Cal 36
Description
The Cal 36 is a fiberglass monohull sailboat designed by C. William Lapworth and built by Jensen Marine/Cal Boats and Bangor Punta Corp., with production starting in 1966. Known for its performance-oriented design, it blends racing capabilities with cruising comfort, making it a popular choice for coastal and moderate blue water sailing. Built from 1966 onward, with the Cal Cruising 36 variant (shallow draft) produced between 1968 and 1970. The brand ceased production in 1989, but the fleet remains active in racing and cruising.
Construction Details
| Designer | C. William Lapworth |
|---|---|
| Length | 36.000 ft |
| LOA | 35.500 ft |
| LWL | 27.000 ft |
| Beam | 10.330 ft |
| Displacement | 11200 lb |
| Max Draft | 5.700 ft |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 42 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 14.50 ft |
| p | 36.50 ft |
| e | 16.25 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42 ft | 14.50 ft | 36.50 ft | 16.25 ft | - | - |
Sails
| Sail Type | MAINSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 36.5 ft - (11125 mm) |
| Foot | * 16.25 ft - (4953 mm) |
| Leech | * 39.21 ft - (11951 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 87.99 ° |
| Diagonal | * 39.43 ft - (12018 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 6 in - (152 mm) |
| Area | * 305.21 ft² |
| Sail Type | JIBSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | 35.55 ft - (10836 mm) |
| Foot | * 19.47 ft - (5934 mm) |
| Leech | * 30.48 ft - (9290 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 115.03 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 16.68 ft - (5084 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 12 ° |
| Area | * 296.52 ft² |
| Sail Type | JIBSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | 41.5 ft - (12649 mm) |
| Foot | 16.25 ft - (4953 mm) |
| Leech | 37.25 ft - (11354 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 100.41 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 14.56 ft - (4438 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 7.31 ° |
| Area | * 302.14 ft² |
| Sail Type | GENOA |
|---|---|
| Luff | 41 ft - (12497 mm) |
| Foot | 22 ft - (6706 mm) |
| Leech | 38.5 ft - (11735 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 140.41 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 20.36 ft - (6206 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 3.19 ° |
| Area | * 417.45 ft² |
| Sail Type | GENOA |
|---|---|
| Luff | 42.21 ft - (12866 mm) |
| Foot | * 23.64 ft - (7205 mm) |
| Leech | * 39.48 ft - (12034 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 150 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 21.75 ft - (6629 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 4.02 ° |
| Area | * 459.04 ft² |
| Sail Type | ASYMMETRICAL |
|---|---|
| Luff | 43 ft - (13106 mm) |
| Foot | 24.5 ft - (7468 mm) |
| Leech | 40 ft - (12192 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 165 % |
| Area | * 790 ft² |
| Sail Type | SPINNAKER |
|---|---|
| Stays | * 42.21 ft - (12866 mm) |
| MidGirth | * 26.1 ft - (7955 mm) |
| Foot | * 26.1 ft - (7955 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 180 % |
| Area | * 936 ft² |
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