The Cape Dory Board

I just received my February 2011 issue of SAIL magazine. At page 55 there is an excellent article on buying a used sailboat. Norm LeBlanc is quoted extensively in the article. There is also an entire page with pictures devoted to Mr. LeBlanc and appears to contain his observations on things to look ...

I would echo Rich Abato's caution. When I first started looking at sailboats to buy (and had not yet focused on Cape Dory sailboats) I would sometimes show up at an inspection only to look at a sailboat very different from the one depicted in the photos. When I expressed my surprise (and anger) I wo...

Hello Ana and Mark: Lemon Bay is a nice area of SW Florida. From Miami, it is only about a 3 hr drive. If I can help with anything in terms of delivering engine parts, other items, land transportation, etc., please let me know. It would be my pleasure to help fellow Cape Dorians. :) Just send me a P...

Hello Jack: In the February 2011 issue of Sailing magazine there is a really nice 10-page article discussing a circumnavigation of Newfoundland. I know this is a little north of your intended itinerary but it is a very interesting article and may offer some ideas for your travel. If you do not subsc...

pedbed, The pin is bowed upward, so it is not going to come straight out. I will have to cut it. In the stretch, Hacksaw is running neck and neck with Grinder, Boltcutter is fading, and Dynamite is paying 30 to 1. Dean I was not going to comment on this thread because I really know very little abou...

For whatever it may be worth, Consumer Reports , July 2010, rated both sizes of the Amazon Kindle as top of the line. I looked at them (and Nook) but for now have decided to invest my funds elsewhere and just buy hard copy books. When (not if :wink: ) I get my CD 25D and need to consider storage spa...

Hello Jack: Wow, have not heard from you in a while on this board. Welcome back :!: Unfortunately, I can't help much with your Cape Breton NS request. I seem to recall a few board members sailed in that area this past season or perhaps they only went as far as Halifax. Not sure. You may want to chec...

OJ brings up an interesting question. How many users of this site use social media (i.e. Facebook, twitter, or others) instant messaging or skype? or blogs? Just curious on this snowy day in Oklahoma. Fair winds Bill and all: Cold, windy day in Miami. Lucky if we get to 68 degrees. Tonight low 40s;...

Hello Sarah and Jeff: You may want to reconsider .50 cal ammo cans. Although they are durable, I think they may have two drawbacks for a sailboat you may want to consider: 1. Even though durable they will rust in a salt environment, at least the ones I am familiar with. 2. They have some sharp edges...

Hello Perry: Where in Miami are you docked/moored now :?: One of the better places is Grove Key Marina in Miami (Coconut Grove). Their phone number is 305.858.6527. Paul, the manager, is a very nice guy and very knowledgeable about sailboats. He lived aboard and raced sailboats for several years. It...

OJ: I feel your pain. We have a cold front coming through South Florida tonight. Morning temps will be down to the 40s :!: Yikes :!: We will be lucky to reach 70 tomorrow. There is yet another cold front expected later next week. This weather is definitely not approved by the Florida Chamber of Comm...

Today I mailed my dues ($40) to Bly Hartley to renew my membership for 2011. Unfortunately, for me, I am currently between Cape Dory sailboat but I still want to support the CDSOA and this board. I know some (hopefully not many) on this board will disagree with the following but I offer it respectfu...

Without any intention of bragging, I'll proudly mention the fact that I am a graduate Magna Cum Nauseum of Pringle University, lovingly called "PU". OJ, my friend, I can do you one better. I have always been a little disappointed in my limited number of years of "formal" educati...

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I have a CD30k with a V-drive (Mystic Rose #122) and the mizzen compression post is behind the engine. The V drive is in front of the engine, which pushes the engine back towards the compression post at least 12-14 inches further than it would be if the engine and the transmission were reversed ( I...