Question -- Boat in water yet ?

Troy Scott · Post by **Troy Scott** » May 29th, '09, 16:13

John Danicic:

I see in that great photo two similar CD36s. I suppose you must know the owner of the other one? That probably makes for some interesting rivalry.

John Danicic · Post by **John Danicic** » May 29th, '09, 18:27

Troy:

I wondered if anyone would notice. It would take your sharp eye for detail.

No rivalry. That CD 36 was a circumnavigator that needed work after a nasty divorce. She is of 70's vintage who's present owners did a magnificent job of restoring her to Cape Dory glory. In the photo, beyond the 36 sits a CD30. We also have another CD30, a CD300 motor sailor, a CD33 (my brothers) and a CD25 in our little thirty boat marina. I like to refer to it as our "CapeDoritorium".

I am off at first bird tomorrow to put on the sails and clean the decks though the forecast for Saturday night is for frost. So it goes.

Sail on

John Danicic
CD36 - Mariah - #124
Lake Superior - The Apostle Islands
CDSOA # 655

Troy Scott · Post by **Troy Scott** » May 29th, '09, 18:42

John,

I've climbed up the companionway to frost many times. I love it. Great to hear from you!

Jeff Barnes · Post by **Jeff Barnes** » May 29th, '09, 20:55

Jazman went in just before Memorial Day weekend (pic attached) although summer weather can't quite find its way to Cape Cod yet.

Jeff

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Troy Scott · Post by **Troy Scott** » May 29th, '09, 23:49

Jeff,

beautiful 36.

Bob Owens · Post by **Bob Owens** » May 30th, '09, 19:37

I am happy to rejoin the ranks of my floating comrades. Abigail splashed today at 4:35 p.m. on the railway at Harlem Yacht Club, City Island, NY. We had plenty of water thanks to a nice full tide, but my trusty little YSB 8 Yanmar had to struggle more than was comfortable pushing stern-first into a strong onshore wind. But all is well, and Abigail floats serenely at her mooring. One more day of inside clearning, etc., and I will be ready to look for fellow CDers under sail on Long Island Sound.

Joe Myerson · Post by **Joe Myerson** » May 30th, '09, 21:06

I called the boatyard this morning, knowing full well that I couldn't get down there today (last day of my 40th college reunion).

They told me she's in the water and ready to go.

Yaaaaaay!

Troy:

I ordered my lifelines from Rigging Only, and they have been as helpful and quick with their turnaround as anybody I've dealt with.

One caveat: Be sure to follow their instructions when measuring for lifelines. I came out with inconsistent measurements, and they sent me lifelines of uneven sizes. (I had to use a 10-foot tape, instead of the continuous one they suggest; and I had wobbly stanchions on one side.)

As a result, my upper, starboard lifeline came too short by a few inches! I called Dan, and he sent me two toggles that should give me the length I need.

I should have gone with the longer measurement--and, perhaps, I should have expected them to notice the disparity and give me a call. But the error was mine, so I'll live with the extra toggles on one side.

Bottom line: Use Rigging Only for fast, courteous service, but follow their directions. (Always a good idea.) If you've got a question, call: Dan is very helpful.

--Joe

Phil Shedd · Post by **Phil Shedd** » May 31st, '09, 05:28

Gamblin' was lanched on Friday evening . Things went well. Engine started first thing . I got the mast out yesterday and spent most of the afternoon getting it ready and checking things over. With any luck the mast will be installed this morning.

Phil

John G. · Post by **John G.** » May 31st, '09, 11:05

On April 11 I was standing on the top step of a 4' ladder taking the cover off. Next I was in the hospital getting my broken leg screwed back together. As of this date I am still on crutches and the boat is still on the hard. Is there anything to be learned from this, I think there must be.

Troy Scott · Post by **Troy Scott** » May 31st, '09, 23:33

John G,

Well, it depends! Why did you fall? If you slipped on ice I think maybe there's something to be learned. But if it was just a freak, innocent accident, as these things usually are, you probably could have avoided it by just staying home. But who wants to do that? I'm sorry for your pain and your lost sailing time.

I've been working on my boat a lot, and so far I haven't hurt myself, unless the bursitis counts.... However, I do work alone a lot, and despite being careful, I know the odds are against me. Sooner or later......

Neil Gordon · Post by **Neil Gordon** » Jun 1st, '09, 07:10

John G. wrote:On April 11 I was standing on the top step of a 4' ladder taking the cover off. Next I was in the hospital getting my broken leg screwed back together. As of this date I am still on crutches and the boat is still on the hard. Is there anything to be learned from this, I think there must be.

A smaller boat or a taller ladder?

Be well.

Troy Scott · Post by **Troy Scott** » Jun 1st, '09, 08:29

are inherently dangerous. It was probably on uneven ground. It was also possibly not tall enough. Never stand near the top of a step ladder. If you must use one, you can screw the base to a larger piece of plywood to improve the odds a lot. Otherwise, the best bet is to use a ladder several feet taller than the surface to which you're climbing. After positioning the ladder, the NEXT thing to do is securely tie the ladder to the roof, deck, or whatever. Never skip this step. I have several friends and relatives who neglected this step, and barely lived to regret it.

Big E · Post by **Big E** » Jun 3rd, '09, 20:46

Solstice gets splashed on Friday, Thank goodness.

Bob Owens · Post by **Bob Owens** » Jun 3rd, '09, 21:51

After watching me make do for several years with a 6' step ladder to work on Abigail in the boatyard, my wife bought me a Little Giant ladder as a gift two years ago. I would never have spent over $200 on a ladder (and almost took it back at the time), but I have to say after two seasons that I LOVE that ladder. It goes tall enough for me safely to get up the 8' onto the boat's deck in the yard, and it easily adjusts to rock-solid shorter versions for working on the topsides. You would have to work really hard to make that ladder go out from under you. It is a heavy 35 lbs in addition to being costly, but I pass along this rave review FWIW.

Ray Garcia · Post by **Ray Garcia** » Jun 3rd, '09, 22:05

Launch was this morning before the afternoon rain.

New propeller, new waterlift muffler, new sailcover, new sunshade on genoa, 2 sails converted for furler, new hinging storage shelf in head space, new jabsco head, new sliding chart storage shelf under stove, new wood trim on floor - forward edge of entrance to v-berth, painted v-berth and setee bases, sanded and cetol to all exterior woodwork including cabin entrance teak, sanded and oiled rubrail.

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The Cape Dory Board

Question -- Boat in water yet ?

two similar CD36s?

Frost

Finally wet

CD36

Abigail Launched

Afloat at Last! (And lifelines note for Troy)

Yes !!

something to be learned?

Step Ladders

Ladders