Yes, I've been in the zone and have the disease, and now can go for the ride. Just need to get the engine started, and then see what else wants a piece of me.
Mahalo for the above replys,
Richard
Search found 10 matches
- Feb 21st, '08, 21:23
- Forum: Cape Dory Sailboats
- Topic: Volvo Penta MD7A
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1281
- Feb 21st, '08, 17:07
- Forum: Cape Dory Sailboats
- Topic: Volvo Penta MD7A
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1281
Volvo Penta MD7A
In the hope of not being brought to my knees by a lofty power above, in the guise of a marine diesel mechanic- can one of you knowledgeable souls tell me the steps I should take before turning the key on a very dormant engine? I recently bought a 1978 CD28 that has not been used for at least three y...
- Feb 2nd, '08, 16:38
- Forum: Cape Dory Sailboats
- Topic: inflatable vs Solid dinghy
- Replies: 53
- Views: 8251
inflatable vs solid dinghy
How bout this angle- I've been involved with the sea kayaking evolution for over 25yrs, plus I love to sail small boats, and have been nutting out ways to do both. There must be many of you who can relate, so here's what I've come up with, and would appreciate any input. I own New Zealand's version ...
- Nov 10th, '07, 02:16
- Forum: Cape Dory Sailboats
- Topic: CD 27 cabin sole alteration
- Replies: 2
- Views: 690
CD 27 cabin sole alteration
I've never had the pleasure of inspecting how the CD 27 cabin sole is constructed, but was wondering if it's possible to gain 2 inches of headroom by lowering the cabin sole along the length or area of foot traffic. Can this be done, and without dire consequences? Hope to hear from someone with heig...
- Oct 2nd, '07, 23:30
- Forum: Cape Dory Sailboats
- Topic: CD 270
- Replies: 2
- Views: 705
CD 270
Tried once before, but never got a definite answer- could one of you kind CD 270 owners measure your cabin height, and tell me what the head room is please?
- Aug 17th, '07, 00:28
- Forum: Cape Dory Sailboats
- Topic: CD 270 Headroom & Grounding characteristics?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1103
CD270 Headroom & Grounding Characteristics?
Marilou I'm trying to focus on the right boat (either CD28 or CD270) for what I want to do, hence some perhaps off the wall questions. It's tough to know certain details when you live at the bottom of the world NZ. So no actual boat is available yet. Hope there will be come next year and preferably ...
- Aug 16th, '07, 15:41
- Forum: Cape Dory Sailboats
- Topic: CD 270 Headroom & Grounding characteristics?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1103
CD 270 Headroom and Grounding Characteristics
Thanks for the reply. I was thinking that if you 'wanted' to spend some time in a tidal zone where the CD 270 (3' draft) would be high and dry at times it would be no big deal (depending on the bottom)with it's shallow draft, as apposed to the CD28, which may or may not be problematical with its 4' ...
- Aug 15th, '07, 22:37
- Forum: Cape Dory Sailboats
- Topic: CD 270 Headroom & Grounding characteristics?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1103
CD 270 Headroom & Grounding Characteristics
Any chance you could put a tape to the cabin height of your CD270. I was once 6' 3" but may have shrunk with age. I stood in a CD28 recently which measured 6' 1" and it felt OK. As far as grounding- I meant tides out and your folded over. If the bottom is flat or your leaning up hill- will...
- Aug 15th, '07, 17:50
- Forum: Cape Dory Sailboats
- Topic: CD 270 Headroom & Grounding characteristics?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1103
CD 270 Headroom & Grounding characteristics?
I'm trying to compare certain features of two boats- the CD28 & CD270. Does anyone know the exact cabin headroom of a CD270? I like the 'shoal draft' concept for shallow waters and real sheltered anchorages. I'm wondering what it's like to go completely aground (intentionally or unintentionally)...
- Aug 15th, '07, 17:49
- Forum: Cape Dory Sailboats
- Topic: CD 270 Headroom & Grounding characteristics?
- Replies: 0
- Views: 336
CD 270 Headroom & Grounding characteristics?
I'm trying to compare certain features of two boats- the CD28 & CD270. Does anyone know the exact cabin headroom of a CD270? I like the 'shoal draft' concept for shallow waters and real sheltered anchorages. I'm wondering what it's like to go completely aground (intentionally or unintentionally)...