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Thanks Boyd, I will try to find Zeida's post. The Universal riser I was refering to, is something that Torrenson Marine has that Westerbeke apparently makes for Universal engines. It sounds like it might be similar to what you have. I am concerned though, because with the water injection nipple on t...

I am in the process of replacing the exhaust riser on the Universal M18 in our CD28. I would like to replace it with something more durable than the black iron originally used. I have found cast bronze elbows and was wondering how that would hold up. The only problem is that apparently there is no s...

While preparing to replace a worn cutlass bearing on my 1984 CD 28, I discovered that the hose between the stuffing box and the shaft log was in need of replacement. I was surprised to discover that, on the aft end where the hose should have been clamped to the shaft log, it simply disappears into t...

I have an opportunity to acquire 250 ft. of quality 1/4" high test anchor chain at a good price and was wondering if anyone has any experience with using all chain rode on a CD28. That much chain would run around 200lbs. Seems like alot of weight in the bow. Any opinions?

I am restoring a 1984 Cape Dory 28 that was damaged in Hurricane Katrina and lost much of her hardware including Bowsprit, anchor rollers, bow and stern pulpits and most of her toe rails and rub strake. I would appreciate any suggestions for good sources for replacement parts, particularly used, tha...