Built in California in the mid-seventies by Bill Lapworth, the Cal 2-27 is a reliable cruiser best suited for winds in the low to mid-teens. The Cal 2-27 won’t dazzle with record speeds but offers enjoyable cruising with the comfort of the good old days. She prefers flat water but will put up with ocean swells too. Boats were built differently before space-age technology became a common ingredient of yacht design. Family and comfort were as important as safety and all-around performance. This is evident with the Cal 2-27, which offers more than 6 feet of standing headroom, a real head, and cozy accommodations with teak furnishing - all in a little 27-footer. Looking at a 2-27, the boat appears overbuilt and underpowered by todays standards - part of the reason for its longevity.