Forum: Gear & Maintenance
03-19-2013
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Replies: 15
Views: 6,113
Re: RIB Dingy with aluminum bottom
I recently replaced my 12 year old AquaPro dinghy. This was their smallest model. It was PVC, 7'8" long, and had a 22 mm aluminum bottom. What happened was that several of the seams seemed to...
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Forum: Cal
03-19-2013
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Replies: 41
Views: 13,601
Re: Cal 31
Last summer I needed to replace the 12 VDC motor and right-angle transmission for my anchor windlass. Both of these had failed due to salt water intrusion. I went from a 700 watt unit to a 1000...
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Forum: Cal
03-19-2013
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Replies: 41
Views: 13,601
Re: Cal 31
Was on the hard in early December. In addition to bottom paint had some repairs made to the rudder and replaced some plastic though-hulls with bronze. The rudder needed repair because I forgot to...
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Forum: Electrical Systems
09-28-2011
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Replies: 2
Views: 723
Upgrading the AC/DC System in My Cal31
I retired and moved aboard my 1979 Cal31 in July 2010. I have quite enjoyed the freedom to leave the dock and sail anytime I want and have spent many happy days in local anchorages this last year. ...
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Forum: Cal
11-14-2009
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Replies: 41
Views: 13,601
Blue Water Cruising the Cal 31
airdog07 is correct, there are many boats smaller than the Cal 31 which have circumnavigated. And some very small boats have made blue water crossings of both the Atlantic and Pacific. I know of...
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Forum: Cal
10-01-2009
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Replies: 41
Views: 13,601
Imagination
Headroom is a great thing. I am 6'3" and the Cal 31 has several places in the main cabin where I can stand up real straight and don't have to be in my stocking feet! The late 60's and early 70's...
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Forum: Cal
10-01-2009
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Replies: 41
Views: 13,601
Cal 31 - Not for Bluewater Offshore Cruising
Before I comment on why I think the Cal 31 is not an ocean crossing blue water sailboat I want to give a bit of background so you know where I am coming from.
I LOVE my Cal 31, Imagination. I've...
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Forum: Cal
08-05-2009
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Replies: 41
Views: 13,601
Re: Pedestal Wheel Conversion
FWIW I think you would be better off selling the boat and buying one with a wheel. Upgrade from tiller to wheel on this boat is not a job for duffers (not saying you are one). And, not cheap - if...
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