The Cape Dory Board

If it isn't bad enough that the money and gallons digits on the gas pump are a blur as the fuel pours into the tank, some genius set the pump to emit the last half buck (about a pint) to dribble out the pump handle, taking more time for the last 50 cents than the previous $20! Talk about adding insu...

Ahhhh, A standing seam roof.

All slides off. I love mine. Now there is an 8' tall mound in front of the entire house and around 'Setting Star'.

Carl, I have cut fiberglass successfully, with no cracking, using a Roto-Zip tool. Roto-Zip is like a mini router that is slightly larger than a Dremel tool. It is high speed and has an adjustable depth guide. They are typically used for cutting holes in sheetrock walls. The bit is about 1/8" d...

"Recall that all of the hardward was off this winter when the topsides were repainted. my worst nightmare is that the rebedding job was inadequate . We're talking 2-3 gallons over 3-4 weeks." After re-reading this post and considering that the "&!*#! yard" worked on your boa...

The FIRST thing I would do is determine if the water is salt or fresh. Tasting the water, to me, is the most obvious thing to do. Not swallowing the water is the second most obvious.

Steve

I race open class on weekends with my CD 22. The Catalina 22' class always starts 5 min. before the open class boats leave the start line. By the end of the race I often beat half of the Catalina class boats by an entire leg of the course and have caught up with the other half. This happens in all w...

My CD 22 has a dodger that includes an awning that zips on and streches over the cockpit over a small pole attached to the backstay. You can't sail with it on(not with the main, anyway) but it would provide shade at the dock or anchorage.

Steve

Garhauer will custom build a traveller to your specifications. The quality is excellent and is less expensive than Harken , off the shelf equipment. I installed one on my CD 22 and I'm very pleased. originally it had a genoa track and sliding bracket that could not be adjusted under tension. The Gar...

Thank-you for posting this message (cast or forged). I often seek to find and use hardware, usually stainless steel items, that can be found in places other than those with the name 'marine' attached. A company called Fastenal is good for these. I've purchased shackles at the local hardware store, t...

Remember to seize the pin to the shackle(s) with wire to prevent the pin from turning.

Steve

I remember reading an article in cruising world (several years ago) about a fellow in Florida who had a roach problem. The solution: He purposely put a particular spider aboard . I don't recall the type but I believe the word 'hunting was part of the spiders name - type. It was a rather large variet...

Occasionally there are days of calm that are perfect for such maintenance tasks. The application of teak oil requires little more than a brush and a rag. But if there is a hint of a breeze, forget it. Life (and the sailing season) is too short to be doing boat maintenance while there is a potential ...

What a compliment to be associated in any way with one of my great heros of all time, Neil Armstrong.

Thanks

Steve

The two bolt holes in my tiller (CD-22) became a bit elongated from swinging it vertically up and down. When I tack the boat I switch seats and go under the tiller to do so. The holes were actually slightly hourglass-shaped inside the tiller, port to starboard. The loosness bugged me while sailing o...

I used Star-Brite, Premium Golden Teak oil, reccommended by Carter Brey. (see his web site) After a complete sanding I applied 2 coats a couple days apart. It started off as a rich dark color but lightened after a few days, thus the second coat. The second coat also lightened some but still beads up...