The Cape Dory Board

I am considering converting my CD 30 C to a sloop rig using a Hoyt boom. Has anyone done this and if so, how do you like it.

Since I almost always sail alone I am looking for ways to simplify tacking while maintaining boat performance.

Hi Doug, Last fall while plunging through near gale conditions and 10 to 15 ft. seas about 5 miles off San Francisco in my CD30 I noticed to my dismay a little water leaking from the rudder post area. That evening when we were docked at Half Moon Bay I did a thorough inspection but could not find a ...

Hi Domenic I recently replaced a Volvo MD7A with a BD722 in my Cape Dory 30 (10,000 lb. boat) and subsequently experimented with props. I am satisfied with the repowering and have increased speed substantially under all conditions. Based on my recent experience with HP, RPM's, Prop. aperture, prop d...