The Cape Dory Board

My CD 28 is at Sailcraft now being repaired. Deck and hull separation occurred when original chainplate rusted, expanded through oxidation, repaired by covering with aluminum backing and which then forced deck upward. Repair method is to remove oxidized material and fiberglass new turnbuckles to int...

It is time to change oil. Does anyone know the proper make and model of a Beta 14 diesel oil filter, thanks, David

I am pretty sure it is original two blade prop, but do not know size and pitch

I have same engine and usually top out at about 25-2600 rpm and cruise about 5-6 knots

I am new to the autohelm 3000. It came with my 1982 CD-28 and when I tried to use it, my boat just went in circles. The device is well mounted, but I clearly do not know how to calibrate this instrument. Any suggestions from other want to be single handlers out there? Thanks, David

Well it happened once more, the volvo engine in my 1982 CD-28 passed out again, perhaps the sixth or seventh time in two seasons. Comfortably motoring at 2200 rpm and 20-25 minutes later it just loses power and conks out. Then in about 4-5 hours ready to run again for another brief stretch. The fuel...