The Cape Dory Board

As far as the comparison between the OB and your leafblower, your mechanic *could* be correct. There is such a wide variation in how a small engine could be designed and tuned that it's not a apples to apples comparison. With a carbureted engine tuning can be an art. For example, I used to have a mo...

I really cant say what it will fit with certainty. My memory is that the engine that came out of my boat was a red 2 cylinder diesel, perhaps a westerbeke? (it was rusted and locked and had been submerged in water for some time) In any event I'm really not certain what engine it was, and then it's a...

I wouldn't think it a problem, but perhaps I'm missing something... I'm not selling mine out of hatred or anything, I just don't have the engine that accompanies it anymore.

I've got a manual starting handle came from a CD28 (I think). Westerbeke? In any event it's free to whomever wants to pay shipping.
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Steve,
I was thinking the same thing (that I couldn't see all the pictures) But then I realized that some of our members just have more awareness of guiness boxes than I

Even if his message doesn't reach the original writers, it'll be in an appropriate thread...

We put Kiwi Grip on our boat several years ago and are very happy with it. Bhartley does not exxagerate in saying it is a joy to apply. It really does work like the importer (Willy with Pachena) claims. Here are some tips/things to say we have based on our experience. 1) practice / experiement with ...

While the origional arrangement has obviously withstood the test of time, I suspect some of us are wondering "how much longer?" I have most definitly seen cape dories with issues regarding the chainplates. I recall seeing a CD30 in a Alameda CA marina that had clear distortions in the hull...

I have a holding tank from my CD28 sailboat (I modified the V berth and dont need it anymore) $50 obo. It's located in mid missouri, and I could ship I'm guessing...

Back when I used to work in a an antique repair shop, we kept a small pail (with a tight lid) of ammonia for just that purpose. Place the parts in the pail and let soak over night. If you go this route make sure all your bearings and other parts are removed. I don't know if it matters, but we only p...

I've used Kiwi Grip as well, and you can get a wide range of textures, primarily by varying the amount of pressure on the roller, and the amount of product used. You can also thin the material slightly if I remember correctly. With some experimentation (and perhaps guidance from the US importer, who...

If you make a push stick out of a 16" long 2x4 you will be able to fully capture the piece under the push stick and will have no risk of kick back. Pm me your e-mail address and I'll send you a pic of what I am suggesting. It works very well. Early on in my woodworking carreer I got wacked in t...

Our CD28 has a similar substance between the liner and the hull under each bulkhead. I think it was an attempt to have the downward forces of the mast be transmitted directly to the hull (instead of just the inner liner). On our boat it was clear that it oozed down the hull and didn't work as intend...

MSR sells several sizes of fuel bottles (I think it is actually made by sigg) I would use a a bottle specifically made for storing fuel, as opposed to one made for drinking. I beleive the coatings on the inside of the bottle are different, and the cap and o-ring may be also. MSR makes atleast two st...

I think it's graphites excellent conductive properties that are promoting the galvanic corrosion.