Looking to buy a CAL 34 MkIII - advice? - SeaKnots2024-03-28T18:54:08Zhttps://seaknots.ning.com/forum/topics/looking-to-buy-a-cal-34-mkiii?groupUrl=calsailboats&commentId=900123%3AComment%3A112008&groupId=900123%3AGroup%3A7294&feed=yes&xn_auth=noThe Cal 34 Mark III does not…tag:seaknots.ning.com,2012-09-01:900123:Comment:1932862012-09-01T22:47:11.572ZDanny Covingtonhttps://seaknots.ning.com/profile/DannyCovington
<p>The Cal 34 Mark III does not have the deaded beam from my understanding. I have a 1977 Cal 34 Mark III. Just beginning to refit it after it was stripped down at the marina where it resided and the PO had died years earlier leaving it abandoned.</p>
<p>The Cal 34 Mark III does not have the deaded beam from my understanding. I have a 1977 Cal 34 Mark III. Just beginning to refit it after it was stripped down at the marina where it resided and the PO had died years earlier leaving it abandoned.</p> Dan,
We have owned our 1970 C…tag:seaknots.ning.com,2009-10-14:900123:Comment:1127852009-10-14T14:14:33.524ZJohn Berenshttps://seaknots.ning.com/profile/JohnBerens
Dan,<br />
We have owned our 1970 CAL 34 for 24 years. There are several photos of "Killick" on my profile page. We bought her as a fix-er-upper and have done many improvements.<br />
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If there are any specific questions, feel free to ask.<br />
<br />
Overall they are great boats...very seaworthy (ours has been all over the East Coast including Bermuda). The constuction is virtually bullet proof, and with the exception of light air, they sail terrific.<br />
John Berens, Shady Side, MD
Dan,<br />
We have owned our 1970 CAL 34 for 24 years. There are several photos of "Killick" on my profile page. We bought her as a fix-er-upper and have done many improvements.<br />
<br />
If there are any specific questions, feel free to ask.<br />
<br />
Overall they are great boats...very seaworthy (ours has been all over the East Coast including Bermuda). The constuction is virtually bullet proof, and with the exception of light air, they sail terrific.<br />
John Berens, Shady Side, MD Howzit Dan, Don't know the c…tag:seaknots.ning.com,2009-10-09:900123:Comment:1121272009-10-09T05:11:03.267ZLeonard Reeveshttps://seaknots.ning.com/profile/LeonardReeves
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Howzit Dan, Don't know the conditions over by you, but our Cal 27 handles Hawaii's coastal trades like a champ. We were looking for an inexpensive slip filler and were happily surprised with a great sailing boat. WE eventually will move to a bigger boat as we can go to 34' x 11'. Maybe a 34 , but I really like the 31's. A survey should tell you all that you need to know. Most Cals are older but can be found in all states of repair. They have a…
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Howzit Dan, Don't know the conditions over by you, but our Cal 27 handles Hawaii's coastal trades like a champ. We were looking for an inexpensive slip filler and were happily surprised with a great sailing boat. WE eventually will move to a bigger boat as we can go to 34' x 11'. Maybe a 34 , but I really like the 31's. A survey should tell you all that you need to know. Most Cals are older but can be found in all states of repair. They have a reputation of being solidly built. I'm impressed with the condition of many original factory parts that are still in good conditon on our T/2, hull #14. My opinion would be to go for it if the price is right for you. I wish you well and post a picture of your "new" vessel.<br />
Aloha ka'kou,<br />
LR<br />
PS- also get some 34's on sailnet forum...GOOD LUCK. My sugestion is Yahoo groups,…tag:seaknots.ning.com,2009-10-07:900123:Comment:1120082009-10-07T06:21:28.237Zwalterhttps://seaknots.ning.com/profile/walter
My sugestion is Yahoo groups, Cal_Boats, the group got over 600 members.<br />
I've been living on board a Cal for the last year, and I understand the mayor concern is the beam.<br />
In the group you can find plans and advises of how to inspect or replace it, I found them willing to help, I even got a mainsail shipped to me from California!
My sugestion is Yahoo groups, Cal_Boats, the group got over 600 members.<br />
I've been living on board a Cal for the last year, and I understand the mayor concern is the beam.<br />
In the group you can find plans and advises of how to inspect or replace it, I found them willing to help, I even got a mainsail shipped to me from California!