New girl

[LaCapitan]

Hi guys, Just purchased a 1972 Californian and am trying to figure her out. Looking for an owners manuel. Also need a replacement window in the aft stateroom and not really sure if it’s a custom jobber or not.

[RT Firefly]

Greetings,
Welcome aboard.

[Comodave]

Welcome aboard.

[Bacchus]

Annie... welcome aboard TF
You might want to post your specific questions in the Californian builder / owner section. You are more likely to get worthwhile answers there.

[OldDan1943]

How do owner's manuals get lost or disappear.
My used boat came with a complete suite of owner's manual and and and and I even added a couple more.
When I sell the boat, they will remain with the boat.

[Northern Spy]

I doubt that a 1972 boat even came with an owners manual. Maybe a bunch of brochures in a folder.

[Portage_Bay]

Early Californians did come with an owner's manual. Not well detailed or comprehensive but there was a manual. I think if you dig around in the Californian section of TF you could get lucky. But a '72 has very likely been heavily modified in the 49 yrs since it was built.

If memory serves there are some posts about window replacement. And yes it will be a custom job.

[OldDan1943]

Welcome to the 'funny farm'
Try not to be offended by others. They are not as sensitive, caring and humble as myself.
Per the windows; get an estimate and if you can afford it, get it done professionally. That way, you have someone else to scream, other than yourself.

[rgano]

Originally Posted by Northern Spy

I doubt that a 1972 boat even came with an owners manual. Maybe a bunch of brochures in a folder.

My '72 GB came with an owner's manual plus assorted engine and generator manuals.