Howzit Kevin,
Welcome to the Cal forum. We've got a T/2, but have heard great things about the 31. Not too much activity here, but enough to stay around. Weather in Hawaii has been typical winter, save the above average number of high surf events. Surfers are scoring this year! Not sure which area that you're sailing in but I am sure that the Cal 31 is doing you right. Hope to see some pics of your boat.
Aloha ka'kou,
Leonard
Thanks for the "welcome" Leonard.
I named my boat after my favorite place in the world, you may know it ;-)
Every year I want to put her back on the So Cal coast but the $$$$ is too much
Hi Walter,
I am on the yahoo group, just not very active
I just returned from Key West. Had a chartered 47' lagoon that we took to the Dry Tortugas and then watched some races "Race Week" and of course the Duval Crawl
Let me know if you need crew!
Kevin O
"Kona"
Cal-31
Las Vegas
Hey Loren,
She's a beauty
I use to live in Tacoma but, only sailed 3 times in 22 years. Moved to Vegas and bought my Cal in '07. Never had a sail boat before. LOVE IT
I knew a Loren that worked at Marco Marine, any chance it is you?
Howzit Cal Sailors,
Nice Boats there boys! Great to see a little roll call on here.. We snuck in a motor/sail before the game yesterday and picked up a small(10#) Mahi. Good pupu's for the game , which came on at 1:30p.m. our time. Kona is a little too hot for me, but still part of one of the greatest places on the planet! Keep the pictures coming. Great ! We've got a 2/29 and a couple of Cal20's in our harbor,but no 31's. You guys enjoy the El Nino weather.
Aloha ka'kou,
Leonard
Anyone in the Boston/Cape area of Ma. guy giving away very decent Cal cushions.
Re: [MassBaySailors] Free Cal 28-2 cushions/covers [3 Attachments]Sunday, April 25, 2010 8:57 AMFrom: "Jake Tanley" Add sender to ContactsTo: MassBaySailors@yahoogroups.com [Attachment(s) from Jake Tanley included below]
Visiting Portland OR. July 20-30.
If any one would like crew for a day of sailing I would love to join you!
I would be more than happy to return the favor for anyone visiting Las Vegas. Water temp is about 85f !!
Jim, we are Cal 34 owners out of Redondo Beach, CA. Have owned her for the past 5 years (67 Cal 34 - Hull 75, a good old classic boat!). Some of the work we've done for her are:
1. Repaint Hull with Algrip
2. Re done all standing rigging
3. Repaint bottom
4. Add Electronics - ie. Chart Plotter with Temp & Depth Transducer; upgraded Tiller autopilot
5. Adding running water (cold) to Galley
6. Added footpumb to Head Sink
I can send you pictures of the boat if you'd like.
Hey Ken,
Would love to see pics of the boat. I have been refitting Skylark (68 Cal 34 Hull 186) for close to 2 years now. Have done a lot of the same work you have done and then some. She had sat for a long time before I found her. They are such great boats. Do you still have the old A4 running?
I have a blog that shows everything I have done if you would like to see pics. http://skylarkadventures.blogspot.com/ We just finished a trip down from Washington, NC to Jacksonville, FL. That was a hoot as well.
Bruce, I was forturnate when I purchased the boat, the previous owners had re-powered the engine from the A4 to a Yanmar 3GM30F, which runs the boat quite nice. We are the 3rd owner of the boat and the previousl owners seemed quite adapt at keeping the boat up. The owner who we purchased the boat from didn't sail the boat much, as he was older, using the boat as a platform and did a lot of kyacking.
Ken,
A re-power is next on the list for sure. The A4 gave her final performance on the trip down. Have to wait a while to build the funds up a bit, but I am hoping to have something underway by early next year.
Bruce, a repower will make a hugh difference in time, effort and maintainance. I also wanted you to know that you can see some pictures of Finisterre in my home page -- I'll take some of the in interior this week and post them. One of the things I have found, especally with the Cal 34 series is not a lot of support in the web. There are some user forums, but for the amount of owners with 34's out there, not a lot of communications between each other. When I had a Columbia 26 - there was a huge amount of user assistance on the "how to's etc". I work on my boat a lot, feel free to ask questions etc. if you need any help.
