"Wayne.B" wrote in message
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On Fri, 13 Jan 2006 17:11:51 -0800, "jds" wrote:

i guess build quality would be my main concern. thanks for you reply
captain. hope the above will clarify my situation some. thanks again, best
regards, jeff

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Build quality is a bit on the light side. Problem areas to be on the
look out for are hull tabbings for bulheads and reinforcements, as
well as chainplates. These issues can become paricularly evident if
you spend time beating to windward in heavy seas.


What do you mean by "build quality?" Seems to me the glass is quite good on
the Cals.

Definitely agree re the chainplates... that's a typical problem area.

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On Sat, 14 Jan 2006 11:16:23 -0800, "Capt. JG"
wrote:

What do you mean by "build quality?" Seems to me the glass is quite good on
the Cals.

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The hull and deck are good but the interior tabbing was weak on mine
and many others. The hulls depend on interior structure for rigidity,
and when that loosens up, the whole boat can start flexing.