Cal 2-24
Description
The Cal 2-24 is a rare, compact sailboat designed by C. William Lapworth and built by Jensen Marine (Cal Yachts) in the late 1960s to early 1970s. It is a distinct model from the earlier Cal 24, featuring a different hull design with a longer waterline, wider beam, and updated rig to improve performance and stability. Intended as a versatile daysailer and entry-level cruiser-racer, it targets beginners, small families, and club racers for lake, bay, and coastal sailing. Production numbers are low, estimated at fewer than 100 units, due to its short production run before Cal Yachts shifted focus to other models. Its lightweight fiberglass construction, shoal draft, and trailer ability make it ideal for shallow waters and easy transport, though it’s not suited for offshore or extended cruising
Construction Details
| Designer | C. William Lapworth |
|---|---|
| Length | 24.000 ft |
| LOA | 24.000 ft |
| LWL | 19.170 ft |
| Beam | 7.750 ft |
| Displacement | 3700 lb |
| Max Draft | 4.000 ft |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 27.50 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 9.75 ft |
| p | 26 ft |
| e | 10.50 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27.50 ft | 9.75 ft | 26 ft | 10.50 ft | - | - |
Blueprints
Sails
| Sail Type | MAINSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | 26 ft - (7925 mm) |
| Foot | 10.5 ft - (3200 mm) |
| Leech | * 27.47 ft - (8373 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 88.01 ° |
| Diagonal | * 27.7 ft - (8443 mm) |
| Head (inches) | 4.5 in - (114 mm) |
| Area | * 140.51 ft² |
| Sail Type | JIBSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | 23 ft - (7010 mm) |
| Foot | 12.42 ft - (3786 mm) |
| Leech | 21 ft - (6401 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 115.38 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 11.25 ft - (3429 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 5.57 ° |
| Area | * 129.35 ft² |
| Sail Type | GENOA |
|---|---|
| Luff | 27.5 ft - (8382 mm) |
| Foot | 15.83 ft - (4825 mm) |
| Leech | 25.75 ft - (7849 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 149.13 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 14.54 ft - (4432 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 3.73 ° |
| Area | * 199.98 ft² |
| Sail Type | SPINNAKER |
|---|---|
| Stays | 27.72 ft - (8449 mm) |
| MidGirth | 17.55 ft - (5349 mm) |
| Foot | 17.55 ft - (5349 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 180 % |
| Area | * 414 ft² |
| Sail Type | STORMJIB |
|---|---|
| Luff | 18 ft - (5486 mm) |
| Foot | 9.83 ft - (2996 mm) |
| Leech | 14.25 ft - (4343 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 79.49 % |
| Length Perp | * 7.75 ft - (2362 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 18.42 ° |
| Area | * 69.77 ft² |
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