Cal 9.2 Tall
Description
The Cal 9.2 Tall Rig (also known as the Cal 9.2 R or Racer variant) is a classic American IOR half-ton racer-cruiser sailboat designed by Ron Holland. Built by Cal Boats (Jensen Marine) from 1981 to 1983, approximately 150 hulls were produced in the broader Cal 9.2 series, with the tall rig subset (~20–30% of total) featuring a taller, more flexible double-spreader mast for enhanced light-air performance and upwind pointing (adding ~1.5 ft to I and ~1.5 ft to P over standard). It incorporates a lightweight fin keel with spade rudder for agile handling, solid hand-laid fiberglass construction (balsa-cored deck), and a masthead sloop rig suited to coastal racing, club fleets, or family weekends. Known for its speed (SA/D ~19), balanced motion in 10–20 knots, and seaworthiness on short passages, it's a forgiving vintage design.
Construction Details
| Designer | Ron Holland |
|---|---|
| Builder | Jensen Marine (USA) |
| Length | 29.960 ft |
| LOA | 29.960 ft |
| LWL | 25.420 ft |
| Beam | 10.330 ft |
| Displacement | 7000 lb |
| Ballast | 3000 lb |
| Max Draft | 5.670 ft |
| Year Built | 1981 |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 39.50 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 11.88 ft |
| p | 34 ft |
| e | 10.75 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 39.50 ft | 11.88 ft | 34 ft | 10.75 ft | - | - | - | - |
Sails
Cal 9.2 Tall - MAINSAIL
| Luff | * 34 ft - (10363 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 10.75 ft - (3277 mm) |
| Leech | * 34.99 ft - (10665 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 88 ° |
| Diagonal | * 35.3 ft - (10759 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 4.5 in - (114 mm) |
| Area | * 186.35 ft² |
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Cal 9.2 Tall - JIBSAIL
| Luff | 33 ft - (10058 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 15.58 ft - (4749 mm) |
| Leech | * 28.93 ft - (8818 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 114.98 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 13.66 ft - (4164 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 12.02 ° |
| Area | * 225.35 ft² |
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Cal 9.2 Tall - GENOA
| Luff | 39.19 ft - (11945 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 19.05 ft - (5806 mm) |
| Leech | * 37.03 ft - (11287 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 150 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 17.82 ft - (5432 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 3.95 ° |
| Area | * 349.21 ft² |
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Cal 9.2 Tall - SPINNAKER
| Stays | * 39.19 ft - (11945 mm) |
|---|---|
| MidGirth | * 21.38 ft - (6517 mm) |
| Foot | * 21.38 ft - (6517 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 180 % |
| Area | * 712 ft² |
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