Re: [Cal_Boats] New member... Cal 39

Congrats! We have an '80 with a short rig and she sails beautifully. I've let go of the wheel in 15 kts and she sailed a straight line as if on auto pilot (perfectly trimmed obviously). Ours had been updated with a longer boom, a Yanmar 56hp engine, new Foss foam rudder, radar and chart plotter. Our was custom built for Jim Hunt and has a 6' draft and all opening ports. Here we are racing in the Governors' Cup on the Chesapeake Bay. Enjoy! Paul West Adventure Kwest From: se… [at] untamed.be [Cal_Boats] <Ca… [at] yahoogroups.com> To: Cal_Boats <Ca… [at] yahoogroups.com> Sent: Tue, Aug 21, 2018 7:20 pm Subject: [Cal_Boats] New member... Cal 39 Hello everyone, I have an accepted offer on an immaculate, refit Cal 39 Mark II (58ft mast, so I assume a tall rig as well). Survey and sea trials this week. Welcome any general input on sailing qualities and what I should look for in the survey. She has had her running rigging replaced within the last 5 or so years, re-fit wiring, updated electronics, new interior, solar, windvane, water maker, engine maintenance, etc... I'll be specifically curious about any softness in the decks; the rudder bearing and cutlass bearing; and the overall condition of the Perkins 4108 w/ no hour meter (taking fuel samples). She is rigged w/ running backstays, which I've never used before. I hear that Cal 39 owners love her sailing abilities, but have never sailed one myself. I think a Cal 39 Mark II w/ a Tall Rig has a PHRF of 108, which ain't too shabby. At any rate... we're excited. Welcome general comments/pointers on new ownership of a Cal 39.

Geez, Paul, that genoa looks like a negligée. Cheers Charlie Annapolis From: Ca… [at] yahoogroups.com [mailto:Ca… [at] yahoogroups.com] Sent: Wednesday, August 22, 2018 12:14 PM To: Ca… [at] yahoogroups.com; se… [at] untamed.be Subject: Re: [Cal_Boats] New member... Cal 39 Congrats! We have an '80 with a short rig and she sails beautifully. I've let go of the wheel in 15 kts and she sailed a straight line as if on auto pilot (perfectly trimmed obviously). Ours had been updated with a longer boom, a Yanmar 56hp engine, new Foss foam rudder, radar and chart plotter. Our was custom built for Jim Hunt and has a 6' draft and all opening ports. Here we are racing in the Governors' Cup on the Chesapeake Bay. Enjoy! Paul West Adventure Kwest From: se… [at] untamed.be <mailto:se… [at] untamed.be> [Cal_Boats] <Ca… [at] yahoogroups.com <mailto:Ca… [at] yahoogroups.com> > To: Cal_Boats <Ca… [at] yahoogroups.com <mailto:Ca… [at] yahoogroups.com> > Sent: Tue, Aug 21, 2018 7:20 pm Subject: [Cal_Boats] New member... Cal 39 Hello everyone, I have an accepted offer on an immaculate, refit Cal 39 Mark II (58ft mast, so I assume a tall rig as well). Survey and sea trials this week. Welcome any general input on sailing qualities and what I should look for in the survey. She has had her running rigging replaced within the last 5 or so years, re-fit wiring, updated electronics, new interior, solar, windvane, water maker, engine maintenance, etc... I'll be specifically curious about any softness in the decks; the rudder bearing and cutlass bearing; and the overall condition of the Perkins 4108 w/ no hour meter (taking fuel samples). She is rigged w/ running backstays, which I've never used before. I hear that Cal 39 owners love her sailing abilities, but have never sailed one myself. I think a Cal 39 Mark II w/ a Tall Rig has a PHRF of 108, which ain't too shabby. At any rate... we're excited. Welcome general comments/pointers on new ownership of a Cal 39.