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- Mar 1st, '11, 22:39
- Forum: Cape Dory Sailboats
- Topic: What color is your bottom?
- Replies: 31
- Views: 2895
Brown Bottom
I asked the board this question 3 years ago and followed its recommendation to mix red with a little bit of black or grey and yellow. It worked fine. I have the exact proportions somewhere but with a little experimenting its not difficult.
- Mar 1st, '11, 22:32
- Forum: Cape Dory Sailboats
- Topic: CD25 Furler options sought
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1060
CD Furler
I got a Harken for my CD24D two years ago and am very satisfied with it. My only mistake was not getting a furler earlier.
- Oct 3rd, '10, 20:23
- Forum: Cape Dory Sailboats
- Topic: Engine trouble
- Replies: 1
- Views: 388
Engine trouble
My 16 yr old 1GM Yanmar is burning oil, fast. While running, my temperature alarm went off. I discovered I was very low on oil. I put in over a liter of oil. It ran normally expect for a lot more smoke out the exhaust, especially at higher rpm's. Also, the exhaust water is oily. The engine noise is ...
- Aug 25th, '10, 11:44
- Forum: Cape Dory Sailboats
- Topic: Teak replacement
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1125
Teak substitute
Given the small amount of teak you need Burmese teak is the only way to go. However, as an informational comment, where a good marine wood is needed at a non-teak price, consider spanish cedar (cedra oderata). It machines well, has a natural oil like teak to protect it, it has a redish appearance li...
- Jul 27th, '10, 11:59
- Forum: Cape Dory Sailboats
- Topic: Deep water alarm on depth sounder
- Replies: 12
- Views: 672
Alarm in deep water
On a related note, what causes a depth finder without a deep water function to go off for no apparent reason in 100 foot water?
- Jul 27th, '10, 11:56
- Forum: Cape Dory Sailboats
- Topic: Reefer madness?
- Replies: 17
- Views: 1260
When to reef
How's the old saying go: When you think it might be time to reef, it is probably too late. This is also a good argument for a rolling furler to simply reduce sail from the safety of the cockpit and not getting wet while hanking on a storm jib.
- Jun 9th, '10, 16:18
- Forum: Cape Dory Sailboats
- Topic: BP oil spill
- Replies: 62
- Views: 7069
Oil cloud
I'm trying to look for a silver lining in this oil cloud. My best hope is this will open the eyes of many that we need to take a national priory view (think Manahatan Project) at this whole carbon based energy system we have created. The potential of off shore wind power on all of our coasts is esti...
- Jun 9th, '10, 13:31
- Forum: Cape Dory Sailboats
- Topic: What do you do with the tiller at the end of the day???
- Replies: 47
- Views: 3223
Tiller tie down
As I use my jib sheet cleats for the sheet lines to secure the rolling reefer from movement at anchor due to high winds, I have a small 1/2 clasp secured to the teak cowling and run a light line horizonal from port to starboard and attached to the tiller.
- May 25th, '10, 16:15
- Forum: Cape Dory Sailboats
- Topic: Replacing mast lights
- Replies: 2
- Views: 356
Replacing mast lights
Does anyone know who the manufacturer of the CD22D's mast combination nav and foredeck light is and where to get a replacement fixture? Also, any tricks to replacing this light?
- Feb 1st, '10, 13:04
- Forum: Cape Dory Sailboats
- Topic: Do we need a smaller jib?
- Replies: 26
- Views: 2240
CD 22 Jib Issues
Tom, I don't have the tech skills of many of the sailors on this Board but my 20 years of sailing a CD 22D has taught me some of her sailing points. It sounds like you do some single-handed sailing. If so, I suggest you unpack that rolling furler for the jib and install it this spring. What you lose...
- Sep 2nd, '09, 11:20
- Forum: Cape Dory Sailboats
- Topic: diaphram pump
- Replies: 8
- Views: 752
Manual Bilge Pump
I just installed a replacement pump on my CD22D and used the Whale Urchin. It worked out fine. Make sure you order the 'thru deck' version with the removeable handle. I think the model is BP9013.
- Jul 29th, '09, 15:20
- Forum: Cape Dory Sailboats
- Topic: Cd 22D New to me
- Replies: 3
- Views: 647
CD 22
I have a CD 22D 1986 and love it. You mentioned the sail has no reef points. My boat has a rolling main boom that you roll the main sail around to reduce size. If the '84 has the same boom, you will need to pull the boom toward the stern and begin to roll evenly. At the same time, of course, you nee...
- Jul 15th, '09, 12:19
- Forum: Cape Dory Sailboats
- Topic: Brown Bottom Paint
- Replies: 22
- Views: 3155
Boot Stripe Color Change
I guess I've never changed the color because if I painted over it and it chipped I'd see the old color unless I sanded the old paint off. I've got too many other spring projects to do extra sanding. However, if I was inclined to change I'd go with a burgundy or Chinese Red.
- Jul 13th, '09, 11:51
- Forum: Cape Dory Sailboats
- Topic: Brown Bottom Paint
- Replies: 22
- Views: 3155
Boot Stripe Color
Color is in the eye of the beholder. I have always used a hunter green hi-gloss. I think it looks good against the brown.
- Jul 8th, '09, 11:52
- Forum: Cape Dory Sailboats
- Topic: Brown Bottom Paint
- Replies: 22
- Views: 3155
Mixing color to make brown
I almost forgot I started this thread. I ended up mixing a red and black Petit bottom paint and it came out fine. What do I have to mix to get rid of the rain on the Maine coast?