The Cape Dory Board

Skeep,
My guess is a previous owner added that as a rub rail. Unless you need some protection on the stern, I would lose it. However, if you take it off you could very well find a surprise under there. Sometimes these types of things are added to hide previous damage.
- Karl

Skeep,

Are you refering to the chock on the taff-rail? See pic. If so, you should include it to keep cleat lines from rubbing the taffrail.

The old taffrail on my boat was split, very weathered, and had a chunk missing. I had some scrap teak, but not enough to scarf two pieces together. I also didn't have the woodworking tools to do the scarf. So I bought a piece of 1/2" teak and made a one piece taffrail. I used the old one as a p...

I had a local lady, who does upholstery, sew them for me. I bought the Sunbrella, foam, batting, zippers and she made them using the old cushions as a pattern. Nothing fancy, just basic cushions.

Hello all, I have completed a restoration of a 1973 CD Typhoon and posted the photos to You Tube. Since I really enjoy everyone's project photos I hope you will enjoy mine. The project started in Aug 2010 with the purchase of the boat. The boat was stripped and parts were refinished in the fall and ...