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Hi All... Sorry for the long first post, but I am hoping a Cal owner or two can help me. I am in the market for a 30ish foot sloop and I mentioned this to a friend of mine. He told me that a friend of his has a Cal 29 for sale. I'll be taking a close look at it Wednesday evening, and would appreciate any advice about what to look for. I know nothing about cal boats. What I know about this boat is that it has been out of the water for 5 years and the atomic 4 is frozen. I'm told it has been well wrapped to keep animals out and the owner has taken care of it each year. Supposedly it has a new head (enclosed) and a new stove. The wood is all supposed to be in good shape. It needs all new sheets and halyards. The mast and boom are said to be in very good shape as are the stays. It comes with only 2 sails, a main and a jib, but the owner didn't know what size jib. It is supposed to have a depth sounder, compass, VHF, doger and lights, and other stuff I can not recall. Oh, an auto pilot thing for the tiller. I have never used one of those. The owner is asking $4,000. I have no idea what year this is or even what model it is supposed to be (ie, 29 vs 2-29). Is there any way to tell by looking? Is there a hull number somewhere I can check? What is the difference between a 29 and a 2-29? One thing I noticed from looking at pictures of different Cal 29s on the Internet is that there seems to be no hatch on the front deck, above the V birth. I would think this makes for very little air flow below up front. Is this a problem? Can someone tell me what I should expect to pay for sails for a Cal 29? I would like to have a 150 genny and spinnaker. Thanks very much. It will be August in a few days and if this is a good boat I am going to stop shopping around and buy it, so I can get some sailing in before winter. I would appreciate anything that would help me decide. Best, Jim
Generally speaking you are best to buy a boat equipped the way you want a boat equipped...you'll pay about half what the gear cost new. Likewise for boats needing major repairs, such as a new engine. When you state the engine is "frozen" I assume you mean it no longer operates. You might look at this boat for the experience, then go on and look at some in-the-water, well equipped and operating versions, and buy the best one at a fair price. The most expensive way to get a nice boat is to buy a fixer-upper and well...fix it up on your dollar. Ignoring the value of your time and effort, and the months not spent sailing, putting a rebuilt engine, new sails, new running rigging, and a few surprises you won't find out about until you are the owner, can easily total $10-15k, giving you... eventually ...a $20k Cal 29 worth maybe $12k. Go buy someone else's $12K Cal 29 and go sailing the next day. The only exception to this advice is if you have lots of time on your hands and nothing to do, and just want a project to enjoy, and don't really care what it costs you in the end... PS - to estimate the costs of sail, you can use the online estimater at FX Sails, Sails, Sailboat Sails, Custom Sails, Cruising Sails, Instant Online Sail Prices just remember the costs of sails would be at best just one leg of this expensive table.
Thanks Thanks for the reply, makes good sense. By frozen, I meant that it does not turn. I did a little reading and apparently the atomic 4 can get stuck. You can remove the plugs and fill it with oil, let it soak, and get it to turn again. But the engine could have many problems and replacing or rebuilding it would be a major expense, as you said. If I can find a completely equipped one for $12,000 or so I would probably go that route. So far, I have called and/or emailed people looking to sell boats and received not one reply. What do you think of the Cal 29, or the Cal boats in general? A 29 foot boat with a 9 foot beam seems like it would be pretty roomy.
Cals as a group are very nice sailing boats, and in my opinion, they are represent a lot of value for the money. I spent a lot of time on an older cal 25, have sailed some 27, 29, 30, 33 and 39 models. I think them all very good to excellent sailing boats. Interior wise thay are fairly basic, usuually vinyl interiors, simple may be a better word, but they sail wonderfully, can race to their ratings. A good plasce to start if on a limired budget, but don't want a dog boat.
cal 29 i bought 1970 sail #145 2 years ago for 1500. no motor i did the outboard conversion. had to put about 4k into her, but she sails great now.
Bought a Cal 2-27 this spring, PO put a 5hp outboard on her instead of rebuilding the inboard, not the greatest setup, but works. She is roomy enough for the family below, but man, she sails like a dream!
We bought a 1971 Cal25 last year and love it. The hull construction is solid. The cabin is not tall enough to stand upright but it sleeps four comfortably. We are on our second used outboard, but that isn't a big deal (not much money invested). We have gone sailing many times using a 40lb thrust trolling motor to get in and out of the slip and bayou. I found out lot of info on Cal boats online. I'm actually looking into going hybred by replacing the powerhead on my outboard with a golf cart motor and using our small generator to charge the batteries when needed.
