The Cape Dory Board

Well been living and crusing on the old gal....saying a farewell, that may have turned into a hello, take me where the wind blows.....Fla, maybe Texas.....as the temps and weather are changing so is the lattitude....thank goodness I renew my expired passport.....

Auto pilot, avon liferaft, and small generator included also.....if pics required can do via my email @ aol...also any communication would work at that email....

No winter cover here, boat stays in the water, have lee clothes and full awning in blue sunbrella...it all goes with the boat along with all other items like a/c, ground tackle, and dingy. Also have 10 sails...

Getting older here and time is nearing to sell the boat.....have had this great boat since mid 80s.....but with changing lifestyle and aging....is getting harder and harder to keep the ole gal up.....boat is in Morehead City area.

Engine still running well.....just bump starter and it goes.....about every ten years have to do a clean out when temp gauge starts to cycle......I try and leave engine with fresh water in the system if not going to run it regular.....add antifreeze if temps cold.....otherwise just leave it as it is...

The rudder shaft on the CD30K has a (for no other word) nipple that over time wears flat.....allowing the shaft to have play. I put stainless washers to take up the space, but not sure how long it will be before they wear.....they have been in there over a year and no noticeable wear so far.......th...

Don t understand all this about color????? if your boat is in the water what difference does it make other than longevity......... I use red in Carolinas and it gives the best service for lasting. I haul every 2.5 - 3 yrs.......and the old blue bottom paint or white gelcoat is showing in places........

Not sure about the 33, but on 30s the thru hull will syphon the sea back into the bilge when the left rail is heeled and sea condition such....and thru hull on port side......sailing more level or on other tack stops it.....but an hourly bilge check is not enough - if you are having a great sail hee...

There is a reason Cape Dory rigged the boats like they did. On the 30k I have not changed anything from original.....not sure if sizes are the same as your boat..... I have had good luck with the rigging as original and it is standing the test over time....so many factors I guess determine how thing...

A lot of folks say that vinegar once a month and a couple tablespoons of vegetable oil once a week keeps them running well. I have used both, but not at the frequency that most recommend. I still have a small amount of the lube that comes with Wilcox repair kit....and have used alternating with vege...

I still have the original in my 30K....I have purchase a flush unit like the original that was on it and also used a replacement kit....this has been over 25 years of use.....it still works well.....my head unit is still in good shape with no cracks....the only reason I needed the flush unit was a c...

I still have the original in my 30K....I have purchase a flush unit like the original that was on it and also used a replacement kit....this has been over 25 years of use.....it still works well.....my head unit is still in good shape with no cracks....the only reason I needed the flush unit was a c...

I saw the setup at the Morehead City boat show I think last year, the system looked good..... I think was 18 hp.....the only drawback I saw was the waterpump would have to be accessed thru the cockpit lockers....you would have to go down in there to work on it. Not sure if a bearing or bushing water...

Repowers with new Kubuto w/v drive for around 14k that includes cold plate.....

The volvo has always had enough power for my vessel....but I have a sailboat, and sail is what I do.....those who have schedules to meet might be better served with a powerboat......the volvo will hold with 50+ knots on nose and 2 sec. between 8 ft seas....until it overheats from uncovered water int...