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by fknops
Oct 12th, '21, 08:16
Forum: Cape Dory Sailboats
Topic: Transport advice
Replies: 10
Views: 764

Re: Transport advice

Thanks everyone, awesome suggestions. I'll follow them. I even have the milk crate.

Does the presence of a Jib roller-fuller change these suggestions or offer complications?

Thanks again,
Fred
by fknops
Oct 8th, '21, 14:41
Forum: Cape Dory Sailboats
Topic: Transport advice
Replies: 10
Views: 764

Re: Transport advice

Thanks for these suggestions. They would work for the "transport" part of the quandary, but not the "rigging" part, since I have never done that before and would need someone to guide me. Any thoughts? Any Typhooners in Alexandria willing to help me out for an hour or two in exch...
by fknops
Oct 7th, '21, 15:12
Forum: Cape Dory Sailboats
Topic: Transport advice
Replies: 10
Views: 764

Transport advice

My Typhoon is now on the hard in its trailer in Irvington VA. I would like to have it towed up to Dangerfield Island in Alexandria VA. Can anyone recommend an appropriiate transport service? Unfortunately I no longer have a car with a sufficient towing capacity. I'll also need some assistance riggin...
by fknops
Oct 7th, '21, 08:22
Forum: Cape Dory Sailboats
Topic: Finding other owners in Washington / Alexandria VA
Replies: 4
Views: 527

Re: Finding other owners in Washington / Alexandria VA

Thanks for all the replies. A related question -- My Typhoon is now at the Custom Yacht boatyard in Irvington VA, on my trailer. I would like to bring it up to Dangerfield Island (I have secured a slip) in Alexandria. Custom Yachts does not provide or arrange transport. Can anyone recommend a servic...
by fknops
Oct 1st, '21, 09:27
Forum: Cape Dory Sailboats
Topic: Finding other owners in Washington / Alexandria VA
Replies: 4
Views: 527

Finding other owners in Washington / Alexandria VA

I’m a relatively new typhoon owner looking to link up with other owners at the Washington Sailing Marina at Dangerfield Island. I see several other Typhoons in slips at this marina. I’ll be bringing mine up shortly. Let me know the best way to get in touch. Is there an owners group or racing group h...
by fknops
Dec 2nd, '14, 10:40
Forum: Buy/Sell CD Boats & Gear
Topic: Looking to buy Cape Dory Typhoon Weekender
Replies: 5
Views: 821

Re: Looking to buy Cape Dory Typhoon Weekender

Hello everyone. Thanks for all your replies. I'm happy to say that I've purchased "Three Sheets to the Wind" (CPDD172IM80F), formerly of Oriental NC. She will join the fleet in the Northern Neck of Virginia. Right now she's spending a cozy winter with John Friday at Custom Yachts in Irving...
by fknops
Sep 19th, '14, 07:25
Forum: Buy/Sell CD Boats & Gear
Topic: Looking to buy Cape Dory Typhoon Weekender
Replies: 5
Views: 821

Looking to buy Cape Dory Typhoon Weekender

Hello all, I'm hoping to find a CD Weekender in good-to-excellent condition for sale, ideally in the mid-Atlantic / Chesapeake Bay area, but if I can't find that, I'm willing to look further along the east coast and fetch it back. I'm located in Northern Neck of Virginia. If you are selling yours, o...