The Cape Dory Board

After 11 blissful years of sailing I have decided to part with Pura Vida. The boat, sails and Torqueedo 3 HP engine are in good condition. Sails are 6 years old but low usage and stored properly. Boat comes completely rigged with sails, custom cushions dock lines anchor and Torqueedo electric engine...

Mark,

I can't believe all the work you have done. I have some soft spots but nothing like the rot on your deck. Nice work. You are really close to launch with plenty of summer left. Enjoy.

Doug

Thanks Joe,

Sold my power boat and not missing it a bit!

Doug

After 2 years of part time work by a complete novice, I have restored my Typhoon. She was given to me by a boat yard in whcih she lay abandoned for many years. All bright work and most of the brass fittings had been removed. The help and resources from this chat board gave me the resources and confi...

This Spring I noticed a crack at the bottom of my keel. On further examination, it appears that water got into the bilge and flowed down into the keel and froze causing the crack. The frozen water also may have created a space between the lead and the outer fiberglass. drain plug would have allowed ...

I am a novice sailer and new owner of an old Ty Weekender in the process of rehab. The prior owner had stripped off most of the cleats and other hardware and covered up the holes so I can't tell exactly what I need. The only cleats remaining on the boat are the bow and stern cleats. There are no oth...