The Cape Dory Board

Glad that the photos were useful. There is a trick to disabling the wind vane that is not clearly explained in the users manual. Obviously, the line is detached from the tiller. The previous owner, who installed the Navik, would then undo the latch so that the blade could be swung up and then he wou...

Sorry for my late reply. I now have my photos of the Navik installation posted at http://homepage.mac.com/howdenss/PhotoAlbum3.html First of all, I have to apologize for the mold on the boat and the condition of some of the not-so-brightwork. I had been working on the wood last summer before Katrina...

Hi,
The previous owner of my CD25 installed a Navik. I am on travel until next Monday, but when I get home I can take some photos of the installation if you are interested.
-Stephan

Before I fixed a leaking portlight on my CD25 I looked at all of the previous postings on the subject. However, I didn't really understand how all of the pieces fit together until I was into the job. I first removed all of the slot-headed bolts from inside the cabin, since it appeared that they scre...