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CD270 wrote:I have a CD270 located in Marblehead, MA. Hopefully we can answer each others questions.

Oh, excellent! Sorry, I only just saw this, I've never figured out how to get notifications from this site. I'll send you a message with my phone # and email.

I recently acquired a CD 270 (1984, Hull 15), which is the Dieter-Empaxher designed centerboarder of which only about 20 we’re built. I really like the boat but I’ve got a number of questions that I’m not sure where to turn for answers. I’m very familiar with the 70’s era Alberg boats but this is qu...

Cape Dory Typhoon Weekender in excellent shape with a number of modifications to make camping and even light cruising easier and more comfortable. Lots of details here on my craigslist post: https://maine.craigslist.org/boa/d/cape-dory-typhoon-weekender/6681025250.html The boat is located in Rocklan...

Thanks very much for the offer! The person in RI found a boat closer to home so I don't need to get it down there anymore.

Hey Chris, I'm in Maine as well, between Damariscotta and Rockland most of the time. I've got a Typhoon (although I'm about to sell it) and I would wholeheartedly encourage that the boat be fixed up and sailed. Notice I don't say restored! I mean if he wants to do a restoration more power to him but...

I have a Typhoon in Rockland, ME and I might be working out a deal with a guy in Portsmouth, RI. I told him I would get some estimates on trucking costs and I'm wondering if anyone on the board has a recommendation. Since it's such a small boat relative to most I imagine he would save a lot of money...

I am part of an all-volunteer not-for-profit sailing organization in New Orleans which provides free sailing classes and trips to the local community (some information is on our rather out-of-date website: http://notelltales.org/). We have two donated boats in the fleet, a Tartan 30 which is operati...

This came along with a CD 27 and I believe there have been a few put into Cape Dorys so I'm posting to see if this is any use to the members of this board. Engine is in rough shape but appears to be all there and includes transmission. The head is removed and the head bolts, main body casting, etc h...

Thanks for the detailed reply. That makes a lot of sense, I'm sure you're right. Might be a long shot to find one I can borrow but I'm sure I'll be able to figure out something.

Odd question I know but it's not just for trivia purposes! I own a CD 28 and have access to a 27 and they appear to have the same sliding hatch on the companionway. I just bought a Typhoon but it is missing the companionway hatch for some odd reason. It's quite a simple part so I'm wondering if I co...

I just got myself an amazing deal on a Typhoon! Of course it needs a couple of things. The main is a bit tired and there is only a 150% genoa so I'm in the market for a main and working jib but I probably can't afford to buy new. Perhaps someone upgraded and has a working jib in salvageable conditio...

Can anyone tell me if the rudder pintle on the CD28 is the same type as on the 36, as documented here: http://www.farreachvoyages.com/projects ... oject.html ? The shoe seems very similar so I'm guessing the pintle is the same, but if that's the case I have a big problem to contend with!

I've got a CD 28 which I've done extensive refits on and, of course, I'm still running into issues. The current one has to do with the mast step. First off, my bulkheads make a lot of noise when I'm sailing, creaks and pops, but they don't seem to be moving, maybe working 1/8-1/4". There are no...

Great, this is what I was hoping to hear! Saves me a bit of work. I was planning on using a nylock nut so I didn't have to tighten the bails down but the nylon washers are a nice touch I will definitely add - thanks steve. I already have a bail on the end of my boom which is the attachment point for...

I will soon be installing a vang on my CD28. I have all the hardware, including bails for the mast and boom. Plan on doing the install per Cape Dory specs here: http://www.jibeho.org/vang.htm My one remaining question is whether I will need to reinforce the spars at the bail attachment point. I will...