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Are you looking to do a trade?

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Pete

Are you looking to do a trade?

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Pete

Roger, cockpit softness is often because of water in the balsa core....keep it dry and it will last forever. Unfortunately my previous owner dis not so I replaced my core with resin soaked marine plywood. I also put stringers under the cockpit itself. You might want to take a good look in your chain...

Airfields sell alcohol free fuel. Also all gas stations in South Dakota have pumps sans alcohol in the gas....interesting since much if the added alcohol is distilled from corn within sight of some of the gas stations. Had a motor that did the same thing as yours.....found an obstruction just below ...

I would watch for softness in cockpit sole. Easy fix if done early.

Pete

The first photos show myself and the “admiral” of 37 years. Second set shows brother on law and significant other. There was actually a cold snap with temp dropping into the 60s at night. Prior week’s weather as notes had some signifiant winds which may have contributed to the loss of the power boat...

The first photos show myself and the “admiral” of 37 years. Second set shows brother on law and significant other. There was actually a cold snap with temp dropping into the 60s at night. Prior week’s weather as notes had some signifiant winds which may have contributed to the loss of the power boat...

Sorry actual date was 3 Jan 2021. 28th was gusting to 35 knots and both the non sailing couple and mu wife refused to go out. Would have been a great sail but one must choose ones battles.

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Pete

December 28th. No wind, dead calm, 75 degrees.....out for a sunset cruise.....off of Boca Chica Key West, Florida.

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Pete

For as the job kiwi does its dirt cheap. One gallon will do either a Cape Dory 28 or 30b!

Pete

Did you ever get a 28?

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Pete

As a climber, I would strongly recommend use of ascenders or three prussic (chest, and one for each leg) knots. Technique is commonly used for self rescue after falling into a crevasse on a glacier and the process can be readily goggled. It is very safe minus failure of the halyard. Use a second lin...

Shipped my CD 30 from Virginia to Key West for 3k a couple of years ago. Spring is best for Shipping south due to shippers moving boats north and no wanting to drive south empty. To west coast (Washington state) as estimated to be about 10 k. No issue with CD and height (to go under bridges) and my ...

John

Are you willing to sell, rent or loan out the trailer? I assume it’s set up with dial axles and for more than storage.

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Pete

I installed a drain on my Cape Dory which keeps things dry over the winter by allowing rain water that leaks in to drain out. If boat is stored on the hard each winter in freezing temps, I would recommend this approach. For removal of bilge water while at a mooring I used a section of broom handle w...