The Cal 20 is a 20.0ft fractional sloop designed by C. William Lapworth and built in fiberglass by Jensen Marine/Cal Boats between 1961 and 1975.
1945 units have been built.
The Cal 20 is a light sailboat which is a high performer. It is very stable / stiff and has a low righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a racing boat.
Main features
| Model | Cal 20 | ||
| Length | 20 ft | ||
| Beam | 7 ft | ||
| Draft | 3.33 ft | ||
| Country | United states (North America) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
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Ratios
| Sail area / displ. | 20.07 | ||
| Ballast / displ. | 46.15 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 149.27 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 12.12 | ||
| Capsize | 2.24 |
Hull
| Hull type | Monohull fin keel with transom hung rudder | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 18 ft | ||
| Maximum draft | 3.33 ft | ||
| Displacement | 1950 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 900 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 5.69 knots |
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Rigging
| Rigging | Fractional Sloop | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 195 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 0 ft | ?? | |
| Sail area fore | 80.30 sq.ft | ||
| Sail area main | 115 sq.ft | ||
| I | 22 ft | ||
| J | 7.30 ft | ||
| P | 23 ft | ||
| E | 10 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 | 1961 | ||
| Last built | 1975 | ||
| Number built | 1945 |
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