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Subject: [world-cruising] Opinions on Cal 29 and Farymann diesel
From: Baumgart, James (james.baumgart@XXX.XXX)
Date: Fri Dec 27 2002 - 18:41:05 EST
Hi, I am the long distance power boat cruiser switching to sail. We desire a
family coastal cruising for 4 people to Catalina, Coronados, etc.
After looking at a bunch of floating junk heaps - old Ericsons, old
Newports, old Catalinas, I have finally found a boat in decent condition.
It's 1974 Cal 29 in excellent condition with a Farymann A30 (single
cylinder 10 HP diesel) at a real good price. Like any old boat I've fond a
few defects. The stainless rigging looks sound and feels very firm, but
there are some rust spots about 1 inch long in several spots. Is this a
serious problem? How hard is it to replace the standing rigging?
Does anyone have experience with a salt water cooled Farymann? It was
rebuilt in 1992 and only has 40 hours on it. Outside, it looks brand new -
no corrosion. I really don't want a salt water cooled motor. Opinions on
this model?
The Cal certainly passed my inspection - there's no leaks, no cracks (most
of the Ericson's forward bulkhead supporting the deck stepped masts were
cracked all the way through!) and all the rigging has strong backing plates
everywhere, the chain plates terminate in a L shaped bracket that is
actually part of the forward bulkhead. Some of the nuts on these plates are
rusted. There is no sign of dry rot. Sails in good condition. Minimal
electronics and the propane stove looks like a rust bucket.
Bottom painted in 99. Well equipped, looks like new inside, those are the
only defects I've found. Mail, roller Jib and 135% genoa in good condtion.
$9500.
Opinions?
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