Ken, looked at your pics, she looks great. So from what I can tell, you painted the deck and the non-skid areas all white? I like that a lot. Re-doing the deck is on the short list as well, and I was looking for ideas.
Agree with you completely about there being very little support for the 34 models. Everyone seems to have a 25, 30 or something in between, I appreciate your offer for help.
How do you fare in CA without a bimini? In FL, it's a must. I use a boom tarp when at the dock or at anchor, but it's a pain to put up and take down...especially if there is any wind.
--Jim
Bruce, to the paint, we painted the HULL white, non-skid deck is a Slight tan color mixed with non-skid. and the trim the green ... she does look great and anyone who see's her is shocked at her age. I have a dodger and a sumbrella sun cover for the times were at anchor or in the marina and really hot needing some relief. Were planning on modifying it with some side drape to cut the direct sun in the a.m. and p.m. it fits up and over the boom, extending to the back stay.
I have a Cal 31' Sloop 1979. I'm outfitting her to cross the pacific over to Australia and i can't seem to find any Cal 31's that have done major crossings. Anyone know about Cal 31's sailing to Hawaii or Beyond. Any help would be great.
Aloha ka'kou Cal people. Hope everyone had a great summer. Sailing has been great, as usual. Fishing , not so much. No good size fish(25#) since July. Bunch of AKU (skipjack tuna) since then. MahiMahi season is coming back around next month. Can't wait!
LR
Howzit Cal people,
Looking for info on Cal 2-30. We may be moving up sooner rather than later... Specifically keel attachment (integrated or bolts). Also headroom and a definitive beam. Anybody? Bradley, you still out there?
Mahalo for any,
LR
Even though that is the predesessor to my Cal 31 I will claim no factual knowledge about the boat. Mine is an encapsulated lead keel with no beam.
Have you looked on the Yahoo site? http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Cal_Boats/
more than likely it would be found in a past thread
Kevin O
Cal-31 "Kona"
Las Vegas
Howzit Kevin,
Mahalo for the quick response. We'll check out the boat this weekend. 1970 Hull # 68. Old boat... Thanks for the link, I'll check it out too.
Mahalo nui,
LR
KILLICK my 1970 Cal 34 will be going on the market this fall due to health reasons. Highlights include: yanmar 27, PSS shaft seal, martec folding prop, corian table, new cabin sole, designer upolstery, slip covers and sheets, refrigeration, origo stove, perfect fb main, 150 &100, ok spinnaker, refrig, electronics mast with radar, custom bow sprit for anchors, lofrans elec windlass, etc. Located MD See my pg for photos.
New guy here. Currently sailing (and selling) a completely re-fit Tartan 27. Looking to move up to a Cal 34 / 35. Wanted to know some thoughts from those of you who have one. I'm looking to live aboard and I really like the layout of the Cruising Cal 35 but can't find many. Are the 1980's Cal 35's still Lapworth Design's. Any input is appreciated. Thanks
Ok so first weekend out on my new to me Cal 2-30 and I noticed that the tiller really pulls (under power more so due to propwash), but even undersail, once the tiller leaves center position it grabs and pulls hard off center. I can feel the rudder pulling off center at all times, she turns effectively both directions but won't stay centered. is this a bearing, bushing, alignment problem. She comes out of the water in a few weeks and I'll have a look to see what the problem may be, but thought I'd ask for advice in the meantime. Any ideas?
John, I'm so sorry to hear that your health is causing you to consider selling your boat. That just makes me sad. I sent you a friend request. It's been a while since I've been on here... I hope you are ok, in Florida maybe? Thanks
Hope this finds everybody well, especially you John,. Hope you all had a good Thanksgiving and enjoyed the day. We got in a short sail and actually caught a small(12#) mahimahi. Was a good change from the leftover turkey. We ate it on saturday watching Hawaii'i football. Anyway, we've moved to Cal 2/29 and couldn't be more pleased. Picked it up in July and have been sailing hard ever since. However, we need to get some paint on the topsides and was wondering if anyone knows the Cal blue color? Looks like a standard on many Cal boats. Any help is appreciated. Good Holidays to all.
