The Cape Dory Board

More information about this boat demonstrating exactly what's going on with it, might help it sell. More detailed photos and clear disclosures would help generate interest. The limited number of photos available here and on Craigslist raise questions. What is up with the wood on the deck in front of...

Works great!

Wow, that is really nice. Thanks for sharing the pics!

When I was boat shopping there was a Catalina 30 with a mast too tall to get under the bridge to get to the ocean. Apparently the owner used marine salvage bags that he fitted to one side of the boat. He would inflate them to tilt the boat enough to go under.

I bought a boat with a tabernacle.

Congratulations on your new to you Typhoon! Have you done a search for this on the forum on Typhoon Chainplates? There have been some good conversations on chainplates like this one from last year. http://www.capedory.org/board/viewtopic.phpt=26635&highlight=typhoon+chainplates The chainplates o...

Thanks for the ideas, it will give me a place to start looking.

I have two batteries with the 1-all-2 switch, an AC panel and a DC panel. I was on shore power. The DC lights and radio were working fine. I turned on a DC light that I hadn't used in a while and the radio started to go on and off. I tested the batteries on the panel and the needle barely moved. I t...

Thanks for sharing. Low free board looks even better without lifelines. Fantastic photographs!

I have a Barient two speed winch. I took it apart, cleaned and lubricated it and put it back together. I compared the parts to the one on the other side and they all appear to be there. If you look at the photo you can see that the self tailing mechanism is rubbing against the winch where the rope c...

While it would be easy to do, to me hanging an outboard off the back of a CD just kills the whole idea of having this style boat. My boat had a cut out in the stern that seemed to be made to tilt the shaft up, but I didn't know of a motor that would fit. I used a really light 2hp 2 stroke to get out...

I moved on to an Ericson 28. I wished to stay in the CD family but this boat fit in my budget and will fit my growing family. She is a pleasure to sail and came with lots of "trimmings." we sailed her down from Oceanside to Mission Bay last week. It has a tabernacled mast which is really c...

I used heavy line from a weed wacker and strung it all over the boat including a few inches above the boom. I had some success with that. the CD's were helpful, but only lasted me a few months.

I sold my CD. It was a sad day last week. I nice guy from the area bought it, and I think he is going to take great care of her. I'm looking at some different boats to get something a little bigger.

Rich

Q: Does anyone have experience using the CDI FF2 verses the CDI FF4 The CD25 appears to be at the limits of the FF2. Is saving a "few" dollars prudent? " I have the FF2 and it is plenty for my 25. It seems big enough for a 30'. It has two sail tracks. I imagine that I could go wing a...

After careful investigation I went with an Alado Furler made in Brazil On my CD25 I echo river-rat's feedback. I ordered it online and it shipped within a few days directly from Brazil. I love it. Practical Sailor had a very favorable review back in February 2009. It is well made and of solid alumi...