Cal Boats 40
Masthead Sloop · Fin w/spade rudder · 1963–1971
One of the most influential designs and successful racing boats ever, the Cal 40 was a commercial success for Jensen Marine with 160 built.
See her sail
The Cal Boats 40, on the water
The fleet's own footage — the truest look at how she really moves.
Footage from Be The Captain
Is it for you?
Character
Where this design lands on the numbers a shopper trusts — read straight from her own ratios.
LivelyComfort 29Sea-kindly
CoastalCapsize 1.79Bluewater
LightD/L 240Heavy
EasygoingSA/D 18.4Powered-up
TenderBallast 40%Stiff
Powered-up and quick to accelerate — this one likes to sail.
The living fleet
Sailed by the fleet
The crews aboard this model, and where they were last seen.
On the water
The Cal Boats 40 on video
The record
Full specifications
The complete reference set — tap any figure to switch between metric and imperial.
Dimensions
Weights
The family
Boats like this
Nearby designs by size, type, and era — worth a look alongside her.