hi folks. I just bought a 1971 cal 27, off of the lean dock, for $300. it needs a little work, but it's sound. I can't find a lot of info about it on line. everything I find is for the 2-27. I have a bunch of questions about the boat, if someone has the time.
the first question is did these come with a marine head or a portable head?
there is a tank under the cockpit sole. i'm thinking it is for a head, but i'm not sure. for all I know, it could be for fresh water but I don't think it is. there isn't any head in the boat, right now.
I just bought it and haven't had time to explore every bit of it so, hopefully you'll forgive me if any of my questions are dumb.
anyhow, another question I have is about the crank handle on the starboard cockpit bench, right behind the cabin. I am thinking it might be for a manual bilge pump but I can't test it to find out because the bilge is bone dry.
the boat is missing the actual sliding door that closes off the V berth. I will have to make a new one. however, the rest of the wood work is really good. unfortunately, the cushions are all missing. not a big issue. I can sew. there are a few access panels I will have to make because they are missing.
I have a question about the V berth, however, is there a roof panel over it or is the deck the roof? I guess that's it, for now. I am sure I will have more as I go.
any interior pictures that anyone can post, would be greatly appreciated.
thanks for your time.
the first question is did these come with a marine head or a portable head?
there is a tank under the cockpit sole. i'm thinking it is for a head, but i'm not sure. for all I know, it could be for fresh water but I don't think it is. there isn't any head in the boat, right now.
I just bought it and haven't had time to explore every bit of it so, hopefully you'll forgive me if any of my questions are dumb.
anyhow, another question I have is about the crank handle on the starboard cockpit bench, right behind the cabin. I am thinking it might be for a manual bilge pump but I can't test it to find out because the bilge is bone dry.
the boat is missing the actual sliding door that closes off the V berth. I will have to make a new one. however, the rest of the wood work is really good. unfortunately, the cushions are all missing. not a big issue. I can sew. there are a few access panels I will have to make because they are missing.
I have a question about the V berth, however, is there a roof panel over it or is the deck the roof? I guess that's it, for now. I am sure I will have more as I go.
any interior pictures that anyone can post, would be greatly appreciated.
thanks for your time.