Cal 25
Description
The Cal 25, designed by C. William Lapworth and built by Jensen Marine (Cal Yachts) from 1965 to 1976, is a compact, versatile sailboat known for its blend of cruising comfort and racing performance. With approximately 2,000 units produced, it’s one of Cal’s most popular models, appealing to beginners, small families, and club racers for coastal, lake, and bay sailing. Its lightweight fiberglass construction, moderate draft, and simple design make it ideal for day sailing, weekend cruising, and competitive racing, though it’s not suited for extended offshore passages.
Construction Details
| Designer | C. William Lapworth |
|---|---|
| Length | 25.000 ft |
| LOA | 25.000 ft |
| LWL | 20.000 ft |
| Beam | 8.000 ft |
| Displacement | 4000 lb |
| Max Draft | 4.000 ft |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 29.75 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 10 ft |
| p | 25 ft |
| e | 11 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29.75 ft | 10 ft | 25 ft | 11 ft | - | - |
Documents
Blueprints
Sails
| Sail Type | MAINSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | 25 ft - (7620 mm) |
| Foot | 11 ft - (3353 mm) |
| Leech | * 26.79 ft - (8166 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 88 ° |
| Diagonal | * 26.96 ft - (8217 mm) |
| Head (inches) | 4.5 in - (114 mm) |
| Area | * 141.91 ft² |
| Sail Type | JIBSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | 25.11 ft - (7654 mm) |
| Foot | * 13.36 ft - (4072 mm) |
| Leech | * 21.62 ft - (6590 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 115 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 11.5 ft - (3505 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 12.02 ° |
| Area | * 144.37 ft² |
| Sail Type | JIBSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | 26.5 ft - (8077 mm) |
| Foot | 11.167 ft - (3404 mm) |
| Leech | 23.75 ft - (7239 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 100 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 10 ft - (3048 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 7.79 ° |
| Area | * 132.57 ft² |
| Sail Type | GENOA |
|---|---|
| Luff | 30 ft - (9144 mm) |
| Foot | 16.42 ft - (5005 mm) |
| Leech | 27.75 ft - (8458 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 150.1 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 15.01 ft - (4575 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 5.35 ° |
| Area | * 225.14 ft² |
| Sail Type | GENOA |
|---|---|
| Luff | 28.75 ft - (8763 mm) |
| Foot | 14.25 ft - (4343 mm) |
| Leech | 26.5 ft - (8077 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 130.6 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 13.06 ft - (3981 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 4.97 ° |
| Area | * 187.78 ft² |
| Sail Type | ASYMMETRICAL |
|---|---|
| Luff | 30 ft - (9144 mm) |
| Foot | 17 ft - (5182 mm) |
| Leech | 28 ft - (8534 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 165 % |
| Area | * 382 ft² |
| Sail Type | SPINNAKER |
|---|---|
| Stays | * 29.82 ft - (9089 mm) |
| MidGirth | * 18 ft - (5486 mm) |
| Foot | * 18 ft - (5486 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 180 % |
| Area | * 456 ft² |
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