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1977 Jeanneau
Estimated price for orientation: 6 700 $
Category: Sailboats 2027 feet
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Description Condition: Used Year: 1977 Make: Jeanneau
Great sailing boat. 1977 Cal 2-27 Need to sell cause of work is moving. I have Been living aboard her for 6 months . Comfortable space well designed. The Boat has Great handling. They're a couple little project need to add value but not need to go cruising this season. Great to live aboard or use as a weekend toy. Im going to miss this boat if I wasn't being relocated I wouldn't be selling her. Bill Lapworth designed the Cal 2-27 in 1973 for Jensen Marine (also known as Cal-Boats) in Costa Mesa, California., which produced the boat from 1974 to 1980. The 2-27 followed the original Cal 27, a boat with a pop-top cabin- house and less than stellar performance. The successor offered 4 inches more beam and 5 inches less DWL but 1,300 pounds more displacement. Cal Boats already had success with the Cal 29, but looked for a similar design that was smaller and more in tune with the struggling economy. Later, Lapworth designed the Cal 3-27, which was launched in 1983 and underwent a rather confusing name change back to Cal 27 before it was taken off the assembly line in 1985. The hull is solidly laminated in fiberglass with bulkheads that are bonded to hull and deck. The hull-deck joint is glued with a mix of resin and glass. Often this area requires resealing to stop annoying leaks. Finding the correct backing plates for deck hardware can be a potential problem but most owners have found a solution with custom made parts. The interior offers lots of wood, four generously sized berths and a compact gallery that is integrated with the steps of the companionway, while the top-loading icebox is in the port corner of the galley counter. The original alcohol stove, termed a nuisance, spawned creative ideas for a replacement. "A 2-27 holds its market value well as long as the basic maintenance has been done", explained Mark Foster, former secretary of the very active San Francisco Bay fleet and an avid campaigner of the gemlike 2-27 Alliance. The fun starts at $12,000 to $15,000 for a 1976 model or later that is ready to sail. Pristine Cals go for more but sometimes one can get lucky and find a fixer for under $10,000. Bottom line: The Cal 2-27 is a reliable day or weekend cruiser that is raced in class or PHRF handicap events. Best suited for winds in the low to mid-teens, the Cal 2-27 won’t dazzle with record speeds but offers enjoyable cruising with the comfort of the good old days. She prefers flat water but will put up with ocean swells too. The boat has a unique charm; its weaknesses can be corrected with reasonable financial effort. Sailors with some do-it-yourself skills can purchase a boat in decent shape for less than $15,000 and restore it to Bristol condition. So what is a little sweat- equity compared to 50 grand for a new design that barely offers enough creature comfort for a dog.
Description
| Condition: | Used | Year: | 1977 |
| Make: | Jeanneau |
Great sailing boat. 1977 Cal 2-27 Need to sell cause of work is moving. I have Been living aboard her for 6 months . Comfortable space well designed. The Boat has Great handling. They're a couple little project need to add value but not need to go cruising this season. Great to live aboard or use as a weekend toy. Im going to miss this boat if I wasn't being relocated I wouldn't be selling her. Bill Lapworth designed the Cal 2-27 in 1973 for Jensen Marine (also known as Cal-Boats) in Costa Mesa, California., which produced the boat from 1974 to 1980. The 2-27 followed the original Cal 27, a boat with a pop-top cabin- house and less than stellar performance. The successor offered 4 inches more beam and 5 inches less DWL but 1,300 pounds more displacement. Cal Boats already had success with the Cal 29, but looked for a similar design that was smaller and more in tune with the struggling economy. Later, Lapworth designed the Cal 3-27, which was launched in 1983 and underwent a rather confusing name change back to Cal 27 before it was taken off the assembly line in 1985. The hull is solidly laminated in fiberglass with bulkheads that are bonded to hull and deck. The hull-deck joint is glued with a mix of resin and glass. Often this area requires resealing to stop annoying leaks. Finding the correct backing plates for deck hardware can be a potential problem but most owners have found a solution with custom made parts. The interior offers lots of wood, four generously sized berths and a compact gallery that is integrated with the steps of the companionway, while the top-loading icebox is in the port corner of the galley counter. The original alcohol stove, termed a nuisance, spawned creative ideas for a replacement. "A 2-27 holds its market value well as long as the basic maintenance has been done", explained Mark Foster, former secretary of the very active San Francisco Bay fleet and an avid campaigner of the gemlike 2-27 Alliance. The fun starts at $12,000 to $15,000 for a 1976 model or later that is ready to sail. Pristine Cals go for more but sometimes one can get lucky and find a fixer for under $10,000. Bottom line: The Cal 2-27 is a reliable day or weekend cruiser that is raced in class or PHRF handicap events. Best suited for winds in the low to mid-teens, the Cal 2-27 won’t dazzle with record speeds but offers enjoyable cruising with the comfort of the good old days. She prefers flat water but will put up with ocean swells too. The boat has a unique charm; its weaknesses can be corrected with reasonable financial effort. Sailors with some do-it-yourself skills can purchase a boat in decent shape for less than $15,000 and restore it to Bristol condition. So what is a little sweat- equity compared to 50 grand for a new design that barely offers enough creature comfort for a dog.