The Cape Dory Board

The final invoice came in at $149.67 - lower than the estimate but higher than other fixes identified in this thread! The cost for two would not be much higher, I'm told, as the time associated with making two is about as much time as it takes to custom make one. The labor rate at KATO Marine is $11...

My larger anchor is suspended from the pulpit (picture attached). I don't use this anchor (the "bomb") very often because my secondary, smaller anchor (the "lunch hook") is better for single handing. I keep this smaller Fortress (lighter weight) in the aft lazerette - 160 ft rode...

Twelve years ago one of my chock closure pins pulled out and splashed in the drink. I had replacement(s) made by KATO Marine in Annapolis. They have stood the test of time well, but I have abused one of them by inserting it through a link of the chain anchor rode to hold that in place. A slight curv...

I have a CD 27 and replaced the original one speed winches with two speed self tailing Antal (Italian) bronze winches. At the time I recall there was difficulty in finding winches with the same capability in bronze that had a base diameter that fit on the bracket "platform". The Antal bron...

I had to ask. The dialog started with me questioning why the opening had to be enlarged when I had paid for a custom dimensioned tank. (The cost from the subcontractor for the custom alumnimum tank, by the way, was highly competitive with off the shelf plastic tanks that were not optimally configure...

For the benefit of all who are in the market at some point to replace their fuel tank - here are the invoice details from Rapahannacock Yachts in Irvington, VA: The yard labor rates were billed at $75 per hour: $223.13 Roundtrip travel to assess and measure fuel tank (Irvington to Lancaster, VA) $46...

Flag Harbor is too far north. My boat is currently in Virginia. Jennings boatyard in Reedville was recommended by a non Cape Dory person. Anyone experienced with Jennings?

Looking for boatyard recommendations to replace a fuel tank on my CD 27.
Who would be the best for this in the area?

Thank you,
Robin Meigel

I did not read your original post carefully enough - you specifically asked whether 3M 4200 was appropriate. I would say not. You don't need the adhesive properties for the two applications you cite - you need caulk properties. Removing the coaming board after applying 3M 4200 if you ever want to do...

I have used Dolphinite bedding compound between the coaming board and fiberglass on my CD 27 - but I remove the coaming board. I do not slather it over the entire hidden surface but along the upper edge where it isn't quite visible. Water gets trapped but evaporates quickly. The staying power of Dol...

Hi folks - I've searched under hatch replacement but can't find where another CD 27 owner has actually replaced the entire Bomar forward hatch. Is there one out there? Please let us know what replacement hatch you found.

Robin Meigel
s/v Pacem
1979 CD 27

http://panjiva.com/Mariners-Hardware/2057388 Warren - I looked through my records and found the e-invoice from marinershardware.com I don't think they are in business any more - and I have to admit it took so long to receive the product when I ordered the 3 vents I was fearful they had my money and...

It's nice they are going to be on a CD

They are no longer available

These are Barrow 20s - I've included a ruler for visual reference