Cal 35 vs Cal T/4
How do the Cal 35 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 35 | Cal 35 | Cal T/4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Length overall | 35.1 ft10.69 m | 24.2 ft7.37 m |
| Waterline length | 28.8 ft8.76 m | 21.0 ft6.40 m |
| Beam | 11.0 ft3.35 m | 8.0 ft2.44 m |
| Draft | 5.0 ft1.52 m | 4.0 ft1.22 m |
| Displacement | 13,000 lb5,897 kg | 4,000 lb1,814 kg |
| Ballast | 5,200 lb2,359 kg | 2,000 lb907 kg |
| Sail area | 602 ft²55.9 m² | 256 ft²23.8 m² |
| SA / Displacement | 17.42 | 16.25 |
| Displacement / Length | 244 | 193 |
| Comfort ratio | 26.9 | 17.6 |
| Capsize screening | 1.87 | 2.02 |
| Hull speed (kn) | 7.2 | 6.1 |
Cal 35 vs Cal T/4: the short version
- The Cal 35 is the larger boat at 35.1 ft10.69 m LOA versus 24.2 ft7.37 m for the Cal T/4.
- The Cal 35 is heavier, displacing about 225% 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 16.3), 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 2.02).
Ratios are guidelines computed from published specs; condition, layout and gear matter as much as the numbers.