Cal 35 MK II
Description
The Cal 35 MK II is a classic American racer-cruiser sailboat designed by C. William Lapworth as an updated iteration of the original Cal 35, emphasizing improved interior layout and cruising comfort while retaining agile performance. Built by Jensen Marine (Cal Yachts) from 1978 to 1984 (with the MK II specifically from ~1981), approximately 200 hulls were produced across the Cal 35 series, with the MK II representing a significant portion. It features a moderate-displacement fin keel with spade rudder for responsive handling, hand-laid solid fiberglass construction (balsa-cored deck), and a masthead sloop rig suited to coastal racing, club fleets, or family passages. Known for its balance in 10–20 knots, stiff ride due to high ballast ratio, and seaworthiness on short offshore legs, it's a forgiving design for its era.
Construction Details
| Designer | C. William Lapworth |
|---|---|
| Builder | Jensen Marine (USA) |
| Length | 35.000 ft |
| LOA | 35.000 ft |
| LWL | 28.750 ft |
| Beam | 11.250 ft |
| Displacement | 13000 lb |
| Ballast | 5200 lb |
| Max Draft | 6.000 ft |
| Year Built | 1979 |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 46.50 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 15 ft |
| p | 40.50 ft |
| e | 12.50 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46.50 ft | 15 ft | 40.50 ft | 12.50 ft | - | - | - | - |
Documents
Sails
Cal 35 MK II - MAINSAIL
| Luff | * 40.5 ft - (12344 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 12.5 ft - (3810 mm) |
| Leech | * 41.7 ft - (12710 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 88 ° |
| Diagonal | * 41.97 ft - (12792 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 6 in - (152 mm) |
| Area | * 261.77 ft² |
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Cal 35 MK II - JIBSAIL
| Luff | * 39.09 ft - (11915 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 19.89 ft - (6062 mm) |
| Leech | * 33.9 ft - (10333 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 115 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 17.25 ft - (5258 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 12 ° |
| Area | * 337.11 ft² |
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Cal 35 MK II - GENOA
| Luff | * 46.42 ft - (14149 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 24.25 ft - (7391 mm) |
| Leech | * 43.62 ft - (13295 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 150 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 22.5 ft - (6858 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 4 ° |
| Area | * 522.18 ft² |
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Cal 35 MK II - ASYMMETRICAL
| Luff | * 46.42 ft - (14149 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 24.75 ft - (7544 mm) |
| Leech | * 42.71 ft - (13018 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 165 % |
| Area | * 861.67 ft² |
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Cal 35 MK II - SPINNAKER
| Stays | * 46.42 ft - (14149 mm) |
|---|---|
| MidGirth | * 27 ft - (8230 mm) |
| Foot | * 27 ft - (8230 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 180 % |
| Area | * 1065 ft² |
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Cal 35 MK II - STORMJIB
| Luff | * 26.87 ft - (8190 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 11.25 ft - (3429 mm) |
| Leech | * 22.04 ft - (6718 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 60 % |
| Length Perp | * 9 ft - (2743 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 19 ° |
| Area | * 120.91 ft² |
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Disclaimer. Boats are not all the same -- even when produced in the same factory of the same model. Sailrite does its best to publish accurate dimensions, but we often find it worthwhile to have our customers measure their boats carefully before we produce kits for them. You should take the same precautions, especially when the data is not from Sailrite. The information on this site is not guaranteed to be accurate. Sailrite offers this content as a service to our community, but takes no responsibility for the reliability of the data provided.
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