1982 Cape Dory 28' Sloop "Sojourner" SOLD!!

oldragbaggers · Post by **oldragbaggers** » Jun 10th, '10, 21:07

1982, Cape Dory 28' Sloop, hull #330, $18,500.

After 2 years of "should we or shouldn't we" we have decided we should. Sojourner is for sale.

We have continued working on her right up until this past week, installing new curtains and port screens from John Danicic. She is immaculate inside and out, operating like a dream, and ready to sail you through the summer. And there's still plenty of summer left.

A survey from 2008 (before we had completed our renovations) listed the fair market value at $28,000. Located in Essex, MD.

I have a site that has lots of photos and complete information at http://www.oldragbaggers.com

shavdog · Post by **shavdog** » Jun 11th, '10, 08:11

A couple of yrs ago I boat a boat trailer and a coulple of sails from Lance and Becky....These are nice honest people...Right now I cannot quite put "my mind" to buying another cape dory BUT if I was looking for a 28 i would send them a check and work out the details....no survey, no nothing....craig 1981 cd22

oldragbaggers · Post by **oldragbaggers** » Jun 11th, '10, 11:02

Thanks for your nice words. We hope someone buys Sojourner who can appreciate a Cape Dory and the care we have put into her. So, if you change your mind.......

oldragbaggers · Post by **oldragbaggers** » Jun 12th, '10, 08:25

To hasten the sale we are lowering our price to $18,500 - really quite a deal.

Lance & Becky

shavdog · Post by **shavdog** » Jun 12th, '10, 09:17

Does the storage cradle belong to you?

oldragbaggers · Post by **oldragbaggers** » Jun 12th, '10, 09:24

No, the storage cradle belongs to Maryland Marina, where we usually haul out for the winter.

shavdog · Post by **shavdog** » Jun 12th, '10, 10:02

Check your PM's

wizard · Post by **wizard** » Jun 14th, '10, 19:10

On your vessel I've noticed that the hatch over the main salon seems to be a fixed hatch, is this correct or is it an opening hatch like so many 28's Ive seen. If it is fixed, can it be made to be an opening hatch without too much trouble? Thanks.

oldragbaggers · Post by **oldragbaggers** » Jun 14th, '10, 19:40

The hatch is fixed. The raised base has the same dimensions as the forward opening hatch. The opening would have to be enlarged to match that of the forward hatch if you were to install a matching opening hatch.

Lance

wizard · Post by **wizard** » Jun 15th, '10, 10:37

was that original? I have never seen that kind of fixed hatch before on a 28' Just didn't know whether that was factory or there used to be a hatch there, and either you, or someone else before you, took it out. Just curious

oldragbaggers · Post by **oldragbaggers** » Jun 15th, '10, 11:01

It is original as far as we know. There is nothing there that would indicate to me that there has ever been anything there except what is there now.
I have read posts before from other members who have installed an opening hatch midships themselves, so I had always assumed that when I have seen them they were added later by the owners and were not original equipment, but I could be mistaken.
If you do a search I am sure you will find threads that deal with this subject. I thought I had seen one somewhere by Cathy Monaghan???

The Patriot · Post by **The Patriot** » Jun 15th, '10, 12:12

oldragbaggers wrote: ... I had always assumed that ... they were added later ... and were not original equipment ...

Speaking strictly about the CD28, the factory standard was one opening hatch forward and a fixed Lexan cover over the saloon. When buying new there was an option to add an opening hatch over the saloon, either the 19 x 19 to match the forward, or a smaller size corresponding to the opening under the Lexan. One could choose the orientation of the opening also. Hope this helps.

BTW your boat looks sweet.

oldragbaggers · Post by **oldragbaggers** » Jun 15th, '10, 17:47

Thanks Armond.
Can always count on the members here to know the answer. I was quite certain it was original.

Sea Hunt · Post by **Sea Hunt** » Jun 16th, '10, 19:40

kerrydeare wrote:Speaking strictly about the CD28, the factory standard was one opening hatch forward and a fixed Lexan cover over the saloon. When buying new there was an option to add an opening hatch over the saloon, either the 19 x 19 to match the forward, or a smaller size corresponding to the opening under the Lexan. One could choose the orientation of the opening also. Hope this helps.

If anyone knows, what would be involved in adding a forward opening hatch in place of the Lexan cover

Given the 28 years since mfg., is the Lexan cover in the salon a standard size for a hatch made today or would the opening have to be reduced in size or perhaps enlarged to accommodate a hatch

I am thinking of warmer climates where one would want as much ventilation as possible in the main salon area.

Thanks.

Stan W. · Post by **Stan W.** » Jun 17th, '10, 09:25

Last time I looked, Pomponette/Bomar still sold the hatch for which that opening was sized (just a smaller version of the forward hatch), but they were heinously overpriced.

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1982 Cape Dory 28' Sloop "Sojourner" SOLD!!

1982 Cape Dory 28' Sloop "Sojourner" SOLD!!

Someone...Buy This Boat

Nice words Craig!!

Price lowered to $18,500

Storage Cradle

Not our cradle

Sent Pm

question

Fixed hatch

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Answer

Re: Answer

Installing an opening hatch