All 4 Chapters of SEAS are having our National Meeting in Sea Bright on February 12, 2012 at the Monmouth Culture Center,,,,,The event is being hosted by SEAS-Monmouth..More info coming
Haven't been on this site since last post ,but our 2/29 is looking good. Went sailing past Sunday with small craft and huge swell. Was fun! No fish to report but the sailing is great. The 2/29 is a lot more boat than the 27. Very solid sailor with just enough headroom for me. We're loving it. Hope that "Kona" is all good for you. Have fun in Vegas!
Thank you! Kona is doing good. Resting in Bali Marina since April 3, 2011. Will be here until mid-March before heading out to Papua this year. Great place to sail here but a bit too hot and humid to my liking.
Was wondering if there were any cal 31 owners who could comment on how well the deck and structural wood work is holding up. I may look at a cal 31 and would like to know if there are any problems w the boat. I bought a cal 29 years ago that was in bad shape and would like to avoid the same issues(waterlogged core in deck and rotted bulkheads)
I am new to Sea Knots. I bought/found a 1972 Cal 29 and I would like to contact other Cal 29 and 2-29 owners. I am berthed in the San Francisco Bay in the San Leandro Marina. I have several questions and curiosities that can best be answered by current owners. I would also like to check out their boats too, as I try to restore my boat. I have not named my boat and the old name is so faded away that I hope to come up with her new name soon. If you are or were an owner, please reply.
Leonard Reeves
Dec 24, 2009
Leonard Reeves
Jan 25, 2010
Leonard Reeves
Jan 25, 2010
Kevin Oelschlager
Just found SeaKnots and this group
Owner of a great Cal-31 in Las Vegas NV
Feb 6, 2010
Leonard Reeves
Welcome to the Cal forum. We've got a T/2, but have heard great things about the 31. Not too much activity here, but enough to stay around. Weather in Hawaii has been typical winter, save the above average number of high surf events. Surfers are scoring this year! Not sure which area that you're sailing in but I am sure that the Cal 31 is doing you right. Hope to see some pics of your boat.
Aloha ka'kou,
Leonard
Feb 6, 2010
Kevin Oelschlager
I named my boat after my favorite place in the world, you may know it ;-)
Every year I want to put her back on the So Cal coast but the $$$$ is too much
Feb 6, 2010
walter
Here's my Cal 29 at Miami, winter is great!!!
You should try Cal-boats at groups.yahoo.com , lots of information there
Feb 7, 2010
Kevin Oelschlager
I am on the yahoo group, just not very active
I just returned from Key West. Had a chartered 47' lagoon that we took to the Dry Tortugas and then watched some races "Race Week" and of course the Duval Crawl
Let me know if you need crew!
Kevin O
"Kona"
Cal-31
Las Vegas
Feb 8, 2010
Kevin Oelschlager
She's a beauty
I use to live in Tacoma but, only sailed 3 times in 22 years. Moved to Vegas and bought my Cal in '07. Never had a sail boat before. LOVE IT
I knew a Loren that worked at Marco Marine, any chance it is you?
Feb 8, 2010
walter
We can sail !!!!
Feb 8, 2010
Leonard Reeves
Nice Boats there boys! Great to see a little roll call on here.. We snuck in a motor/sail before the game yesterday and picked up a small(10#) Mahi. Good pupu's for the game , which came on at 1:30p.m. our time. Kona is a little too hot for me, but still part of one of the greatest places on the planet! Keep the pictures coming. Great ! We've got a 2/29 and a couple of Cal20's in our harbor,but no 31's. You guys enjoy the El Nino weather.
Aloha ka'kou,
Leonard
Feb 8, 2010
Leonard Reeves
Mar 31, 2010
Terri
Re: [MassBaySailors] Free Cal 28-2 cushions/covers [3 Attachments]Sunday, April 25, 2010 8:57 AMFrom: "Jake Tanley" Add sender to ContactsTo: MassBaySailors@yahoogroups.com [Attachment(s) from Jake Tanley included below]
They're green, with small red markings
Here are some more photo's I just took
Apr 25, 2010
Leonard Reeves
Just checking in. Sailing has been great! Summer trades all-ready kicking in. Going to be a good summer. Enjoy!
