Cal 29

Cal 29
Development
DesignerWilliam Lapworth
LocationUnited States
Year1971
No. built624
Builder(s)Cal Yachts
Calgan Marine
NameCal 29
Boat
Displacement8,000 lb (3,629 kg)
Draft4.50 ft (1.37 m)
Hull
TypeMonohull
ConstructionFiberglass
LOA29.00 ft (8.84 m)
LWL24.00 ft (7.32 m)
Beam9.25 ft (2.82 m)
Engine typeUniversal Atomic 4 30 hp (22 kW) gasoline engine
Hull appendages
Keel/board typefin keel
Ballast3,350 lb (1,520 kg)
Rudder(s)internally-mounted spade-type rudder
Rig
GeneralMasthead sloop
I foretriangle height37.00 ft (11.28 m)
J foretriangle base12.33 ft (3.76 m)
P mainsail luff31.67 ft (9.65 m)
E mainsail foot12.25 ft (3.73 m)
Sails
Mainsail area193.98 sq ft (18.021 m2)
Jib/genoa area228.11 sq ft (21.192 m2)
Total sail area422.08 sq ft (39.213 m2)
Racing
PHRF183 (average)
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The Cal 29 is an American sailboat, that was designed by William Lapworth and first built in 1971.[1][2][3]

A special cruising version was designated as the Cal 2-29.[1][3]

Production

The boat was built by Cal Yachts in the United States, between 1971 and 1974, but it is now out of production.[1][3][4]

The design was also built under licence by Calgan Marine in North Vancouver, Canada.[1][3][5]

A total of 624 examples of the type were completed, making the Cal 29 one of the most commercially successful models built by Cal Yachts.[1][3]

Design

The Cal 29 is a small recreational keelboat, built predominantly of fiberglass, with wood trim. It has a masthead sloop rig, an internally-mounted spade-type rudder and a fixed fin keel. It displaces 8,000 lb (3,629 kg) and carries 3,350 lb (1,520 kg) of ballast.[1][3]

The boat has a draft of 4.50 ft (1.37 m) with the standard keel fitted.[1][3]

The boat is fitted with a Universal Atomic 4 30 hp (22 kW) gasoline engine. The fuel tank holds 20 U.S. gallons (76 L; 17 imp gal) and the fresh water tank also has a capacity of 20 U.S. gallons (76 L; 17 imp gal).[1][3]

The boat has a PHRF racing average handicap of 183 with a high of 198 and low of 180. It has a hull speed of 6.56 kn (12.15 km/h).[3][6]

Variants

The Cal 2-29 was a special cruising version of the basic Cal 29, with the same hull and rigging. It added a Farymann 12 hp (9 kW) diesel engine, a pressurized shower, pedestal steering, a vanity with medicine chest, electric bilge pump, an extra water tank giving a total of 40 U.S. gallons (150 L; 33 imp gal) of fresh water and a shore power system, all as standard equipment. A total of 387 of this model were built between 1974 and 1974-1978.[7][8]

See also

Similar sailboats

References

  1. ^ a b c d e f g h Browning, Randy (2018). "Cal 29 sailboat specifications and details". sailboatdata.com. Archived from the original on 24 March 2022. Retrieved 20 February 2018.
  2. ^ Browning, Randy (2018). "C. William Lapworth". sailboatdata.com. Archived from the original on 23 January 2021. Retrieved 7 February 2018.
  3. ^ a b c d e f g h i Sea Time Tech, LLC (2022). "Cal 29". sailboat.guide. Archived from the original on 24 March 2022. Retrieved 24 March 2022.
  4. ^ Browning, Randy (2018). "Jensen Marine/Cal Boats 1956-1989". sailboatdata.com. Archived from the original on 23 January 2021. Retrieved 7 February 2018.
  5. ^ Browning, Randy (2018). "Calgan Marine Ltd. (CAN) 1962-1979". sailboatdata.com. Archived from the original on 24 March 2022. Retrieved 7 February 2018.
  6. ^ InterVisionSoft LLC (2018). "Sailboat Specifications for Cal 29". Sailing Joy. Archived from the original on 21 February 2018. Retrieved 20 February 2018.
  7. ^ Browning, Randy (2018). "Cal 2-29 sailboat specifications and details". sailboatdata.com. Archived from the original on 24 March 2022. Retrieved 20 February 2018.
  8. ^ Sea Time Tech, LLC (2022). "Cal 2-29". sailboat.guide. Archived from the original on 24 March 2022. Retrieved 24 March 2022.