The Cape Dory Board

Thanks to all.
I plan on teaching my Grandson to sail this summer and although I expect to get wet, I don't feature the idea of diving for the rudder.

:?: I read somewhere that the tiller on my CD10 should have some sort of locking device to hold it securely should the boat turn over. The tiller/ rudder on SeaPea just drop into the holders and swing frely. Only the force of gravety holds them in place. Am I missing a piece of hardware ? I don't se...

I seem to recall reading somewhere that the rudder and tiller on a CD10, are secured in suct a way that they will not simply fall out of the mounting brackets (gudgens ?) if the boat turns over. My rudder simply slips into 2 brackets and only gravety holds it in place. Is there a piece of locking ha...

OJ
Your absolutely right.

The aluminum that I could use (I sail only in Adirondak Lake waters) can be had for about $ 0.40, for the whole project.
I just prefer the look of copper.

But this year I'll stick to the epoxy and maybe just a small mask of bronze paint on the tip.

First let me tell you that you are going to love those oars. I never understood why some people spend a great deal of money on a boat and then paddle or row it with cheap oars. S&T sells copper oar tips that are very classy and equally expensive. From years of white water paddling, (rock bashin...

OJ Thanks for the advice. I've been considering the copper, but couldn't figure how to attach it without splitting the tips. I have been thnking of a thickend epoxy would be just about invisible. The Shaw and Tenny are really too classy to let my Grand son destroy, so I've just ordered a pair of 'sy...

I have a pair of 7' wooden spoon oars that came with my CD 10. They appear to be made by Shaw & Tenney, and are probably 30+ years old. They have been painted and the blades both have small splits at the outer ends. I intend to strip the paint and varnish them. Before I do that though, I'd like ...

Does anyone have a photo or diagram of the plug to fit in the centerboard slot of the CD10? I am finishing the restoration and this is the last item I need to make. Thanks! This is my first post. I have a centerboard plug. It is made of Mahogany and I have just stripped the varnish off of it. The u...