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Production 39-foot monohull aft-cockpit fiberglasscutter from Jensen Marine. Designed by William Lapworth. Built in the USA. 170 produced from 1963 to 1972. Inducted into the American Sailboat Hall of Fame in 1996. Inducted into the American Sailboat Hall of Fame in 1996.
Specifications for the Cal 40
| LOA |
39.3 ft.
| LOD |
39.3 ft.
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| LWL |
30.3 ft.
| Beam |
11.0 ft.
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| Draft |
5.6 ft.
| Displaces |
17,500 lbs.
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| Sail Area |
705.0 sq. ft.
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| D/L |
281
| SA/D |
16.7
| Comfort |
32.1
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| Capsize |
1.70
| L/B |
3.6
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Ten Cal 40 entries for the TransPac in 2003, 38 years after her first win. A history and appreciation of this remarkable racer/cruiser that almost won overall on corrected time for the fifth time.
[Cruising World, February 2004]
Horner reviews the thinking behind this design, its construction methods, and its history, including pricing history. He identifies design or construction problems that have been found in older boats. Comments include: "These boats have a strong following and can provide excellent value as club racers and cruisers."
[SpinSheet]
Established in 1994, the Hall of Fame has been inducting two or three US-made boats a year since then, all of them important developments in sailing design for the mass market.
- The Cal 40's entry in the Hall of Fame
A collection of information about various Cal models, including owners′ directories for 33 models, stories, adventures, maintenance information, and copies of old sales brochures.
- Cal 40 owners
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