensen Marine’s dominance in the 1960s fiberglass market.