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by tartansailor
Sep 6th, '24, 15:15
Forum: Cape Dory Sailboats
Topic: Whisker pole for CD25 - size?
Replies: 3
Views: 343

Re: Whisker pole for CD25 - size?

My whisker pole is 6' and has served me well while single handed sailing.
Dick
by tartansailor
Aug 17th, '24, 14:21
Forum: Cape Dory Sailboats
Topic: Boat Fire
Replies: 1
Views: 905

Re: Boat Fire

I would be willing to bet that the boat did not have a 30 amp circuit breaker up from the selector switch

Dick
by tartansailor
Aug 6th, '24, 14:49
Forum: Cape Dory Sailboats
Topic: Rigging Tuning
Replies: 4
Views: 770

Re: Rigging Tuning

IMHO, A Loos gauge, properly employed, is the only way to go.
Dick
by tartansailor
Apr 3rd, '24, 13:17
Forum: Cape Dory Sailboats
Topic: 1978 Cape dory 25 rudder
Replies: 3
Views: 558

Re: 1978 Cape dory 25 rudder

You can have my old one gratis.
Pick up at 19968.
Dick
by tartansailor
Mar 23rd, '24, 13:49
Forum: Buy/Sell CD Boats & Gear
Topic: Wanting to buy, CD 25 Rudder
Replies: 3
Views: 752

Re: Wanting to buy, CD 25 Rudder

I have a rudder for a CD 25.
You can have it for free at 19968, or for pack & ship. PM me.
Dick
by tartansailor
Mar 23rd, '24, 13:45
Forum: Cape Dory Sailboats
Topic: Improving the Cape Dory 25 bilge access.
Replies: 2
Views: 335

Re: Improving the Cape Dory 25 bilge access.

I don't understand why anyone would want to cut up the floor for more access.
There is plenty of room for a bilge pump to be placed forward of the opening to the lowest point in the bilge.
Why not leave well enough alone and go sailing?
Respectfully,
Dick
by tartansailor
May 2nd, '23, 19:13
Forum: Buy/Sell CD Boats & Gear
Topic: New 5 HP Tohatsu Outboard, Extra Long Shaft
Replies: 1
Views: 339

New 5 HP Tohatsu Outboard, Extra Long Shaft

Bought it several years ago, but never used it.
It has a tiller, and the tank never saw gas.
Zip 19968 Milton, DE
$800.00
PM works best.
Dick
by tartansailor
Jan 24th, '23, 17:58
Forum: Cape Dory Sailboats
Topic: What Ever Happened to:
Replies: 5
Views: 587

Re: What Ever Happened to:

Thanks, Cathy, Fred.

Dick :)
by tartansailor
Jan 21st, '23, 10:28
Forum: Cape Dory Sailboats
Topic: What Ever Happened to:
Replies: 5
Views: 587

Re: What Ever Happened to:

Thanks, Carl.
by tartansailor
Jan 19th, '23, 20:22
Forum: Cape Dory Sailboats
Topic: What Ever Happened to:
Replies: 5
Views: 587

What Ever Happened to:

Neil Gordon posted some very informative narratives here on this site a long while ago His posts were both insightful and instructive. Though I never met Neil personally, I know that if we were brought up together, we would be best of friends. His advocacy of "Dark & Stormys" always fi...
by tartansailor
Dec 22nd, '22, 15:23
Forum: Cape Dory Sailboats
Topic: Teak alternative for cabin top "eyebrow" strips
Replies: 10
Views: 1046

Re: Teak alternative for cabin top "eyebrow" strips

I'll second Sapele.
The grain varies considerably, so pick and choose to suit your preference.
by tartansailor
May 6th, '22, 18:20
Forum: Cape Dory Sailboats
Topic: CD25 running rigging questions
Replies: 3
Views: 320

Re: CD25 running rigging questions

There are two pulleys on my mast head... one for the mainsail halyard, the other for a topping lift? Or flag?

Spinnaker.
The topping lift is closer to the center of the mast on my boat.
by tartansailor
Dec 22nd, '21, 18:11
Forum: Cape Dory Sailboats
Topic: Santa Came Early
Replies: 13
Views: 748

Re: Santa Came Early

May she serve you well and bring your family many happy years and memories.
Dick
by tartansailor
Dec 21st, '21, 12:32
Forum: Cape Dory Sailboats
Topic: We have a new boat and are selling our CD32
Replies: 6
Views: 814

Re: We have a new boat and will be selling our CD32

Saddened. That's the end of an era.
:(
Dick
by tartansailor
Nov 16th, '21, 14:59
Forum: Cape Dory Sailboats
Topic: Anti-Fouling Paint for my CD 25
Replies: 13
Views: 817

Re: Anti-Fouling Paint for my CD 25

It's like fighting the tide.
Best to pull the motor after a sail.
or---- make a canvas bag for the lower unit,
and fill it with fresh water and a cup of bleach.
Dick