Cal 48
Description
The CAL 48 is a performance cruiser designed by C.W. Lapworth. This substantial yacht offers spacious accommodations and excellent seakeeping, Her generous sail plan delivers excellent light-air performance. A true blue water cruiser capable of comfortable ocean passages.
Construction Details
| Designer | C. William Lapworth |
|---|---|
| Length | 48.000 ft |
| LOA | 47.750 ft |
| LWL | 35.000 ft |
| Beam | 12.000 ft |
| Displacement | 25000 lb |
| Max Draft | 6.500 ft |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 55 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 19 ft |
| p | 48.16 ft |
| e | 21.50 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 55 ft | 19 ft | 48.16 ft | 21.50 ft | - | - |
Sails
| Sail Type | MAINSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 48.16 ft - (14679 mm) |
| Foot | * 21.5 ft - (6553 mm) |
| Leech | * 51.83 ft - (15798 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 88 ° |
| Diagonal | * 52.05 ft - (15865 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 6 in - (152 mm) |
| Area | * 529.06 ft² |
| Sail Type | JIBSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | 46.55 ft - (14188 mm) |
| Foot | * 25.51 ft - (7775 mm) |
| Leech | * 39.9 ft - (12162 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 115 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 21.85 ft - (6660 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 12.01 ° |
| Area | * 508.57 ft² |
| Sail Type | GENOA |
|---|---|
| Luff | 55.28 ft - (16849 mm) |
| Foot | * 30.97 ft - (9440 mm) |
| Leech | * 51.72 ft - (15764 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 150 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 28.5 ft - (8687 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 3.98 ° |
| Area | * 787.73 ft² |
| Sail Type | SPINNAKER |
|---|---|
| Stays | * 55.28 ft - (16849 mm) |
| MidGirth | * 34.2 ft - (10424 mm) |
| Foot | * 34.2 ft - (10424 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 180 % |
| Area | * 1607 ft² |
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