Cal Yachts made their mark with performance cruisers that were innovative in design and built with solid fiberglass construction. Known for being fast, responsive, and relatively affordable, Cal sailboats opened up new possibilities for sailors who wanted to experience racing excitement along with the ability to cruise comfortably.
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Cal 34: Sailboat Data, In-depth Review & Buying Tips
The Cal 34 is a classic American 34-footer conceived in the late 1960s by C. William “Bill” Lapworth and built by Jensen Marine/Cal Yachts. Designed as a true racer-cruiser under the fading CCA rule, it blended a moderate fin keel and spade rudder with a masthead sloop rig to give …
Cal 35: Sailboat Data, In-depth Review & Buying Tips
The Cal 35 is a classic American cruising sailboat designed in the late 1970s by the renowned naval architect Bill Lapworth and built by Cal Yachts, a company known for producing robust and efficient fiberglass cruisers. Conceived primarily as a coastal and light offshore cruiser rather than a pure racer, …