The Cape Dory Board

Replacing the Hurth transmission on the Universal diesel ... there's something no one should have to do twice in one lifetime! Funny thing is ... mine wore out after about 15 years. We paid a very patient and good natured mechanic to pull the trans and install a rebuilt one. Now it's been about 20 m...

Hello all ... been a few years since I've been on the board. Here's a pressing question about my CD33 holding tank. I want to replace the 4-inch inspection port on top of the tank. The old one is cracked and stained by rust. There are many 4-inch inspection plates for sale, but when you bring one ho...

Look at all the threaded plastic plumbing items at Home Depot. They come in black, white or grey. You might find something that fits the hole and looks sort of important!
Chris Scheck
CD33 Ragtime

I just want to replace the old PAR inline filter that is in the supply line to the electric domestic water pump. I looked at models from Shurflo, Racor and Groco. I dont even know if I need a cartridge type filter ... I might even be satisfied with a s/s screen type filter. Anybody have any suggesti...

Thanks to the folks who responded to my question about the emergency tiller. I just spoke with Dave Perry up at Robinhood Marine. He said they don't make them for retail sale and they don't have any diagrams, since every boat apparently uses a slightly different design. He suggested that I just take...

Hello! Back on the site after a few years absence ... the new format scared me, I guess. Checked the emergency tiller in the aft locker last weekend ... talk about rust! The vertical tube is disintegrating .... chunks like tree bark are falling off. I didnt know steel could do that. Anyway, does any...

Speaking of exercise, here's how I saved $3000 last year. When the dinghy engine wouldn't start last spring, I got rid of it. No more spending $150 every spring to get it started so I can use it, what, 4 or 5 times? Not only that, I decided not to buy a new engine ... there's another $1500 saved. On...

What about going to West Marine? I go in there for a paint brush and 20 minutes later I'm putting $70, $80, $90 on my credit card. And every time, I say to myself "But I needed that stuff. Now I won't have to pick it up next time."

Chris Scheck