The Cal 2 24 is a 24.0ft fractional sloop designed by C. William Lapworth and built in fiberglass by Jensen Marine/Cal Boats between 1967 and 1971.
185 units have been built.
The Cal 2 24 is a moderate weight sailboat which is a good performer. It is stable / stiff and has a low righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a day-boat.
Main features
| Model | Cal 2 24 | ||
| Length | 24 ft | ||
| Beam | 7.75 ft | ||
| Draft | 4 ft | ||
| Country | United states (North America) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
Ratios
| Sail area / displ. | 18.15 | ||
| Ballast / displ. | 37.84 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 234.47 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 18.12 | ||
| Capsize | 2.01 |
Hull
| Hull type | Monohull fin keel with spade rudder | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 19.17 ft | ||
| Maximum draft | 4 ft | ||
| Displacement | 3700 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 1400 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 5.87 knots |
Rigging
| Rigging | Fractional Sloop | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 271 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 0 ft | ?? | |
| Sail area fore | 134.06 sq.ft | ||
| Sail area main | 136.50 sq.ft | ||
| I | 27.50 ft | ||
| J | 9.75 ft | ||
| P | 26 ft | ||
| E | 10.50 ft |
Engine
| Nb engines | 1 | ||
| Total power | 0 HP | ||
| Fuel capacity | 0 gals |
Accommodations
| Water capacity | 0 gals | ||
| Headroom | 0 ft | ||
| Nb of cabins | 0 | ||
| Nb of berths | 0 | ||
| Nb heads | 0 |
Builder data
| Builder | Jensen Marine/Cal Boats | ||
| Designer | C. William Lapworth | ||
| First built | 1967 | ||
| Last built | 1971 | ||
| Number built | 185 |