Re: [Cal_Boats] Cal 27 MK III - Compression Post Support Depression

Qanna buy a cc46? Ed <ed… [at] gmail.com> wrote: >How is it that I have yet to see an email from someone with a cal cruising 46 >Either those boats are so well made that they stay "fine" an impossibility >Or the smaller siblings owners just love to chat > >Sent from my iPad > >On Jul 28, 2013, at 8:22 PM, "ka… [at] rocketmail.com" <ka… [at] rocketmail.com> wrote: > >> Hi, >> >> >> I am looking to purchase a Cal 27 MK III. I recently inspected one, but noticed an issue with the support holding the compression post in the cabin sole. I attached images under the photo album titled " >> >> Cal 27 MK III" to help explain what I am talking about. --> I also used the search function without any success. >> >> >> PHOTOS - Link to Yahoo Group Album >> >> The support holding up the compression post has sunken in an approximate 1/4". As seen in the pictures, major cracks have formed around the top edges of the support. The fiberglass has also bellowed out in this area. I photographed the bilge and noticed a metal structure behind a thin layer of resin. I am not sure if this is factory or an attempted fix? >> >> In relation, there is water damage along the edges of the port and starboard bulkheads. Only a couple spots along the bottom edges seemed soft, but they are definitely something that needs to be watched/fixed. The deck seemed solid around the mast, and I did not notice any obvious deformations. When I went to check the privacy door (on the main bulkhead) for proper opening and closing, it would only shut about 80%. The binding appeared to come from the starboard top and bottom of the door approximately 6" starboard of the compression post. >> >> Does anyone have any information on the construction of this support structure? I am thinking it may be part of the "steel beam" I have read about. However, I am not sure. There is not a large amount of information on the 27 MK III, so I am just guessing at this point. >> >> Is this a common problem? >> >> Should I pass on this boat? >> >> How much would this issue bring the value down? (being realistic) >> >> Any information/comments on this issue or even the model in particular would be greatly appreciated. >> >> >> Thank You, >> >> >> >>