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Good day Cape Dory 25 sailors, First of all, I'd like to say a big THANK YOU to all of you that answered my questions and concerns when I was looking at getting this wonderful boat. You were all so helpful and I'm grateful. Thank you all very much. I now have a 1980 Cape Dory 25, hull number 742. He...

Ok, great! Northern tool! I’ll look at that. That’s what I was hoping. Something that works well and is not in the way. I just have one car battery(?) in the port sail locker to keep charged. I’m glad to know the alligator clips come with it. I’ll look at getting one today. I’m guessing Northern too...

Very good information regarding the solar battery charger. As for now, all I have are running lights and interior cabin lights. I will look into my solar panel options. Thank you all!

Hello all, What do recommend as far as size, amps, where to buy a solar charging mat to plug into the battery to keep it changed while at my mooring? Is there a good place to get this solar mat that’s reasonably priced? I’m new to this as my old boat required no battery. Thank you for your help. Will

Outstanding! Thanks Michael and Toni. Will reef!

Hello CD25 sailors, I bought my dream boat! 1980 Cape Dory 25! Thank you all so much for your replies to my questions, concerns and just good boat talk. I sincerely appreciate you helping me out. I'll be sailing here on beautiful Lake Michigan in Chicago, Illinois. Someone in here said to reef at 20...

Hi Dick,
Thank you much! I’ll check these things you mentioned in your note. I’m going to see the boat this afternoon. I’m very excited and hope all checks out fine. Enjoy your sailing summer! Cheers, Will

Hello CD 25 owners! I’m looking at getting a 1980 (not 1975 as I thought) Cape Dory 25. I’m not sure if there are good or bad years relating to construction but is this a good year? The boat is good shape. Is there anything I should check in better detail? Also, how do you feel she sails in 6-8 knot...

Or you could have an epic summer adventure and bring her from the Finger Lakes to Chicago on her own bottom. Just a thought. Not many people ever get that much use out of their boat. Hi David! Oh, if I could do that, I would!! That would be one great article, book, film crew on hand event! Sailing ...

Here is one in Milwaukee. It was on the sailboatlistings.com web site, just google cape dory for sale by owner and you should find it. They are asking $3,500. The ad was posted in June 2016. Not sure if it is still available. If this works here is the link: http://www.sailboatlistings.com/view/5852...

Chrisa006 wrote:I moved a CD25 last fall by truck and it cost $3 per mile. Must include the return trip as well, keep looking!!

Hello. Yikes! I'll keep looking. Thank you very much!

Frenchy wrote:Will, I'd forget about it. Look for something closer to home. - Jean

Jean-Pierre! Merci beacoupe! I thought as much but wasn't sure. Dartmouth, I see? Great place! Wonderful school. I've never been but have read all about it. Enjoy your sailing!

Hello sailors! I need a little advise please. There is a 1981 Cape Dory 25 for sale in Syracuse, NY. A friend in Milwaukee told me about the posting in this site. The price is affordable for me, but I'd still like to negotiate if possible. One reason, I live in Chicago! Shipping you would be big. Al...

Oops! I see to reply to the ad!! Ignore my note.

Good day to you! My name is Will and I'm replying to you about your CD25 that I found here. I know I'm far, (Chicago) but I'm still interested. May I ask, please... Is the deck ok or soft/softening? Does it possibly need recoring in spots? I see the keel. Does it need complete reworking? Is the inte...