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by Jeff Peterson
Apr 22nd, '13, 21:31
Forum: Cape Dory Sailboats
Topic: Genoa Furler for CD 36
Replies: 11
Views: 496

Genoa Furler for CD 36

Does anyone have a recommendation for a make/model furler for a genoa for a CD 36?
by Jeff Peterson
Dec 24th, '12, 13:44
Forum: Cape Dory Sailboats
Topic: emergency tiller rudder post bar replacement
Replies: 1
Views: 133

emergency tiller rudder post bar replacement

One winter project on our CD 36 is to replace the bar holding the top of the rudder post where the emergency tiller fits...this bar (not the rudder post) is badly rusted and no longer provides support at the top of the post.. Has anyone had a similar problem? or a successful approach to replacing th...
by Jeff Peterson
Jun 4th, '12, 21:02
Forum: Cape Dory Sailboats
Topic: Perkins 4108 Alternator amps?
Replies: 7
Views: 216

Perkins 4108 Alternator amps?

In making out a power budget for a CD 36, I am trying to estimate recharge times...does anyone know what power an original alternator for a 4018 is likely to put into the batteries...2 105AH AGMs

Thanks
by Jeff Peterson
Apr 28th, '12, 18:46
Forum: Cape Dory Sailboats
Topic: Replacing Freshwater Pump
Replies: 2
Views: 143

Replacing Freshwater Pump

Does anyone have recommendations on a replacement for the freshwater pump on an 83 Cape Dory 36? Original pump finally gave out...non of the specs on it are readable. Manual says system has 25-35 psi..but does not reference GPM...I am looking at a Shurflo pump with 30 psi..at 2 GPM....the next size ...
by Jeff Peterson
Jan 23rd, '12, 21:36
Forum: Cape Dory Sailboats
Topic: Wilcox Crittenden Skipper II repaint ideas
Replies: 13
Views: 550

Wilcox Crittenden Skipper II repaint ideas

Our Skipper II head is peeling paint from the bronze and has some heavy blue/green corrosion...we have brushed off loose paint and corrosion. Does anyone have suggestions on the best way to repaint the bronze? Any special paint or product?