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- Jan 5th, '12, 15:38
- Forum: Cape Dory Sailboats
- Topic: Original Owners Poll
- Replies: 34
- Views: 2535
Original owners
I purchased "Frolic", my Cape Dory 27 #96 new in 1978 while working at Cape Dory. Although 33 years of owning the same boat has worked for me, I do not recommend it. As a yacht broker, I suggest that everyone should change boats every 5 years!
- Nov 18th, '09, 09:38
- Forum: Cape Dory Sailboats
- Topic: Website with Original Brochures of most Cape Dory sailboats
- Replies: 23
- Views: 2124
Cape Dory ports
There were a few changes in the number of ports a Cape Dory model might have. The first C-27 had 4 ports, but it was determined that the look was too busy. All others had 3. The first 6 or 7 C-30's had 5 ports, and all of these were ketches as the cutter had yet to be introduced. The 36 was first sh...
- Oct 5th, '09, 15:45
- Forum: Cape Dory Sailboats
- Topic: Looking for Stove opening measurements for CD30
- Replies: 6
- Views: 515
Stove dimentions
Hi Walt and Kelle,
The width of the stove cutout on your boat is 22", and the minimum width required for a Force 10 Propane stove is 21"
Dave P
The width of the stove cutout on your boat is 22", and the minimum width required for a Force 10 Propane stove is 21"
Dave P
- Aug 25th, '08, 13:09
- Forum: Cape Dory Sailboats
- Topic: MUSHROOM OR FLUSH thru hulls?
- Replies: 3
- Views: 537
Troy, the flush thru-hulls are used when a hull is specifically molded with flush thru-hulls in mind. Thus the laminate is built up on the inside in the area. If you decide to use them you should do the same. The small amount of drag of the regular thru-hulls is probably not worth the effort. (Besid...
- Aug 20th, '08, 12:31
- Forum: Cape Dory Sailboats
- Topic: Cored or Solid
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1581
Cored hulls
The Cape Dory 30,33 and 36 powerboats were all cored with Balsa-core above the chine, or basically above the waterline. These are high speed vessels and keeping them as light as possible was important. Powerboats have large, flat topsides so rigidity was best handled by coring and not extra laminate...
- Aug 19th, '08, 12:38
- Forum: Cape Dory Sailboats
- Topic: Cored or Solid
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1581
- Jun 12th, '08, 11:20
- Forum: Cape Dory Sailboats
- Topic: IMPORTANT SAFETY ISSUE
- Replies: 31
- Views: 3604
chain plate backing hardware
With this discussion of chain plate backing material, I checked a Cape Dory 30, 1985. This boat has the aluminum backing system. So maybe all of the boats changed in the early 80's. I will continue to try to get more details on what changed and when.
- Apr 19th, '08, 08:31
- Forum: Cape Dory Sailboats
- Topic: ATTENTION: ALL USCG LICENSEES
- Replies: 19
- Views: 2903
Mariner's Licence
Actually, for delivery of a vessel, you really don't need one, do you?Although the credibility factor is increased. At Robinhood Marine we felt that it was wise to be licenced as, in the situation of demonstrating a boat for sea trial, new or used, we have people aboard for potential profit. A "...
- Apr 18th, '08, 10:01
- Forum: Cape Dory Sailboats
- Topic: ATTENTION: ALL USCG LICENSEES
- Replies: 19
- Views: 2903
TWIC
Andy, if it is of any help, the fee is only $105.50 if you hold a MML issued after Jan 13, 2006. Of course, they will only validate the TWIC for 5 years after your licence was issued, rather than 5 years from when the TWIC is issued. My brother in law has an oil transport company with 250 employees ...
- Apr 16th, '08, 13:08
- Forum: Cape Dory Sailboats
- Topic: Looking at a CD 28
- Replies: 22
- Views: 3458
Buyer beware
As a yacht broker, I can say that the advise you received on this board was terrific, and right on. The seller gave you every reason to suspect that he knew the boat would have issues at survey, likely something serious like deck de-laminations. It is one thing to end up with a slightly longer list ...
- Apr 3rd, '08, 16:12
- Forum: Cape Dory Sailboats
- Topic: boat broker question?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 826
Boat broker question
Some thoughts on the above comments that may be helpful. Sea Hunt has it about right except that the deposit check should be made to the brokerage company (not the broker) as it must be held in escrow until a closing or be returned to the buyer if the boat fails survey to the buyers satisfaction. If...
- Mar 11th, '08, 13:08
- Forum: Cape Dory Sailboats
- Topic: Maine Boatbuilders Show 2008 March 14 - 16th
- Replies: 16
- Views: 2414
Maine Boatbuilders' Show
for those meeting at the Robinhood / Spartan booth we look forward to seeing you. Our display has moved this year, as we are not displaying a Robinhood Yacht. Booth is in the first, entry building on the right side (water side).
- Mar 9th, '08, 11:31
- Forum: Cape Dory Sailboats
- Topic: A good man lost
- Replies: 17
- Views: 4914
Good man lost
Last month I shared with Jean Fogelberg the dialog from the message board about Dan. She was very pleased and touched by everyone's kind words, and appreciative that Leonard had started the thread. She said that he really had a passion for sailing and loved his beautiful "Minstrel"
- Mar 9th, '08, 11:06
- Forum: Cape Dory Sailboats
- Topic: A good man lost
- Replies: 17
- Views: 4914
Dan's boat
Yes, Dan Fogelberg's beloved "Minstrel" has been listed for sale. She is in beautiful condition as Dan always insisted her to be. Although his wife, Jean, has said that it would be great if she went to one of his many fans, most important to Dan was that she be sold to someone who will sai...
- Feb 12th, '08, 13:39
- Forum: Cape Dory Sailboats
- Topic: When did CD go to White?
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1748