Cal 2-30
Description
The Cal 2-30 is an American cruiser-racer sailboat designed by William "Bill" Lapworth and built by Jensen Marine (later Bangor Punta) from 1971 to 1974. An evolution of the earlier Cal 30 (1966-1971), it was designed for coastal cruising with competitive racing capabilities under PHRF (typical rating ~150-162). The boat features a solid fiberglass hull, a fixed fin keel, and a skeg-hung rudder, offering improved tracking and seaworthiness compared to the Cal 30’s spade rudder. Aimed at small families or couples, it balances performance, comfort, and durability for weekend trips, extended coastal voyages, or club racing. Approximately 300-400 units were built, and its robust construction keeps it popular in the used market.
Construction Details
| Designer | C. William Lapworth |
|---|---|
| Length | 30.670 ft |
| LOA | 30.200 ft |
| LWL | 25.000 ft |
| Beam | 9.000 ft |
| Displacement | 10300 lb |
| Max Draft | 5.000 ft |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 37 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 12.33 ft |
| p | 35 ft |
| e | 13.50 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 37 ft | 12.33 ft | 35 ft | 13.50 ft | - | - |
Blueprints
Sails
| Sail Type | MAINSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 35 ft - (10668 mm) |
| Foot | * 13.5 ft - (4115 mm) |
| Leech | * 36.73 ft - (11195 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 87.99 ° |
| Diagonal | * 37.07 ft - (11299 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 6 in - (152 mm) |
| Area | * 242.87 ft² |
| Sail Type | JIBSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | 31.2 ft - (9510 mm) |
| Foot | * 16.44 ft - (5011 mm) |
| Leech | * 26.92 ft - (8205 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 115 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 14.18 ft - (4322 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 11.96 ° |
| Area | * 221.22 ft² |
| Sail Type | JIBSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | 32.5 ft - (9906 mm) |
| Foot | 14.5 ft - (4420 mm) |
| Leech | 27.75 ft - (8458 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 100 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 12.33 ft - (3758 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 13.35 ° |
| Area | * 200.29 ft² |
| Sail Type | GENOA |
|---|---|
| Luff | 36.5 ft - (11125 mm) |
| Foot | 18.083 ft - (5512 mm) |
| Leech | 34 ft - (10363 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 135.6 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 16.72 ft - (5096 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 3.98 ° |
| Area | * 305.09 ft² |
| Sail Type | GENOA |
|---|---|
| Luff | 37.05 ft - (11293 mm) |
| Foot | * 20.01 ft - (6099 mm) |
| Leech | * 34.76 ft - (10595 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 150.04 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 18.5 ft - (5639 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 3.96 ° |
| Area | * 342.73 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 |
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