1968 CAL 34' _{(10.36 m)} 34

Deferred Maintenance and Repair

·      The exterior deck finishes had moderate to heavy degradation, i.e., chalking, checking, crazing, cracks, etc.

Ø Service the exterior deck finishes as required.

DEFERRED MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR (Continued):

·      Moisture meter indicated “wet” @ 40% total area of the exterior deck w/ only spot areas indicating delamination, i.e., starboard raised deck at the forward hatch, and aft at winch. (The interior overhead had some areas of “wet” indicated adjacent to the exterior readings w/ previous coatings applied at some locations)

Ø Service any areas of “wet” &/or delamination as required.

·      There were signs of overhead leaks (delam, dry staining &/or rust) at some interior locations, i.e., Salon overhead, main deck fasteners, rubrail fasteners, portlights, etc.

Ø Service any overhead leaks as required.

·      There was FRP detabbing and dry wood rot at the Vee Berth aft starboard bulkhead from the chain plate outwards, 6” W x 3” H ±.

Ø Service the Vee Berth aft starboard bulkhead as required.

·      There was spot rust & pits w/ leakage on the water tank.

Ø Service the water tank as required.

Deficiency Review- RCOMMENDATIONS

·      The 12VDC electrical system had some burnt auxiliary wiring attached to the batteries, & light rust on the electrical block connections in the Cockpit port locker.

Ø Service the 12VDC electrical system as required.

·      Romex 110VAC single-strand wiring was used at the outlets.

Ø Service the 110VAC system as required.

·      The FRP liner was cracked at the heavily rusted Salon forward bulkhead brace below the Dining forward seat.

Ø Service the Salon forward bulkhead brace & FRP liner as required.

·      There were standing rigging anomalies:

o Starboard Aft - No keepers for turnbuckles.

o Port Aft - Bad wire at swage fitting.

Ø Service the standing rigging as required.

·      Some stanchions were loose &/or had rusted fasteners.

Ø Service the stanchions as required.

·      The anchor light was inoperative.

Ø Service the anchor light as required.

·      Some safety equipment was defective, i.e.:

o   Type IV throwable PFD’s were torn.

o   Flares were damaged & all had expired. (Has SOS electronic aboard)

Ø Remove defective safety equipment from the vessel as required.

Comment From Reviews

The Cal 34 is a low-aspect masthead sloop rig suited to coastal racing, club fleets, or family weekends. Praised for its speed off the wind, balanced motion in 10–20 knots, and surprising interior volume, it's an entry-level bluewater candidate with a forgiving nature.

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