Cal 36 Tall
Description
The Cal 36 Tall Rig is a classic American racer-cruiser sailboat designed by C. William Lapworth. Built by Jensen Marine (Cal Boats) from 1966 to 1973, approximately 200 hulls were produced overall, with the tall rig variant (introduced later in production) offering enhanced light-air performance through a taller mast and increased sail area (~10% more than standard). It features a lightweight fin keel with spade rudder for agile handling, solid hand-laid fiberglass construction, and a masthead sloop rig suited to coastal racing, club fleets, or family cruising. Known for its speed off the wind, balanced motion in 10–20 knots, and seaworthiness on short passages, it's a timeless design with a forgiving nature.
Construction Details
| Designer | C. William Lapworth |
|---|---|
| Builder | Jensen Marine (USA) |
| Length | 35.600 ft |
| LOA | 35.500 ft |
| LWL | 27.000 ft |
| Beam | 9.750 ft |
| Displacement | 12400 lb |
| Ballast | 5500 lb |
| Max Draft | 5.750 ft |
| Year Built | 1966 |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 44.75 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 14.30 ft |
| p | 39 ft |
| e | 12 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 44.75 ft | 14.30 ft | 39 ft | 12 ft | - | - | - | - |
Sails
Cal 36 Tall - MAINSAIL
| Luff | * 39 ft - (11887 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 12 ft - (3658 mm) |
| Leech | * 40.03 ft - (12201 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 87.99 ° |
| Diagonal | * 40.4 ft - (12314 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 5.25 in - (133 mm) |
| Area | * 238.55 ft² |
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Cal 36 Tall - JIBSAIL
| Luff | 37.58 ft - (11454 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 18.93 ft - (5770 mm) |
| Leech | * 32.64 ft - (9949 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 114.97 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 16.44 ft - (5011 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 11.99 ° |
| Area | * 308.92 ft² |
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Cal 36 Tall - GENOA
| Luff | 44.63 ft - (13603 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 23.09 ft - (7038 mm) |
| Leech | * 41.98 ft - (12796 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 150 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 21.45 ft - (6538 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 4 ° |
| Area | * 478.68 ft² |
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Cal 36 Tall - ASYMMETRICAL
| Luff | * 44.63 ft - (13603 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 23.6 ft - (7193 mm) |
| Leech | * 41.06 ft - (12515 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 165 % |
| Area | * 790 ft² |
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Cal 36 Tall - SPINNAKER
| Stays | * 44.63 ft - (13603 mm) |
|---|---|
| MidGirth | * 25.74 ft - (7846 mm) |
| Foot | * 25.74 ft - (7846 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 180 % |
| Area | * 976 ft² |
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