We own a 1965 Cal Jensen 30. She is a good solid boat but she needed a lot of work when we got her. The interiors are somewhat sparce. You do get a lot for your money with a Cal boat but it sounds like the one you are looking at is over priced and too much of a project. Unless you have all of the time in the world to work on the boat I would strongly advise getting something you can enjoy weekly and work on part time.
Thanks very much for the advice everyone. I passed on the Cal, it needed way too much work. I bought a Scampi 30 instead.
Owner of a Cal 2-29 1973 I have been restoring a Cal 2-29 I am in the second year of the rebuild but since I am disabled the work is slow. I decided to make some major changes, and have found some problems that are common in Cal 29's. First, borrow a bore scope or a camera attached to lap top and inspect the steel beam that is under the hump that separates the main salon from the head. You can gain access by going through the head platform where the thru hull is. This beam needs to be in good shape. Also check all of the bulkheads for damage to the plywood. I had to make a new beam, main bulkhead and forward as well. The minor bulkheads that support the rear chain plates were beyond hope. Tiny leaks will destroy any wood, even teak. There is enough room to put in a small holding tank by moving the small water tank aft and upright. As to the engine you might think of going with an air cooled diesel or using an electric motor (two in tandem) from golf carts. Add a small generator and you have a diesel electric drive. Use golf cart batteries.
Looking forward for the set of the 6 windows from a Cal 29 1978.
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Bill Lapworth's mid-'70s racer/cruiser is still active today, and a bargain to boot.
Jack Jensen formed one of the country’s most successful fiberglass boatbuilding companies in 1959—Jensen Marine—when it introduced the Lapworth 24 centerboarder. Not long after, the name was changed to Cal. Based in Costa Mesa, California, the model name stood for the state of its origin. The Cal 24 got the company going, no doubt helped by the much publicized circumnavigation of teenager Robin Lee Graham, documented in book and film by the name of Dove.
The famous ocean racer, the Cal 40, with its divided keel and rudder, came along about 1965. Our story begins in 1970, with the introduction of the Cal 29, another of the company’s many successful designs. Looking for something similar but a bit smaller, the company asked designer Bill Lapworth for a 27- footer, which at first was the Cal 27, a fin keel, spade rudder design with a convertible pop top; another incarnation of this basic hull was the T/2. But the concept of the 29 found its full expression in the Cal 2-27, which began production in 1975 and continued to 1977, after which it was again modified and called simply the Cal 27…again. Production of it ceased in 1986. In the mid-’70s Jensen Marine was bought by Bangor Punta and moved east to Fall River, Massachusetts. O’Day was part of the company business, too, run by Jim Hunt, son of yacht designer C. Raymond Hunt. By the end of the 1980s operations ceased, due to the severe downturn in boat sales, the same tailspin that caught Pearson and many others.
Design & Construction The Cal 2-27 (and the 1980s Cal 27) is somewhat different than the first Cal 27 and T/2. Where the earlier design had a relatively flat underbody, the 2- 27 shows a somewhat beamier and fuller hull, with a displacement/length ratio of 278, compared to 218 for the initial design. The 2-27’s displacement of 6,700 lbs. was up from 5,400 Lbs., beam was 3″ greater, and the waterline 3″ less. Where the T/2 had a funny fixed cabin to provide headroom (a problem with the pop-top 27), the 2-27 gave 6′ 2″ headroom throughout. So she was conceived to appeal more to family sailing than racing. Like the 27, the 2-27 also incorporated a small skeg to provide a bearing for the rudder, a feature of many Lapworth designs of that period.
The hull is solid fiberglass and ballast is internal lead, dropped into an “envelope keel.” The deck was cored with plywood sections set in a mish-mash of resin and glass, held down by sandbags until cured. Fred Cook, vice-president of Schaefer Marine, who worked for Cal during those years, jokingly said they called it “early vacuum bagging.”
The hull-to-deck joint was sealed with putty and glassed over on the inside. The interior incorporates a half pan which would include the cabin sole and hull stiffeners; above that the berths and other furniture were wood. Unusual in a production boat, the bulkheads were bonded to the hull and deck (this means a soft liner to cover the overhead, instead of a fiberglass molding). These are real pluses.
