The Cape Dory Board

Along with a crane at the top of the mast, this addition pushed the spinnaker setup out far enough where it no longer comes in contact with the furled genoa.

I added a bowsprit to my CD 27 (#220) it was done to accommodate a top down spinnaker furler. https://www.boatsystemgroup.com/en/boarding/bowsprits/bowsprits-sailing-yachts/performance-bowsprit-for-26-33-ft-sailing-yacht If anyone wants to see pictures I can get some, I think it looks good on the bo...

I've had good results ordering from these guys -

https://shop.toadmarinesupply.com/marin ... 8170-13530

another for sale in massachusetts.

https://www.yachtworld.com/boats/1983/c ... d-3811008/

I don't see the curtains offered on their site, did you just call them and ask?

I was able to have my yard fit one of these to the prop on my 27 - https://www.boatzincs.com/propeller-nut ... nodes.html

you got another!

I've added an Icom M710 to my 27' Cape Dory and have come to think as well that perhaps in years to come it might be redundant as satellite coms have matured and become much more practical and affordable to operate. but none the less after spending time and effort obtaining a general class license, ...

I replaced the forward hatch on my CD27 last year and used G.E. Ultraglaze sealant to bed the replacement lexan into the frame.

anyone considering a featherstream propeller?

Installing new coms and nav - B&G plotter, VHF and Icom SSB. so far so good!

Teakflex looks neat, like the idea of adding a bow roller, but it doesn't appear as if a sail could be flown from it. another problem I'm finding is that the bow pulpit extends out further than most production boats that have been fitted with the various after market sprits. the search continues!

I ordered one of these to replace my sink pump when it went -https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000F ... UTF8&psc=1

It fit into the space the old pump occupied. one year later it's still working as needed!

Has anyone fitted a bowsprit on a 27? I'm considering the possibility of fitting a Selden retractable or one of the A shaped carbon bits to be able to fly a Gennaker in light airs.

Is it the Forespar system? or something else?