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Sailboat Reviews; Sailboats 36-40ft; Cal 40 Though now an old and dated design, the Cal 40 was a hot boat when new, and she carries that legacy. By. ... The Cal 40, a hot racing boat when new, carries that legacy with her into maturity. Generally, the boats have been raced hard, some cruised hard as well.Owners have tended to be the type to add ...
The Cal 40 Used Boat Review
The Cal 40 Used Boat Review. There may be no more than a handful of sailboats in recent history that can be called milestones in that they significantly influenced the way in which boats were designed, built and sailed. Without a doubt, the Cal 40 is one design that fits this elite group. Introduced in 1963, the Cal 40 was so successful ...
The Cult of the Cal 40: The Classic 1960s Ocean Racing Legend
The Classic 1960s Ocean Racing Legend. The Cal 40 is a roughly 39-ft 4-in fiberglass production racing and cruising sailboat, of which about 155 were built in Costa Mesa, California, starting in 1963. The first mass-produced sailboat that was capable of sustained surfing on waves, the Cal 40 dominated ocean racing during the 1960s like no other design before or since.
Revisiting the Classic Cal 40
The Cal 40 Dancing Bear is a fine example of a design that's reached cult status with offshore sailors since its debut in 1963. Herb McCormick. You never forget your best day of sailing. Mine came in the waning miles of the 2005 Transpac Race from Los Angeles to Honolulu, screeching down the Molokai Channel under spinnaker toward Diamond Head in 30 knots of pumping trade-wind breeze, hanging ...
CAL 40
The rig dimensions above are from the 1963 sail plan drawing. Current class rules (2005) allow a max of: I - 46.7'. J - 15.3'. P - 40.1'. E - 17.55'. The accolades for this particular boat are many. Certainly one of the most influential designs and successful racing boats ever. With 160 built, it was also a commercial success for Jensen Marine.
Cal 40: The 1960s US classic that deserves restoration
Of course, when the Cal 40 was first launched in 1963 there were many naysayers, who couldn't believe that such a light boat could be engineered to withstand the rigours of the ocean. Yet the design won the 1965, 67 and 69 TransPac races, having sailed 2,250 miles from Los Angeles to Hawaii.
Cal 40: A Speedy Bit of History
The Cal 40 developed a reputation for being a fast, downwind sailing machine very early in its history. It's easy to see why. The first hull, Persephone, was an instant success, although the design was considered somewhat radical for offshore and long-distance racing. Her flat, dinghy-like bottom, fin keel, and high-aspect spade rudder, along ...
A Modern Classic: The Cal 40 Turns Sixty
One hundred and eight were built from 1963 to 1971. Conceived as an "offshore racer," the Cal 40 was 39.33 feet long and 30.33 feet on the waterline, with a beam of 11 feet and draft of 5 feet 7 inches. At 15,000 pounds with 6,000 pounds of ballast she was incredibly light for the time, with a canoe-shaped hull that surfed downwind like a ...
Cal 40
The Cal 40 is an American sailboat that was designed by Bill Lapworth as an offshore racer and first built in 1963. The boat became an acclaimed racer and was also a commercial success. ... In a 2020 review Tom Burden wrote, "today the Cal 40 has attained true 'cult' status as a design that is sought after, restored and passed down through ...
Cal 40
For a sailor, the Cal 40 changed everything. The first Cal 40s were introduced in 1963, but they were really making an impact by 1964 and by 1967 the 40 was the most dominating production ocean racer ever built. In the 1966 Bermuda-Newport Race, 40s won five of the top 15 places overall. ... The 40 was a very stiff boat and that won a lot of ...
Cal 40
Cal 40 is a 39′ 4″ / 12 m monohull sailboat designed by C. William Lapworth and built by Jensen Marine/Cal Boats between 1963 and 1971. ... Sail area in square feet, derived by adding the mainsail area to 100% of the foretriangle area (the lateral area above the deck between the mast and the forestay). D: ...
World's coolest yachts: Cal40
Stan Honey nominates the Cal40. The Cal40 has iconic status in the United States and was a game-changer in the 1960s as a true racer/cruiser. Designed by Bill Lapworth, it has a radical flat ...
Caliber 40 LRC
Base price seems a fair $204,950, FOB Clearwater, Florida. For comparison, a Cabo Rico 40 is close to $400,000, a Catalina 40 Mk II and a Jeanneau Sun Fast 40 about $170,000, and the C&C 121 Express about $220,000. Contact- Caliber Yachts, 4551 107th Circle N., Clearwater, FL 33762; 813/573-0627. Darrell Nicholson.
Caliber 40 LRC and Sabre 402
Caliber 21,000 lbs vrs Sabre 19,500 lbs. Sabre a little beamier by 6 inches. Sail area of the Caliber ( 100%)= 729 Sail area of the Sabre (100%) = 810, 12% more. Sabre 402 was sailing Cruiser of the year 1997. In terms of the liveaboard space it all depends what you seek. Both are great setups.
