The Cape Dory Board

Paul, Thank you for your insight. I am considering a CD33 but I think that it is about the same size as my current boat, only better quality which is what I would want for my sailing plans. How would you compare your 33 to the 36. Ken

John, My Endeavour sails and motors and backs almost identically to the Cape Dories that you have described. It's got a shallower draft of 4'-3" and the keel is long however not full with a DLR of 305 so it needs to be reefed early. I can live with the Backing up problem to enjoy the other bene...

Thank you all for your comments. One more question - I have been sailing for over thirty years but only remember sailing on a full keel boat twice and don't remember the significant difference between them and the other boats which I had sailed on. Apart from probably having a longer turning radius ...

John, Thank you for your comments as they are what I expected to hear from the owners of these boats or they would not command the price that they are asking. I hope to sail one sometime so that I can finally make my mind up with this process of boat selection. Thanks, Ken

For the past 8 years I have owned an Endeavour 32 which I really enjoy which is well fitted out with many new upgrades. I am now looking for a 35-37 foot boat which is an upgrade and slightly larger to spend more extended time on for cruises in the Pacific Northwest and up to Alaska and down to Mexi...