The Cape Dory Board

Hi Jeff-

Attached the end pieces, drilled/tapped on the top of the track, with #10 Philips head machine screws 3/8” length.

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Hi, The CD25 looks to have fixed portlights/windows. On a previous boat(Tarten 30) I replaced the fixed windows with 3/8” thick plexiglas. Cannot remember the source (it was many years ago) but I do have material left over from the project ( 2 sheets, (1) 29” x 50” x 3/8” and (1) 29” x 26” x 3/8”). ...

Purchased new Zodiac Cadet 200 AERO and Suzuki 2.5 (short shaft) in April 2024. Needs and plans changed and they never made it into the water. All original materials from purchase included. Full receipts, title etc. Has been stored in dry basement. Will also include registration letter/number kit an...

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Looks like a backing plate? Partially glassed into the bow? Perhaps G10 could be used? Easier to fabricate.

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Hi Tod, Sounds like a good plan. When you take out the old counter would it be possible to get a piece of that from you? I have a 85 CD30 and need to fill in a hole near the sink and would like to match as close as possible the material. Would be glad to paypal you the shipping cost (simple USPS sma...

Hi Steve, I removed a Datamarine depth sounder from my CD30 a few years ago. Cannot recall the specifics of it, but did opt to not use the same hole and offset mounting piece. Opted instead to make a simple internal holder (pvc pipe, 4200, cap on top with gasket, filled the unit with some anti freez...

I believe the fuel gauges are all mechanical, it might just need to be cleaned. I added an access port on my 1985 CD30 tank a few years ago and in the process pulled the gauge, cleaned up the gook, replaced it, very straight forward.

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Was looking at Ronstan parts for their Series 19 I Track. This is the same size (19mm (3/4”)) as the Nicro Fico 1159 track on my 1985 CD30 and I used part number RC61985 on the CD30 track in my modified traveller setup. They also listed part RC61983, which I believe is what you’re looking for. It is...

Check out the “Looking for…” post just a few previous to this one. I’m in communique with the fellow who posted that as I have 2 of the stops you’re both looking for. Am not certain yet if I want to give them up. I did modify my 1985 30B (same traveller), details are in the “Looking for…” post. Rons...

I did keep the original track. The approach was based on another CD30 with a similar configuration. Following are images, info from Ronstan (I sent them a picture of the other CD30 traveler) with part numbers and parts purchase info. I opted to keep the existing Nicro Fico traveler to see how it wor...

Might also try Ronstan, their series 19 has components which fit the CD30 travelers. I used them to build a traveller system for my 30.

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Item is sold, thanks for the inquiry

I would recommend buying a copy of “Born to Build.. Cape Dory”. Besides being a great 1st hand read on the history of Cape Dory, it includes lots of detail on their production materials and processes. Included are names of key staff in the different departments one of whom must know where their teak...

Over the years, on different boats, I’ve used varnish, Cetol and left the teak raw. A few years ago I decided that Cetol, though a huge labor improvement over varnish, was still too much effort, especially the initial application steps. Decided to try Semco and have been very pleased with the result...

Boulter Plywood in Medford MA is a good source. I’ve used them in the past to get teak for various restoration projects. You’ll find they have a marine focus.

https://www.boulterplywood.com/


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