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by Alan D.
Aug 4th, '11, 10:27
Forum: Cape Dory Sailboats
Topic: Tragedy and Death in the recent Chicago-Mackinaw race.
Replies: 14
Views: 936

The two sailors died of head trauma. They never had a chance to unclip.

http://www.freep.com/article/20110726/N ... /1001/news
by Alan D.
Dec 10th, '09, 22:29
Forum: Cape Dory Sailboats
Topic: I know, it's not a CD, but a nice site nonetheless
Replies: 8
Views: 1743

SurryMark:
I own a Sea Sprite 23, but I frequently read this board because the boats are so closely related. It's a sweet boat. Here are her underwater lines:
[img]http://mysite.verizon.net/darenius/SS23/SS23_1.jpg[/img]
by Alan D.
Aug 18th, '07, 22:12
Forum: Cape Dory Sailboats
Topic: Ever use McLube SailKote directly on the sail?
Replies: 2
Views: 591

Sailkote on luff tapes

I spray McLube Sailkote directly on the luff tape of my genoa. It makes it slide much easier with less binding. If you're worried about Sailkote staining the sail, don't worry -- you can't see it after it dries. When I ordered new sails last fall, my sailmaker recommended a white UV cover for the fu...
by Alan D.
Apr 29th, '07, 20:12
Forum: Cape Dory Sailboats
Topic: Can you Tell What Boat This Is?
Replies: 46
Views: 6536

Looks like a Sea Sprite

I own a Sea Sprite 23. That boat is almost certainly a Sea Sprite. The only thing that looks "off" is the double portholes. But there was some variation in the Ryder boats. Supposedly, my boat was the Annapolis boat show display boat for '81, and it had some factory upgrades, incuding open...
by Alan D.
Jan 19th, '07, 21:55
Forum: Cape Dory Sailboats
Topic: Why I like Sailing on Lake Superior
Replies: 22
Views: 2742

That's not Lake Superior

With all respect, that's not Lake Superior. It's the North Atlantic. The photos originally were posted at: http://boatnerd.com/pictures/fleet/spruceglen.htm This explanation appeared on that site: The storm pictures below were taken during a North Atlantic storm in February 1987 while the ship was e...
by Alan D.
Jun 12th, '05, 21:33
Forum: Cape Dory Sailboats
Topic: Typhoon wanted, SE Michigan
Replies: 0
Views: 502

Typhoon wanted, SE Michigan

I'm looking to buy a Cape Dory Typhoon. I live in the Detroit area, but I'd drive 300 miles for a promising boat. E-mail me directly at aderringer@comcast.net or phone me at 313-417-0122.

Thanks,
Alan Derringer