The Cape Dory Board

I added one to my CD30MKII about four ago. Works Ok. As previously stated, elimimates the need for the topping lift. Make sure you add enough tension rods. Look for a used one on e-bay. I got mine for ~ 50%.

My CD30MKII has many surface cracks in the gel coat, also. Repairing them is difficult, especially color match. A complete topside professional gel coat is very expensive - probably $5-10K. Our vessel is in excellent condition, especially the brightwork, but I have elected thus far to ignore the sur...

I experienced similar problems with my Harken roller furling on my CD30MKII. Three points to make: 1. As per the other posts, keep tension on the furling line when playing it out; if it is allowed to roll free, it will "backlash" like a fishing reel 2. We worked to insure that the furling ...