Cal 29
Cal Yachts · designed by William Lapworth · 1971
fin keelMasthead sloopUnited States
The Cal 29 is a 29-foot masthead sloop sailboat designed by William Lapworth and built by Cal Yachts, first launched in 1971.
General
| Builder | Cal Yachts |
|---|---|
| Designer | William Lapworth |
| Years built | 1971 |
| Hull type | fin keel |
| Rig type | Masthead sloop |
| Construction | fiberglass |
| Origin | United States |
Dimensions
| LOA | 29.00 ft8.84 m |
|---|---|
| LWL | 24.00 ft7.32 m |
| Beam | 9.25 ft2.82 m |
| Draft (max) | 4.50 ft1.37 m |
| Displacement | 8,000 lb3,629 kg |
| Ballast | 3,350 lb1,520 kg |
| Sail Area | 422 ft²39.2 m² |
Design ratios
Computed from the specs above using the standard formulas. Try the sailboat calculators with your own numbers.
SA / Displacement 16.88 Cruiser — good all-round performance
Ballast / Displacement 41.9 % Higher = stiffer / more sail-carrying power
Displacement / Length 258 Moderate
Comfort Ratio 25.0 Coastal cruiser
Capsize Screening 1.85 Suited to offshore passages (≤ 2.0)
Hull Speed 6.6 kn Theoretical max displacement speed
How these numbers are calculated
- SA / Displacement
SA ÷ (Disp ÷ 64)^(2/3)— Power-to-weight. < 16 under-canvassed, 16–20 cruiser, > 20 racer.- Ballast / Displacement
Ballast ÷ Disp × 100— Stability/stiffness. Higher carries sail better.- Displacement / Length
Disp(lt) ÷ (0.01 · LWL)³— < 100 ultralight, 100–200 light, 200–300 moderate, > 300 heavy.- Comfort Ratio (Brewer)
Disp ÷ (0.65 · (0.7·LWL + 0.3·LOA) · Beam^1.33)— Motion in a seaway. Higher = more comfortable offshore.- Capsize Screening
Beam ÷ (Disp ÷ 64)^(1/3)— ≤ 2.0 favored for offshore; > 2.0 better for coastal use.- Hull Speed
1.34 · √LWL— Theoretical max displacement speed in knots.
Estimated price
$22,000 typical range $17,500 – $26,500
⚠ Rough estimate only — not market data. Derived from a simple model based on length and hull age; actual asking prices vary widely with condition, equipment, engine hours and location.
