Ted Hood Designed Cape Dory 30's

[Jim Newton]

I was at a wedding this past weekend in Newport RI. The father of the bride was not only very knowledgeable of all the boats that have come out of the area over the years, but was the owner of hull #7 Cape Dory 30. He said that the first seven Cape Dories were designed by Ted Hood not Alberg. Though similar in appearence, they were clearly a different boat. He said they had long overhangs and beautiful shear line. Apparently there was something about the Ted Hood design that drove up costs and the Alberg boats became what we see today.
Does anyone have additional information on these early boats and how they differ? Do you have a photo or line drawings you could share with us.
Jim Newton
'Alcyone'
CD30 hull #315



jnewt@hs-e.com

[Bob Malinka]

Jim:

Although this is highly unlikely as I have followed the work
of both naval architects for many years. I believe he may
have been referring to Bristol Yachts which has a long
history of using Ted Hood designs. Dieter Empacher also
worked with the Hood Design group and in some cases such
as the Bristol 35.5 credit was given as being a Ted Hood
design when in fact it was Dieter Empacher who actually
drew the lines. BTW Dieter Empacher also designed the
CD270.

Bob
Ranger #144
1984 CD25D

I was at a wedding this past weekend in Newport RI. The father of the bride was not only very knowledgeable of all the boats that have come out of the area over the years, but was the owner of hull #7 Cape Dory 30. He said that the first seven Cape Dories were designed by Ted Hood not Alberg. Though similar in appearence, they were clearly a different boat. He said they had long overhangs and beautiful shear line. Apparently there was something about the Ted Hood design that drove up costs and the Alberg boats became what we see today.
Does anyone have additional information on these early boats and how they differ? Do you have a photo or line drawings you could share with us.
Jim Newton
'Alcyone'
CD30 hull #315

ranger1442@hotmail.com

[Dave Perry]

Jim,
Just to set the record straight, the father of the bride is correct. There were 7 Hood designed (Dieter Empacher was the actual naval architect) "Cape 30's", not to be confused with the "Cape Dory 30" that is well known. The boats were beautiful and had many custom features, thus making her expensive to build. She was a mini "HInckley Pilot" with her mahogany interior, recessed ports, and long overhangs.
Originally designed by Hood for the Naugus Boat Company in Salem Ma. (the first builders of the Typhoon) Andy bought the molds prior to Naugus completing any. He also bought the Typhoon molds, and the rest is history. Andy met Dieter through this association, and when a Keel/centerboard boat was requested by dealers in shallow areas, Carl Alberg re-introduced Andy and Dieter, and the Cape Dory 270 was built.
Dave Perry
Robinhood Marine

Although this is highly unlikely as I have followed the work
of both naval architects for many years. I believe he may
have been referring to Bristol Yachts which has a long
history of using Ted Hood designs. Dieter Empacher also
worked with the Hood Design group and in some cases such
as the Bristol 35.5 credit was given as being a Ted Hood
design when in fact it was Dieter Empacher who actually
drew the lines. BTW Dieter Empacher also designed the
CD270.

Bob
Ranger #144
1984 CD25D

I was at a wedding this past weekend in Newport RI. The father of the bride was not only very knowledgeable of all the boats that have come out of the area over the years, but was the owner of hull #7 Cape Dory 30. He said that the first seven Cape Dories were designed by Ted Hood not Alberg. Though similar in appearence, they were clearly a different boat. He said they had long overhangs and beautiful shear line. Apparently there was something about the Ted Hood design that drove up costs and the Alberg boats became what we see today.
Does anyone have additional information on these early boats and how they differ? Do you have a photo or line drawings you could share with us.
Jim Newton
'Alcyone'
CD30 hull #315

RMC@clinic.net