The Cape Dory Board

Here is a picture. There are 4 on the boat. Thanks.

Looking for turnbuckles and toggle nuts to replace original bronze on 1980 Cape Dory 27. Anyone have any for sale or suggestions where to find some. Thanks.

Any suggestions for new spreader hardware to attach spreader to base on CD 4 mast on CD 27 and where to get it?

Thanks.

Thanks for all the great responses!

Need to build a frame for winter storage of a CD 27 that I usually cover with a tarp. The mast is down but stored on the boat. Last year the bilge got totally filled probably from a big snow melt. So, I would like to build something so that snow won't build up. Any ideas?

Thanks,
Felice

Does anyone know the internal diameter and length of fuel fill hose for a 1980 CD 27? I am unfortunately not at my boat to measure.
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Thanks Jeff and Sarah. That is very reassuring. Appreciate your input.

Thanks Paul. Your detailed comments were very helpful. I think that the damage is only about a 1/4 inch deep and probably not that significant. I had a lot of deck restoration done last winter and so I am overly concerned about any new issues that may compromise the integrity of the boat. I will hav...

Does anyone have any experience in repairing minor below waterline damage from running aground? I ran aground in sand with my Cape Dory 27 in August in the Cayuga Lake inlet (which needs to be dredged). I had to be pulled out but sailed without issue for the rest of the season. After the boat was ha...

I wanted to add to my previous post that I am talking about a CD 27 with aft traveller. Thanks.

Does anyone know approximately how much extra line would be needed for a 3:1/6:1 2speed tackle?
I havn't been at the boat to measure with the boom all the way out. Thanks

Anyone have any experience or opinion about 2 speed mainsheet tackles, particularly Garhauer?

Thanks so much for all of your replies. I have only had my Cape Dory 27 since last March and I began accessing this site before my purchase. It has been extremely helpful to get such great input from experts who love these boats. I sailed my boat last season and once I got to know the boat, really d...

Trying to decide whether to run lines aft while doing some deck repair on a 27. I mostly single hand but have a tiller pilot. Generally, I like to keep things simple and wonder if it actually makes it more difficult to raise and douse sail, reef,etc with the additional blocks and friction or if it o...

Any pictures?