Most owners rate construction as excellent, employing the term “overbuilt.” One owner said, “The Cal 2-27 has been well-designed and constructed and rigged with good quality materials.” Cook said he knows of one 27 that cruised the South Pacific. “They’re bombproof,” he said.
There are some complaints, however, one of the more common being inadequate backing plates for stanchions and deck hardware. A number of owners said they fabricated their own to correct this weakness. Other criticisms include gelcoat crazing (which is common to most older boats), difficulty in sealing chainplates at the deck, need for ground tackle system (e.g., bow roller, chocks, anchor well, etc.), hulldeck joint leaks, gate valves on through-hulls, lightweight companionway drop boards, loose rudder post, and opening ports in head that hold water. There always are a few detractors of any design, it seems, and we did receive a response from one owner who said the boat “is not well built (leaks, poor hatches, siphoning effect through head, poor adjuststanchions).
I installed backing plates, new hatches, electronics, traveler, etc.” After which he concluded it is a good family boat, suitable for day racing “if upgraded.”
The interior is roomy, with a V-berth forward, settees amidships, and the galley aft, under the companionway and bridge deck (nice feature).
The only wrinkle is that the head is part of the forward cabin, so there are some complaints about lack of privacy. “There is an upside,” wrote one owner. “The forward cabin is truly a mini-stateroom, much less claustrophobic than other boats of similar size.” On the later model 27s, a folding door was added to separate the head from the V-berth. The same owner also mentioned that with the galley athwartship, companionway traffic crosses over it. Storage space is a bit limited, and though the counter is long and provides some good uncluttered space for working, some aspects of it are awkward, such as the ice box, which requires putting a knee on the port settee and sticking your head under the overhead to look inside.
The berths are all of good length at 6′ 4″. (In the late-model 27s, the galley was given an L-shape, taking space from the starboard settee, so that the foot of the berth was shoved into the hanging locker; it’s doubtful a tall person would be comfortable on it.) Pilot berths were offered as options, so that the boat could sleep six persons.
Performance Owner comments about sailing performance range from criticism to jubilation. The owner of a 1976 model says the boat is probably 1,000 lbs. overweight and slow. Others said it is the “fastest moderate displacement 27-footer I know of,” and it is an “extremely fast boat rarely beaten, then only by some pure racers.” The majority of survey respondents, however, rate the boat’s speed upwind and downwind as average to above average. Most owners seem to agree that the 2-27 is quite stable, heeling to 20 degrees and settling in. Regarding balance, again responses vary widely; a few say it is skittish, needing “a high degree of sail adjustment to balance.” But most say it handles nicely until higher wind speeds are experienced, when weather helm can become a problem. One owner said, “Weather helm can be minimized by proper rigging and sail trim adjustments.” On the whole, owners seem to feel the boat behaves well, even in the blustery conditions of the San Francisco Bay area. “A good sailing boat,” seems to sum it up.
The Atomic 4 gasoline engine was installed in many boats, with a single-cylinder 12-hp Farymann diesel as an option that few chose. Some boats were fitted with outboards instead. We have also heard from owners with Volvo MB10A and 11-hp. Universal diesels. A number of owners said accessibility was less than ideal. And not many Farymann diesel owners had much good to say about it—“Electrolysis just ate it up and it was difficult to get parts.” Diesel owners also said they felt their boats were underpowered. The owner of an outboard model said, “Inboard engine is a must; do not recommend outboard.” And there were the usual complaints about control when backing.
Conclusion Despite what may appear to be a litany of gripes from owners of the Cal 2-27, they appear, by and large, to be a happy lot. None reported major problems with the boat, rather small stuff that can be corrected. Overall integrity of the hull and deck structures seems to be above average.
As the years went by, the interior was upgraded with more teak veneers, opening ports and better equipment.
Owners feel the boat stands up well to windy conditions, stating they feel safe in the boat because she is stable, does not heel excessively, and remains under control when the usual precautions have been taken (i.e., shortening sail).
The more serious considerations for a potential buyer will be general condition, and in that regard a number of respondents said they’d never seen a really ratty Cal 2-27, adding that the owner group has a sense of pride and camaraderie. Indeed, in California there are a number of very active fleets that turn out in double figures for scheduled racing events.
