Cal 3-27
Description
The last Cal 27 that was designed was the Mark III (sometimes called the 3-27). The name was later changed to simply "Cal 27". This all new 27-foot Cal was designed in 1982, launched in 1983 and was produced until the Federal Excise Tax forced Cal Yachts out of business in the late 80s. LOA = 26' 8" LWL = 23' 3" Beam = 9' 0" Draft (fin keel) = 5' 6" Ballast (fin keel) = 2000 pounds Displacement Fin = 5200 pounds Engine = Inboard diesel Sail area = 335.5 Sq. Ft I=33', J=11', P=28', E=11' Designer = Bill Lapworth Note: Compared to the previous design, the 2-27, the Mark III was lightened by 1500 pounds, narrowed by 3 inches, the waterline was increased, the sail area reduced. This allows the Mark III to rate better in racing and sail faster. The Mark III is a very quick 27-footer to this day.
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 33 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 11 ft |
| p | 28 ft |
| e | 11 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33 ft | 11 ft | 28 ft | 11 ft | - | - |
Blueprints
Sails
| Sail Type | MAINSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 28 ft - (8534 mm) |
| Foot | * 11 ft - (3353 mm) |
| Leech | * 29.44 ft - (8973 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 87.98 ° |
| Diagonal | * 29.72 ft - (9059 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 5.25 in - (133 mm) |
| Area | * 158.87 ft² |
| Sail Type | JIBSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | 27.83 ft - (8483 mm) |
| Foot | * 14.67 ft - (4471 mm) |
| Leech | * 24 ft - (7315 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 115 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 12.65 ft - (3856 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 12.01 ° |
| Area | * 175.99 ft² |
| Sail Type | GENOA |
|---|---|
| Luff | 33.05 ft - (10074 mm) |
| Foot | * 17.85 ft - (5441 mm) |
| Leech | * 31 ft - (9449 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 150 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 16.5 ft - (5029 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 3.98 ° |
| Area | * 272.68 ft² |
| Sail Type | GENOA |
|---|---|
| Luff | 32 ft - (9754 mm) |
| Foot | 17.75 ft - (5410 mm) |
| Leech | 30.25 ft - (9220 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 149.73 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 16.47 ft - (5020 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 3.48 ° |
| Area | * 263.48 ft² |
| Sail Type | ASYMMETRICAL |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 33.05 ft - (10074 mm) |
| Foot | * 18.15 ft - (5532 mm) |
| Leech | * 30.41 ft - (9269 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 165 % |
| Area | * 450 ft² |
| Sail Type | SPINNAKER |
|---|---|
| Stays | * 33.05 ft - (10074 mm) |
| MidGirth | * 19.8 ft - (6035 mm) |
| Foot | * 19.8 ft - (6035 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 180 % |
| Area | * 556 ft² |
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