Re: [Cal_Boats] Cal 2-30 headroom

Speaking of Contessa 26's, didn't a young man do a round the world in one of them few years back? As in, setting a record for the youngest person to do so at the time? We at Marina del Rey are awaiting arrival of newest youngest round the world record holder, Zack. I have a friend who as a Contessa 26, it looks like it might be smaller inside than my Olde Cal 24, but the bigger Contessas are probably far mor spacious. WE have a fellow here who races one successfully, after campaigning successfully with a Cal 27MkI for many years. He speciallizes in single and double handed racing. In fact I was surprised when he only took second place in his division in the MdR to Catalina Race last weekend! Jerry --- On Thu, 6/11/09, Lord Nougat <lo… [at] yahoo.com> wrote: From: Lord Nougat <lo… [at] yahoo.com> Subject: Re: [Cal_Boats] Cal 2-30 headroom To: Ca… [at] yahoogroups.com Date: Thursday, June 11, 2009, 10:07 PM There's definitely more standing headroom belowdeck in the Cal than in the Contessa, though not having ready access to a Cal 2-30 to provide real scientific measurements, I couldn't say with certainty how much more standing headroom there is. Still, you should definately get that Cal, and then give me your Contessa. I promise I'll take good care of her! From: Antonio Garcia <a.f.garcia.martinez @gmail.com> To: Cal_Boats@yahoogrou ps.com Sent: Wednesday, June 10, 2009 4:33:54 PM Subject: [Cal_Boats] Cal 2-30 headroom Hello, I'm considering making an offer on a Cal 2-30 listed at a good price in LA. I've already got a Contessa 26 as a bluewater boat, and was looking at the Cal as a liveaboard and coastal cruiser (the Contessa is coffin-like inside). I was attracted by the spacious galley and generally sensible interior layout.Anyone know what the headroom is like on these boats though? I'm 6'1", and while I don't mind stooping, I wouldn't want to be in a perpetual hunch. Thanks, Antonio.