The Cape Dory Board

A few months back while watching a science show the topic of nanotechnology being used in anti-critter coatings was explained. Since the possibility of once and forever ridding our vessels of critters is music to our ears I believe this is an excellent reason for, at least, participants of this site...

At the boat slip I was doing an operational check on my 27 foot bristol. The diesel engine started normally. I shifted into reverse and boat moved back against its lines. When I shifted into forward the boat did not move forward. The propeller did not seem to be working correctly. I am trying to dia...

While fishing near Key West in a friends 25 ft fishing boat we had an amusing morning. His "go fast" boat had only a thruhull vice a proper seacock for the head. We arrived on station for a day of fishing and some time after shutting down the engine I heard a gurgling sound. My navy buddy,...

Kurt sent me a PM asking about how I handled the diesel return line. Any newbies like me out there listen up. If you consider using the small tank idea it does work great but you also need a diesel return line to the small tank. I neglected to mention it in previous post. Not a big deal to engineer ...

Hi Ron, My $0.02 is as follows. My 27 bristol has BMW 12 hp engine. When I bought boat I began having fuel problems also. I decided to get a portable outboard fuel tank with hose and squeeze bulb. Hooked it up and it works like a charm. NO fuel problems since. I had good intentions of cleaning tank ...

Others have responded concerning the amenities of the cd27 vs cd28. I own a 27 Bristol and follow the CD website for its valuable information for all sailors. However, on one lazy summer sail in the Chesapeake I pondered the question of how long a Tsunami would take to reach my boat. With difficulty...

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