The Cape Dory Board

1976 Cape Dory 25 Fun to sail and handles big water well. Have bought another boat and decided to sell her. She needs some cosmetic cleaning & varnishing brightwork. She comes with the following equipment: (Sail inventory: main sail, genoa, jib, spinnaker) (new main & jib halyards)(new inter...

Hi Joe, Here is a local Lake Superior source for boat canvas products. http://www.shipshapecanvas.com I also have some extra tent sides from those EZ-Popup tents. I can leave one in the cockpit of your boat if you are interested in trying it out. See you soon on the dock in Ashland. till later, Joe ...

Yes, it is an interesting blog. Thanks for the link John. I bookmarked it and read it with interest. One thought that crosses my mind: the guy must have anti-freeze flowing through his veins to be sailing Superior this time of the year. Burr...

Joe

I hand scraped the bottom of my CD-25 the summer of 2006. It then wintered under a tarp and in spring of 2007 I sanded it and wiped it down with acetone. Then applied 2 coats of Petit Hydrocoat Alabative Antifouling. I didn't use a primer like Gary H. did when he did his bottom. There were no bliste...

You probably can "sell" the halon to a gas supply company. Since is no longer being produced it has a high demand and commands a high price. I work at an art museum and we have about 15 halon extinguishers because it will not damage the art work. Call a supply company and see if they will ...

Have you considered finding them a sailing video to watch? Like it or not, kids these days are so tuned into watching everything on DVD's. A search on the netflicks.com site for sailing on DVD's will provide you with a list of possible movies. Books are great, but a video will give them a visual ref...

Steve, Wander down to your local magazine/book store and pick up a copy of the January/February issue of Good Old Boat magazine. On page 16 there is a informative article with the title of "EPRIBs, PLBs, and SART's 101: Electronic devices designed to save your life at sea". I learned a lot...

Shawn, thanks for confirming that the Yamaha does fit in the CD-25. I also want to get the extra long shaft like you did. Your input/experiences are very helpful, thanks again.

till later, Joe

Thanks John! That info is really helpful and so is the website link you recommended -- I bookmarked it. This link is better than the official Yamaha site for getting specifications and pricing. Thanks again.

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Frank, In the 2007 Yamaha catalog they do offer electric start and alternators for the 9.9 & 8hp motors. They reduced the physical size of the 9.9 by what looks like 1/4 -- there is an image in the catalog. They offer a 4-stroke T8 High Thrust electric with a 6A alternator in 20 or 25 inch shaft...

I'm going to take a closer look at the Yamaha lineup for 2008. I think a 8hp 4-stoke Yamaha with power thrust may be the unit I put in the CD-25. A friend has one on his sailboat and loves it, especially in reverse gear.

Thanks for the suggestions. I did search the archives, but didn't find any info on this specific model of motor. I think I will probably end up buying from a local dealer just in case there is an issue with fitting the motor and can exchange it. Thanks again for taking the time to help me out. till ...

Has anyone installed a Mercury 9.9MXL 4-Stroke 2005 in their CD-25? I am considering buying one online, but am not sure it will fit.

I covered up my CD25 for the season yesterday in Ashland. Saw one sailboat sailing the bay -- looked cold as I watched from shore with my wool sweater under a light winter coat and stocking cap. Most sailboats were hauled out last week and this weekend. Its not high winds, seas or storms that are ke...

Mark there may have been one for sale in Bayfield this last spring that "maybe" still in the area. I think Northland Yachts was the broker and they would know where she is located. I had my CD-25 hauled out yesterday at the marina in Ashland. There is also a CD-22 at the marina in Ashland....