Searching for a '24 Cape Dory Trawler

[Keady100]

I am a new member to the board and I am looking to purchase a 24' Cape Dory Trawler. I am located in Massachusetts, but willing to travel if needed. I am starting to plan to do the Great Loop solo and think the 24' Cape Dory is the right boat for the trip.

Thanks again for any assistance.

Tony

[jfischgrund]

I've been looking for one too, and they rarely come up for sale. Only 17 were made. Good luck!

[Carl Thunberg]

As Joe mentioned, the CD24 trawler is kind of a unicorn. The CD28 Cruiser is much more plentiful and can easily be single-handed. The wider side decks make going to the forepeak anchor locker safer. I know this wasn't your question, but the CD28 Cruiser model isn't exactly slumming it.

[sanderling]

I owned a Cape Dory 24T for 5 years, loved that boat and cried when I sold it to get my CD33 Sloop. Great boat if you can find one for sale. I've seen a few in the RI area over the years. But I would definitely consider the CD 28, would be much more comfortable living aboard.

[sailorgp]

The reason so few were built is because the CD24 rolled violently in a beam sea situation. The roll was due to the very soft chines in the hull design.

[tvangilder]

There is a 24 in Annapolis, but it does not have the sailing rig.

and its not for sale.

[Seanfohalloran]

I am a new member to the board and I am looking to purchase a 24' Cape Dory Trawler. I am located in Massachusetts, but willing to travel if needed. I am starting to plan to do the Great Loop solo and think the 24' Cape Dory is the right boat for the trip.

Thanks again for any assistance.

Tony

Hey Tony I have one for sale here in NJ!

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