For cruising, the boat seems best suited to two persons-a number of owners said so. The cockpit, which seems to be of sufficient size, again is most comfortable with just two to three persons, especially when tiller steered. But for weekend and short cruises, the boat is more than adequate.
Price of the Cal 2-27, when new in 1975, was $11,950 base, but this did not include sails and many other essential accessories. Today that boat sells for about $14,000 to $15,000.
The “Price History” chart, using data from the BUC Research Used Boat Price Guide, shows a large increase in prices in 1986; remember that during the late 1970s and into the mid-1980s, new boat prices accelerated, drawing used boat prices along, so that one could occasionally make money on an older boat. But the market collapsed in the late 1980s, accounting for the dramatic decrease in 1988 values. As we have discussed before, during this period BUC generally depreciated values until, in the early 1990s, brokers protested that because the used boat market was to a large extent cleared of mediocre boats, those that remained were actually commanding somewhat higher prices than a few years before. BUC responded by saying it had adjusted values for some boats slightly upward based on spot identification of those particular boats.
In fact, it seems to us that BUC has increased values across the board in 1993 and 1994, which is reflected in the slight upturn in prices for last year. We’re not convinced this is justified. When we checked other publications for asking prices, we found surprisingly few 2-27s and 27s listed.
Those mid-70s models we did find ranged from a low of $9,000 to $15,900. So while we think the BUC prices for these boats are pretty much on target, we do think you can find some boats for less. We doubt BUC would disagree.
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CROWN 28 is a Lapworth built & designed boat, that is based off the CAL-2-27 molds. Lapworth is Canadian and took the CAL design and improved upon it in CANADA, then unleashed the CROWN 28 in 1975 or so. The CROWN 28 is an undervalued boat when you consider the improvements on the CAL 2-27, it is built from and how the CAL 2-27 with worse capsize ratings and worse speed ratings, well, the CROWN 28 is the upgraded CAL 2-27, but people don;t know or realize!!!
Look in CANADA and find a CROWN 28, it’s the improved CAL 2-27 from the early to mid 70’s!!!!
Iam still looking for information on the Cal 2-30 Made by Jensen. Did find a sales brochure but nothing like a review or one for sale.I found one I can buy but would like to know more about it.
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The Cal 29 is a 29.0ft masthead sloop designed by William Lapworth and built in fiberglass by Jensen Marine/Cal Boats between 1968 and 1974.
624 units have been built..
The Cal 29 is a moderate weight sailboat which is a reasonably good performer. It is very stable / stiff and has a good righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a coastal cruiser. The fuel capacity is originally small. There is a very short water supply range.
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| Model | Cal 29 | ||
| Length | 29 ft | ||
| Beam | 9.25 ft | ||
| Draft | 4.50 ft | ||
| Country | United states (North America) | ||
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| Sail area / displ. | 16.94 | ||
| Ballast / displ. | 41.88 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 258.35 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 25.04 | ||
| Capsize | 1.85 |
| Hull type | Monohull fin keel with spade rudder | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 24 ft | ||
| Maximum draft | 4.50 ft | ||
| Displacement | 8000 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 3350 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 6.56 knots |
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| Rigging | Masthead Sloop | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 422 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 41 ft | ||
| Sail area fore | 228.11 sq.ft | ||
| Sail area main | 193.98 sq.ft | ||
| I | 37 ft | ||
| J | 12.33 ft | ||
| P | 31.67 ft | ||
| E | 12.25 ft |
| Nb engines | 1 | ||
| Total power | 30 HP | ||
| Fuel capacity | 20 gals |
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| Water capacity | 20 gals | ||
| Headroom | 0 ft | ||
| Nb of cabins | 0 | ||
| Nb of berths | 0 | ||
| Nb heads | 0 |
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| Builder | Jensen Marine/Cal Boats | ||
| Designer | William Lapworth | ||
| First built | 1968 | ||
| Last built | 1974 | ||
| Number built | 624 |
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The Cal 29 is an American sailboat, that was designed by William Lapworth and first built in 1971.
The Cal 29 is a small recreational keelboat, built predominantly of fiberglass, with wood trim. It has a masthead sloop rig, an internally-mounted spade-type rudder and a fixed fin keel. It displaces 8,000 lb (3,629 kg) and carries 3,350 lb (1,520 kg) of ballast. The boat has a draft of 4.50 ft (1.37 m) with the standard keel fitted.
