The Cape Dory Board

The good news is this problem is fixable. Unfortunately, Jeff is essentially correct. Since this is a hull integrity failure, it has to be treated from both the inside and the outside of the hull to guarantee a long-term solution. Without seeing the problem area, I can't comment specifically. But in...

As Cape Dories have come and gone over the years, various Yanmar spare parts have accumulated and are now offered for sale as a package. Included are; (1) alternator for a 1 GM 10; (1) Secondary Racor [R-12-S] filter w/spare and spare drain bulb; (1) 1 GM 10 direct discharge mixing elbow; (2) Yanmar...

Hi,

I've had VERY good luck with my 2 hp 4-stroke Suzuki outboard, powering my 15-foot Sandpiper (cat boat) through the Kenenbec River's choppy waters, even against 20 knots or so. Plenty quiet, sips gasoline, price in '15 was a little north of $800. Starts every time, no complaints. Good luck,

Ken

Hi, The outboard locker in my new-to-me CD 26 seems pretty wide open to following seas. I'm just wondering about the experiences of other CD 26/outboard owners. Do waves sometimes slop upward and inward, dousing the engine and/or temporarily flooding the cockpit? How many valuables have been swallow...

Hello all, In Maine, a stainless steel stern boarding ladder just isn't very useful. So I've removed CD 26-specific ladder and its very-hard-to-find s/s brackets that thru-bolt it to the transom. I'd like to get $80 for the ladder and brackets. Shipping would be on you. PM or reply to this post. Tha...

Nice looking CD 26, Tim. I too came back to a CD boat after adventures elsewhere. Also ended up with a CD 26. Out of curiosity, what type of vehicle do you plan to use to haul your boat to the Berkshires?

Ken

Thanks to all for your intelligent and useful comments. Too bad our national debates fail to meet this standard. For what it's worth, I've been convinced to try the ronca (22 lbs) and will modify the bow roller accordingly. Also, I like to let an anchor go when I think of it rather than when I can g...

Hi all, Just wondering what CD 26 owners think is the best anchor to use. My CD 26 came without any anchor and that tiny little bow roller doesn't seem suited to any particular style. I used a 22 lb plow on my CD 27 but that was a much heavier boat than the CD 26. I used to be a dedicated plow advoc...

Thanks all for your thoughts and ideas. Good to see the CD community is alive, well and helpful. Rebuilding the old Nissan was given thumbs down by a mechanic. Too old and full of problems to be with the effort and $$$ A 6 hp might be fine for a CD 25. But with nearly an extra ton of displacement an...

The CD 26 I recently acquired came with an old, tired Nissan 6 hp 4-stroke, which needs to be replaced. On its face, that seems under-powered for CD 26, which is in keeping with the PO's approach to sailboats. What say you? The Tohatsu 8 hp 4-stroke seems like a more appropriate outboard, if a bit h...

Raymarine is a big advertiser and well known but there is also Simrad, which offers more options and, at first glance, appears to be less expensive. Anybody with Simrad experience? Recommendations?

This 1979 CD 27 (hull #139) is in excellent shape, as the specifics below indicate. New engine, new head, new sails, etc. In Maine, I undertook a complete overhaul and have enjoyed care-free subsequent sailing. But now it’s time to move on. Asking price, $21,500. Also, I will consider a partial swap...

Would like to locate a used SL-40 to replace mine, which died last month. Only need the gauge, not cables, paddle, transducer, etc. If you upgraded or just removed this some years ago and still have it kicking around garage, shop, barn, contact me. I believe it was original equipment in CD 27 and ot...

In my experience, the internet is full of whack jobs and con artists, as well as some pretty nice and fairminded folks. I agree a boat is only worth what someone is willing to pay for it. When selling, I ahve found it has always been a job finding the correct means of finding a reasonable and capabl...

Robert, When I installed my 1GM a few winters ago, I moved that fuel filter way out to the forward end of the engine. It was really a simple project to complete. I will try to attach an image here of what it looks like completed. But if I fail, send me a PM and I'll send you the photos that show you...