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by davidmcq137
Jul 1st, '25, 21:14
Forum: Cape Dory Sailboats
Topic: CD33 - where/how is the rudder load carried?
Replies: 2
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Re: CD33 - where/how is the rudder load carried?

thanks Paul, appreciate your own experience and the quote from the manual.
by davidmcq137
Jun 29th, '25, 21:25
Forum: Cape Dory Sailboats
Topic: CD33 - where/how is the rudder load carried?
Replies: 2
Views: 56

CD33 - where/how is the rudder load carried?

Hi All, We are nearing completion of a major refit of a 1981 CD33. The driving change was to remove the original MD-11C diesel and go with electric propulsion (Bellmarine 15W), backed by a 6kW WP generator. As part of the steering system rebuild, we were wondering how the vertical load (the weight o...