Cal Sailboats
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Auto Pilots
Hey, was wondering if any cal owners had any experience w the new ray marine wheel pilots. I had bought a simrad wp30 years ago and the experience was bad. I have a cal 2/29. Trying to avoid making a bad purchase again. Any input is greatly appreciated.
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Looking to buy a CAL 34 MkIII - advice?
Looking to buy a CAL 34 MKIII and wondered if there were any owners out there with some words of wisdom. What do you like about your CAL, what do you not like? I'll get a survey of course and a separate engine survey. Anything particular to look out for? Any particular problem areas to be alert for…
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Dodger for Cal 31
I have a 79 Cal 31. The traveler is on the bridge deck (where you step when exiting the companionway).Does anyone have a Cal 31 with the traveler there AND a dodger? If so, can you send me the contact information of whoever built it and/or the measurements. Thanks
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MastHead Shivs for a Cal 2-30
Would anyone know of the size limitation for a 1968 Cal 2-30 masthead shiv?The boat currently has very worn wire-rope halyard and I would like to replace it with rope alone. Any ideas? I've been to the top, but because of the fractional rig was unable to get a really close look and measurement.…
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looking to buy a 1967 Cal30
currently own a Macgregor 26 swing keel. I have found a Cal 30, the previous owner has restored her, engine runs great, new cushions, just pulled over the winter and the bottom done, topsides are being painted as we speak. My concerns are driving her around the marina, tons larger and heavier than…
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rudder bushings
Hello friends, just wondering if anyone knows if '69 cal 34 had bushings in the rudder stock and where to get repacement. I'll be pulling her out of the water for a couple months in feb. There is a fair bit of play in th shaft tube while boat is underway, it appears that the rudder has fallen, but…
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Any Cal 24 or 25 owners out there
We just pulled our Santana 20 for the winter so it is time to start working on our Cal 24 restoration. The boat had been stored until 4 years ago full of water in the interior (up to the gunwales). So a lot of the interior needs redoing.On to my question; benches and flooring are relatively easy to…
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What was your reason for buying a Cal sailboat?
I'm just looking for some ideas on what it was that brought us all to buying a Cal. You know the designer, the lines, or the construction.My first, a Cal 25 cheap enough for me to get on the water. It took alot of work to get her up to a safe sailing vessel. After that she was perfect for taking me…
