CD28: Feedback

[Mike Vigorita]

Hi,
Looking for feedback on the CD28. Any problems that I should be aware of and/or look for
when purchasing? I've narrowed choices down to a CD28, Bristol30 and Alberg30 -- all very similar.
Any feedback would be a great help. How does the 28 handle heavy seas? Ease of singlehanding? Any info on the Ferriman Diesel?

Thanks.



vigsail@aol.com

[Neil Gordon]

>>Looking for feedback on the CD28. Any problems that I should be aware of and/or look for...<<

The CD28 is a great boat. We've had LIQUIDITY for four years and have found her well suited for day sailing, overnights, extended coastal cruises, etc. The two of us plus a chocolate lab... the CD28 is a good family cruiser but would be tight overnight for four adults.

Watch for deck delamination... nothing that can't be repaired and it's fairly common... not a reason to avoid an otherwise good boat. Get a good survey so you know what you are getting.

>>How does the 28 handle heavy seas?<<

The boat is heavy and sea kindly. It tracks well and you'll feel safe. Not as fast as more modern designs, but you're more likely to survive the cruise.

>>Ease of singlehanding?<<

I'm not set up for it, in particular, but have no problem singlehandling the boat. More often than not, I "singlehand" even if I have crew aboard. Roller furling helps. The cockpit setup gives you easy access to both winches and the genoa sheets without leaving the tiller unattended.

>>Any info on the Ferriman Diesel?<<

I have a 13hp Vovlo... original and has been totally reliable.

Where will you be sailing?


Regards, Neil
s/v LIQUIDITY
Cape Dory 28 #167



neil@nrgordon.com

[mike v]

Sailing in Barnegat Bay, but mostly will be doing coastal cruising up to New England and to Chesapeke.



vigsail@aol.com

[Dennis]

Hi,
Looking for feedback on the CD28. Any problems that I should be aware of and/or look for
when purchasing? I've narrowed choices down to a CD28, Bristol30 and Alberg30 -- all very similar.
Any feedback would be a great help. How does the 28 handle heavy seas? Ease of singlehanding? Any info on the Ferriman Diesel?

Thanks.

Mike,
I have a '77 CD28 (#125)w/ the Farymann diesel. Purchased her last year. I have not been offshore yet, but she is very easy to singlehand as Neil mentioned, the genoa sheets are in easy reach.

I have not really had any trouble with the engine, it is easy to hand crank if needed. There is a Farymann dealer in NJ who seems to be helpful. The trouble I have had is it doesn't idle down easy, it is a bit tempermental in that area. Someone else on this board had this same problem and was able to correct it (search under farymann). I haven't tried yet, perhaps when it warms up (in July?). This is only a hassle when docking, etc. We are on a mooring, so it is not unbearable. My surveyor had told me that the farymann design is pretty simple and they run forever (we'll see), he is also familiar w/ the CD28 and in NJ (If you need a phone #, send a note back) We sail in Raritan Bay, NJ

Dennis



dennis.driscoll@roche.com

[Tom Young]

Hi,
Looking for feedback on the CD28. Any problems that I should be aware of and/or look for
when purchasing? I've narrowed choices down to a CD28, Bristol30 and Alberg30 -- all very similar.
Any feedback would be a great help. How does the 28 handle heavy seas? Ease of singlehanding? Any info on the Ferriman Diesel?

Thanks.

After 12 years with this boat, I can say I love it still. Its now for sale making way for a larger boat which we will do more extended cruising in.
I too looked at an Alberg 30, great boat too. CD 28 can handle alot. I've had mine in Barnegat a few times up and down the coast. Reliant is easy to single hand, sails well with a stout tillerpilot. She carries alot for extended cruising, shes strong. Reefing her main early keeps her steady and going well.
Shes a great boat for your area, you need a boat that can get you from harbor to harbor(a good stretch on NJ coast), up the Del. Bay druing the tide change(done that several times) and still handle well if conditions deteriorate while your out there.
Her draft will get you into, some of Barnegat(?), most of the Chesapeake(I've been up most of the rivers there)
When your ready, you can take her up or down the coast with confidence shes up to it.
The Faryman is a great engine but it will have trouble in heavy currents and seas and you will learn to adjust for it. Good luck



fish@mint.net

[Lyn Heiges]

Mkie V.,

I have a CD28 which I just got back from the yard yesterday after redoing the bottom, servicing the seacocks replacing the cutlass bearing and shaft.

We owned a CD27 for 14 years and now have had MOON CHILD for 2.5 years. I am very happy with the CD28 and we a replacement 1993 Yanmar 2GM20F engine for the original Volvo MD7A. We still have the self-tending jib which was wonderful yesterday in 20+kt winds on Tampa Bay and Boca Ciega Bay. We went through drawbridges under sail and waited for the opening time tacking back and forth with just worrying about the mainsail set. I sailed the CD27 on the Chesapeake for those years and now that a friend bought her down here in St. Petersburg I enjoy her too. The self-tending is great for single-handing as well as when the Admiral is "Admiraling" ----it is still single-handing. The CDs are very sturdy boats and there is no "oil-canning" of the decks, cockpit or such found in many more "modern" plastic boats and they sail very well in competition. We outsail without the handicap many computer designed boats in local races. I never felt any concern in storms on the Chesapeake, however, the Yanmar YSM-8 in the CD27 with a two-bladed prop kept your position when the wind was blowing and the tide coming in, but no headway. The replacement to a three-bladed prop changed that on that boat. The 18 HP 2GM20F with a three-bladed prop does well on the CD28 here in the St. Petersburg area.

Look a some of the comments on this board about cracks in the gelcoat/non-slip deck/cockpit areas as this is a CD weakness, but repairable and not expensive if found early enough.

Cape Dorys are great boats and if you look in Dan Spurr's Upgrading the Cruising Sailboat book, you will see a layout of the Alberg 30 and what he did to modify her. Lots of ideas!

Lyn Heiges
CD28 MOON CHILD

Hi,

Looking for feedback on the CD28. Any problems that I should be aware of and/or look for
when purchasing? I've narrowed choices down to a CD28, Bristol30 and Alberg30 -- all very similar.
Any feedback would be a great help. How does the 28 handle heavy seas? Ease of singlehanding? Any info on the Ferriman Diesel?

Thanks.

LynHeiges@cs.com