The Cape Dory Board

Starting stripping deck to repair and repaint. The question I have is regarding the factory non skid bumps. I would like to preserve them and was wondering how to get the paint off without sanding them down. I have some environmentally safe paint rep over ( Citric from Home Depoptr) that I will be t...

On the rear part of the keel area of my CD 27, I have 2 small areas (about 1/4 inch) that appear to be weeping or dripping moisture. This is above the rudder shoe on the lower part of the keel. Any ideas as to what could be causing this or a fix? Also, just re-rigged the boat and was looking for the...

My CD 27, 1978 hull # 8, is in need of an interior redo. The wood venier which is actually some type of contact vinyl needs to be replaced and at the same time I would like to add shelving and certainly redo the paint finish. Does anyone have a recommendation or experience in replacing the vinyl, po...

The port side chain plate on my CD 27 is rusted, deteriorated and need to be replaced. This looks like a very difficult job. I am looking for guidance on how to do this as well as feedback on possibly using external plates instead
Many thanks

Doug

Looking for a traveler for a CD 27 1978

Dick:

Did you remove the mast for the replacement project?

Thanks

Doug

I have a 1978 CD27 and looking for replacement backing plates for port and starboard shrouds. Mine have rusted significantly and are in need of replacement. Any suggestions on sourcing these backing plates and how to replace them?

I live in NY state and want to keep the boat in water this year. I am not familiar with the process for easily winterizing the engine. Could someone walk me through the process, getting antifreeze into all sections of engine and water lines? Also what changes or valves to install in order to make th...

Yes - I would be interested in heater - rather have extra capacity

I am searching for a used diesel heater with various parts, exhaust, lines, valves, for my CD 27.

Thank you

DougW

In the refurbishing of my CD 27 hull number 8, 1977 , I began removing 30 plus years of paint down to gel coat. I found a few blisters which have been opened and repaired except for a recurring problem at the heel (forward of the shoe of the rudder post) of the keel. It appears on my boat and severa...

This may seem a very easy question, but I am trying to determine my CD 27 manufacturing number from Hull #CPDJ0008M77A ? Any help from the experts? Thanks

I have owned a CD27 for 2 years after much searching following the same guidelines and requirements as you stated. The cockpit comfortably fits four and kids can go where ever they want. The head required the installation of a holding tank but does offer a real facility with privacy. The boat is jus...

Does anyone have experience in installing both a traveler and a preventer on a CD27. I would appreciate any picture or equipment references that you might have. Also thanks very much on the maneuvering answers received.

Having difficulty maneuvering in reverse. Any owners have suggestions to improve performance??