The CAL 21 from Jensen/Lapworth is a cruising sailboat that is easily within the budget of most families. It features a fully retractable keel allowing the yacht to stores neatly on a trailer. It can be launched in a matter of minutes and in only 12 inches of water. A special hinged mast allows easy rigging the boat for sailing. The entire launching and rigging procedure takes less than fifteen minutes.

When sailing the big 360 pound keel makes the CAL 21 totally self-righting and the cockpit is self draining making the CAL 21 a safe sailboat. The special retractable keel is designed so that it is completely recessed within the hull for trailering. It remains locked in this position until the boat is launched at which time it is simply lowered to the sailing position by means of a special winch. With the keel retracted and the detachable rudder off, the boat is free to slide into the water without a snag

The interior has ample cruising accommodations for the average-sized family. It sleeps four in full-sized berths and there is room for two more in the big 8-foot cockpit perhaps under a boom tent. There is also space for a marine head and galley range.

The spacious 8-foot cockpit has handy stowage for sails and other gear. With a large crew aboard the seats convert easily into two berths. Auxiliary power in the form of a small outboard mounted on the special transom bracket will push the CAL 21 along at 5 knots.

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