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by chasn_sunset
Apr 20th, '06, 19:19
Forum: Cape Dory Sailboats
Topic: Sold the boat...
Replies: 0
Views: 582

Sold the boat...

Welll friends! Chase'n Sunset was sold today, a sad yet happy day.... The new owner, a Navy LT, is a friend and I know will take good care of her. When you see him on the board please give him the help you've given me. I want to say thanks to everyone John, Carter, Kathy, Bly and others on the board...
by chasn_sunset
Apr 15th, '06, 17:57
Forum: Cape Dory Sailboats
Topic: Ok, who's been to the tip top of their masts?
Replies: 21
Views: 3571

Been to the top

Had to go up and restring my spinnaker halyard. Way scary on a wobbly mast, DON"T LOOK DOWN!!!!
by chasn_sunset
Mar 19th, '06, 12:12
Forum: Cape Dory Sailboats
Topic: North Star Anchors?
Replies: 12
Views: 2237

NOrthstar Anchors

For what it'sworth, I bought a Northstar 16.5 b for my boat for $70 with shipping. I took it in to Westmarine and compared the two side by side, they are vertually identical in materials, shape and fluke angles. Northstar warranties their anchors 100%. I can't attest to performance but I think it wi...
by chasn_sunset
Mar 1st, '06, 19:33
Forum: Cape Dory Sailboats
Topic: Boat insurance
Replies: 8
Views: 1843

Insurance

Seconds on Progressive, they were quick to process and pay my claim on weather damage from this storm we just had a few weeks ago.
by chasn_sunset
Feb 25th, '06, 11:56
Forum: Cape Dory Sailboats
Topic: CDI Flexible Furler System for CD25s
Replies: 4
Views: 1067

CDI Fex furler

Check The Sail Warehouse, they have them and their prices are reasonable. I just got a new Rolly Tasker main sail from them for $600.
by chasn_sunset
Feb 17th, '06, 09:19
Forum: Cape Dory Sailboats
Topic: BRUCE ANCHOR MOUNTING
Replies: 4
Views: 1188

Thanks all

Great idea, I ike your John, no drilling required....
by chasn_sunset
Feb 14th, '06, 23:00
Forum: Cape Dory Sailboats
Topic: Thru hull transducer
Replies: 19
Views: 2841

Thru hull transducer

Ok, I have installed my Hummingbird depth sounder, per many recommendations...The transducer is in a mineral oil bath affixed to the hull near the old transducer mount. Trouble is, it ony registers 1.5 ft, wont shoot thru the glass, any ideas here???
by chasn_sunset
Feb 13th, '06, 19:37
Forum: Cape Dory Sailboats
Topic: BRUCE ANCHOR MOUNTING
Replies: 4
Views: 1188

BRUCE ANCHOR MOUNTING

Any ideas on how to attach a anchor roler for my new Bruce? WIth that big brinze bu nose, where to put the thing?
by chasn_sunset
Feb 13th, '06, 09:20
Forum: Cape Dory Sailboats
Topic: SAIL WAREHOUSE
Replies: 5
Views: 1456

Thanks all!

I've heard some good things, I'm in need of repacing my mainsail and being that it's reativey cheap I' use them....
by chasn_sunset
Feb 12th, '06, 12:41
Forum: Cape Dory Sailboats
Topic: SAIL WAREHOUSE
Replies: 5
Views: 1456

SAIL WAREHOUSE

Has anyone bought a sail from these guys and what do you think of the quality, as the price seems right.
by chasn_sunset
Feb 11th, '06, 17:53
Forum: Cape Dory Sailboats
Topic: Toe/Rub Rail damaged
Replies: 11
Views: 2047

Thanks All!

Great suggestions, I think I can save a bunch of money over the insurance claim. Might even get to buy a new mainsail...

Dan
by chasn_sunset
Feb 11th, '06, 11:42
Forum: Cape Dory Sailboats
Topic: Toe/Rub Rail damaged
Replies: 11
Views: 2047

Toe/Rub Rail damaged

We had a helluva blow here last Saturday and the boat took a serious pounding against the dock. I lost about three ft of port toe/rub rail. Rather than replace the whole thing, I'd like to cut a new piece and lap it in. Anyone have a pattern handy? Anyone with experience in this? Also, the guy at Ed...
by chasn_sunset
Oct 26th, '05, 22:26
Forum: Cape Dory Sailboats
Topic: GLUE IN TRANSDUCERS
Replies: 14
Views: 1920

Thanks All!

Gonna go for it with all the sage advise...

Dan
by chasn_sunset
Oct 25th, '05, 16:31
Forum: Cape Dory Sailboats
Topic: GLUE IN TRANSDUCERS
Replies: 14
Views: 1920

GLUE IN TRANSDUCERS

Anyone have any experience with them in your CD's? I'm looking at purchasing a new digital depthsounder with a inside hull transducer and using my old hole for a paddle wheel speed indicator.... I'm concerned that the hull thickness would degrade preformance....
by chasn_sunset
Oct 9th, '05, 12:00
Forum: Cape Dory Sailboats
Topic: WANTED_Origo singe burner stove
Replies: 0
Views: 489

WANTED_Origo singe burner stove

Anyone looking to part with the an Origo singe burner stove, I'm looking to purchase one. Please email me with details...