On Thu, 28 Apr 2005 00:59:11 -0400, "Matt O'Toole"
wrote:

I'm also very partial to the Cal 27 II and III, which is a great sailor, and
also cheap. Same with the 34 -- which is larger but less expensive than some of
the boats mentioned. Some friends circumnavigated in one, so I trust it. If
you can find a Cal 2-30 they're a gem of a sailor and more modern looking too.
Cals aren't as fancy as some other boats, but they're well built, good sailors.

We had several good experiences with Cal 2-30s chartered from private
owners. I second the suggestion. It is much narrower than modern boats
but does indeed look modern in profile.

The Cal has a decent sized mainsail, unlike many boats built a little
later, and it can be sailed without a headsail if desired.



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