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1979 CD 27, hull # 133 for sale. After owning two and sometimes three CD for many years I have decided to simplify and part with my 27. Located in Destin (North West) Florida she is a solid 27 with virtually none of the typical gelcoat crazing common to these boats and no soft decks. Yanmar YSM8 whi...

Hopefully you got lucky and the impeller was the only casualty. Certainly could have damaged the head or gasket. These are tough little engines. I agree with Fred that you should consider adding or repairing the alarm. There should be an auditable alarm at the engine control panel with a sending uni...

I installed a used Monitor on my CD36 and am very happy with the way it performs. It took us from Pensacola to Havana in the race 2 years ago. Crossed the Gulfstream with 30 kt wind opposing the stream and the Monitor loved it. Installation was a bit of a challenge for me. However, the people at Sca...

SV CHANTY is almost home. The race was awesome. CD 36 CHANTY took 2nd place in two catagories, in class and overall cruising class. Will post more later. For now I will say that the CD36 is a wonderful boat! I will never get over crossing the Gulfstream with 30 kt wind opposing the stream and the Ma...

I have a 125% on a roller ferler, and am very happy with the way it workes for me. I do have my inner stay on a quick release and rarely use the staysail. it is very difficult to tack the large headsail with the short stay up. As mentioned, visability becomes an issue. I, like Steve, use a free flyi...

Why Document? My document is expiring and the CG is now charging to renew. My state(Florida) requires state registration. I also intend to change my vessel name. What advantage is there to documenting?

Thank you for your inputs. With your information and info from Troy I will haul soon and plan to redo the shaft and replace the bearing. My shaft ie original bronze. Have not decided on dripless. Will depend on space. Also wondering on where you connest for input water. Will also likely replace the ...

Russell, Thank you for your reply and info. I would very much like to consider redoing the setup as you say. The challenge is the space. You must have encountered the same. My main objective is to make it servicable. Dripless would be a bonus if it fits and is reliable. Why did you deside on a fiber...

I need to service the cutless bearing on my 1990 CD36. Would like to replace the shaft and hose as well while I am at it. I have the "vanashing" hose refered to on previous posts, with clamps which can not be seen or accesed. I have read much of the info in the archives and am hoping that ...

Have you sold the instruments?
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Thank you Russell and Jeff for your replies and info. There seem to be two companies, Wichard and CS Johnson who make the quick releases. The range of pricing is a crazy $3,000 to $330. I really dont see the reason for the difference. On the termination of the cut stay you both suggest Staylock. Is ...

I would like to install a quick release for my CD36 staysail baby stay. Would like to do the install myself, thus no special tools. I have some quotes for the parts and they are varried, $400-$1,800. Have attempted to search archives with little success. Does anyone have any suggestions on doing thi...

Leslie, All the advice you have received sounds good. You are probably correct that the oil filter, at minimum must be removed and you do need LONG extensions to reach the starter bolts. There is one more thing that I dont believe was mentioned and I had a problem with. The ground for my control pan...

Having sailed CDs with halyards in the cockpit and on the mast I prefer the mast arrangment for all the reasons that Steve listed. I find that I often find myself at the mast with the cockpit led halyards and the added lines on the deck are as likely to contribute to putting you in the water as they...

For Volvo parts I was extremely pleased with McDonnel Marine of Bloomfield, Ct. pho. 860-243-9114. Paul answers the pho. there and he has all the part #s and is extremely helpful. While I agree in general that Napa replacements are a reasonable and cost effective replacement, if the manufacturers pa...