Cal 25 Specifications
Cal 25 Specs
Designed by C. William Lapworth and built by Jensen Marine, the Cal 25 is a fiberglass masthead sloop with a fin keel, spade rudder, and a long-standing reputation as a capable one-design and club racing boat.
DesignerC. William Lapworth
BuilderJensen Marine
First Built1965
Last Built1976
Number Built1,848
ConstructionFiberglass
Boat Dimensions
| Length Overall | 25.00 ft |
|---|---|
| Length at Waterline | 20.00 ft |
| Beam | 8.00 ft |
| Draft | 4.00 ft |
| Displacement | 4,000 lb |
| Ballast | 1,700 lb lead |
Rig & Sail Plan
| Rig Type | Masthead sloop |
|---|---|
| Hull Type | Fin keel with spade rudder |
| Reported Sail Area | 286 sq ft |
| I | 29.80 ft |
| J | 10.00 ft |
| P | 25.00 ft |
| E | 11.00 ft |
Performance Notes
The Cal 25’s 1,700 lb lead ballast gives it a strong ballast-to-displacement ratio for a 25-foot boat. Its fin keel and spade rudder help make the boat responsive under sail, while the masthead sloop rig keeps the sail plan simple and approachable for club racing.
Sources: SailboatData Cal 25 specifications and ListingsPort Cal 25 review.