Cal 29 vs Cal T/4
How do the Cal 29 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 29 | Cal 29 | Cal T/4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Length overall | 29.0 ft8.84 m | 24.2 ft7.37 m |
| Waterline length | 24.0 ft7.32 m | 21.0 ft6.40 m |
| Beam | 9.3 ft2.82 m | 8.0 ft2.44 m |
| Draft | 4.5 ft1.37 m | 4.0 ft1.22 m |
| Displacement | 8,000 lb3,629 kg | 4,000 lb1,814 kg |
| Ballast | 3,350 lb1,520 kg | 2,000 lb907 kg |
| Sail area | 422 ft²39.2 m² | 256 ft²23.8 m² |
| SA / Displacement | 16.88 | 16.25 |
| Displacement / Length | 258 | 193 |
| Comfort ratio | 25.0 | 17.6 |
| Capsize screening | 1.85 | 2.02 |
| Hull speed (kn) | 6.6 | 6.1 |
Cal 29 vs Cal T/4: the short version
- The Cal 29 is the larger boat at 29.0 ft8.84 m LOA versus 24.2 ft7.37 m for the Cal T/4.
- The Cal 29 is heavier, displacing about 100% more, which usually means a steadier but slower-to-accelerate hull.
- On sail area/displacement the Cal 29 carries the more powerful rig (16.9 vs 16.3), favouring lighter-air performance.
- The Cal 29 scores higher on the Brewer comfort ratio, suggesting an easier motion in a seaway.
- By the capsize screening formula the Cal 29 rates better for offshore work (1.85 vs 2.02).
Ratios are guidelines computed from published specs; condition, layout and gear matter as much as the numbers.