The Cape Dory Board

With apologies for my radio silence, I did in fact make it up to Dodson's and thanks to Sally now have the mast, boom, nosepiece and all accoutrements from the poor neglected Fidelity, hull number 810, which is no more. Sally treated me to a very nice sail in her lovely Echo, my very first time sail...

Hi All, A quick update on scavenging parts from Dodson's. The hull was completely shot - apparently it had filled with water - and they were thinking of just putting it the dumpster. Quite sad, really. Nevertheless, since the owner had abandoned it they were able to get title and have removed every ...

Hi all, I am pretty fixed on the idea of putting a proper mast on Kaylee - or rather Caili, which not only is lovely-looking word but is a very nice double entendre indeed. And the admiral agrees! Oswego John: I tip my hat to you for that, and if we ever meet I will happily buy you that double mocha...

Assuming that this is indeed a Ty (after all, it would be a verrrry special kind of criminal to conterfeit one), any idea what I might find under that tabernacle? Also, the closeup is of a split in the cabin hatch - any advice on how to fill it? I was thinking of mixing up some epoxy and adding colo...

Hi all, I am happy to say that the dealer has pitched in roughly 2/3 of my estimated replacement part costs. he has been excellent through this whole thing, and if anyone needs to sell a boat in Palm Harbor look him up: Craig Starns at Ross Yachts Here is a link to some pictures of the odd bits. Any...

Hi all, I took a few photos of the odd features that folks have pointed out, but I have not used any photosharing services out there. Does anyone have a recommendation for one that works well with this board? Also, I asked for a quote for a mast assembly from Rig Rite and they are living up their re...

Hi all, These comments have me wondering - just what did I buy?! The trailer is at the shop is being inspected at the moment so I cannot check the HIN on the boat, but the title has it as CPDD1402M77G. I am awaiting a quote from Rig-Rite to see what it will cost to get a proper mast for it. Is there...

Thanks for the good wishes from all and I am glad to say that it looks like the dealer is making a good faith effort to remedy the situation; I will keep you posted!

Hola Cape Dory comrades! A new soon-to-be member here with, unfortunately, a tale of woe. I am not sure exactly what to do and was hoping for some some advice from the community. A few weeks ago I traveled from MD to FL and look at a 1977 Typhoon that was advertised as having an 'extensive refit'. F...