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Eric, If you like the 30 cutter, consider the rare 30 ketch. The ketch is a versatile rig allowing many variations for sail configurations for wind conditions. Very handy for short handed sailing. My 30 ketch is listed on this web site and lies at Bristol RI. Search for "30 ketch" to find ...

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The Cape Dory 30 comes in two models, a cutter and a ketch. I do not have the measurement handy, but I am 5ft 9in and have plenty of room under the mizzen boom on my 30 ketch. The main boom ends at the companionway.

Joe Mac Phee

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The Yanmar part number for the dipstick/cap is 104214-01750. Although the engine is no longer made, the dipstick may have been common to many other engines. Contact your Yanmar dealer to see if the part number is available. If nothing is available, the screw cap may be common to all engines and coul...

"Iolanthe" (Cape Dory 30 ketch) is still for sale. She would make a great boat for someone and is ready to sail.

Joe Mac Phee

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I apologize to those who have asked questions about Iolanthe without response from me. A particularly devastating illness and death in my family has distracted me from my role I this sale. I will compose responses.

Thanks to those who may be still interested.

Joe

I hope that when it becomes time to sell your boat you are able to obtain what is fair for it. In the interim, sail it until you have $50K worth of enjoyment. In my case, I do not have the option... you have to play out the hand with the cards you have been dealt. I was able to find about a dozen Ca...

Due to MY worsening health issues, Jim Spiro (401-258-26250) has taken over the sale of the ketch. After 30 years of great sailing, my age and health are telling me that it is time for S/V Iolanthe to have a new captain. Iolanthe is a Cape Dory 30 ketch. Like many Cape Dory models, she is a Carl Alb...

The cutlass on my CD-30 is removable with the engine in place. Obviously the shaft must be pulled (and the shaft coupling removed and the stuffing box loosened). When you rebuilt the engine, did you service the stuffing box and it's rubber hose ? The new stuffing box packing may be too tight. Is the...

It ain't physics, it is learning about marriage! Off the coast of Maine, the shower was so cold that it did not last long enough to observe any rotation. Off the coast of Brazil it was so comfortable, the shower lasted so long that there was no water in the barrel to observe any rotation. Off the co...

My 1977 Cape Dory 30 ketch came with a whale gusher 10, which I had assumed was original. I rebuilt the whale gusher 10 a few years ago with a kit that I received from Defender and all parts were correct. I subsequently replaced the original pump and now have an extra pump that is like new. Joe Mac ...

My ketch (like yours) has the Edson worm drive steering. The worm drive is contained in a teak box at the aft end of the cockpit. There does not seem to be any way to connect an auto plot above deck. Mine is a Cetec Benmar (NLA) unit which is a chain drive to the wheel shaft below deck. It obviously...