Cal 33
Description
The Cal 33, designed by C. William "Bill" Lapworth and built by Jensen Marine/Cal Boats from 1971 to 1973, is an American cruiser-racer sailboat tailored for coastal cruising and club racing under PHRF (typical rating ~150-162). It blends performance, seaworthiness, and comfort for small families or couples, featuring a solid fiberglass hull, a fixed fin keel, and a spade rudder. Approximately 150-200 units were produced, reflecting its popularity during the early 1970s sailing boom.
Construction Details
| Designer | C. William Lapworth |
|---|---|
| Length | 33.000 ft |
| LOA | 32.670 ft |
| LWL | 27.500 ft |
| Beam | 10.330 ft |
| Displacement | 10800 lb |
| Max Draft | 6.000 ft |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 46 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 13.25 ft |
| p | 40.50 ft |
| e | 12.25 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46 ft | 13.25 ft | 40.50 ft | 12.25 ft | - | - |
Sails
| Sail Type | MAINSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 36.42 ft - (11101 mm) |
| Foot | * 12.5 ft - (3810 mm) |
| Leech | * 37.69 ft - (11488 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 88 ° |
| Diagonal | * 38.09 ft - (11610 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 6 in - (152 mm) |
| Area | * 233.17 ft² |
| Sail Type | JIBSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | 36.94 ft - (11259 mm) |
| Foot | * 18.53 ft - (5648 mm) |
| Leech | * 32.1 ft - (9784 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 115 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 16.1 ft - (4907 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 12.01 ° |
| Area | * 297.4 ft² |
| Sail Type | GENOA |
|---|---|
| Luff | 43.86 ft - (13369 mm) |
| Foot | * 22.59 ft - (6885 mm) |
| Leech | * 41.28 ft - (12582 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 150 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 21 ft - (6401 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 3.97 ° |
| Area | * 460.56 ft² |
| Sail Type | ASYMMETRICAL |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 43.86 ft - (13369 mm) |
| Foot | * 23.1 ft - (7041 mm) |
| Leech | * 40.35 ft - (12299 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 165 % |
| Area | * 760 ft² |
| Sail Type | SPINNAKER |
|---|---|
| Stays | * 43.86 ft - (13369 mm) |
| MidGirth | * 25.2 ft - (7681 mm) |
| Foot | * 25.2 ft - (7681 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 180 % |
| Area | * 939 ft² |
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