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by Jim F
Apr 7th, '10, 13:08
Forum: Cape Dory Sailboats
Topic: CD Boats built where?
Replies: 3
Views: 511

CD Boats

Thanks Ray & Cathy I thought thats where they were built but I sometimes forget things. I have a 1978 CD30K and was pretty sure it was made in Tauton Mass. or East Taunton that is. I had not heard about the Ammityvile NY part before. Thanks again Jim
by Jim F
Apr 7th, '10, 11:01
Forum: Cape Dory Sailboats
Topic: CD Boats built where?
Replies: 3
Views: 511

CD Boats built where?

I was looking over a survey that a frind of mine had been showen for a CD 30 cutter he is thinking about purchasing and the surveyor said the the 1977 CD 30 he was surveying was built in Ammityville NY. I thought they were all built in Taunton Mass. This was a old survey for the boat done a number o...
by Jim F
Mar 31st, '10, 14:21
Forum: Cape Dory Sailboats
Topic: Getting ready to buy trailer
Replies: 7
Views: 733

Trailer

You might look at the LoadMaster trailer from the folks in Ohio they have been great to work with and I just placed an order for one for my CD30K. There web site is Loadmastertrailerco.com not to be confused with the company with the same name in Fla. that make aluminum trailers. Triad makes a good ...
by Jim F
Apr 10th, '09, 08:01
Forum: Cape Dory Sailboats
Topic: Water Maker's
Replies: 5
Views: 604

I am just in the I would like to have one but know so little about them that I thought I would throw this subject out to the group to see if anybody has any experience with one that they would be willing to share.
by Jim F
Apr 9th, '09, 07:09
Forum: Cape Dory Sailboats
Topic: Water Maker's
Replies: 5
Views: 604

Water Maker's

I was wondering what kind of experience anybody has had with the use and installation of any water makers models on there boats. Thanks for any information in advance. Jim F.
by Jim F
Mar 5th, '09, 18:52
Forum: Cape Dory Sailboats
Topic: Trailer for CD 30
Replies: 9
Views: 861

Thanks all for the information, and especially Fred of Fenixrises (I have enjoyed following your journey around the word what an adventure you have had and I take my hat off to you.) The information on your trailer was just wat I was looking for a visual of what our boats would look like on a hauler...
by Jim F
Mar 2nd, '09, 13:49
Forum: Cape Dory Sailboats
Topic: Trailer for CD 30
Replies: 9
Views: 861

Trailer for CD 30

I am looking for some information on trailering my CD 30 myself. I have had I have had it moved profesionaly the last few years with no problems other than a couple of the haulers have started and stoped and corodinating is getting to be a pain. If I could find a trailer or plans of how to make one ...
by Jim F
Mar 8th, '07, 16:07
Forum: Cape Dory Sailboats
Topic: Sailing a Ketch
Replies: 6
Views: 1541

Thanks Jim I do love my ketch I didn't get her for speed and I have no intention of anything like formal racing. But the information is helpfull do you know of any books that would have any information on sailing this type of boat. On the top of the Mizzen mast I found 2 sheaves for 2 lines but only...
by Jim F
Mar 7th, '07, 14:27
Forum: Cape Dory Sailboats
Topic: Sailing a Ketch
Replies: 6
Views: 1541

Sailing a Ketch

I have a CD30K and I don't feel that I am getting the best out of her. Granted that my sailing experience is limited at best. I have not found much written on sailing a Ketch or Yawl. I can get her from point A to B most of the time. But I would like to get some more information on what I should be ...
by Jim F
Feb 23rd, '06, 11:00
Forum: Cape Dory Sailboats
Topic: Dodger for CD30K
Replies: 14
Views: 2335

Dodger for CD30k

Mitch My dodger came with the boat and is at the present time on the living room floor for some restiching and the boat is in the my yard in bradford nh. you or your dad can stop by and check it out any time you like. It may not be perfect but it gets the job done.I do not have the mizzen mast sprea...
by Jim F
Oct 13th, '05, 09:50
Forum: Cape Dory Sailboats
Topic: CD10
Replies: 0
Views: 533

CD10

I am interested in getting a CD10 for a future project. I have not come across any for sail. Does any body know of any in the North east area. Thanks
by Jim F
Sep 12th, '05, 12:14
Forum: Cape Dory Sailboats
Topic: CDory
Replies: 4
Views: 2380

CDory

I was just pulling out of my driveway when an SUV towing a nice looking boat went in front of me, had nice lines and was brand new looking, on the side of the cabin it said C (big C and inside the "C" it said Dory. It does not look like any Cape Dory I have ever seen. I am not very familia...
by Jim F
Apr 2nd, '05, 07:55
Forum: Cape Dory Sailboats
Topic: Spartan seacock flange nut
Replies: 9
Views: 2147

SeaCock Nuts

You can try McMaster-Carr they have SS Flange & Thin Jam nuts in there catalog, www.mcmaster.com gets you to there webb site and some where around page 2998 you will find the flange nuts. The jam nut are a few pages before. Hope this helps. You might try Fastenal also they have a prety good sele...
by Jim F
Mar 24th, '05, 14:11
Forum: Cape Dory Sailboats
Topic: Vee Birth Step
Replies: 0
Views: 495

Vee Birth Step

Under the step in my Vee Birth in my CD30K I have the cutest teak cube aprox. 3"x3"x3" with no visible access, no screws, bolts, clips etc. I was wondering if any body knows what this might be. I had kind of forgotten about this until the other day. There are no wires visible and it f...
by Jim F
Mar 17th, '05, 08:24
Forum: Cape Dory Sailboats
Topic: Urgent need: #12-24 bronze round/panhead screws!!!!!
Replies: 9
Views: 2711

12x24 found

I can get you 12x24 x3/4" slotted round head bronze. A box of 100 will cost me $62.00 or .62 each. let me know if you still want some I can by the box and send you what you want. Sorry it took so long to find them but they aren't the the most popular item around.