PS. That heaving to idea seems like a great idea. I didn't think of it while in the stuff.
Next time I'll be prepared to lash down the tiller and heave to. I'll practice it.
Thanks again. T
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- May 18th, '16, 14:35
- Forum: Cape Dory Sailboats
- Topic: Cape Dory 25 Newbie requests your wisdom
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- May 18th, '16, 14:28
- Forum: Cape Dory Sailboats
- Topic: Cape Dory 25 Newbie requests your wisdom
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Re: Cape Dory 25 Newbie requests your wisdom
Thank you, everybody for the words of wisdom for the Newbie. I appreciate it. Goal is to set off on circumnavigation before age 65. I think that's a good round number. It gives me 3 years from now. The Cape Dory 25 is training wheels. Plan on driving it hard...in Chesapeake Bay to start with. Just l...
- May 17th, '16, 17:18
- Forum: Cape Dory Sailboats
- Topic: Cape Dory 25 Newbie requests your wisdom
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Cape Dory 25 Newbie requests your wisdom
I just bought a 1980 Cape Dory 25. I’m in the Chesapeake Bay but that CD Group seems to be inactive as several of my emails have gone unresponded to. 1.What size should my running rigging be? 1/4, 5/8? 2.What are the sail-plan sizes and what sizes should storm / tri-sail be? Can I rig a second fore-...