The Cape Dory Board

Ah yes, the mystery water in the engine bilge. I’ve narrowed it down to the teak coamings in the port and starboard cockpit lockers. Mine both need to be removed, refinished and rebedded with butyl Rubber Caulk. Maybe a project for this winter. Until then I just use a stream machine pool toy that I ...

I’ve found that splicing the two double-braid lines (old and new) works best: Pull out a few inches of the inner portion of one line and cut it off, leaving the cover intact. Then perform the reverse on the other line, cutting off the cover the same amount. Feed the inner portion of the one line int...

The year the CD25D was built is contained in the Hull ID stamped into the starboard upper section of the transom:

For example:

CPDY0057M83H

Built in 1983

You don't have to remove the starter - just loosen the alternator and move it out of the way.

Like everything with the 1GM on the 25D, it is a bit of a stretch.

Mine was really ready to be changed.

The 1982 Yanmar 1GM on my 25D is still going strong. No idea how many hours.

They are loud but pretty pretty much indestructible.

Looks like a Spartan Seacock.

You might try lapping the cone, and then thickly applying the appropriate Spartan seacock grease.

https://marinehowto.com/servicing-taper ... -seacocks/

Boat would have to be out of the water, or the thru-hull plugged to do so.

Regarding the Datamarine Instruments, DMI Marine Inc (http://dmimarine.com/products/index.html) has replacement instruments that fit the original holes. They can also perform service on your existing Datamarine instruments.

Hi Skip,

Thanks for the reply and for the installation information!

Regards,

Chris O'Callaghan

Hi SkipD,

Looking at purchasing a Windpilot Pacific Light and installing it on my 25D.

Did you have any issues bolting it onto the transom during your installation?

Thanks!

Chris O'Callaghan
S/V Circe

Just had my 25D shaft repacked this fall.

Used 3/16” GTU gore shaft packing

I use: Midwest Can 8600 5 Gallon Diesel Can https://www.amazon.com/Midwest-Can-8600-Diesel-Capacity/dp/B0039MQ06Y/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=midwest+can+diesel&qid=1618927325&sr=8-2 with different Cap: EZ-Pour Gas Can Cap https://www.amazon.com/Gas-Can-Cap-Replacement-Coarse/dp/B00NB3U...

I have a Raymarine ST1000+ Tiller Autopilot on my 25D. The installation was relatively straightforward. To install, you need to: 1) drill a hole and install the power/data Connector on the side of the starboard locker 2) Run 12V power cable from switch in breaker panel to the 12V terminals on the Co...

I use Lacquer Thinner and Steel Wool to clean my Cowl Vents.

Works well - no sticky residue.

Just the cruise I'd like to make in my 25D.

How did you handle drinking water in the Bahamas?

Thanks.

The ground plate is a GUEST Dynaplate made of sintered bronze. The bolts are 1-3" gold plated bolt & nut and 1-3" bronze bolt & nut plus assorted copper washers.