What is a Cal 33?

What is a Cal 33?

Let’s ramble on back to the Cal 33. The last Lapworth designed Cal 33 was a dynamite boat that got caught between the CCA and the IOR. The old Cal 33 has lots of sailing length and the IRO was not fooled, so the 33 rates up with the One Tonners.

Is a 1987 Cal 33 a good boat?

I bought a 1987 Cal 33 this June and am very satified with is construction and preformance. Competes well in the Wed night racing on the Miles River. I have already won my first long distance race beating both PERF 1 and 2 boats.

How much does a Cal 33 retrofit boat cost?

The retrofit boat is a 1987 Cal 33 designed by Raymond Hunt, an update to the original Lapworth design. The boat cost $32,500 and while it was older and in need of some repair, it was in pretty good shape overall and had a decentsized galley, two double berths and plenty of living space.

Are Cal 34’S built to last?

I own a Cal 34, big brother to the boat to the model you asked about. I can tell you that Cal’s are legendary sailboats, built to last. The 34 sails fast enough to beat most boats her LOA today. My hull is solid glass, cored deck and solid cabin top. The hardware was some of the best available when the boat was built 31 years ago.

What happened to the Lapworth Cal 33?

The last Lapworth designed Cal 33 was a dynamite boat that got caught between the CCA and the IOR. The old Cal 33 has lots of sailing length and the IRO was not fooled, so the 33 rates up with the One Tonners. It was just the wrong tool for the job on the IOR race course. But these boats enjoyed a long and fruitful life in the PHRF fleet.

What kind of boat is a Cal?

This newest design for Cal is again by C. Raymond Hunt Associates. Cal has long been a leader in the production of very versatile, cruiser-racer types. You put together an argument that this boat is a performance cruiser, but regardless of how you are inclined to classify it the boat will be fast and comfortable.

Is a calcal a performance cruiser?

Cal has long been a leader in the production of very versatile, cruiser-racer types. You put together an argument that this boat is a performance cruiser, but regardless of how you are inclined to classify it the boat will be fast and comfortable. The drawings from the Hunt office always deserve comment.