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by Mel V
Feb 19th, '07, 20:42
Forum: Cape Dory Sailboats
Topic: Boating school
Replies: 8
Views: 1390

Boating school

Sorry to ask but I have a friend who wants to learn how to handle a power boat. Can any one recommend a school, she would prefer a ladies only school and Florida would be ideal?
by Mel V
Aug 5th, '06, 08:39
Forum: Cape Dory Sailboats
Topic: Bimini Suggestions?
Replies: 21
Views: 4287

Dodger/Bimini

Chris, I agree with Russel, a dodger usually adds to our CD's or atleast mine. I don't think I would own a boat without a dodger, it adds to the sailing season in early spring and late fall. Colour and design will be the major factors because your are quite correct when you say you have seen some ch...
by Mel V
Aug 5th, '06, 08:19
Forum: Cape Dory Sailboats
Topic: Prince Edward Island
Replies: 3
Views: 1129

PEI sailing

PEI is a great spot for sailing and for visiting, Charlottetown has a nice little club and races regularly in the harbour area. There are a number of working harbours around the island but you will not find a lot of sailboats outside of Charlottetown. The Northumberland Strait is a good body of wate...
by Mel V
Jun 30th, '06, 18:09
Forum: Cape Dory Sailboats
Topic: Fuel Pump/Line-Need help
Replies: 0
Views: 501

Fuel Pump/Line-Need help

I found a crack in my fuel line and began the replacement process and it keeps going down hill, I have a few questions and need some help. Caprice is a 1977 28 with a faryman single cylinder diesel motor. While facing the front of the motor and to its left side just below the alternator their is a f...
by Mel V
Apr 17th, '05, 15:53
Forum: Cape Dory Sailboats
Topic: my new cd 28
Replies: 17
Views: 3301

CD 28

Carel: I own a cd 28 1977 vintage and hull #129 I image they are pretty similar. Mine has a farryman single cylinder diesel and handles just like yours. Only problem I see is I am at the other end of this great country. Caprice reside in Saint John NB. More than happy to trade stories any time you l...