LR
May 14, 2010
Kevin Oelschlager
If any one would like crew for a day of sailing I would love to join you!
I would be more than happy to return the favor for anyone visiting Las Vegas. Water temp is about 85f !!
Jul 7, 2010
matt eastman
i have a cal 29 1972 , wondering if anybody knows were to get the original dodger for her ? thanks the matty j
Jul 8, 2010
Jim Buce
Jul 20, 2010
Ken Roberts
1. Repaint Hull with Algrip
2. Re done all standing rigging
3. Repaint bottom
4. Add Electronics - ie. Chart Plotter with Temp & Depth Transducer; upgraded Tiller autopilot
5. Adding running water (cold) to Galley
6. Added footpumb to Head Sink
I can send you pictures of the boat if you'd like.
Ken Roberts
S/V Finisterre
Jul 20, 2010
Jim Buce
Would love to see pics of the boat. I have been refitting Skylark (68 Cal 34 Hull 186) for close to 2 years now. Have done a lot of the same work you have done and then some. She had sat for a long time before I found her. They are such great boats. Do you still have the old A4 running?
I have a blog that shows everything I have done if you would like to see pics. http://skylarkadventures.blogspot.com/ We just finished a trip down from Washington, NC to Jacksonville, FL. That was a hoot as well.
Jim
s/v Skylark
Jul 21, 2010
Ken Roberts
Jul 21, 2010
Jim Buce
A re-power is next on the list for sure. The A4 gave her final performance on the trip down. Have to wait a while to build the funds up a bit, but I am hoping to have something underway by early next year.
Jul 21, 2010
Ken Roberts
Jul 21, 2010
Jim Buce
Agree with you completely about there being very little support for the 34 models. Everyone seems to have a 25, 30 or something in between, I appreciate your offer for help.
How do you fare in CA without a bimini? In FL, it's a must. I use a boom tarp when at the dock or at anchor, but it's a pain to put up and take down...especially if there is any wind.
--Jim
Jul 22, 2010
Ken Roberts
Jul 22, 2010
mike m.
Mike Marina Del Rey, CA
Aug 14, 2010
walter
there's plenty of people there with lots of experiences
Aug 15, 2010
Leonard Reeves
LR
Sep 15, 2010
Leonard Reeves
Looking for info on Cal 2-30. We may be moving up sooner rather than later... Specifically keel attachment (integrated or bolts). Also headroom and a definitive beam. Anybody? Bradley, you still out there?
Mahalo for any,
LR
.Sep 28, 2010
Kevin Oelschlager
Have you looked on the Yahoo site?
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Cal_Boats/
more than likely it would be found in a past thread
Kevin O
Cal-31 "Kona"
Las Vegas
Sep 28, 2010
Leonard Reeves
Mahalo for the quick response. We'll check out the boat this weekend. 1970 Hull # 68. Old boat... Thanks for the link, I'll check it out too.
Mahalo nui,
LR
Sep 29, 2010
Leonard Reeves
Mele Kalilkimaka Cal people and all other sailors!
Hope that everybody is enjoying the Holidays. We never bought the Cal 2-30. Looks good, but we're sticking to our 5 year plan for now. Enjoy!
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Dec 15, 2010
John Berens
Jun 25, 2011
Chris DiCroce
Hey Everyone,
New guy here. Currently sailing (and selling) a completely re-fit Tartan 27. Looking to move up to a Cal 34 / 35. Wanted to know some thoughts from those of you who have one. I'm looking to live aboard and I really like the layout of the Cruising Cal 35 but can't find many. Are the 1980's Cal 35's still Lapworth Design's. Any input is appreciated. Thanks
c
Sep 9, 2011
Scot Henry
Hey Everyone,
I just bought a 1968 Cal 2-30 and so far am loving it. She'll need some winter TLC but come spring, she'll be a thing of beauty!