The boat is fitted with a Universal Atomic 4 30 hp (22 kW) gasoline engine. The fuel tank holds 20 U.S. gallons (76 L; 17 imp gal) and the fresh water tank also has a capacity of 20 U.S. gallons (76 L; 17 imp gal). The boat has a PHRF racing average handicap of 183 with a high of 198 and low of 180. It has a hull speed of 6.56 kn (12.15 km/h).
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LOA: 29.00 ft LWL: 24.00 ft Beam: 9.25 ft Draft: 4.50 ft Displacement: 8000.00 lbs Ballast: 3350.00 lbs Hull type: Fin w/spade rudder Hull construction: FG Rigging type: Masthead Sloop
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| . The first Cal 29 was designed by Bill Lapworth in 1968 and hull #1 was launched in 1969. I'm not sure how long the 2-29 was produced. I have no photos or line drawings of the 29 but here are the specs on the 2-29 Cal. I'm sure that there were more 29 Cals designed. I think that this 2-29 was the second design of the 29 foot Cal line, same as the 2-27 was the second design of the 27. Note: There were more than one design of the 29 foot Cal, same as there were more than one Cal 27. ." Before going below, we should look at the standard outboard motor installation. First remove the "Transom Door" and stow it below. Now take the outboard from its stowage in the port cockpit seat locker and mount on the transom. Once mounted, the outboard may be tipped up, out of the water, for sailing. Complete inspectional access to the engine may be gained by lifting the main companionway step, removing the bulkhead and also by a sliding hatch in the port quarter berth. Operation procedures are well covered in the enclosed manual, Several important points should be re-emphasized, . Water is supplied to the sink f'rom a 25 gallon fresh water tank under the forward double berth, The tank fill, a bronze plug with a 1/2" square recess, is on the aft end and the vent is in the forepeak. Editor's note: My neck's still sore from crawling thru hatches trying to figure where my Cal 2-27 was leaking. After two days of searching for a leak, my wife Karen asked "I wonder where that icebox drains?" A 2 or 3 burner Pressure Alcohol Stove is the normal optional installation, Operating instructions come with the stove but a few additional points on stove operation are important. or simply use your browser's BACK button . . . |
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Notes. The CAL 29 was one of this builders most popular models. The CAL 2-29, introduced somewhat later, was the same boat but with a number of extra features that came as standard equipment. (see CAL 2-29 for more details.) It appears that, for a time, both versions were being built simultaneously. Including both versions, more than 1000 were ...
The CAL 29 was one of this builders most popular models. The CAL 2-29, introduced somewhat later, was the same boat but with a number of extra features that came as standard equipment. (see CAL 2-29 for more details.) It appears that, for a time, both versions were being built simultaneously. Including both versions, more than 1000 were built.
As to the engine you might think of going with an air cooled diesel or using an electric motor (two in tandem) from golf carts. Add a small generator and you have a diesel electric drive. Use golf cart batteries. Looking forward for the set of the 6 windows from a Cal 29 1978.
The Cal 29 is a small recreational keelboat, built predominantly of fiberglass, with wood trim.It has a masthead sloop rig, an internally-mounted spade-type rudder and a fixed fin keel.It displaces 8,000 lb (3,629 kg) and carries 3,350 lb (1,520 kg) of ballast. The boat has a draft of 4.50 ft (1.37 m) with the standard keel fitted.
But the concept of the 29 found its full expression in the Cal 2-27, which began production in 1975 and continued to 1977, after which it was again modified and called simply the Cal 27…again. Production of it ceased in 1986. In the mid-'70s Jensen Marine was bought by Bangor Punta and moved east to Fall River, Massachusetts.
The Cal 29 is a 29.0ft masthead sloop designed by William Lapworth and built in fiberglass by Jensen Marine/Cal Boats between 1968 and 1974. 624 units have been built. The Cal 29 is a moderate weight sailboat which is a reasonably good performer. It is very stable / stiff and has a good righting capability if capsized.
The Cal 29 is a small recreational keelboat, built predominantly of fiberglass, with wood trim. It has a masthead sloop rig, an internally-mounted spade-type rudder and a fixed fin keel. It displaces 8,000 lb (3,629 kg) and carries 3,350 lb (1,520 kg) of ballast. The boat has a draft of 4.50 ft (1.37 m) with the standard keel fitted.
