The Cape Dory Board

GM Fred,

I enjoyed your video but it made me sea sick. That is a problem us shallow water sailors have.

How many kts. were you making when that was shot?

Have a great day!

Tom

I have read somewhere, but cannot remember where, that the eyebolt you refer to was used by cape dory to install the ballast and was not to be used to lift the boat.

Maybe someone else can provide additional information.

Good Luck if you decide to buy the boat.

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