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I wish I would have seen your post before lowering the mast on my CD25. I think I will have to try this simple A-frame when raising. Question: were you able to keep all the shrouds connected when lowering? I'm thinking it's the shrouds that kept the mast from coming down either port or starboard. Al...

That would be great. I am willing to pay for this item to cover postage and whatever time/trouble you invested. Let me know what you want for it and where to send the check.

David - thanks for the photos. It looks like the same size. Can you confirm the (13 1/2" x 6 3/4")?
What do you want for it?

Tim

Dane, I bought a special float-off model trailer (loaded) for my CD25 from Triad last year. Tounge extension, disc brakes, leveling jacks and it cost me $6500. Triad has less expensive models available, but I opted for the extras to allow me to launch from just about any boat launch access. Mike at ...

Looking for an original CD electrical panel cover (13 1/2" x 6 3/4") for my CD25. Another model will do if the dimensions are similar. The previous owner installed an off the shelf electrical switch panel and cut a hole in the original cover. I could fabricate a new one from stock aluminum...

Beautiful boat. Who did the paint? I'm in NC and looking for a yard to repaint my CD25.

Interested in the folding swim ladder but unfamiliar with how it attaches to the boat. Can you provide additional detail; their website was little help. Can you ship to NC?

There are a few CD25 boats listed on this discussion board. The trailer can be made to order from Triad Trailers in Raleigh, NC. He can arrange delivery if you are interested. I have a CD25 and bought an extended float-off model trailer last year which I am fully pleased with. The trailer was $6500 ...

In combination with the other great suggestions, to add integrity to the edge piece that is split I suggest side drilling and inserting fluted dowel pins in combination with the glue, epoxy and stainless-steel screws. If you can't find long enough fluted dowels, dowel stock from your local hardware ...

Thanks to the CDSOA community for all your posts and experiences. After a lot of consideration and measuring and re-measuring, I made the cut and installed the new step. I did take the advice given and measured the total length of the mast with the old plate installed and measured the mast with the ...

Thanks to everyone for the informative comments and suggestions. I was able to determine where to cut by taking a measurement of the overall length of the mast with the old step plate attached and a measurement of the new step plate and subtracting the difference. I took 3 separate measurements usin...

Thanks for the insight. The overall height difference is a concern, but I believe the rigging can be adjusted without any major upfit changes. The old hinged step assembly is pictured. I tried for months to locate the manufacturer of the original, but came up empty handed. In an earlier post, there ...

Can anyone recommend a good gelcoat and fiberglass repair shop near the Raleigh/Apex area? I would also be open to trailering the boat to the NC coast to have the work done if I can get a good recommendation. The key is not to spend a ton of money as I'm still looking forward to sailing the boat and...

Hi Guys - I need some advice on what to do here. I'm fitting a new mast step plate and the bolt holes for the old flange don't match up with my new RigRite hinged mast step assembly flang; the old one had a larger profile. My solution is to trim off the bottom of the mast above the old hardware hole...

For the money you're considering, check out Triad Trailers in Raleigh, NC. I bought a fully loaded float-off trailer for my CD25 last year for about $6200. Mike (owner) has been designing and building trailers for Cape Dory boats a long time and knows how to balance the loads correctly. I hauled boa...