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- Apr 28th, '23, 13:58
- Forum: Cape Dory Sailboats
- Topic: Halyard Replacement
- Replies: 3
- Views: 283
Re: Halyard Replacement
If the old halyard is still in place, the mast is up and the sheave is not jammed, I seize the end of the replacement halyard, then sew the old and new halyards end to end with seizing twine. With the two halyards butted together, I sew vertically between the two so the diameter remains the same dia...
- Apr 11th, '23, 13:49
- Forum: Cape Dory Sailboats
- Topic: Water under the motor
- Replies: 3
- Views: 294
Re: Water under the motor
If the setup on your CD30 is like my 28, the pan under the engine is there to catch oil, antifreeze, or water before it gets to the bilge. If it drained to the bilge, there would be potential for pollutants to be pumped overboard. It also helps identify leaks from the engine. I inspect and clean the...
- Mar 2nd, '23, 17:53
- Forum: Cape Dory Sailboats
- Topic: Ramp Launching New Owner
- Replies: 4
- Views: 249
Re: Ramp Launching New Owner
Extend it while on level ground. Same thing goes for raising and lowering the mast. The idea behind the extension is it allows you to put the trailer further into the water without getting your vehicle's rear axle wet. Use the extension every time you launch or retrieve. If possible, the driver need...
- May 7th, '22, 10:40
- Forum: Cape Dory Sailboats
- Topic: New Boat Inspection
- Replies: 57
- Views: 2722
Re: New Boat Inspection
In addition to all the comments, hire a marine surveyor to go over the boat. They don't inspect the engine, so your mechanic should look that over. Having the boat on the hard will be a benefit because the surveyor can inspect everything. Since it's an old boat, insurers often require a survey befor...
- Apr 4th, '22, 17:47
- Forum: Cape Dory Sailboats
- Topic: Fuel quality question
- Replies: 7
- Views: 511
Re: Fuel quality question
Since you are dealing with only about 3 gallons of diesel fuel, just suck it out and recycle it. Where I live, the local city maintenance yard accepts it and heats their building with it and used motor oil. Clean the fuel tank as well as you can, making sure there is no left over water, algae, crud,...
- Jan 2nd, '22, 14:48
- Forum: Cape Dory Eye Candy
- Topic: Still Sailing in Connecticut.
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1102
Re: Still Sailing in Connecticut.
I cleared the snow off my CD28 in Sequim Bay, WA yesterday after about 7 days of sub freezing temps and about a foot of snow. Temps are rising into the 40s now, so back on the water every chance I get.
Bernie
CD28 Pinafore
Bernie
CD28 Pinafore
- Dec 24th, '21, 15:53
- Forum: Cape Dory Sailboats
- Topic: Slip or mooring fees
- Replies: 41
- Views: 1956
Re: Slip or mooring fees
At John Wayne Marina on Sequim Bay, WA my CD28 costs ~ $300/Month. Electricity is $10/month plus .07/ KHW. I keep the Pinafore in the water year round, since there are many good sailing days even in winter. There's also the frostbite races on the weekends.
Bernie Armstrong
SV Pinafore
Bernie Armstrong
SV Pinafore
- Dec 11th, '21, 15:08
- Forum: Cape Dory Sailboats
- Topic: Chartplotter
- Replies: 27
- Views: 1194
Re: Chartplotter
I have a Garmin 4208 chart plotter on my CD28 Pinafore. It works well and is mounted on a swing away door so it sits in the hatchway when in use. I also have OpenCPN on two android tablets and two android phones. I also have it installed on my laptop and desktop. It is free on the google play store ...
- Oct 14th, '21, 21:02
- Forum: Cape Dory Eye Candy
- Topic: Rounding the Mark
- Replies: 1
- Views: 587
Rounding the Mark
image0 - Copy.jpeg Rounding the Mark at the recent Hospice Charity Regatta on Sequim Bay. We managed to not hit the mark. They didn't catch me blowing on the mark to keep it away (which certainly made no difference). We placed second in the cruising class. You shouldn't ask how many boats were in t...
- Sep 11th, '21, 14:52
- Forum: Cape Dory Sailboats
- Topic: new working jib for Ty Senior
- Replies: 6
- Views: 295
Re: new working jib for Ty Senior
Precision Sails is based in Victoria, BC and their design work is done there. Their sails are made in China in a factory that Precision says they own and is managed by a couple from Scotland. I bought my mainsail from them and have now sailed with it for 2 seasons. I've been happy with it. I optione...
- Jul 18th, '21, 11:19
- Forum: Cape Dory Sailboats
- Topic: Is my CD28 sinking?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 409
Re: Is my CD28 sinking?
My CD28 has the same issue. the bearing (or packing) at the top of the rudder tube needs to be replaced. I haven't done it yet, so its an item on my project list. You aren't sinking unless you have water coming in somewhere else.
Bernie
CD28 Pinafore
Sequim WA
Bernie
CD28 Pinafore
Sequim WA
- Jun 18th, '21, 19:22
- Forum: Cape Dory Eye Candy
- Topic: I Spy...
- Replies: 60
- Views: 8503
Re: I Spy...
My CD28 has 4 portlights. Maybe it's a 27?
Bernie
CD28 S/V Pinafore
Bernie
CD28 S/V Pinafore
- Jun 5th, '21, 22:30
- Forum: Cape Dory Eye Candy
- Topic: First lift since purchase.
- Replies: 6
- Views: 403
Re: First lift since purchase.
I usually end up with as much paint on my bottom as on the boat's.
- Feb 28th, '21, 17:01
- Forum: Cape Dory Project Descriptions & Project Photos
- Topic: New bow sprit
- Replies: 60
- Views: 2870
Re: New bow sprit
I'd go with epoxy and clamp it tightly. make sure there aren't any voids. Two inch widths should be ok. Do any drilling you need in it, then coat the whole thing in epoxy. once you're good there, sand varnish it with your favorite product. I like Epifanes, but any good spar varnish should be ok. I r...
- Feb 13th, '21, 20:48
- Forum: Cape Dory Sailboats
- Topic: Rethinking the Dinghy - The "Portland Pudgy"
- Replies: 58
- Views: 3048
Re: Rethinking the Dinghy - The "Portland Pudgy"
I also have a Walker Bay 8. We don't use a motor on it, preferring to row. I stow it on the fore deck , and tow it while under way. My crew, She Who Must Be Obeyed, is just under 5 ft and can't see over it so we always tow. I was looking at several options, including building one, but the Walker Bay...