1970 Cal Yachts 2-30 "Haiku" For Sale

1970 Cal 2-30 for Sale: Classic Sloop in Charlevoix, Michigan

A Timeless Cruiser for Sailing Enthusiasts

The 1970 Cal 2-30, affectionately named Haiku, is a well-maintained classic sloop that embodies the spirit of sailing. With its sleek design and solid construction, this vessel is perfect for those who appreciate the art of cruising and socializing on the water. Whether you're exploring local waters or embarking on a weekend getaway, the Cal 2-30 offers a delightful sailing experience.

Comfort and Safety Features for Peace of Mind

This sloop is equipped with essential features to enhance your sailing adventures. A reliable Universal Atomic 4 engine provides dependable power, while the onboard fire extinguisher ensures safety during your journeys. The inclusion of a winch adds convenience for sail handling, making it easier to manage your sails while enjoying the open water.

Specifications - 1970 Cal 2-30

• Builder: Cal Yachts
• Model: 2-30
• Year: 1970
• Location: Charlevoix, Michigan, United States
• Length: 30.2 feet
• Beam: 9 feet
• Engine: Universal Atomic 4, 30 HP
• Displacement: 10,300 lbs
• Keel Weight: 4,500 lbs
• Main Sail Area: 236.25 sq ft
• Accommodations: 2 cabins, 1 head, sleeps 4

Price Reduced, Offers Considered

This 1970 Cal 2-30, Haiku is a well maintained and very race oriented Cal 2-30. Last in the water summer of 2024, she is being offered for sale by her 4th owner. Haiku's equipment list and latest use is certainly slanted toward the race coursed but these boats are very capable offshore cruisers as well. The Mahogany interior wood is a touch from the past and appreciated. She features a Large comfortable V-Berth, Dinette and Twin Quarter berths as accommodations. Haiku is currently out of the water and ready for your inspection.

Haiku History

Haiku is a Cal 2/30 and was built in 1970 by Jensen Marine. She was modified at the factory to meet MORC race parameters. She is a mast head rig, most Cal 2/30s are fractional rigs. The mast is set back for a larger headsail. The transom is chopped off about two inches to get the boat under 30 feet, a MORC requirement. The first owner was John of Oxford, on the eastern shore of Maryland. Her original name was Windsong.

In 1972 Willard and Paul bought Haiku. They raced her until about 1989, when they won the PHRF C Region 1 High Point Championship. She then sat on land for four years. I raced with Paul on the J/30 Shaken Not Stirred. He owned and raced the J/29, Torture. He now owns the S2 9.1, Torch.

In 1994 Gordon and John bought Haiku. They kept her in Middle River, north of Baltimore. Gordon and his dad basically rebuilt the boat with new standing rigging in 2003. The engine was rebuilt about 1999. The boom was replaced and the mast step rebuilt. John completely rewired the boat. They won the PHRF C Region 1 High Point Championship in 2001.

In 2000 Gordon and Becky bought the J/30 Shaken Not Stirred and raced her in Annapolis. John and Gordon continued to race Haiku in Middle River. Under Gordon and John, Haiku won many races in the PHRF class C.

In 2005 we bought Haiku and kept her in Mill Creek, near Annapolis. That first summer, we only got her out sailing about five times. The bottom finish was a race bottom called Balto Plate, very smooth, it needed to be cleaned by a diver every week. We didn’t do that and ended up having her pulled out for four weeks and the bottom painted with a cruising bottom that required very little maintenance. We had her put up for the winter at Whitehall Marina and got a slip there for the 2006 season.

Sail Inventory

Haiku sail inventory

North sails:

Main, Dacron 2004

Genoa #1 155% Kevlar/carbon, 2004 (0 to 14 knots) very little use

#3 Jib 110% Dacron, 2012 Performance Series 200, cloth NSP Radian NDR 7.5, with battens. Only used a few times

Mack sails:

#2 Genoa 130% Dacron, 2020 (this is the work horse cruising sail) Dacron 6.77

Other sails:

#1 Genoa 155% Kevlar in a Banks bag, very marginal

Spinnaker .75 oz. red/green in North bag

Spinnaker 1.5 oz. heavy weather spinnaker green/yellow in red bag

Improvements

CABIN

• Holding tank installed 2015
• New cushions 2005
• New carpet 2022
• Partially painted headliner 2022
• New fire extinguishers 2022
• New forward hatch 2010
• Replaced cabin top mahogany handrails 2023
• New bilge pump 2015

ENGINE

• Baffling exhaust installed
• Battery smart charger installed 2019
• Replaced cutlass bearing 2024
• LASDROP shaft seal repacked 2015
• New fuel pump 2018
• Rebuilt carburetor 2019
• New batteries 2019
• New motor mounts 2015

SAILS

• New #2 genoa 2021
• New #3 Jib
• New mainsail cover 2021

RIGGING AND MAST

• Traveler rebuilt
• Newer halyards
• Replaced upper shrouds 2015
• Replaced spinnaker halyard blocks Harken Carbo Air 2019
• Main halyard sheave replaced 2014
• Completely rewired the mast and replaced mast lights with LED's 2019
• Cleaned and lubed primary and secondary winches 2016