The Cape Dory Board

I did a similar job on my CD27 a few years ago, and was fortunate to get a wrench on the bolts by reaching through the lazarette hatch. It was a blind bit of boat yoga but it worked.

Just sent you an email. Thanks.

Undercover photo of Defender prior to opening new showroom. Was told by 2 employees, they are awaiting finalization of municipal permitting and installation of POS system and therefore at least 2 weeks out.

Was at Defender on Friday, and stuck my head into the renovated showroom. There is a new polished tile floor and the footprint has been reduced by nearly half, with the large section for line and other cut goods removed.

Just installed one this past spring. Lubricant was absolutely necessary to assure the proper installation of the transducer/speedo.

Looking forward to seeing everyone!

Walter Hobbs wrote:Just curious. Installed Lewmar 16 STs on my 27 last season on the bronze pedistals. What did you install your new winches on?

Bought new of the same from Spartan for my Andersen 12st's that had a different hole pattern on the base.

Pair of vintage Lewmar 7 winches and Spartan W800 bronze winch stand assemblies for sale! Serviced yearly. Installed new winches on my Cape Dory 27 and these can be yours! Asking $200 or best offer. Buyer pays shipping, approx. $50. Located in CT. Please DM me for more info if you are interested. Th...

CT Resident here. Defender has ended the Warehouse Sale permanently and has moved to a weeklong, online model. https://www.defender.com/springlaunchsale.jsp It stinks, but that's what happened. In other Defender news, it's been reported the company has been sold to Fortnine, an e-commerce platform f...

Looks like there's going to be some extra coin in the boat funds bucket this spring. Of all the things I wished I had single handing on busy lake, it's self tailing winches. I've got my eye on the Lewmar bronze 16s as a replacement for the barient 16s that came with the CD27. Anyone else make this ...

Is Item 6 available? I am also located in CT.

Good stuff.

1980 Cape Dory 25, "VESPER" $6,900. Located on the south shore of Massachusetts. Includes Mercury 9.9 two stroke engine, mainsail (good condition), Genoa sail (good condition) plus roller furling, spinnaker and bag (stained sail), canvas sail cover, (excellent condition), almost new cockp...

Great post. Thank you!

It's my understanding this year's event will be online, with curbside delivery, rather than the usual warehouse access.