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That boat appears identical to my '80 CD33 sloop (minus the removable stay), right down to the funky plaid patterned cushions, but the original purchaser must have opted for a windlass from the dealer/factory instead of an anchor locker?....unless the locker was removed later? -Mike 80 CD33 Sanderli...

So if I answer my own question with nuggets from the above discussion.........when a 33 was ordered as a "cutter" (aka double headsail sloop or other name) they: A. Did not move the mast aft as in a true cutter rig B. Added a large teak bowsprit that was thru-bolted to the foredeck and or ...

I'm interested in this question as well. I had no luck finding the final solution posted from Leo, although I found many threads discussing the topic. If someone ordered a 33 from the factory back then as a "cutter", did the factory just add a bowsprit and the appropriate standing/running ...

To follow up on this thread, does anyone know if there is any other difference between a 33 "cutter" and "sloop" rig aside from the addition of a bowsprit and inner forestay/sail? Was the deck actually reinforced or modified near the foot of the inner stay? I could only find ment...

I would be interested to find out if slight pitting in an older Spartan sea-cock drum could lead to it cracking, or if anyone has heard of one cracking. I was under the impression they were hearty things even with old age. I believe there is a compound that you can use in the sea-cocks that will bur...

I looked in the archives of this board before doing my boat's bottom, and there were mixed responses. Over time there are changes in the options and products too. Nothing in the older posts really gave me a clear idea so I had to experiment before choosing the method. After going through the process...

I am currently reading "Six Frigates" by Ian Toll, the history of the creation of the U.S. Navy. It's well written. I'm no expert on U.S history by any means, I would not last 5 minutes on "Are you smarter than a Fifth Grader", so I am very engrossed. But I think most versions of...

From the first line of the stated mission of CDSOA. "The purpose of the association is to advance the sport of yachting..." The words "Cape Dory sailboats" are the very last words in the mission statement, so the boats are either less important or the mission tries to imply that ...

Still for sale or trade.

-Mike
mike (at) rejto.com

For sale through broker....contact me for info. http://www.yachtworld.com/boats/1984/Cape-Dory-Trawler-2188375/West-Barrington/RI/United-States In an effort to protect the owner of this posting from spammers, the E-mail address has been modified or deleted from this message by the webmaster. Please ...

Just in case anyone is interested I thought I would mention the BSB to TIFF file utility that exists for converting the NOAA Raster charts (RNCs) to an editable TIFF format. I like to have PRINTED zooms of various chart sections with me to backup the NOAA vector charts on my laptop/GPS, because if I...

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Viola is up for a cash sale but I would also be interested in a trade for a similarly valued Cape Dory sailboat in the 28 to 33 foot range. Boat is now listed with Jeff Sammis CPYB.

I can put you in contact if you are interested.


Mike

I had similar problems when I first started charging my cell phone on my boat. I used the car charger that came with my phone. After a week the charger stopped working on the boat AND in my truck. There was plenty of power in both places. The boat outlet was on a 10 amp breaker. I didn't have a fuse...

I will be a guest on a friend's mooring in Dutch Harbor, and I don't mind ferrying people as needed. The CD 24 T makes a decent launch boat, or my zodiac can handle six people. Since I am still without a sailboat (or the sails that some CD 24 Ts were outfitted with), I have to live vicariously throu...