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The Cal 20 is a small recreational keelboat, built predominantly of fiberglass. It has a fractional sloop rig, a transom-hung rudder and a fixed fin keel with a weighted bulb. It displaces 1,950 lb (885 kg) and carries 900 lb (408 kg) of ballast. The boat has a draft of 3.33 ft (1.01 m) with the standard keel fitted and is normally fitted with a small outboard motor for do…
Consider, though, that the typical summertime coastal cruiser will rarely encounter the wind and seas that an ocean going yacht will meet. Numbers below 20 indicate a lightweight racing boat, small dinghy and such; …
Cal 20 is a 20′ 0″ / 6.1 m monohull sailboat designed by C. William Lapworth and built by Jensen Marine/Cal Boats and Calgan Marine Ltd. between 1961 and 1975.
one design sailing for everyone. 62nd Cal 20 Class Championships Results. (hosted by Shoreline Yacht Club of Long Beach on July 26 – 28, 2024) Listed below are the Class Championships perpetual award recipients: • Class …
It is not at all uncommon to see a “beater” boat with original 1960’s vintage patina gel coat racing neck and neck with a repainted/faired/modern rigged Cal 20. This is the inherent beauty of the …
Cal 20s are still popular today despite being out of production and were on full display during a recent sailing event in San Pedro. Cabrillo Yacht Club hosted the 56th annual Cal 20 Class Championship in Los Angeles …
I really like our Cal 20, and I consider it an easy to sail boat that can handle rougher conditions with aplomb. I don't consider it a super light air boat, like a lot of the newer …
Because of their ubiquity, accessibility and general usefulness, the practical, durable Cal 20 has been compared to both a pickup truck and a Volkswagen. With its fractional …
The Cal-20 is made up of basically three fiberglass parts bonded together with multiple pieces of plywood bonded or mechanically fastened to support the fiberglass parts and keep the whole …
Cal 20 History. EVENTS. NEWS. General. Regatta Reports. Cal 20 Class Championships. 2017 Canadian Championships. Long Beach Fleet 1. Cabrillo Beach Fleet 4.