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CAL 40
Built by Jensen Marine (USA)
• Designed by C. William Lapworth
General Information
Hull Type:
Fin w/spade rudder
Rigging Type:
Masthead Sloop
Construction:
FG
First Built:
1963
Last Built:
1971
Number Built:
108
Dimensions
Length Overall (LOA):
11.99 m
Length Waterline (LWL):
9.24 m
Beam:
3.35 m
Draft (Max):
1.70 m
Weight & Ballast
Displacement:
6,804 kg
Ballast:
2,722 kg
Ballast Type:
Lead
Sail Plan
Foresail Area:
32.41 m²
Mainsail Area:
32.52 m²
Total Sail Area (calculated):
64.93 m²
Sail Area (reported):
65.03 m²
I (Fore Triangle Height):
14.02 m
J (Fore Triangle Base):
4.62 m
P (Mainsail Hoist):
12.19 m
E (Boom Length):
5.33 m
Engine & Systems
Engine Make:
Perkins
Engine Type:
Diesel
Engine Model:
4108
Engine Power:
50 HP
Performance Ratios
Hull Speed:
7.38 knots
SA/Displacement (Calculated):
18.08
SA/Displacement (Reported):
18.48
Ballast/Disp Ratio:
40.00%
Displacement/Length:
240.01
Comfort Ratio:
28.79
Capsize Screening:
1.79
S-Number:
2.41
Notes
The rig dimensions above are from the 1963 sail plan drawing. Current class rules (2005) allow a max of: