Cal 28 vs Cal 35
How do the Cal 28 and Cal 35 compare? Below, their dimensions, displacement, sail area and the standard design ratios side by side, followed by a data-driven summary.
Cal 28 | Cal 28 | Cal 35 | |
|---|---|---|
| Length overall | 28.0 ft8.53 m | 35.1 ft10.69 m |
| Waterline length | 22.5 ft6.86 m | 28.8 ft8.76 m |
| Beam | 9.0 ft2.74 m | 11.0 ft3.35 m |
| Draft | 4.5 ft1.37 m | 5.0 ft1.52 m |
| Displacement | 6,000 lb2,722 kg | 13,000 lb5,897 kg |
| Ballast | 2,200 lb998 kg | 5,200 lb2,359 kg |
| Sail area | 352 ft²32.7 m² | 602 ft²55.9 m² |
| SA / Displacement | 17.06 | 17.42 |
| Displacement / Length | 235 | 244 |
| Comfort ratio | 20.6 | 26.9 |
| Capsize screening | 1.98 | 1.87 |
| Hull speed (kn) | 6.4 | 7.2 |
Cal 28 vs Cal 35: the short version
- The Cal 35 is the larger boat at 35.1 ft10.69 m LOA versus 28.0 ft8.53 m for the Cal 28.
- The Cal 35 is heavier, displacing about 117% more, which usually means a steadier but slower-to-accelerate hull.
- On sail area/displacement the Cal 35 carries the more powerful rig (17.4 vs 17.1), favouring lighter-air performance.
- The Cal 35 scores higher on the Brewer comfort ratio, suggesting an easier motion in a seaway.
- By the capsize screening formula the Cal 35 rates better for offshore work (1.87 vs 1.98).
Ratios are guidelines computed from published specs; condition, layout and gear matter as much as the numbers.