The Cape Dory Board

I'm in the process of buying a new genoa and learning lots about fabrics and design. Too much, actually. Would one of you just tell me, a cruising guy who will not be out in anything over 20 knots, which sailmaker to go to. I know that keeping your sail shape is a big deal, but realistically, how bi...

Hi, I need to replace a two way lighting fixture on my CD 33. It is positioned on the aft side of the mast just above the spreaders. It looks like it illuminates both the mast and the cabin top- or its supposed to. Was this standard issue. And if it is not available what is an adequate substitute. T...

Hi, I need to replace a two way lighting fixture on my CD 33. It is positioned on the aft side of the mast just above the spreaders. It looks like it illuminates both the mast and the cabin top- or its supposed to. Was this standard issue. And if it is not available what is an adequate substitute. T...

Has anyone tried removing the original black tape stripe. I've tried several products with little success. Even a razor blade device barely lifted the darn stuff and it would take an entire day at the rate I was going. Thanks for any suggestions. John

Hey Mike, Getting together this summer in the San Juans sounds great..anytime. I can't wait to learn how to sail my craft properly. My boat is in Bellingham and Kingston. Great idea. A good reason to spiff "Adagio" up, also. Thanks, John

Boyd, Zeida, Kurt, Mitchell, Al and rit...thank you for taking the time to share your experience and stategies regarding my prop problem. Its definitely reassuring to have a support group. I plan to reduce the pitch and go from there. best regards, john

I just installed a new 14x9 3 blade CS prop on our CD 33. I replaced a 14x10 2 blade. We have a 5424 Universal with the Hurth 2:1 transmission. I tested the boat for a couple of hours on two different occasions and discovered that the boat's engine will only get to 1800 rpms with the throttle wide o...

Thanks to all for responding to my listing issue. Here are some answers to the questions you posed. 1) 1984 CD 33 2) three starboard water tanks filled, approx 75 gals. total 3) 2 standard deep charge batteries in port cockpit locker 4) mast is plumb and thanks for the tips on how to do this simple ...

Awhile back I was looking at a Mason 33 and made an offer that was turned down. My search for great sailboats led me to this forum and I got enough assurance from all of you that I wouldn't be sorry. Well, I did buy a lovely Cape Dory 33 out here in "Vigor" country, aka Bellingham, Wa. and...

I want to extend sincere thanks to your group for responding to my post asking for their CD experiences and encouraging me to buy the beautiful CD that I was looking at. I made an offer after reviewing your responses and it was accepted just a couple of days ago. again, many thanks. john

Hi, i,m getting really close to buying a beautiful CD 33 and have only a few reservations. the primary one being... how does it sail? i've been out of sailing for quite awhile and sailed only lighter finned keeled boats previously. I'm anxious to hear a few words of wisdom and experience from those ...