Used Sailboat Review
It is unclear if the original 40 was produced alongside the 40 LRC or was discontinued in favor of the LRC. A total of 130 of the 40 LRCs were produced. Caliber 40 sailboat photo by Tarn Kelsey. Systems. The engine and drive train in both models were similarly sized (50 to 55-hp) Yanmar engines with Kanzaki mechanical transmissions.
Bluewater Sailboat
A Cal 40 finished first out of 167 boats in the 1966 Bermuda Race and since proved to be a great bluewater sailboat
Documenting the Full Restoration of a Cal 40
Documenting the Full Restoration of a Cal 40. BMC. August 21, 2015. Boat Refit / Sail Boat / Yacht Racing. The boat yard has always been a place where sailors with a dream have started on projects to fulfill their dream. Fred Cook of Schaefer Marine is one of those sailors, and the complete restoration of a Cal 40 is his latest dream project.
Review of Cal 40
Specifications and Review of Cal 40 based on the boat's specifications and artificial intelligense. ... The SA/D for Cal 40 with ISO 8666 reference sail is 18.4, with a 135% genua the SA/D is 21.6. Low High 62% 0 50 100. The SA/D ratio indicates that it is faster than 62% of all similar sailboat designs in light wind.
The Caliber 40 LRC Used Boat Review
Used Caliber 40 LRCs currently on the market range from a 1996 model offered at $194,900 to a 2003 model offered at $249,900. Reported sales over the last six months range from $143,000 for a 1993 model to $265,000 for a 2007 model. There are plenty of less expensive used boats in this size and age range, but there may be no less expensive ...
Cal 25-2
Lapworth was responsible for many Cal designs, including the most-popular Cal 20 and the much-admired Cal 40. (3.5 sailboats) CONSTRUCTION QUALITY: Jensen Marine, purchased by Bangor Punta Marine in 1965, built the boats in California with hand laid-up fiberglass and quality materials, including stainless steel, aircraft-grade aluminum and ...
Buying a Cal 40
Boat Review Forum. SailNet is a forum community dedicated to Sailing enthusiasts. Come join the discussion about sailing, modifications, classifieds, ... In other words, they would be 10 to 12 years newer than the Cal 40's, but once a boat gets to be 20 or so years old, maintenance and original build quality really outweighs age. The thing ...
CAL boats for sale
Some of the best-known CAL models currently listed include: 2-46, 31, 2-30, 25II Mk II and 33-2. Various CAL models are currently offered for sale by specialized yacht brokers, dealers and brokerages on YachtWorld, with listings ranging from 1965 year models up to 2004. Find CAL boats for sale in your area & across the world on YachtWorld.
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Sailboat Reviews; Sailboats 36-40ft; Cal 40 Though now an old and dated design, the Cal 40 was a hot boat when new, and she carries that legacy. By. ... The Cal 40, a hot racing boat when new, carries that legacy with her into maturity. Generally, the boats have been raced hard, some cruised hard as well.Owners have tended to be the type to add ...
The Cal 40 Used Boat Review. There may be no more than a handful of sailboats in recent history that can be called milestones in that they significantly influenced the way in which boats were designed, built and sailed. Without a doubt, the Cal 40 is one design that fits this elite group. Introduced in 1963, the Cal 40 was so successful ...
The Classic 1960s Ocean Racing Legend. The Cal 40 is a roughly 39-ft 4-in fiberglass production racing and cruising sailboat, of which about 155 were built in Costa Mesa, California, starting in 1963. The first mass-produced sailboat that was capable of sustained surfing on waves, the Cal 40 dominated ocean racing during the 1960s like no other design before or since.
The Cal 40 Dancing Bear is a fine example of a design that's reached cult status with offshore sailors since its debut in 1963. Herb McCormick. You never forget your best day of sailing. Mine came in the waning miles of the 2005 Transpac Race from Los Angeles to Honolulu, screeching down the Molokai Channel under spinnaker toward Diamond Head in 30 knots of pumping trade-wind breeze, hanging ...
The rig dimensions above are from the 1963 sail plan drawing. Current class rules (2005) allow a max of: I - 46.7'. J - 15.3'. P - 40.1'. E - 17.55'. The accolades for this particular boat are many. Certainly one of the most influential designs and successful racing boats ever. With 160 built, it was also a commercial success for Jensen Marine.
Of course, when the Cal 40 was first launched in 1963 there were many naysayers, who couldn't believe that such a light boat could be engineered to withstand the rigours of the ocean. Yet the design won the 1965, 67 and 69 TransPac races, having sailed 2,250 miles from Los Angeles to Hawaii.
