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- Sep 16th, '10, 16:18
- Forum: Cape Dory Sailboats
- Topic: Sail Repair/Refurbish
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1107
SailCare
Bill Goldsmith says I also think the process actually shrinks the sail *very slightly.* My only evidence is that my previously very tightly fitting full battens simply would not fit into the slots at all when I got my sails back this Spring. I sawed off about 1/4" from the longest battens, and ...
- Sep 13th, '10, 16:42
- Forum: Cape Dory Sailboats
- Topic: Starter or Solenoid issue - looking for some advice
- Replies: 7
- Views: 540
I had the same problem
on the same engine. The problem was a faulty ground wire where it attached to the secondary fuel filter plate. The plate has a very fine crack in it. I had a welder join the two pieces and it ran like a new engine after that - with no hesitation. If that connection seems OK after testing with a VOM,...
- Sep 3rd, '10, 17:12
- Forum: Cape Dory Sailboats
- Topic: Who made sail for CD14 (1969)?
- Replies: 2
- Views: 599
Haarstick Sailmakers - Rochester, NY
I had a CD14 sail made for me a couple years ago that came out very nice. I contacted Doug Burtner (http://www.haarsticksailmakers.com/) and sent him my old sail. I presume he still has the measurements.
Gibe him a call at 800-342-5033 and see if he can make one for you.
Gibe him a call at 800-342-5033 and see if he can make one for you.
- Aug 21st, '10, 09:00
- Forum: Cape Dory Sailboats
- Topic: Cd 10 ?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 551
Flotation
Under the aft seat boards, there was a few flotation pieces (like styrofoam) that filled the space. I put a black screen (black gardening screen) on the top of the flotation pieces to keep falling leaves and insects from getting down into the chamber and rotting, absorbing water.
- Aug 13th, '10, 19:25
- Forum: Cape Dory Sailboats
- Topic: Lake Michigan Rendezvous
- Replies: 6
- Views: 608
Great get together in a stunning location
Beaver Island is one of those places a sailor dreams about when wanting to sail to distant places. Dirt roads, friendly residents, great bar and restaurant and sights to behold. And we didn't even have to go out of our own backyard! You could spend all summer sailing from port to port and be hard pr...
- Jul 1st, '10, 18:51
- Forum: Cape Dory Sailboats
- Topic: Sail Up Lake Michigan and be counted!!!
- Replies: 2
- Views: 302
- Jun 29th, '10, 16:09
- Forum: Cape Dory Sailboats
- Topic: Sail Up Lake Michigan and be counted!!!
- Replies: 2
- Views: 302
Sail Up Lake Michigan and be counted!!!
Getting close to a CDSOA Great Lakes rendezvous in Upper Lake Michigan August 2nd thru 6th. If you're even close to St. James Harbor on Beaver Island, you'll want to be there and show off your fine sailing vessel as well as meet other captains and friends, family and significant others. What better ...
- Jun 20th, '10, 04:56
- Forum: Cape Dory Sailboats
- Topic: bilge pump cycling - any ideas?
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1237
Plugged check valve
Check valves work well in this type of application whether it is frowned upon or not. In some cases, if there is a lot of small solid pieces in the bilge, the debris can be pumped to the check valve and accumulate in the valve preventing the valve from opening. There is a LOT of pressure from the pu...
- Jun 16th, '10, 18:11
- Forum: Cape Dory Sailboats
- Topic: bilge pump cycling - any ideas?
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1237
You need a "check valve" in bilge pump drain
You need to prevent the water left in the drain hose after the motor shuts off from draining back into the bilge. Install a check valve in the line about 12 inches or so after the pump. This is a one-way valve that lets water be pumped out but keeps the water from flowing back into the bilge. Be sur...
- May 21st, '10, 16:37
- Forum: Cape Dory Sailboats
- Topic: Lake Michigan Sailors Rendezvous
- Replies: 32
- Views: 2462
- Apr 14th, '10, 12:47
- Forum: Cape Dory Sailboats
- Topic: CD14 basket/project, some questions after poking about.
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1369
CD14 Project
I finished a CD14 a couple years ago and sold it. Here's a pic of what she looked like in my driveway with a new sail.
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It's a fun project boat and parts for the centerboard rollers are available at RigRite.![Very Happy :D](./images/smilies/icon_biggrin.gif)
[img]http://img156.imageshack.us/img156/6955 ... decopy.jpg[/img]
It's a fun project boat and parts for the centerboard rollers are available at RigRite.
![Very Happy :D](./images/smilies/icon_biggrin.gif)
- Apr 13th, '10, 07:00
- Forum: Cape Dory Sailboats
- Topic: Masthead stuck!!! Giant Spar Squid???
- Replies: 4
- Views: 519
Masthead Truck stuck
It may be that the electrical cable inside the mast is also attached at a midpoint on the mast servicing the mast light or lights on the spreader arm.
- Apr 11th, '10, 08:04
- Forum: Cape Dory Sailboats
- Topic: optima marine batteries
- Replies: 4
- Views: 485
Optima batteries
Warren: I have two yellowtop Optima batteries in my RV and they are wonderful. I can have them on separate circuits or together in parallel. After charging with a good 3-stage charger, each battery will last 2 full days on a camping trip before they need to be recharged. That's not telling you a lot...
- Apr 3rd, '10, 09:27
- Forum: Cape Dory Sailboats
- Topic: Internal mast slides
- Replies: 11
- Views: 788
Wire slap in mast
When I put some new wires in a CD28 I used to own, I enclosed the wires in foam pipe insulation then tied a few nylon wire ties at different angles so the ties would keep the insulation from the walls of the mast. Then I slid the tube up the mast and added another one until as much of the length as ...
- Mar 25th, '10, 19:39
- Forum: Cape Dory Sailboats
- Topic: Defender Warehouse Sales Starts Today!
- Replies: 14
- Views: 933
Important reminder when ordering
If you've been establishing a "dreamlist" using Defender's cart while waiting for their sale, when ordering during the online special time period - Be sure to put the items you want in the cart AGAIN and then dump the same items that were previously added to get the special discount. Other...