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by M. R. Bober
Aug 4th, '21, 21:08
Forum: Cape Dory Sailboats
Topic: Ahoy shipmates!
Replies: 4
Views: 618

Re: Ahoy shipmates!

Bill Goldsmith wrote:Best of luck with Caretaker. Are you a fan of Star Trek Voyager? https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caretaker ... :_Voyager)
Nope. She was Caretaker when we bought her. The name had significance to her previous owner so we kept it.
by M. R. Bober
Aug 3rd, '21, 21:53
Forum: Cape Dory Sailboats
Topic: Ahoy shipmates!
Replies: 4
Views: 618

Re: Ahoy shipmates!

For the record:
I have forgotten more about Cape Dory sailboats than I ever knew.
by M. R. Bober
Aug 3rd, '21, 21:24
Forum: Cape Dory Sailboats
Topic: Ahoy shipmates!
Replies: 4
Views: 618

Ahoy shipmates!

As a founding member of CDSOA, I thought you ought to hear it from me first: Starview has been sold. For the first time since 1980, we are without a CD sailboat. Tia Mar CD27, Respite CD330, and last but best Starview CD36. Of course we do have a 1989 CD28 Trawler Caretaker so we will be around. Mit...
by M. R. Bober
May 16th, '21, 20:01
Forum: Cape Dory Powerboats
Topic: Source for cabin lock key--CD28 Trawler
Replies: 2
Views: 1288

Re: Source for cabin lock key--CD28 Trawler

Is this it? Who’s the manufacturer of your latch? https://www.boatoutfitters.com/replacement-flat-key-for-cabin-door-boat-latch Nope, and we don't know. However someone on Facebook sent me a link for the required key. Bought two for $10. Thanks for thinking about it. Mitchell Bober Sunny Lancaster,...
by M. R. Bober
Apr 23rd, '21, 15:55
Forum: Cape Dory Powerboats
Topic: Source for cabin lock key--CD28 Trawler
Replies: 2
Views: 1288

Source for cabin lock key--CD28 Trawler

If anyone has any information as to the lock's manufacturer or a source for a replacement key, please let me know.
Thanks.

Mitchell Bober
Sunny Lancaster (Where we don't need to lock up except when we cruise out of town.) VA
by M. R. Bober
Apr 12th, '21, 19:34
Forum: Buy/Sell CD Boats & Gear
Topic: CD28 Trawler need strike plate for cabin door
Replies: 0
Views: 294

CD28 Trawler need strike plate for cabin door

If anyone knows where a replacement strike plate for the sliding door latch can be found. Please let me know.
Thanks.

Mitchell Bober
Sunny Lancaster (Where the living is easy.) VA
by M. R. Bober
Mar 9th, '21, 18:04
Forum: Cape Dory Powerboats
Topic: Flybridge attachment
Replies: 4
Views: 1578

Re: Flybridge attachment

Jeff and Sarah wrote:They are aluminum strips, correct? Are they visible when you remove the headliner?
Don't know. Didn't remove the headliner.
by M. R. Bober
Feb 5th, '21, 21:03
Forum: Buy/Sell CD Boats & Gear
Topic: Starview 1985 Cape Dory 36’ cutter for sale
Replies: 8
Views: 1484

Re: Starview 1985 Cape Dory 36’ cutter for sale $58,000

Keith wrote:A Picture is worth a thousand words!
No doubt, but she is on the hard under full winter cover.

Mitchell Bober
Sunny Lancaster (Where we are awaiting the sun.) VA
by M. R. Bober
Jan 28th, '21, 19:00
Forum: Cape Dory Powerboats
Topic: Flybridge attachment
Replies: 4
Views: 1578

Re: Flybridge attachment

M. R. Bober wrote:Are the backing plates for the screws that secure the flybridge glassed in place?

Mitchell Bober
Sunny Lancaster (Where it has rained enough to anchor a boat in my yard.) VA

UPDATE:
They are permanently affixed to the underside of the cabin roof.
by M. R. Bober
Jan 28th, '21, 17:25
Forum: Buy/Sell CD Boats & Gear
Topic: Starview 1985 Cape Dory 36’ cutter for sale
Replies: 8
Views: 1484

Starview 1985 Cape Dory 36’ cutter for sale

Starview is a lightly used classic Cape Dory. She has been well maintained by her two owners. She is a sea kindly heavily built example of Carl Alberg’s genius. She is currently on the hard ready for survey. She will have her bottom painted. She is well equipped with Main, Staysail, Genoa, Yankee, a...
by M. R. Bober
Jan 9th, '21, 09:12
Forum: Cape Dory Sailboats
Topic: SCAM ALERT
Replies: 1
Views: 1771

Re: SCAM ALERT

The following is a scam which is aimed at our users. I’ve only included a portion of the email, the beginning, so you’ll recognize it if it winds up in your email. If you receive it, DO NOT respond to it, DO NOT purchase any bitcoin and DO NOT call any phone numbers that may appear in the email. Mo...
by M. R. Bober
Jan 6th, '21, 20:04
Forum: Cape Dory Sailboats
Topic: True confession
Replies: 2
Views: 465

True confession

We've gone to the dark side and purchased a CD 28' Trawler. As a consequence Starview will be available for sale.
She is a 1983 CD36'


Details will be provided.

Mitchell Bober
Sunny Lancaster (Where apparently one van have too many Cape Dory's.) VA
by M. R. Bober
Jan 6th, '21, 02:36
Forum: Cape Dory Powerboats
Topic: Flybridge attachment
Replies: 4
Views: 1578

Flybridge attachment

Are the backing plates for the screws that secure the flybridge glassed in place?

Mitchell Bober
Sunny Lancaster (Where it has rained enough to anchor a boat in my yard.) VA
by M. R. Bober
Nov 18th, '17, 22:09
Forum: Cape Dory Sailboats
Topic: Sad news--Bill Papian
Replies: 2
Views: 424

Sad news--Bill Papian

Bill Papian, a long time member of the Chesapeake Fleet has crossed the bar. Captain Bill and his wife, "the Admiral" Laverne sailed Eventide their CD MS30 with us on many cruises. When we needed a tow, they were always ready and able to assist. He was a wise and knowledgeable man, who wil...
by M. R. Bober
Oct 8th, '17, 21:40
Forum: Cape Dory Sailboats
Topic: Onancock Rendezvous 10/14
Replies: 0
Views: 194

Onancock Rendezvous 10/14

If you haven't heard, we will be gathering in Onancock, VA on 10/14.

Hope to see you there. PM me for more information.

Mitchell Bober
Sunny Lancaster, (A fine place) VA