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I don't know alot about the Cape Dory 28 power boats, but if it is a displacement hull don't expect much of an improvement, unless your current engine isn't pushing it to hull speed or you are referring to better performance when you are heading into big chop and wind. On a displacement hull, the h...

I've got a Cape Dory 28 Open Fisherman with a 275hp Chrysler V8,
that I love, but I'd like to get more speed out of her. Has anyone successfully upgraded to a higher horsepower gas V8, and what can I expect for a cruising / top speed?
Thanks.

Thanks Rich, I'm in the auto restoration business, and I had considered a Petronix, but was concerned about it failing at sea. You can almost always get a set of conventional points to work, but once an electronic part fails, it's done. I'd feel a little better knowingI had a spare set of points, an...

I've got an '87 CD 28 Open Fisherman
with a 275hp Chrysler V8, and I'm having
trouble finding replacement points and
condensor. Does anyone have updated parts
numbers for them?
Thanks,
Alex

We've got a great prop shop in Salem, Ma.
I'll take it over there this week.
Thanks for the advice.

Thank you for all the input.
I'm going to check the prop,
but just wanted to make sure
there wasn't some known
upgrade I wasn't aware of.
I'll keep you posted on my
findings.

I've got a '87 CD Open Fisherman, Hull #109, that I love.
It cruises at about 12 kts with a 275hp Chrysler Gas V-8.
Is there any way to increase the speed to a high teens
cruise or am I limited by the shape of the hull? Any
suggestions would be appreciated.