Not a lot of information to go on but I'd check battery, starter and ground connections. Clean them up and ensure that they are tight.
Keith
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- Aug 16th, '21, 09:17
- Forum: Cape Dory Sailboats
- Topic: Engine not starting
- Replies: 10
- Views: 528
- Jun 25th, '21, 18:38
- Forum: Cape Dory Project Descriptions & Project Photos
- Topic: CD30 - New running gear
- Replies: 4
- Views: 271
Re: CD30 - New running gear
For what it's worth mine was directly coupled I.E. no drive shaft saver or anything like that.
- Jun 20th, '21, 10:14
- Forum: Cape Dory Sailboats
- Topic: Head problems…
- Replies: 2
- Views: 199
Re: Head problems…
I had a similar problem with my Johnson head. It was the flapper valve that was the issue. When I actuated the lever to the pump out position it didn't seem to actuate the same as it had before. I disassembled it and found the the flapper valve was jamed up with some kind of corrosion. After cleanin...
- Jun 20th, '21, 10:09
- Forum: Cape Dory Sailboats
- Topic: Important Masthead Article Posted
- Replies: 11
- Views: 738
Re: Important Masthead Article Posted
Keith, The article is about a third of the way down the recent posts list, titled CDSOA Job Descriptions. Thanks, Steve Thanks Steve, I found the job description. It's alway funny how you can look at something several time and not see what you are looking for when it is right in front of you. It is...
- Jun 20th, '21, 10:05
- Forum: Cape Dory Project Descriptions & Project Photos
- Topic: CD30 - New running gear
- Replies: 4
- Views: 271
Re: CD30 - New running gear
Mine was 38" when used with the MD7A and Walter V-Drive. Then I cut it back to 32 for the Electric Yacht motor.
Keith
Keith
- Jun 20th, '21, 09:55
- Forum: Cape Dory Project Descriptions & Project Photos
- Topic: Electric Motor issue
- Replies: 6
- Views: 267
Re: Electric Motor issue
Thanks for the heads up Dee. I'll keep a watch on mine. So far it has been running great.
Keith
Keith
- Jun 19th, '21, 08:58
- Forum: Cape Dory Sailboats
- Topic: Important Masthead Article Posted
- Replies: 11
- Views: 738
Re: Important Masthead Article Posted
HI,
I read the article but could not find the job descriptions. I clicked on everything that I found in Masthead but couldn't find them. I also tried the search function but it said "no job descriptions found".
Please let me know where they can be found.
Keith
I read the article but could not find the job descriptions. I clicked on everything that I found in Masthead but couldn't find them. I also tried the search function but it said "no job descriptions found".
Please let me know where they can be found.
Keith
- Jun 16th, '21, 08:26
- Forum: Cape Dory Sailboats
- Topic: CD30C staysail measurements
- Replies: 1
- Views: 130
Re: CD30C staysail measurements
Mine is:
Luff 27' 9"
Leach 23' 9"
Foot 9'2"
LP 7'9"
Luff 27' 9"
Leach 23' 9"
Foot 9'2"
LP 7'9"
- Jun 12th, '21, 11:26
- Forum: Cape Dory Sailboats
- Topic: Message from webmaster re: Problems with the message board
- Replies: 32
- Views: 1472
Re: Message from webmaster re: Problems with the message boa
First of all thank you to Bob, Cathy and all others that keep this site going. I echo all the comments about how valuable, useful and emotionally supportive this site is and would also be in favor of a one time assessment to hire someone to update the site if that is what is needed. Keith PS John my...
- Jun 12th, '21, 10:18
- Forum: Cape Dory Project Descriptions & Project Photos
- Topic: Converting CD30C from Diesel to Electric propulsion
- Replies: 64
- Views: 2876
Re: Converting CD30C from Diesel to Electric propulsion
I finally got a relatively calm day the other day to do some Speed vs Amp trials. I went cross current N to S then back S to N and averaged the speed readings for each amperage. The result turned out better then Electric Yachts estimates which give me more range then anticipated. Speed vs Amps.png W...
- Jun 12th, '21, 09:37
- Forum: Cape Dory Project Descriptions & Project Photos
- Topic: Converting CD30C from Diesel to Electric propulsion
- Replies: 64
- Views: 2876
Re: Converting CD30C from Diesel to Electric propulsion
Next the cells were moved and everything was ferried out to MOONDANCE for final assembly and sea trials. In the first pic the battery is installed and the Battery Management System (BMS) is wired. There is one ground wire on the 16th cells negative terminal and a positive wire on each of the 16 cell...
- Jun 12th, '21, 09:19
- Forum: Cape Dory Project Descriptions & Project Photos
- Topic: Converting CD30C from Diesel to Electric propulsion
- Replies: 64
- Views: 2876
Re: Converting CD30C from Diesel to Electric propulsion
Here's the battery box epoxied, screwed and edges glassed. Box epoxied and screwed together.JPG box edges glassed.JPG All surfaces of the wood were epoxied and the pusher plates and cells installed for a final test fit. The cells were then connected in series. cells in box and connected in series.JPG
- Jun 12th, '21, 09:01
- Forum: Cape Dory Project Descriptions & Project Photos
- Topic: Converting CD30C from Diesel to Electric propulsion
- Replies: 64
- Views: 2876
Re: Converting CD30C from Diesel to Electric propulsion
Here's a repost of the posts that were lost the other day during site maintenance. The cells arrived mid May in excellent condition no damage at all. They are 3.2 V cells and all were at 3.32-3.33 V but with the flat State of Charge (SOC) curve of LiFePo4 batteries they could be anywhere between 20%...
- Jun 11th, '21, 18:26
- Forum: Cape Dory Sailboats
- Topic: Differences between CD 27, 28, and 30?
- Replies: 21
- Views: 971
Re: Differences between CD 27, 28, and 30?
Congrats TJH,
I have owned my CD30C for 10 nears now it is a 1979 hill #134. What year is yours? Let me know if you have any questions.
Keith
I have owned my CD30C for 10 nears now it is a 1979 hill #134. What year is yours? Let me know if you have any questions.
Keith
- Jun 11th, '21, 07:36
- Forum: Cape Dory Project Descriptions & Project Photos
- Topic: Engine Installation on the Far Reach
- Replies: 587
- Views: 24612
Re: Engine Installation on the Far Reach
Congratulations John, It's great to see her floating again.
Keith
Keith