I am considering purchasing a Cape Dory 28 sailboat and wonder about the following:
1. Sailing characteristics in general for bluewater.
2. Any weatherhelm problems?
3. Does the 28 trim well?
Thanks to all who take time to answer this inquiry.
susan
sustutt@yahoo.com
Cape Dory 28 inquiry
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Joe Sankey
Re: Cape Dory 28 inquiry
The 28 is, IMHO, a great boat. We never did bluewater sailing, but our boat regularly cruised the Bahamas from Floriday prior to our ownership. It can have a little weather helm in higher windspeeds. Care in mast rake (none needed) along with reefing and sail trim can keep it reasonable. We ownd it four years and really like it.
I believe key changes were: 1979 saw teak and holly sole and teak interior; 1981 saw change in head and galley layout to what you see in brochures on web site; 1983/84 brought the Universal M18 (14HP) to replace the Volvo, along with portlights with drip grooves and midship springline cleats in the toerail.
email me if I can be of further assistance.
sankey@gulftel.com
I believe key changes were: 1979 saw teak and holly sole and teak interior; 1981 saw change in head and galley layout to what you see in brochures on web site; 1983/84 brought the Universal M18 (14HP) to replace the Volvo, along with portlights with drip grooves and midship springline cleats in the toerail.
email me if I can be of further assistance.
susan tuttle wrote: I am considering purchasing a Cape Dory 28 sailboat and wonder about the following:
1. Sailing characteristics in general for bluewater.
2. Any weatherhelm problems?
3. Does the 28 trim well?
Thanks to all who take time to answer this inquiry.
susan
sankey@gulftel.com