Fw: Re: [Cal_Boats] CAL Boat Models (33 and 35)

Fw: Re: [Cal_Boats] CAL Boat Models (33 and 35)

1 messages2007-10-12 19:26 UTCthrough 2007-10-12 19:26 UTC

Fw: Re: [Cal_Boats] CAL Boat Models (33 and 35)

Rodney G Johnson2007-10-12 19:26 UTC
Charlie, the CAL 35 ketch was usually referred to as the CAL-CRUISING 35, and was more or less a smaller version of the CAL 2-46. The hull shape and underbody were very similar to the 46, but the CC35 was an aft-cockpit boat with what we would now refer to as a "raised-salon" layout. The CC 35 was offered as a sloop or optionally as a ketch. Rod Johnson, "NODROG" 1970 CAL 21, #285 On Fri, 12 Oct 2007 10:31:49 -0400 "Husar, Charlie [USA]" <hu… [at] bah.com> writes: Folks (you too, Scott), go to: http://www.baconsails.com/database/boatspec.php Select CAL. You will find Lapworth and Hunt 33s, but only Lapworth 35s (several intriguing varieties). Don't think I've ever seen a CAL 35 ketch. Cheers Charlie From: Ca… [at] yahoogroups.com [mailto:Ca… [at] yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of john raxter Sent: Friday, October 12, 2007 7:25 AM To: Ca… [at] yahoogroups.com Subject: RE: [SPAM] [Cal_Boats] Cal 33 & 35 (Scott) Scott, I believe with some research you will find the Cal 35 is a Lapworth design, maybe an IOR design. Hunt versions of the cal are ’86 and up. I have not seen a listing for anything between the 33 and 39 in the hunt variety. As far as coastal cruising, our Cal 33 has been great for the past 9 years! We are hoping for just as many more. The new boats are inviting though. Ours will be paid off soon, so that will make ours more affordable. J Another couple in our marina went cruising last summer in their Cal 33. NC down to Georgia, then up to Maine and back home, in 6 months or so. They had a wonderful time. Some of the legs were offshore, NJ to Block island, and of course anything North of Connecticut I think is considered offshore. From the tales being told, they never had problems sailing. Stories about storms in crowded anchorages we their concerns. I think you will find the Cal 33 would suite you needs for coastal cruising. Ours is the shoal draft 4’8”. I think we lose some pointing ability over the deep draft. Around Oriental, where the max water depth is 20’, people don’t get nervous until the depth meter starts reading 6’ or less. 6’ draft is deep for our area even thought there a lot of boats around with deeper drafts and full keels. For racing the PHRF of 130 may be on target. That’s a low number compared to similar boats of the vintage and size. I think you will find the Cal 33 a very suitable boat! And if you can find a 39 you will like it better! Have you thought about coming down to Oriental and take a test ride? I certainly owe some of the Chesapeake Cal listers a favor from past GOB rides. John Raxter Cal 33 Oriental NC PS. Hey Alfred or Charlie, how about an GOB report! Did I miss another great weather sail? From: Ca… [at] yahoogroups.com [mailto:Ca… [at] yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Scott Sauvageot Sent: Thursday, October 11, 2007 3:55 PM To: ca… [at] yahoogroups.com Subject: [SPAM] [Cal_Boats] Cal 33 & 35 Hi everyone! I've been looking at the Hunt designed Cal 33 and Cal 35's (at least I think Hunt designed these). Anyway, I plan to still own/race my Cal 25 but want to add a cruising boat to the stable. I wanted to keep it in the Cal family, as the Cal folks seem more "down to earth" than on other owners forums. Are there any good/bad points to consider on these boats? Several of the ones I've found are the deep draft versions (6' draft). Is this too deep for the Chesapeake Bay and local area crusing around Annapolis? Would the deep draft 33 make a good point to point racer for events like Gov. Cup? Are the 33 and 35 good choices for occasional coastal crusing and eventually offshore cruising? For cruising, I tend to like boats with smaller cockpits and small hatches with bridge decks. Any other models that I should consider? Input is appreciated. Scott S. Cal 25 #1651 Indefatigable Annapolis, MD Windows Live Hotmail and Microsoft Office Outlook – together at last. Get it now!