The Cape Dory Board

Dean: I happened to find a Good Old Boat discussion of various sealants, adhesives, etc. It is circa 2000. http://www.goodoldboat.com/reader_services/articles/sealant.php The article discusses a lot of different things to be concerned about with the various types of sealants. It specifically discuss...

Hello Dean: I think this is a link to a chart listing various applications, etc. for BoatLife products including "LifeSeal". http://www.jamestowndistributors.com/userportal/document.do?docId=665&title=Boatlife+Sealant+Chart Near the bottom of the chart is a section labeled "Produc...

Hello Rich: I used Cetol Marine Natural Teak (CMNT) and Cetol Clear Gloss (CCG) on the toe and rub rails of my Ty Weekender and have recently used it on some teak work I did for the local sailing club. I used Jen foam brushes (disposable after each one day use). http://www.jenmfg.com/ You do want to...

Gary:

I have used McLube with good results

http://www.mclubemarine.com/sailkote/

Robert

I sprung for a Fien, Multi Master and it is worth every penny of it's rather high price. Quiet, aggressive and easy on your hand with lots of optional accessories. Bob: Steve's reference to the Fein Multi Master is well taken. I looked at them 2-3 years ago before I bought the Dremel Multi Tool. Fe...

Bob: I have used the DeWalt D26453K 5" Heavy-Duty Variable Speed Random Orbit Sander with good results. It is reasonably light, easy to hold and the variable speed is a plus. On slow speed it works well with paper up to 400 grit. For tight spots I have used the Dremel Multi-tool with the triang...

BEAUTIFUL

Walker: Thanks for the additional name. I will talk with him. Someone else gave me Mr. Lange's name as well. OJ and Joe M.: As always thanks for the encouragement, support and good wishes. OJ, in addition to all the standard stuff I also have some friends from many years ago (now "resettled&quo...

Russell, Maine Sail, Rich, OJ and all: Thanks very much for the information. I learned a lot :!: Maine Sail, as always, your photos are very educational. "A picture says a thousand words". As dumb as I am it is certainly possible the surveyor who said he does not use a moisture meter was r...

Troy, Carl and all: I know this post may be a little late but the April 2011 issue of Practical Sailor has a good article on brushes. The article says that Red Tree Industries [ www.redtreeind.com ] is a good source for badger hair brushes and supplies to WM. They refer to them as the "Seafit F...

In my recent search for a marine surveyor in the New Jersey area I talked with one surveyor who told me something I found surprising. In past contacts with surveyors, they have always said they perform a moisture test on the hull as part of the survey, some even saying they do so with a special mois...

Thanks very much for the recommendations and suggestions.

Hello Jeff: Congratulations :!: The buyer's gain is my loss for sure. I am disappointed I never got to look at her but from "Bibsters" description she must be a beauty. When your baby gets older I hope you will return to Cape Dory sailboats. Thank you for your service to our country.

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Dean: Very funny

Mike: Thanks for the info. I called and left a message. Hope to hear back from them perhaps next week.

Any other marine diesel mechanic recommendations in the NJ area