The Cape Dory Board

Don't know where you are located. Several years ago I had a nice set of cockpit cushions made for our SeaSprite 23 by a place in Norwalk, CT They came to the boat and measured them and recommended the type of foam to use, etc. We went for Sunbrella fabric and 3 inch "wick through foam" whi...

Thank you. That does help. I had thought a survey was much more expensive. Who did you use for the survey?

I have been insuring my 1979 (46 year old) Cape Dory Intrepid 9 meter with Geico / Boat US for 5 years now. Liability only. It has been a good deal, $184 per year for liability and towing insurance was included for no extra cost. Just recently they sent me a letter saying that in order to renew next...

Probably 3/4 inch.
That's what my sink drain is.

For this season (2025) I am using PropGlide. I bought the "small" size kit which was enough for two boats. I could have just bought the "sailboat" size. My neighbor at the marina was not around so the extra paint went to waste. Not really difficult to apply. Just need to get the ...

Here's how they look in the cockpit.
These are older and mismatched colors.

I used Dri-Dek panels.
Easy to cut to fit and easy to clean.
Will send a picture later.

I also used them in the anchor locker to keep the anchor and rode dry.

I would recommend 316 stainless steel for bolts (machine screws), nuts, washers, etc. I have used McMaster-Carr for many years. They have a very large selection. You should consider buying an electronic digital caliper (not expensive) for accurate measurements of the old fasteners. https://www.mcmas...

I enjoyed reading about your adventures.
Reminded me of my travels to Bahamas in the early 80's when conch and grouper were plentiful and on most menus.
Nice to hear about the baby conch.

Updated for 2024 results. For the 2024 season I again used the zinc paint - Rustoleum version. I did not put anything over it such as copper-based antifouling paint. The results were terrible. Must have been a bumper year for barnacles. See the picture - even the zinc on the prop shaft was covered i...

Thank you for posting this. It gives me an idea of what the hull to deck joint looks like under all the pretty woodwork. I suspect that the joint leaks a bit on my boat. I've seen water running down the inside of the hull in the v-berth. It only happens when sailing in rough conditions when the deck...

My Cape Dory Intrepid 9 Meter hull number starts with CPD - CPDR0036M79J

I replaced 4 of the opening portlights on my boat with fixed, surface-mounted home-made portlights. I found a good article on-line from Sail magazine which was my guide: https://www.sailmagazine.com/diy/replacing-fixed-portlights I used 1/4" thick plexiglass with a grey tint. I bought it pre-cu...

That's one awesome cover.

We're still sailing in Fairfield. Although just for one more week.

Regarding: "I have the usual copious amounts of water coming out the exhaust. In neutral at idle the temp gauge goes to 250 in 20 minutes. The manifold gets very hot. The coolant does not. I am thinking I have a blockage in the manifold. I ran it without a thermostat." As a coincidence I h...