The Cape Dory Board

I have never had a bow pulpit on my Weekender and never noticed the lack of it.

Two weeks into huricane season and we are getting our first tropical storm of the year.

The teak rub rails are easy to repair. Your boat yard should be able to recommend a source for the teak. Remove the old rails, fill in the holes with epoxy and then drill new holes when you install the new rails. The screw holes are spaced about 8" apart on a Typhoon. Start the new holes just s...

I, unfortunately, have nothing but girls. TOOOOO much estrogen around here. But I digress. My oldest is now 24 and married, but... Picture a blustery 25knott+ day, no clouds and a great sail. Full main and a working jib on my TYW when my daughter was just two. Rail in the water, spray over the bow.....

I purchased a CD25 in roughly the same condition...except that mine sat immersed for a time. All of the standing rigging was either missing, damaged or cut. Probably the most expidicious methode of removal in the given conditions.

If you have access to a General Aviation airport purchase a product called Corrosion-X from an FBO there. I Have been using an aircraft for business, live on the Gulf, and have treated my aircraft for years with this stuff. No corrosion. Best of all you can soak your electronics and it won't mess it...

I have been on a mooring since I purchased my Cape Dory new in 1981....a couple of observations: If you use a dual pennant be sure that you use a dual swivel when attaching to the mooring to avoid twist. One above...the other below the bouy. Replace the swivels annually. I have successfully used a &...

I have been swinging on a mooring on Sarasota Bay Florida for 21 years now and here is my experience. The life of your lines is limited more by the marine growth on your lines than the deterioration of the nylon. Warm, brackish, tropical waters are a wonderful pietrie dish. I use a chain fastened to...

It sounds as if you and I are facing exactly the same project. I also purchased an insurance totaled CD 25 that had sunk. I found, much to my delight, that someone else has also rebuilt one and posted a very thorough photographic record of his trials and tribulations. You will find this wonderful re...

West Marine sells a sail cover that will work just fine with your Typhoon. I would hesitate to buy used sails sight unseen unless you know the other party. Nothing, except for experience, will affect your boat handling as much as a suite of sails. At the back of the Typhoon owners manual, here on th...