This CD 22 seems to be in overall good condition although I will probably commission a marine survey if we come to an agreement on price - unfortunately, a big “IF”.
First, when I inspected her, I noticed that the metal rudder post/rod that goes through the cockpit deck and attaches to the rudder could be lifted up from the deck/wood rudder plate about 2", perhaps a little less than 2". Somewhere on this board I think I learned to check this on any sailboat - but, with fading memory, today I cannot recall WHY I should check this and I could not find the discussion in archives although I know it is there somewhere. I seem to recall that too much “up and down” play was a bad thing. Any thoughts on this issue
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Second, there is a Bimini top with this CD 22. However, unlike most Biminis where the support rods are affixed to the deck with thru bolts and backing plates (at least that is how I have always seen them), on this CD 22 the aft support rods (port and starboard) are screwed into the top of the teak coaming (the narrow 3/4" top
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Third, this CD 22 has a 5-HP four stroke Honda O/B. I like this size. It is just right for Biscayne Bay. The O/B motor bracket is in the middle of the transom (amidships?). At present, there is no boarding ladder. I am not sure a fixed stainless steel ladder can be added to either side of the transom because I am not sure there is enough room. I have looked at the one made by Mystic Stainless http://www.mysticstainless.com/page2.html but I am not sure if that is suitable for a small sailboat. The website says it is 15" wide. Does anyone know if this is enough room for a sturdy boarding ladder that can support 205 lbs. of a soaking wet tadpole sailor
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Sal Randazzo posted a similar question several months ago about a boarding ladder for a CD 22 but did not get any feedback that I could find.
I know this is a long post. I sincerely apologize.
In advance, I want to thank anyone and everyone who offers any suggestions, comments, etc. This seems like the Cape Dory I am looking for as my first sailboat. Assuming there are no issues with the results of a marine survey, it looks like the only impediment will be coming to an agreement on price. The owner is, understandably, not very motivated to sell but is willing to consider an offer.
Fair Winds,