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Anybody know the whereabouts of my old boat? She is a 1979 CD30K, hull#122 with a relatively new Volvo D-120 engine. I owned her from 2001 to 2012. Last I heard she was being moved to the Savannah,Ga area. Just curious to maybe speak with her new owner about her latest adventures, and maybe all the ...

I was wondering if anybody has repowered their CDK30. What are my options for a replacement with reusing my Walter v drive or complete replacement. I repowered my 1979 cd30k in about 2006. Couldn't keep the v-drive as the new engines are configured differently and end up turning the whole drive tra...

having followed this thread/topic for a decade or so on this board, I've reached this conclusion: Follow the manufacturer's instructions for your particular engine/transmission. Major repairs or replacement will most definitely slow most of us down. You are absolutely correct, and I couldn't agree ...

From Yachting Monthly. http://www.yachtingmonthly.com/gear/lock-prop-let-spin-29526 By the way, have you noticed that the button for starting a thread says, "New Topic." Should we petition the web masters for a "Here We Go Again" button? Neil, You still pushing this falsehood? :...

Anyone seen the CD30K Eleventh Hour (previously Mystic Rose) in the Oriental, NC area. She was reported sold in Oriental last fall.

Sounds like it could be a good idea. Do you have any pictures? Sorry, I don't have any pictures and I don't own the boat any longer. However, Hilberts second picture in his 8/3/14 post shows the area very well and looks exactly as mine did. He has exposed the lower portion of the rebar by removing ...

>> I wire brushed it, painted it with rustoleum and decided it was never sink the boat. << So what happens if it fails? Your rigging falls. In about 2009 when I was fabricating and installing a new bowsprit on Mystic Rose, I discovered that the bow plate was severely corroded and didn't have a lot ...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PwrJPBrM7PA I am still working on the editing but there is never enough time. Here is part one of hauling the kids to block island this summer. The second half will show Mystic CT which was the highlight of the trip. I wish everyone a good winter and if you get bored...

I would suggest Ferry Point Marina on thr Magothy River. It is about 4 miles up river from the bay on a beautiful river with great anchorages and tributeries to explore by dinghy. The marina is very well protected and has all the services and repair capabilities as well as a very nice restuarant. I ...

Main Sail Is pulling directly inline parallel with the bolt (like you are doing in the second video) the same as pulling perpindicular to the bolt like in the first video? I might think that pulling perpindicular is more dangerous because any flexing of the material might work the threads somewhat a...

Very impressive, but aren"t you pulling on two bolts? What happens if the force pulls only against one bolt (which according to Murphey"s law it always will)? Try positioning the pulling force opposite one bolt and position two bolts on the leeward side. This would represent the most vulne...

Fred brings out some interesting information about the "movement" to external chainplates whether on Cape Dories or any other boats, they are quite often "overkill" in regards to size. When I replaced the bowsprit on Mystic Rose, due to the deteriorated condition of the bow backi...

I have watched this thread for awhile and feel the need to comment only now for my own reasons. I am an engineer and have always adhered to the axiom "form follows function", however, when it comes to the beautiful lines of our Cape Dories I cannot help but strike a blow for asthetics. I d...

I have a two beautiful slips available to anyone who might be interested. 1. 30x15x5deep on the Magothy River just north of Annapolis at a beautiful marina equiipped with all the amenities including a brand new just built restuarant on the dockside, electric and water and all mechanical services on ...

try liquid gold, can be bought in all the stores, cleans corrosion and leaves a very nice patina. also looks great on the teak wood in our cd"s

Darrell