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by gk
Apr 22nd, '14, 17:36
Forum: Buy/Sell CD Boats & Gear
Topic: Want to but a CD Typhoon
Replies: 2
Views: 439

Re: Want to but a CD Typhoon

c-ya,
check your private messages for info on a boat.
by gk
Apr 30th, '11, 15:11
Forum: Cape Dory Sailboats
Topic: Halyard winch on mast
Replies: 4
Views: 439

thanks! the more info we get, the better off we are.

georgia
by gk
Apr 29th, '11, 11:41
Forum: Cape Dory Sailboats
Topic: Halyard winch on mast
Replies: 4
Views: 439

thanks! That is really helpful.
georgia
by gk
Apr 27th, '11, 15:36
Forum: Cape Dory Sailboats
Topic: Lightning protection for typhoon
Replies: 20
Views: 1476

lightning

Where I sail, the Ty is usually the smallest boat, so I feel safe having lots of taller masts around. But really, when you look at all the boats in the marina, I know of only one strike there in 20+ years, and there are lots of T-storms. There seem to be lots more hits on golfcourses & baseball ...
by gk
Apr 27th, '11, 15:28
Forum: Cape Dory Sailboats
Topic: Traveler on typhoon?
Replies: 4
Views: 439

Traveler

My Ty (sounds like an adult beverage!) also has a traveler located in the same place as the photos. However, it's about a 1970 vintage, looks very cool, but is not user-friendly. You have to unbolt the car, move the car, then bolt it back down. It's for appearance only.
georgia
by gk
Apr 27th, '11, 15:15
Forum: Cape Dory Sailboats
Topic: Halyard winch on mast
Replies: 4
Views: 439

Halyard winch on mast

Could someone describe the set up for me? How high on the mast is the winch located? Is there a cleat below the winch to tie off? How far below? Has anyone ever put a rope clutch above the winch so that the winch could then be used for a different line? How do you tail the winch? Looks like the angl...
by gk
May 13th, '09, 16:08
Forum: Cape Dory Sailboats
Topic: Ocean Drive Marina - Corpus Christi
Replies: 0
Views: 214

Ocean Drive Marina - Corpus Christi

A couple of years ago, we bought a slip in this marina. (I think it's also called Harbor del Sol Marina) I'm sure we saw a Cape Dory in there, and wondered if the owner is a member here. There is a lot of conflict going on between some of the slip owners and the overall owner. We're out of state, so...