The Cape Dory Board

It appears we might need to replace our 1GM Yanmar (the original engine) on Caper, our 25D (hull 132). I'm hoping we can avoid that, but just in case, have any of you replaced the engine on the 25D? If so, what replacement engine did you get, and do you have any tips or thoughts? (As a side note, I'...

My Dad and I bought a 25D in August and spent 38 days (broken down into a 28 day stretch and 10 day stretch) sailing her from Maine to North Carolina. We love Caper and had a ball on the trip—but we also didn’t plan to move on board permanently. We knew it would be one big trip and now that we have ...

I am looking for a Cape Dory 22D or a Typhoon Senior. I’m located in Morehead City, NC, so boats located in the mid-Atlantic would be ideal. And if you have thoughts on either of those boats or comparisons between the two, I’d welcome those, as well. Thanks!