Cal Jensen Cal 29 Sailboat: Length: 29' Beam: 9'3"' Draft: 4'6"' Year: 1976: Type: racer/cruiser: Hull: fiberglass monohull: Engine: 1 diesel inboard; Location: ... Sailboat Added 29-May-2022 More Details: Featured Sailboats (all): 33.5' Hunter 336 San Diego, California Asking $48,000.
The first Cal 29 was designed by Bill Lapworth in 1968 and hull #1 was launched in 1969. (Practical Sailor, Dec 1995) I'm not sure how long the 2-29 was produced. I have no photos or line drawings of the 29 but here are the specs on the 2-29 Cal. I'm sure that there were more 29 Cals designed.
What CAL model is the best? Some of the best-known CAL models now listed include: 2-29, 2-46, 31, 33 and 2-30. Various CAL models are currently offered for sale by specialized yacht brokers, dealers and brokerages on YachtWorld, with listings ranging from 1965 year models up to 2004.
The New Cal 29 Yacht: Built Especially for the Cruising Sailor (1973) The new CAL 29 yacht now offers complete cruising features and accommodations for the sailor who wants to put some real blue water miles behind him. Standard equipment includes a diesel engine, a fully enclosed head with pressurized shower, a full-size stand-up galley, and ...
Dolphin. Oct 9, 2005. #4. The Beam. One flaw in the Cal designs, including my 2-29, is the transverse steel beam under the wood post that supports the mast that takes the downward thrust of the mast. It is under the fiberglass portion that you step over to get to the head. This beam is regular steel that sits in an area that regularly gets wet ...
Founded by Jack Jensen and originally located at Costa Mesa, CA. The company first sold the centerboard LAPWORTH 24 designed by Bill Lapworth. The Lapworth's 24 sold well. The name was first changed to CALIFORNIA 24 and then CAL 24. The name Cal stuck with the company until it closed in 1986. The 24 was a success and Jensen hired Lapworth to design several more yachts including a 27 foot pop ...
The boat is on the hard at the Naval Station. It has not been in the water in 3 years. The name I think is "WindQuest". White hull with blue cove and waterline. Not open for further replies. I am buying a 1977 Cal 29. I have a couple of questions.u000b1. Anyone have a manual for the ferryman A-30. I need to get the engine running.u000b2.
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Notes. According to the CAL 29 brochure, the CAL 2-29 is a "special cruising version of the CAL 29...and includes, as standard equipment, a diesel engine, pressurized shower, pedestal steering, vanity with medicine chest, electric bilge pump, extra water tank and shore power system." So both the 29 and the 2-29 must have been built at the same ...
Clean well-kept 1977 Halsey Herreshoff designed Bristol 29.9 coastal cruiser. She is roomy for a 30-footer with over 6 headroom, 10 beam and plenty of storage. ... The lower a boat's ratio is, the less power it takes to drive the boat to its nominal hull speed or beyond. Read more. Formula. D/L = (D ÷ 2240) ÷ (0.01 x LWL)³
Cal 2-29 is a 29′ 0″ / 8.8 m monohull sailboat designed by C. William Lapworth and built by Bangor Punta Corp. and Jensen Marine/Cal Boats between 1974 and 1978. ... The lower a boat's ratio is, the less power it takes to drive the boat to its nominal hull speed or beyond. Read more. Formula. D/L = (D ÷ 2240) ÷ (0.01 x LWL)³ D ...
Clean well-kept 1977 Halsey Herreshoff designed Bristol 29.9 coastal cruiser. She is roomy for a 30-footer with over 6 headroom, 10 beam and plenty of storage. Great for day sailing or cruising journeys on the Chesapeake Bay. She has been lightly sailed since acquired in fall 2019.
31' Mariner Ketch - Major Restoration & Repower - New Rigging & Sails Tenants Harbor Maine, Maine Asking $45,000
1978 CAL 27. Solomons, MD, US. Listed Aug 22. $8,000 USD. Seller's Description. Very nice CAL 27. This sailboat is perfect for the Bay area, she is light, stable and can take a good breeze. If you are looking for a basic easy sailing boat, she is the one!! With a nice ample wide beam of 9 feet, what first impresses is the space in the cockpit ...