Cal 2-29
Description
The Cal 2-29 is an American cruiser-racer sailboat designed by William "Bill" Lapworth and built by Jensen Marine (later Bangor Punta) from 1974 to 1977. An evolution of the earlier Cal 29 (1968-1972), it was designed for coastal cruising with racing potential, offering a blend of performance, comfort, and durability for small families or couples. The boat features a solid fiberglass hull, a fin keel, and a skeg-hung rudder, making it suitable for weekend trips, extended coastal voyages, or club racing under PHRF (typical rating ~168-174). Approximately 600 units were built, and its robust construction and spacious interior have kept it popular in the used market, with prices ranging from $10,000 to $25,000 depending on condition. It's praised for its seaworthiness and handling but requires maintenance on aging systems like rigging and the original Atomic 4 gas engine.
Construction Details
| Designer | C. William Lapworth |
|---|---|
| Length | 29.000 ft |
| LOA | 29.000 ft |
| LWL | 24.000 ft |
| Beam | 9.250 ft |
| Displacement | 8000 lb |
| Max Draft | 4.500 ft |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 37 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 12.33 ft |
| p | 31.67 ft |
| e | 12.25 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 37 ft | 12.33 ft | 31.67 ft | 12.25 ft | - | - |
Sails
| Sail Type | MAINSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 31.67 ft - (9653 mm) |
| Foot | * 12.25 ft - (3734 mm) |
| Leech | * 33.27 ft - (10141 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 88.02 ° |
| Diagonal | * 33.56 ft - (10229 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 5.25 in - (133 mm) |
| Area | * 199.33 ft² |
| Sail Type | JIBSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | 33.75 ft - (10287 mm) |
| Foot | 13.5 ft - (4115 mm) |
| Leech | 31 ft - (9449 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 100.57 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 12.4 ft - (3780 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 4.86 ° |
| Area | * 209.25 ft² |
| Sail Type | JIBSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | 28 ft - (8534 mm) |
| Foot | 14.25 ft - (4343 mm) |
| Leech | 22.83 ft - (6959 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 93.84 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 11.57 ft - (3527 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 17.29 ° |
| Area | * 161.98 ft² |
| Sail Type | GENOA |
|---|---|
| Luff | 36.5 ft - (11125 mm) |
| Foot | 19.92 ft - (6072 mm) |
| Leech | 34.5 ft - (10516 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 150.04 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 18.5 ft - (5639 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 3.32 ° |
| Area | * 337.66 ft² |
| Sail Type | DRIFTER |
|---|---|
| Luff | 37 ft - (11278 mm) |
| Foot | 17.5 ft - (5334 mm) |
| Leech | 33.92 ft - (10339 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 129.76 % |
| Length Perp | * 16 ft - (4877 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 5.47 ° |
| Area | * 295.99 ft² |
| Sail Type | ASYMMETRICAL |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 37.05 ft - (11293 mm) |
| Foot | * 20.34 ft - (6200 mm) |
| Leech | * 34.09 ft - (10391 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 165 % |
| Area | * 565 ft² |
| Sail Type | SPINNAKER |
|---|---|
| Stays | * 37.05 ft - (11293 mm) |
| MidGirth | * 22.19 ft - (6764 mm) |
| Foot | * 22.19 ft - (6764 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 180 % |
| Area | * 699 ft² |
| Sail Type | STORMJIB |
|---|---|
| Luff | 21 ft - (6401 mm) |
| Foot | 10.67 ft - (3252 mm) |
| Leech | 15.42 ft - (4700 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 61.15 % |
| Length Perp | * 7.54 ft - (2298 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 26.6 ° |
| Area | * 79.17 ft² |
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