The Cape Dory Board

Try used parts shops. I was able to buy a pair at one for my cd36, looks like the same part.

Stephen, could you describe your pressure test setup? I have a CD36, 1984, and suspect the fuel tank. I was planning to disconnect the vent line and pressurize via that fitting. Can you leave everything else connected? What kind of pressure gauge did you use and where did you get it? Did you pressur...

Thanks guys for the coffee and vinegar suggestions. Jim_B, thanks for the comments on the tub. After pumping the bilge out, I observed that water poured over the edge of the tank did indeed run out into the bilge. I will pressurize the tank to check for leaks, hope I don’t find any because I hadn’t ...

I am the proud new owner of CD36 #122, with a number of projects ahead of us before she can be sailed. The first one is fuel related. The PO had a fuel problem, most likely algae growth, resulting in clogged filters and a tow back to his slip. I have been reading the various posts from 2009/2010 abo...