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by captalex
Dec 27th, '12, 20:34
Forum: Cape Dory Sailboats
Topic: Curious at to what happened to her "Something to Stand On"
Replies: 3
Views: 401

Curious at to what happened to her "Something to Stand On"

It has been a couple years since I sold my Cape Dory 30B cutter named "Something to Stand on" It was a strange experience to say the least as the guy who bought it was backpacking and decided to sail home to Amsterdam. Last I heard he had left the Azores and was headed towards Europe.....T...
by captalex
Nov 4th, '10, 21:10
Forum: Buy/Sell CD Boats & Gear
Topic: Cape Dory 30b for sale Houston Texas (UPDATED)
Replies: 12
Views: 3581

Sailed the boat

We went sailing on her a couple weeks ago and everything functioned great. beautifull day with no issues other than a battery decided to fail almost 15 minutes off of shore power. Lucky i have installed 3 isolation switches and was able to isolate it and no other issues discovered. I bought a new 8D...
by captalex
Oct 2nd, '10, 11:24
Forum: Buy/Sell CD Boats & Gear
Topic: Cape Dory 30b for sale Houston Texas (UPDATED)
Replies: 12
Views: 3581

Made changes and lowered price

Seems many people saw the boat as a project which it isnt do to the oversized a/c system so we have removed it and installed a new oven/stove and matching sail covers. Also have begun refinishing all exterior teak and cleaning up of entire vessel. New price is 22,900 and a steal for a 30B in this co...
by captalex
Jun 22nd, '10, 16:05
Forum: Buy/Sell CD Boats & Gear
Topic: Cape Dory 30b for sale Houston Texas (UPDATED)
Replies: 12
Views: 3581

Price reduction to 26,900

Motivated to sell as were moving up to larger boat...Bring cash offers
by captalex
May 20th, '10, 08:50
Forum: Buy/Sell CD Boats & Gear
Topic: Cape Dory 30b for sale Houston Texas (UPDATED)
Replies: 12
Views: 3581

yes it will be available to see this weekend

I will not be available but the broker has the keys and is located in the marina....I actually float tested my keys yesterday and am still waiting for the west marine float attached to them to come to the surface. So boat will have a new ignition key next weekend installed! His name is Jamie Babcock...
by captalex
May 18th, '10, 22:49
Forum: Buy/Sell CD Boats & Gear
Topic: Cape Dory 30b for sale Houston Texas (UPDATED)
Replies: 12
Views: 3581

installed a new bimini Anyone need original frames (Free)

Found a bimini top for my boat this weekend and installed so if anyone needs the original stainless and aluminum bows for a 30 let me know. Just cover shipping or meet me on gulf coast as I run the beaches constantly. Free for anyone else who can use em!
by captalex
May 1st, '10, 19:31
Forum: Buy/Sell CD Boats & Gear
Topic: Cape Dory 30b for sale Houston Texas (UPDATED)
Replies: 12
Views: 3581

Just a bump

Still Available
by captalex
Apr 20th, '10, 21:40
Forum: Buy/Sell CD Boats & Gear
Topic: Cape Dory 30b for sale Houston Texas (UPDATED)
Replies: 12
Views: 3581

Price reduction today

Spoke with broker and have agreed to lower asking price to 29,900 I guess I am called a motivated seller so send me any cash offers to (aschroeder@laredogroup.org) as my time with broker is running out.
by captalex
Apr 17th, '10, 20:40
Forum: Cape Dory Sailboats
Topic: Radio Usage Or Not
Replies: 29
Views: 1749

Maybe your missing something

Something is missing in this thread...I run commercial vessels as a Captain for a living and everyone needs and should monitor channel 16 outside the demarcation lines at all times. Inside everyone should monitor channel 13 with the exception of the Intercoastal waterway south of Freeport Texas (Cha...
by captalex
Apr 15th, '10, 18:39
Forum: Buy/Sell CD Boats & Gear
Topic: Cape Dory 30b for sale Houston Texas (UPDATED)
Replies: 12
Views: 3581

I am also willing to trade this boat

If any one is interested I would be willing to trade my 30B for a larger sailboat or trawler. I only ask it be comparable in price and seaworthy!
by captalex
Apr 4th, '10, 21:41
Forum: Cape Dory Sailboats
Topic: Working Way to hard in life
Replies: 10
Views: 1195

So this is family

Many of you thoughts and ideas are correct. We have actually taken some time this month to decide what direction we are headed in. First here is some history....if you are interested..I am a Merchant Captain and work about 350 days a year in my current position and my wife is an E7 in the coast guar...
by captalex
Mar 31st, '10, 21:56
Forum: Cape Dory Sailboats
Topic: Working Way to hard in life
Replies: 10
Views: 1195

Working Way to hard in life

Looking back it has been a hard long road. We found our Dory on the hard after loosing a westerly to hurricane Ivan about 10 years ago. Our son is leaving in the fall to jion the USCG (Proud to say following mother and faher) and we couldn't be happier! The boat has become a sore spot for some reaso...
by captalex
Mar 23rd, '10, 07:49
Forum: Buy/Sell CD Boats & Gear
Topic: Cape Dory 30b for sale Houston Texas (UPDATED)
Replies: 12
Views: 3581

Vessel is currently listed and on yacht world

I put the boat up for sale through Sea Lake Yachts in Kemah Texas and can be seen on yacht world under the name "Something to Stand on"
by captalex
Jan 6th, '10, 21:29
Forum: Cape Dory Sailboats
Topic: Cold weather in Texas should we be concerned
Replies: 2
Views: 462

Cold weather in Texas should we be concerned

Anyone concerned or have ideas on what may freeze and cause problems with these upcoming freezing temps....I have 50/50 in the engine but what about the water tanks and heater or even the head what about the batteries? My boat has never been frozen so this could be an interesting yet costly experien...
by captalex
Dec 14th, '09, 12:06
Forum: Buy/Sell CD Boats & Gear
Topic: Cape Dory 30b for sale Houston Texas (UPDATED)
Replies: 12
Views: 3581

Cape Dory 30b for sale Houston Texas (UPDATED)

1984 30B has new standing and running rigging almost everything replaced or renewed. Includes main staysail and foresail has M18 Universal diesel. Vessel is know being brokered by Sea lake yachts in kemah texas price changes will be updated.........To much BS putting up on craigslist. I guess there ...