The Cal 40 developed a reputation for being a fast, downwind sailing machine very early in its history. It's easy to see why. The first hull, Persephone, was an instant success, although the design was considered somewhat radical for offshore and long-distance racing. Her flat, dinghy-like bottom, fin keel, and high-aspect spade rudder, along ...
One hundred and eight were built from 1963 to 1971. Conceived as an "offshore racer," the Cal 40 was 39.33 feet long and 30.33 feet on the waterline, with a beam of 11 feet and draft of 5 feet 7 inches. At 15,000 pounds with 6,000 pounds of ballast she was incredibly light for the time, with a canoe-shaped hull that surfed downwind like a ...
The Cal 40 is an American sailboat that was designed by Bill Lapworth as an offshore racer and first built in 1963. The boat became an acclaimed racer and was also a commercial success. ... In a 2020 review Tom Burden wrote, "today the Cal 40 has attained true 'cult' status as a design that is sought after, restored and passed down through ...
For a sailor, the Cal 40 changed everything. The first Cal 40s were introduced in 1963, but they were really making an impact by 1964 and by 1967 the 40 was the most dominating production ocean racer ever built. In the 1966 Bermuda-Newport Race, 40s won five of the top 15 places overall. ... The 40 was a very stiff boat and that won a lot of ...
Cal 40 is a 39′ 4″ / 12 m monohull sailboat designed by C. William Lapworth and built by Jensen Marine/Cal Boats between 1963 and 1971. ... Sail area in square feet, derived by adding the mainsail area to 100% of the foretriangle area (the lateral area above the deck between the mast and the forestay). D: ...
Stan Honey nominates the Cal40. The Cal40 has iconic status in the United States and was a game-changer in the 1960s as a true racer/cruiser. Designed by Bill Lapworth, it has a radical flat ...
Base price seems a fair $204,950, FOB Clearwater, Florida. For comparison, a Cabo Rico 40 is close to $400,000, a Catalina 40 Mk II and a Jeanneau Sun Fast 40 about $170,000, and the C&C 121 Express about $220,000. Contact- Caliber Yachts, 4551 107th Circle N., Clearwater, FL 33762; 813/573-0627. Darrell Nicholson.
Caliber 21,000 lbs vrs Sabre 19,500 lbs. Sabre a little beamier by 6 inches. Sail area of the Caliber ( 100%)= 729 Sail area of the Sabre (100%) = 810, 12% more. Sabre 402 was sailing Cruiser of the year 1997. In terms of the liveaboard space it all depends what you seek. Both are great setups.
It is unclear if the original 40 was produced alongside the 40 LRC or was discontinued in favor of the LRC. A total of 130 of the 40 LRCs were produced. Caliber 40 sailboat photo by Tarn Kelsey. Systems. The engine and drive train in both models were similarly sized (50 to 55-hp) Yanmar engines with Kanzaki mechanical transmissions.
A Cal 40 finished first out of 167 boats in the 1966 Bermuda Race and since proved to be a great bluewater sailboat
Documenting the Full Restoration of a Cal 40. BMC. August 21, 2015. Boat Refit / Sail Boat / Yacht Racing. The boat yard has always been a place where sailors with a dream have started on projects to fulfill their dream. Fred Cook of Schaefer Marine is one of those sailors, and the complete restoration of a Cal 40 is his latest dream project.
Specifications and Review of Cal 40 based on the boat's specifications and artificial intelligense. ... The SA/D for Cal 40 with ISO 8666 reference sail is 18.4, with a 135% genua the SA/D is 21.6. Low High 62% 0 50 100. The SA/D ratio indicates that it is faster than 62% of all similar sailboat designs in light wind.
Used Caliber 40 LRCs currently on the market range from a 1996 model offered at $194,900 to a 2003 model offered at $249,900. Reported sales over the last six months range from $143,000 for a 1993 model to $265,000 for a 2007 model. There are plenty of less expensive used boats in this size and age range, but there may be no less expensive ...
Lapworth was responsible for many Cal designs, including the most-popular Cal 20 and the much-admired Cal 40. (3.5 sailboats) CONSTRUCTION QUALITY: Jensen Marine, purchased by Bangor Punta Marine in 1965, built the boats in California with hand laid-up fiberglass and quality materials, including stainless steel, aircraft-grade aluminum and ...
Boat Review Forum. SailNet is a forum community dedicated to Sailing enthusiasts. Come join the discussion about sailing, modifications, classifieds, ... In other words, they would be 10 to 12 years newer than the Cal 40's, but once a boat gets to be 20 or so years old, maintenance and original build quality really outweighs age. The thing ...
Some of the best-known CAL models currently listed include: 2-46, 31, 2-30, 25II Mk II and 33-2. Various CAL models are currently offered for sale by specialized yacht brokers, dealers and brokerages on YachtWorld, with listings ranging from 1965 year models up to 2004. Find CAL boats for sale in your area & across the world on YachtWorld.