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  • Page 1 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents CAL 27 Mk III BOAT DIMENSIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 COMMISSIONING .
  • Page 3 COOKING STOVES & PROPANE STOVES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 To Operate: .

  • Page 4: Cal 27 Mk Iii Boat Dimensions

    CAL 27 MK III BOAT DIMENSIONS HULL DIMENSIONS 26’8” 8 .1 Meters 23’3” 7 .1 Meters Beam 9’0” 2 .7 Meters Draft 5’0” or 1 .5 Meters or 4’0” 1 .2 Meters Displacement 5 2 0 0 L b s .
  • Page 5 CAL 27 Mk III BOAT DIMENSIONS...
  • Page 6 CAL 27 Mk III BOAT DIMENSIONS...
  • Page 7 CAL 27 Mk III BOAT DIMENSIONS...

  • Page 8: Commissioning

    COMMISSIONING Your Cal Yacht dealer will supervise the commissioning and testing of your new boat . His knowledge and experience will insure that all systems and components will function properly when the boat is delivered to you . We have included some guidelines and instructions in this section to aid you and your dealer .
  • Page 9 POST-LAUNCH CHECK LIST All seacocks open and water tight . Shaft aligned to .003” tolerance . Engine shaft packing nut tightened . (See Stuffing Box under Engine Operation Instructions .) Engine oil levels checked .(Refer to Engine Manual .) Fuel tank filled and system checked for leaks .

  • Page 10: Commissioning Notes

    COMMISSIONING NOTES Note No.1 If your Cal Yacht is supplied with a 110V AC shore-power system, it will have a control panel with a main breaker (30 amp) and separate (15 amp) breaker switches for the outlets and water heater . In addition, there are both audible (buzzer) and visual (yellow light on panel) reverse-polarity indicators .

  • Page 11: Stepping And Tuning The Mast

    STEPPING AND TUNING THE MAST Before stepping the mast, be sure all running and standing rigging is properly installed, cotter pins are spread, and halyard sheaves are free to rotate . The upper shroud is run through the groove in the outboard end of the spreader; on either side of the groove is a hole . Through these holes run a stainless wire .

  • Page 12: Rigging Dimensions

    RIGGING DIMENSIONS The following table shows the critical dimensions and materials used for the standing and running rigging on your Cal yacht . In the event you should need to replace any of the rigging, you can order the materials through your Cal dealer . If this is not convenient, this table will allow you or a local rigger to obtain the proper materials .

  • Page 13: Wire Rigging

    WIRE RIGGING Wire Rigging...

  • Page 14: Boat Storage

    BOAT STORAGE Whenever a boat is pulled from the water, for work or storage, care must be taken to provide adequate and proper support of the hull . This is especially true of fin-keel sailboats . It is not recommended that the weight of the boat be rested solely on the keel . Because of the small area of the keel bottom, the localized loads on the hull in the area of the keel would be severe, and could result in permanent damage to the shape or structure of the boat .

  • Page 15: Engine Operating Instructions

    ENGINE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS The engine installed in your yacht has already been run and all systems tested before leav- ing the Cal, plant . We are not going to get into a great amount of detail in this area, for we believe the manual supplied by the engine manufacturer adequately covers the subject .

  • Page 16: Stuffing Box

    hold the propeller half coupling to the shaft . These must be tight, in contact with the shaft, and safety wired . Stuffing Box The stuffing box provides a seal for the propeller shaft at the inner end of the shaft log . It is connected to the shaft log with heavy wall hose, double clamped at each end .

  • Page 17: Operator Error

    Sea Flooding Your Cal exhaust system is designed and installed to the highest standards, and, as stated above, could still flood under certain heavy sea conditions . The only added safety precaution you could add would be to install a rubber flap to the overboard exhaust port . This would dramatically slow the surge effect of waves hitting the port .
  • Page 18 ENGINE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS...

  • Page 19: Fueling Procedure

    FUELING PROCEDURE A. When preparing to fuel your boat, the following procedures should be followed to assure safety: B. Properly secure the boat to the dock . C. Turn off the engine, stove, heater, radio, lights, etc . D. Turn the battery switch to OFF . E.

  • Page 20: Electrical

    ELECTRICAL Master AC and DC Control Panels The master electrical control panels are located on the aft bulkhead, behind the compan- ionway stairs . The AC master panel includes circuits for a battery charger, the water heater, and the port and starboard electrical outlets . The DC master and accessory panels handle all other electrical systems .

