The Cape Dory Board

How many years can standing rigging last?

Wondering what size roller furling Genoa most CD Sailors in SF Bay have on their vessels.

Noting an earlier post about the Wichard EBL which I have ordered, but not yet received to try. I have in the past used, tried a small rope ladder with plastic rungs, which always did swing under the boat when I placed my feet on it. I am hoping that the Wichard, being longer, might not swing under ...

Warren,

Just ordered one of the Wichard Emergency Ladders. They recommend two, one for each side. I'll try one first to see if it works. Also planning on having a short tether made up to help me stay on the boat as this of course is the best idea.

Wondering what systems some of you may have worked out to knock the auto pilot off the tiller should you be knocked overboard...even if you are harnessed to the boat.

Thanks,

Richard

Dear Ed,

Thanks that would be great. What type of head do ou have in your CD 27?

Richard

Can anyone tell me the length of the backstay on a CD 27? Also what heads are most folks using in the CD 27?

Thanks,

Richard

Thanks to all for the information. I have tried to rempve the posts in the past. Will try again with some penetrating oil etc.

Happy Holidays to All and Good Health!

Wondering if anyone with an earlier model CD 27 with the fixed table has ever removed it. Is it an easy in/out?

Thanks.

Richard
s/v JOHNNY G
CD 27 #66

Just wondering what criteria went into your decissions to purchase a Cape Dory. Just a thread that might be interesting.

"Of all the gin joints in all the towns in all the world... she walks into mine." ...or something like that.

To keep the water in the hose from coming back into the bilge after the pump stops, I installed a check valve in the line between the pump and the hose. One way valve...water does not drain back into the bilge and prevents the float switch from re cycling on and on and it keeps that inch or so of wa...

Fair winds, calm waters and a speedy recovery.

The best to you all...

Richard G.

Moved slips not too long ago. I am still in an up wind slip but just enough difference in angle of the wind that it was difficult to get off the dock and get the bow across the wind to head out of the finger in the right direction. After trying different approaches including attempts with lines, I r...

I have a stanchion on the pushpit that is detached from its base and needs to be welded. Has anyone had any experience in either repairing such a problem or removing the pushpit. I believe that it is bolted with backing plates but there seems to be fiberglass around the nuts. Welder says that it mus...

Warren thanks. Just noticed that we are 100 Hulls apart. Enjoy the summer.

Richard G.