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I believe that (*knocks on wood*) the cutlass bearing is fixed. Much like the fairing compound used around the original transducer, the application of some blunt force removed the fairing compound essentially intact making it easy to collect. This exposed about 3/4" of the stern tube that was d...

Is home Key Biscayne or Dutch Harbor? If home is Key Biscayne I'd say let it go for awhile, but be careful, you don't want to ruin the prop shaft. There should be room enough to put a zinc between the prop and the bearing, that would keep the bearing in place, BUT it would not keep a loose bearing ...

I saw no signs of set screws. I didn't try clearing the paint off the hull, but the bottom is pretty clean of barnacles. I removed the zinc and extracted the bearing as much as it would come out. I used a hack saw to abrade the exposed portion. I kneaded up some epoxy, and spread it around the expos...

AT i have a CD 27 but sail mostly in Narragansett Bay and Block Island sound. Congratulations on your trip. Someday I'd like to go on a similar adventure. Keep us updated on your repairs. I will probably be doing the same someday. thanks Hi Walter, I don't remember running across you on the forums ...

Some cutlass bearings have a set screw that helps keep them in place. Before going the epoxy route I would do a close inspection to see if there is a hole for a set screw (might be hard to find underwater, especially if there is barnacle growth) and if so, reinsert the bearing and replace the set s...

Hello! I've managed to push my little cape dory from Dutch Harbor, RI down to No Name Harbor off Key Biscayne, FL. It has been quite an adventure. I find myself in need of new engine mounts. I am here looking for brand recommendations. Since it looks like it will be $200+ I don't want 6 month mounts...

I have a drip forming above my radio in this picture. The radio is mounted on the starboard side of the boat on the interior liner under the starboard deck (by the PO). I don't think any of these holes or screws go into the bottom of the deck, let alone through it. The leak is coming out of some pre...

I have a 1979 CD27 with a ysm8 with an unknown amount of hours. Currently running sae 30 per yanmar recommendation. The engine seems to always smoke a little, more under load or higher rpms. Smells like burnt oil to me. When I pull the dip when running, it seems like there is a lot of pressure in th...

I varnished the ceilings and the sole with totalboat halcyon varnish. The lid for the composting toilet is totalboat lust varnish so it can resist splashes. The rest of the woodwork is two coats of watco tung oil then a few coats of Howard's feed n wax over that.

- AT

Interior pics from the last week.

Wrapping up the last few details on the boat before launch... New chartplotter/fish finder & transducer, wiring, diesel heater... Maybe I should try starting the engine

- AT

These photos are from the last 7 days. Approximately 11 months after purchase. Finally was able to get all the bright work stripped and varnished.

- AT

First splash, with the Lil' Pup next to her.

-AT

A little while ago I asked the forum some questions about interior finish. With how much Cailín has changed, I thought some before and after photos would be fun. I enjoyed looking back through my photos to make this post.

All the photos in this post are within the first 1-2 days of ownership.

- AT

I've since gotten my 8 plait rope and spliced it directly to my chain. I found it easier or at least as easy to splice than 3-strand and the first attempt came out sound and pretty.

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Not knowing how thick the bracketry for the ladder is makes it difficult to say if 2" is good or not. About 3" from the toe rail to the hull is solid glass about 3/8" thick I would say. I would guess the deck is 7/8" thick where the coring is. The stock chain plate bolts are 3 1/...