  • Page 21: Shore-Power System

    SHORE-POWER SYSTEM The shore-power system accepts 110V AC through a three-prong male connection located in the cockpit . There are two current carrying conductors, positive and negative, as well as a grounded non-current carrying conductor . WARNING: NEVER USE AN ADAPTER THAT ELIMINATES THE GROUNDING CONDUCTOR . SEVERE SHOCK, INJURY, OR DEATH MAY RESULT .
  • Page 22 SHORE-POWER SYSTEM...

  • Page 23: Lightning Ground

    LIGHTNING GROUND The spars and standing rigging on all Cal Yachts are grounded, in compliance with the American Boat and Yacht Council Project E-4, to attempt to minimize damage resulting from lightning and to provide a measure of safety for personnel . Each chainplate, the mast step, and all thru-hulls are attached by means of a #8 AWG solid copper wire to the engine and/or strut .

  • Page 24: Navigation Lights

    NAVIGATION LIGHTS Navigation lights must be in accordance with the rules and regulations of the waters in which you intend to cruise . A. In general, navigation lights are to be used from sunset to sunrise in all weather conditions . It is good practice to use the lights any time visibility is reduced by inclement weather .

  • Page 25: Water System

    WATER SYSTEM Your Cal 27 uses top quality, FDA approved tubing for the fresh-water system . The tank(s) are seamless molded plastic . The standard water system has one 22 gallon tank under the star- board, main-cabin settee . It is filled through a deck plate near the starboard shrouds . Manual faucets are provided in the head and galley .
  • Page 26 WATER SYSTEM...
  • Page 27 WATER SYSTEM...

  • Page 28: Cooking Stoves & Propane Stoves

    COOKING STOVES & PROPANE STOVES The propane stove in your boat has been pressure tested at every joint with a special fluid at the plant prior to shipping, but we recommend that you have it checked by your own dealer after it has been launched, as boats go through some fairly heavy jars during overland travel .
  • Page 29 COOKING STOVES & PROPANE STOVES...

  • Page 30: Plumbing

    PLUMBING Heads—Cal 27, Cal 9 .2, Cal 31, Cal 35, Cal 39 Cal has passed along the manuals which cover the operation and maintenance of the toilets installed in your yacht . You should read these and familiarize yourself and crew with their details .

  • Page 31: Thru-Hull Fittings

    THRU-HULL FITTINGS All of the underwater thru-hull fittings are equipped with shut-off valves . These shut-off valves are to prevent water incursion in the event of a hose f a i lure . These shut-off valves will also prevent flooding of the head, i f a head valve fails . ALL THRU-HULL SHUT-OFF VALVES SHOULD BE SHUT OFF, WHEN THE THRU HULLS ARE NOT IN USE! This will prevent any problem in case of accident .

  • Page 32: Periodic Maintenance

    PERIODIC MAINTENANCE The following list of items and their accompanying numbers is in no way intended to be all that should be done to your yacht . This is only a suggested general list and is not intended to override the individual manufac- turers’...

  • Page 33: Maintenance Key

    Item End of First Week Monthly Winterizing Remarks Propeller Shaft Stuffing Box 1,2,5 Zinc Anode Replace at least once a year Propeller 1,4,5 Bilges Cockpit Drain Hoses 2,4,5,7,8 7,8 – Some cockpit hoses have low points that hold water Sea Cocks 1,2,3 1,4,6 Pumps...

  • Page 34: Basic Rules For Battery Care And Maintenance

    BASIC RULES FOR BATTERY CARE AND MAINTENANCE Check liquid level in all cells once every week or two . Add water as required . Bring liquid level to 3/8 inch above top of separators . It is much better to add water in small amounts frequently, than to put too much in and flood out the electrolyte, thus causing damage to adjacent wiring and equipment, plus loss of acid .
  • Page 35 12) Neutralize corrosion in battery box by washing with solution of baking soda as recommended in No . 3; rinse with water . 13) The amount of water which is needed by the different cells will be a clue to other problems . For example, if each week the water, which was put in the previous week has been used, it is reason- able to expect that too much charging current has passed through the battery;...

  • Page 36: Finishes

    FINISHES Gelcoat The gelcoat used on all exterior and interior surfaces of your Yacht is of the highest qual- ity material available for marine use . This gelcoat has the best possible color retention, gloss, and resistance to weathering . However, even the best gelcoat needs some maintenance to preserve its finish .

  • Page 37: Laminated Surfaces

    Laminated Surfaces The non-wood cabinet surfaces are either mica or polyester laminates, chosen for their durability and ease of maintenance . They should be cleaned with a mild detergent . Avoid using abrasive cleaners, as they will leave small scratches and will dull the finish . These surfaces may be coated with household waxes to mask small scratches and maintain the origi- nal luster .

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