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CAL 48

Built by Jensen Marine (USA) • Designed by C. William Lapworth
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General Information

Hull Type: Fin w/spade rudder
Rigging Type: Masthead Sloop
Construction: FG
First Built: 1966
Last Built: 1970
Number Built: 24

Dimensions

Length Overall (LOA): 14.55 m
Length Waterline (LWL): 10.67 m
Beam: 3.66 m
Draft (Max): 1.98 m

Weight & Ballast

Displacement: 11,340 kg
Ballast: 4,309 kg
Ballast Type: Lead

Sail Plan

Foresail Area: 48.54 m²
Mainsail Area: 48.14 m²
Total Sail Area (calculated): 96.68 m²
Sail Area (reported): 96.71 m²
I (Fore Triangle Height): 16.76 m
J (Fore Triangle Base): 5.79 m
P (Mainsail Hoist): 14.69 m
E (Boom Length): 6.55 m

Engine & Systems

Engine Make: Perkins
Engine Type: Diesel
Engine Model: 4-167M
Fuel Capacity: 227 L
Water Capacity: 416 L

Performance Ratios

Hull Speed: 7.93 knots
SA/Displacement (Calculated): 19.15
SA/Displacement (Reported): 19.56
Ballast/Disp Ratio: 38.00%
Displacement/Length: 260.31
Comfort Ratio: 36.36
Capsize Screening: 1.64
S-Number: 2.30