Scot
Oct 5, 2011
Scot Henry
Oct 11, 2011
Chris DiCroce
John, I'm so sorry to hear that your health is causing you to consider selling your boat. That just makes me sad. I sent you a friend request. It's been a while since I've been on here... I hope you are ok, in Florida maybe? Thanks
c
Nov 9, 2011
Jim Malone
I belong to SEAS Bergen..we have a 27 foot catalina named Zephyr @Haverstraw Marina in Weat Haverstraw, New York
Nov 27, 2011
Leonard Reeves
Howzit ALL,
Hope this finds everybody well, especially you John,. Hope you all had a good Thanksgiving and enjoyed the day. We got in a short sail and actually caught a small(12#) mahimahi. Was a good change from the leftover turkey. We ate it on saturday watching Hawaii'i football. Anyway, we've moved to Cal 2/29 and couldn't be more pleased. Picked it up in July and have been sailing hard ever since. However, we need to get some paint on the topsides and was wondering if anyone knows the Cal blue color? Looks like a standard on many Cal boats. Any help is appreciated. Good Holidays to all.
Mahalo,
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Nov 29, 2011
Leonard Reeves
MERRY CHRISTMAS AND SEASONS GREETINGS ALL. Went with the Bikini Blue from Pettit(easypoxy)037.JPG Aloha ka'kou,LR
Dec 22, 2011
Kevin Oelschlager
Mele Kalilkimaka Leonard, From "Kona" (in Las Vegas) your 2-29 is looking very nice in new blue! I bet it feels nice to streeeech out a bit now?
I hope everyone has a wonderfull Christmas!
Dec 22, 2011
Jim Malone
All 4 Chapters of SEAS are having our National Meeting in Sea Bright on February 12, 2012 at the Monmouth Culture Center,,,,,The event is being hosted by SEAS-Monmouth..More info coming
www.sailseas.com
www.sailseas.com/monmouth
Dec 22, 2011
Leonard Reeves
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Howzit Kevin,
Haven't been on this site since last post ,but our 2/29 is looking good. Went sailing past Sunday with small craft and huge swell. Was fun! No fish to report but the sailing is great. The 2/29 is a lot more boat than the 27. Very solid sailor with just enough headroom for me. We're loving it. Hope that "Kona" is all good for you. Have fun in Vegas!
aloha ka'kou,
LR
Jan 31, 2012
Solo Voyager
Thank you! Kona is doing good. Resting in Bali Marina since April 3, 2011. Will be here until mid-March before heading out to Papua this year. Great place to sail here but a bit too hot and humid to my liking.
Jan 31, 2012
John Berens
Health forces this...check out Annapolisyachtsales and see my Cal 34. If you know of someone looking for a very special boat, pass the word.
Thanks, John Berens, Bradenton FL
Jun 6, 2012
Leonard Reeves
Howzit CAL people,
Hope that the summer is going good. We've been doing our usual runs and having good fun. Great, windy summer. Good sunsets and good fishing.
Aloha ka'kou,
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Jul 31, 2012
Leonard Reeves
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Jul 31, 2012
Leonard Reeves
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Happy New Year !
Jan 2, 2013
Leonard Reeves
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Skipjack!
Jan 7, 2013
Jim Englert
Was wondering if there were any cal 31 owners who could comment on how well the deck and structural wood work is holding up. I may look at a cal 31 and would like to know if there are any problems w the boat. I bought a cal 29 years ago that was in bad shape and would like to avoid the same issues(waterlogged core in deck and rotted bulkheads)
May 8, 2013
Allan Diaz
Hi Everyone,
I am new to Sea Knots. I bought/found a 1972 Cal 29 and I would like to contact other Cal 29 and 2-29 owners. I am berthed in the San Francisco Bay in the San Leandro Marina. I have several questions and curiosities that can best be answered by current owners. I would also like to check out their boats too, as I try to restore my boat. I have not named my boat and the old name is so faded away that I hope to come up with her new name soon. If you are or were an owner, please reply.
Thanks,
Allan
Mar 21, 2015