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by Brian Johnson
Oct 8th, '11, 13:56
Forum: Cape Dory Sailboats
Topic: Sanitary overboard seacock selection - Spartan/Groco/other
Replies: 5
Views: 518

Thanks

Appreciate the input...think I'll go ahead and replace with the Spartans.
by Brian Johnson
Oct 5th, '11, 21:59
Forum: Cape Dory Sailboats
Topic: Sanitary overboard seacock selection - Spartan/Groco/other
Replies: 5
Views: 518

Sanitary overboard seacock selection - Spartan/Groco/other

My cape dory 26 currently has a groco ball valve screwed to a mushroom fitting for the through hull that is used to pump the holding tank overboard. The ball valve froze from lack of use and the handle sheared off when I tried to free the valve. I have read the numerous posts regarding the inadequac...
by Brian Johnson
Nov 8th, '07, 22:12
Forum: Cape Dory Sailboats
Topic: need advise
Replies: 9
Views: 1437

Shipping to Italy

Are you moving with the Navy? I shipped my CD 26D to Naples, IT for a three year assignment. It was not easy but in the end we enjoyed having the boat with us. I'd be happy to talk about my experience moving the boat.
by Brian Johnson
Mar 2nd, '06, 22:45
Forum: Cape Dory Sailboats
Topic: fifteen minutes of fame....
Replies: 8
Views: 1670

Famed CD26D spotted in Mediterranean

Hi Bill, I just thought I would update you on the where abouts of your CD26D. Windstar, formally Laurel Ann, now resides in Wilmington, NC. I have recently relocated here and she is on the hard right now. Windstar is a now a world traveler and has tasted the salty waters of the Mediterranean. I was ...