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Hey Doug,
Just saw your post. I would be interested in the float in. Last year in Westport was great. And if it doesn't go, let me know if you are heading up to Westport and we will get together. Don't give up the ship...just yet.
Jim

Thanks to Doug Jesseman for arranging the Champlain float in. Great time and great folks. What else would you expect from Cape Dory sailors! Hoping for an even bigger turnout next season.

For those who haven't learned of this, Andy Vavolotis' Robinhood Marine was sold to Paul Derecktor in March. Feels like the end of a Cape Dory era. Seems like Spartan will still be operating at that location. http://bangordailynews.com/2016/03/22/news/midcoast/robinhood-marine-center-in-georgetown-s...

Thanks, seems to verify Steve's experience with the motor. You might try to lower the mount as Steve did to get more cowl clearance.

Thanks to all for the quick replies! I like the idea of running with the hatch closed for sound damping in cases where longer trips under power are required. Seems like Steve has hit on a solution. Bibster, do you have cowl vents on the hatch? Curious as to why your motor stalls hatch down and Steve...

I am interested in re-powering my "81 CD 25. The Tohatsu Sail Pro 6 seems to be a popular choice. There is some ambiguity about the fit in the forums. Can any of the owners of this motor in a CD 25 verify that the motor will fit in the well with the hatch closed. I have not been able to determi...

Steve at Liberty Sail in Philly did a nice cover for my CD 25. Reasonable, fast and top quality.
http://www.canvasandsails.com

Jim,
Elegant solution. Can you supply the name of your source of the ladder?