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by sanderling
May 8th, '21, 10:06
Forum: Cape Dory Sailboats
Topic: What's inside my rudder?
Replies: 16
Views: 763

Re: What's inside my rudder?

I occurred to me that maybe they let the foam dry first in each half. But then there would be no chemical bond between the two foam sections. Maybe they spray an adhesive on each (now dry and set-up) foam section before clamping the halves together; but I've never seen mention of that in articles l...
by sanderling
May 8th, '21, 09:22
Forum: Cape Dory Sailboats
Topic: What's inside my rudder?
Replies: 16
Views: 763

Re: What's inside my rudder?

Perhaps if you PM John he could share some details which never made it to his website
It never occurred to me that could be possible. :D
by sanderling
May 7th, '21, 07:20
Forum: Cape Dory Sailboats
Topic: What's inside my rudder?
Replies: 16
Views: 763

Re: What's inside my rudder?

I've searched this board vigorously, and have never found anything conclusive that suggests every rudder is the same. Some describe 3/8 inch horizontal fingers coming off the rudder stock (shaft), some say their shaft is not continuous through the rudder (two parts). The only description that seems ...
by sanderling
Mar 8th, '21, 20:51
Forum: Buy/Sell CD Boats & Gear
Topic: Cape Dory 36 dodger, Bimini, connector for sale
Replies: 1
Views: 258

Re: Cape Dory 36 dodger, Bimini, connector for sale

I'm wondering if this would fit my CD 33. I can't afford a new dodger but I'm capable of modifying an existing one to fit.

Would you have a pic of it when it was on the boat to give me a rough estimate of size/cut?
by sanderling
Mar 7th, '21, 12:33
Forum: Cape Dory Sailboats
Topic: 2021 NE Fleet ZOOM Winter Meeting - Mar. 6th
Replies: 15
Views: 700

Re: 2021 NE Fleet ZOOM Winter Meeting - Mar. 6th

Sorry I missed this. Is there a Narragansett Bay Float scheduled this year? Are there details and a date yet?
by sanderling
Mar 6th, '21, 17:36
Forum: Buy/Sell CD Boats & Gear
Topic: Want to Buy CD 36
Replies: 12
Views: 941

Re: Want to Buy CD 36

Money no object ? (lol).......go for the CD 45 Fiona Rois for sale on yachtworld!

Wish I could!

That Robinhood 36 "Heron" in Essex, CT looks interesting also.
by sanderling
Mar 6th, '21, 17:10
Forum: Cape Dory Powerboats
Topic: Speaking of the 24
Replies: 13
Views: 1628

Re: Speaking of the 24

Joe,

Sadly no, buyer took her back to the Cape where she was when I bought her. We kept in touch for a while, I may look for the P&S in my records, maybe try to track him down again see how he and the boat are doing.
by sanderling
Feb 27th, '21, 22:59
Forum: Cape Dory Sailboats
Topic: Custom fuel tank
Replies: 13
Views: 582

Re: Custom fuel tank

Also just to clarify, many specific portions of the ABYC recommendations have been adopted by reference within the CFRs, and are enforced by the Coast Guard, such as certain ones related to gasoline fuel systems, propane systems and waste holding systems, etc. You can find them all listed in a user ...
by sanderling
Feb 27th, '21, 22:52
Forum: Cape Dory Sailboats
Topic: Custom fuel tank
Replies: 13
Views: 582

Re: Custom fuel tank

John,

Seasonally draining the last few inches that don't get siphoned by the pickup tube in regular use will extend the life of your new tank indefinitely. If you can perform the same service using a cleanout, our siphoning out via the fill tube, any way you get it done is a good thing.
by sanderling
Feb 27th, '21, 17:57
Forum: Cape Dory Sailboats
Topic: Custom fuel tank
Replies: 13
Views: 582

Re: Custom fuel tank

Not true unless they have recently changed it. Even so you should put one in for a tank is accessible. Obviously not useful on a hidden tank. ABYC H-33.5 (j) Drain valves on the filter(s) and fuel tank(s) shall be of the type which cannot be opened inadvertently, or shall be installed in a manner to...
by sanderling
Feb 27th, '21, 13:31
Forum: Cape Dory Sailboats
Topic: Custom fuel tank
Replies: 13
Views: 582

Re: Custom fuel tank

I have replaced a few for myself and clients. Assume hidden issues for sure after 30 yrs, unless you can fully examine all sides, bottom, and scope it inside. If it can be removed easily it's definitely preferable to waiting for a leak that will appear at the worst time (and fill the bilge with fuel...
by sanderling
Feb 27th, '21, 10:49
Forum: Cape Dory Sailboats
Topic: Old paint colors
Replies: 10
Views: 569

Re: Old paint colors

I found Interlux Grand Banks Beige to be a close match to the khaki color of internal locker spaces on both my CDs. If you want to match those CD beige tones perfectly, as I did when I redid my cockpit sole on my 33 and had to paint the nonskid, I found mixing different ratios of Interlux Bristol Be...
by sanderling
Feb 27th, '21, 09:56
Forum: Cape Dory Eye Candy
Topic: New CD28 Lazy Beaver
Replies: 8
Views: 992

Re: New CD28 Lazy Beaver

Congrats on your new CD! I looked at many before stretching my budget for a lower priced 33 that needed a few upgrades. I love the 28s, nice middle-ground between big boat and small boat. There's someone who circumnavigated in a 28 somewhere on this board. She will treat you well I'm sure. Mike S/V ...
by sanderling
Feb 26th, '21, 22:40
Forum: Cape Dory Powerboats
Topic: Speaking of the 24
Replies: 13
Views: 1628

Re: Speaking of the 24

Was planning on a CD 36 Cutter originally but fell in love with the 24T at first sight. Cried my eyes out when I sold her, but I was able to move up to the CD 33 Sloop that I have today.

-Mike
CD 33 Sanderling
Rhode Island