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| 1968 Cal 36 Pitfalls?
I will be looking at a rough 1968 Cal 36. I will of course, get a survey if I get serious about it, but what should I look for on my first walk thru the boat? Any links to this boats review? Owners opinions? It will be strictly a Great Lakes boat. occasional anchoring for the weekend. |
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I owned a Cal back in 1980 (not a 36') and was happy with it's construction for just coastal sailing. They are a little heavy but solid and fairly roomy.
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Most of the Cal designs, and I believe the 36 is one of them, have a galvanized steel beam under the cabin sole to resolve the mast compression forces, after many years this beam can be badly rusted, especially if it was standing in water due to clogged limber holes or poorly placed ice box drains. Inspection requires a bore scope or as a previous owner has done to my boat put in inspection ports. The beam on my 65 Cal 40 is in good shape, so they can last. This person went all out, I have read other accounts where they have not taken out the bulkhead and a lot less of the cabinetry. Wilkie's Sailboat Page I think a member of cruisersforum did this job on a Cal 29 in about a week. I don't know if he's still active, Clausont. IMO this is either a walk away problem or a chance at a huge price reduction if you're good at boat work. There's a Cal owners group on Yahoo with lots of experience. John |
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| Registered User ![]() | It seemed at nearly 7000# for a 27 footer was a bit heavy. But she was comfortable at sea for a smaller boat.
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