The Cape Dory Board

Some may have noticed the forum has been attacked by a spammer. They hit us with 746 posts this time so it’ll take me a while to remove it as each post must be removed individually. Be patient, thank you.

I’ve updated my profile to Typhoon Daysailer. An associate from West Marine informed me that Life Caulk and 3M 4000UV are essentially the same product and suggested the latest. However, I’ve also read more positive feedbacks about Life Caulk. I’ll also add washers to the bolts. Why they did not use...

Thanks. Great I’ll check at nearby West Marine. I posted a pictures of the bolts. Do you think I should also add washers? As for the sealant any preferences between 3M 4000UV and Life Caulk. As a general rule I always use washers and lock washers with any nut, even a locknut. I tend to use Life Cau...

The simple answer is yes, just bring a magnet with you since the chain hardware stores buy from the low cost provider so there is no assurance of quality. If there is a West Marine close by they tend to have a great selection of quality 316 hardware sold by the individual piece rather than prepackag...

https://www.usspars.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Z-Spars-2025-V3.0-compressed.pdf You may have to use something available from one of the current spar manufacturers. The salvage yards would be an alternative. If you can remove the component you might be surprised at how a local talented machine sh...

I'm also needing the same. my CD25 halyard barlow winch slips, worn out. I need a new one. I'm confused on sizes. I bought a used one on ebay and it is not as tall as the one on my boat which is 3.5# tall. I'm so confused trying to replace it. there is boat length, sail size and not specific about ...

That’s a beauty. I see lots of green ashore…can’t wait for winter to be over, I’m so over winter at this point.

Thank you for the detailed passage notes. This could be a great resource for fellow cruisers. Best of luck with the remainder of your adventures.

I like those a lot. I load a lot of canned goods for long trips and I’ve experienced opening the hatch and the contents spilling out. That’s not always entertaining. This solution looks cheap and easy. Now I have a new spring project.

Only ten days to go everyone. Time to renew old friendships and make some new friends. As Sponge Bob might opine, you can never have too much nautical nonsense in your life.

I’m guessing that your CD28 has a single headsail. If you still have the club footed headsail I’d go with a self tailing #16. If you have an overlapping headsail I’d go with the self tailing two speed #30. I have the Ocean Series bronze self trailers and they are excellent. There’s really nothing wr...

Excellent. Sometimes it’s the small things which are most satisfying.

Thank you for sharing your cruise with the forum members. For those of use whose boats are winterized and sitting on the hard under their snow covered winter covers, it’s a welcome break from looking out upon a snowy landscape. Please drop us a progress report of your cruise when able. Best of luck ...

Wow. Nice work and great progress so far.

I prepped my cabin sole using 325 grit on my orbital sander set to the slowest speed. I just intended to key the surface, not actually remove any material. I used a sanding block and hand sanded all the places the orbital wouldn’t reach. I made no attempt to strip the old finish. The sole has imperf...