Proud new owner of CD31

coachd · Post by **coachd** » Apr 15th, '10, 15:59

After many years of dreaming, I finally purchased my new boat, a 1983 CD31. Myself and 2 friends picked up Balenena in Branford Connecticut and after 25 hours, including my first night sail we arrived in Brooklyn, NY. I love the boat and hope to have many years of enjoyment with her. Your advice i always welcome. Thanks,
Michael Davis

Joe Myerson · Post by **Joe Myerson** » Apr 15th, '10, 16:00

Mike,

Congratulations on your new acquisition.

You'll find that the Cape Dory community is very friendly--and, through this board, very knowledgeable as well.

Best of luck,

--Joe

Warren Kaplan · Post by **Warren Kaplan** » Apr 15th, '10, 17:06

Congratulations. Another CD on the western end of Long Island (technically speaking). Keep in touch. Lotsa' CDs on Long Island.

Cathy Monaghan · Post by **Cathy Monaghan** » Apr 15th, '10, 17:51

Wow Mike, that's a big step up from your CD25. I know you'll love her. Congrats!

See ya out on the water,
Cathy
CD32 Realization, #3
Rahway, NJ
Raritan Bay

Dean Abramson · Post by **Dean Abramson** » Apr 15th, '10, 19:43

Way to go, Mike!

We love ours and I am sure you will love yours. (If you don't, it won't love you back.)

Happy sails.

Dean

Neil Gordon · Post by **Neil Gordon** » Apr 15th, '10, 19:51

Fair winds!

Stay close to the message board and the CDSOA in general. You'll find us a great resource and an even better source of endless entertainment.

Seriously, check the Northeast Fleet calendar and join in where/when you can.

JWSutcliffe · Post by **JWSutcliffe** » Apr 15th, '10, 21:36

Mike:

Congratulations - Bellanena is a great boat. I will be sorry to see her gone from Branford, but given that we only saw her out of the slip once last year its great that someone will be using her again.

Oswego John · Post by **Oswego John** » Apr 15th, '10, 22:11

Hi Mike,

Welcome to you and Balenena to the Cape Dory board.

I noticed that you will be keeping her in Brooklyn, NY. I wonder if, by any chance, at Sheepshead Bay. I sailed in and out of there and Jones Inlet many a time.

I wonder if McGinnis restaurant, world famous for its roast beef, is still in Sheepshead? Like all good things, probably torn down to make highrises. Same way for Lundy's restaurant. Excellent for steaks and seafood. Last time I was there was in the 1950s.

Well, again, welcome board.

O J

Ron M. · Post by **Ron M.** » Apr 16th, '10, 09:21

What a vital and interesting neighborhood.......last oct. on the 1st leg of a sail to Fl. we ran into some weather and stayed at Sheepshead Bay Yacht Club for a couple of days. The members there literally ran down to the dock from their clubhouse to welcome us, bought us drinks from their bar and couldn't have been friendlier. Terrific assortment of ethnic restaurants nearby. We had a great time there
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Ron Churgin · Post by **Ron Churgin** » Apr 16th, '10, 20:37

Hey John,

Sadly Lundy's is history, but the building is still there and has been filled with an amazing Russian supermarket called Cherry Hill. They have miles of display cases full of reasonably priced prepared foods like Chicken Kiev, stuffed cabbage, all sorts of pirogi type dumplings, an amazing variety of vegetable dishes, great country style breads, Russian style cheeses, and deli. They even have a small restaurant cafe on the premises and serve black tea in glasses with chunks of beet sugar on a little saucer.

Its a great place to stock up.

Thomas Kyasky · Post by **Thomas Kyasky** » Apr 16th, '10, 21:25

Michael,

Good purchase. I think the C31 is the best of the CD line, but I am a little biased. She is a good boat and as with all Cape Dories if you treat her well she will get you home.

Fair Winds,
Thomas

Jim Cornwell · Post by **Jim Cornwell** » Apr 19th, '10, 13:55

I'd have to wholeheartedly agree with Thomas. It's a lot of classic sailboat in a manageable package. Hope you have as much fun as I have. Jim.

Phil Shedd · Post by **Phil Shedd** » Apr 19th, '10, 17:38

The CD 31 is just a great go where you want when you want boat . I have had great times on mine and I am sure you will also. Enjoy!

Phil

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