The Cape Dory Board

seacock.jpg Well, what do you know. After reading it may not be a Spartan, I thought "That's crazy. We've had the boat for 35 years, I know what a Spartan seacock looks like..." Maybe I don't. The handle is clearly marked Spartan, but putting a camera down there on the base I see the &quo...

Hi. After disassembling the seacock on our 33 for the engine raw water intake, it doesn't seem to go back together tight enough. By way of background, in mid December of last year I noticed the seacock was left in the closed position after it was winterized. I thought perhaps this was on purpose to ...

Thanks for the replies. In the short term, we picked up some metal from HD - a flat piece of steel, and angled piece of steel, and an angled piece of aluminum. The angled aluminum naturally has less flex than the flat steel, and given the weight, etc. seems the better choice for about ten inches of ...

Thanks for the replies. Russell, you're correct as far as cruising - stretching the LI Sound, with Block probably the farthest destination. Bermuda boat travel is limited to the water taxi between Southampton and Hamilton. It may be false confidence, but even the rusty section of backing plate seems...

Pre-Cruise backing plate question - cd33 After reading so many posts on chainplate/backing plate issues, I examined the starboard hanging locker a few weeks ago to discover 5 inches of the chain plate backing plate that's visible was indeed rusted. A picture is below. The picture shows the section o...

Cathy, We'd certainly like to be there, particularly since it's only a tack away, but a crew member on crutches may keep us sidelined. However, if you're still going by car, there's the Chalet Inn, in Centerport. About a 5 minute drive to Northport, or walking distance to Centerport Harbor for pick-...

Doug, We're in Huntington, LI, within that range and could presumably assist. -Brian

the folks at Doyle Sails in Huntington Station are very nice and do good work. not as close as City Island, but pretty easy to get to -just one turn off the LIE, going north on 110... it's also on the train line and walking distance from the station. -Brian

Linda, We had this problem at the start of the season - boat launched, not yet out of the sling, and a slow drip at the galley seacock. it was lifted out, and we tried to lap it while still in the sling. dipped it back in, but the slow leak remained. I think minor pitting and perhaps some water free...

I'm not sure where you're located, but getting Volvo parts in the northeast is not always easy. Yanmar parts in contrast can typically be found in most marine stores. others may have had different experiences, but that's what I've found.

-Brian

I'd suggest a Porter Cable random orbit polisher, like this: http://www.coastaltool.com/a/port/7424_car_buffer.htm It's widely used by car buffs for detailing. I recently used one on the 20 Year old paint on a Saab that had been sitting uncovered look like showroom condition. And as it's a random or...

Thank you all for the very helpful replies. It seemed like it would be doable, but I feel better knowing in advance of the first time I tried to haul it up. And as Kerry said, the heavier anchor will let you sleep a lot better - I already have trouble sleeping at anchor, constantly worrying if we're...

Hi, After years of using presumably undersized Danforths, last year we purchased a 35lb CQR at Defender for our cd33. The 35lb is the what's listed for the boat size, and searches on the board seemed to indicate that was the right one. Those that have seen it, however, think it will be a real strugg...

I'd just be donating it to someone who'd have good use for it. maybe just paying the shipping in the event it needed to be shipped. however, another board member PM'd this morning about it. should he change his mind, i'll repost.

Best regards,

Brian
cd33

hi. gave the MD11 to a good home. under its pallet I found the former 3 blade prop. let me know if anybody would like it. -Brian