Cal 2-25 vs Cal T/4
How do the Cal 2-25 and Cal T/4 compare? Below, their dimensions, displacement, sail area and the standard design ratios side by side, followed by a data-driven summary.
Cal 2-25 | Cal 2-25 | Cal T/4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Length overall | 25.3 ft7.70 m | 24.2 ft7.37 m |
| Waterline length | 22.0 ft6.71 m | 21.0 ft6.40 m |
| Beam | 9.0 ft2.74 m | 8.0 ft2.44 m |
| Draft | 4.5 ft1.37 m | 4.0 ft1.22 m |
| Displacement | 4,500 lb2,041 kg | 4,000 lb1,814 kg |
| Ballast | 2,000 lb907 kg | 2,000 lb907 kg |
| Sail area | 315 ft²29.3 m² | 256 ft²23.8 m² |
| SA / Displacement | 18.49 | 16.25 |
| Displacement / Length | 189 | 193 |
| Comfort ratio | 16.2 | 17.6 |
| Capsize screening | 2.18 | 2.02 |
| Hull speed (kn) | 6.3 | 6.1 |
Cal 2-25 vs Cal T/4: the short version
- The Cal 2-25 is the larger boat at 25.3 ft7.70 m LOA versus 24.2 ft7.37 m for the Cal T/4.
- The Cal 2-25 is heavier, displacing about 13% more, which usually means a steadier but slower-to-accelerate hull.
- On sail area/displacement the Cal 2-25 carries the more powerful rig (18.5 vs 16.3), favouring lighter-air performance.
- The Cal T/4 scores higher on the Brewer comfort ratio, suggesting an easier motion in a seaway.
- By the capsize screening formula the Cal T/4 rates better for offshore work (2.02 vs 2.18).
Ratios are guidelines computed from published specs; condition, layout and gear matter as much as the numbers.