The Cape Dory Board

Glad to hear some other cold weather sailers are out there! New Jersey is pretty mild, in comparison to Alaska/Conn.This is my second winter season and it sure is PEACEFUL on the Bay. This time of year I am a Fair weathersailer light winds an 40+Temp. I have a 6Hp Nissan and assume the water drains ...

Last Year at this Time ,
I bought a De-Icer and kept
"West Wind" in all Winter.This Year I have ordered a 11'
set of Oars and some winter gear, for a New Exercise
Program.
Wish me Luck! TM

I have 6hp Nissan with alt. Could not confirm if it was charging or not. Bought a small Solar panel at West Marine. About $ 60.00 came with alligator clips I just Hook up in cock pit when not sailing and keeps battery Topped Off. panel is small enough that will not over charge Very Happy/not to conc...

I have been researching looking for a
Electric outboard for my CD25.
Ray Marine seems like the Best, but Big Bucks!!
Has any one every made the conversation?or investment?
Pros Cons etc?
Tom M

My boat came with 6HP Nissan have been exploring
new prop pitch was waiting for the winter.I am not sure
what prop I have now , but will take note of your Merc #.
6" Pitch I assum is the lowest we can get?
Tom M

This will be my first winter with my CD25. I have a 6HP Nissan I intend to leave in, I think i canjust run it thru the winter?If I have a Deicer? Close all thru Hull fittings,Head?Sink? can I put non toxic antifreez in my fresh water sys? I will leave cockpit drains open. any suggestions for cabin h...

Just finished my first season with my New CD25,WEST WIND,
Cant bring myself to pulling her so am going for a De icer and
keep her tied up in back yard.
this is my first post,so it may not take. Tom M

Dick, This is my first post but haded try. Raised 4 sons for past 30 years on a 24' Noank Sloop. Sold it 4 Months ago, and just bought a CD25, Which I Hope I can sail alone and with My 5 Grand Kids. Just take it Slow and Easy and Then u Become a built in Baby Sailer. My Daughter in Laws Love it. Tom M