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1979 Cape Dory 30

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Eric

781-724-7652

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Please contact boat owner Eric at 781-724-7652.

We are selling our 1979 Cape Dory 30 which is in overall good condition with all of the regular maintenance having been done.

Cape Dory built high quality boats with good design, good craftsmanship and high quality components.

We have really enjoyed sailing the boat an average of 70 days a year between Long Island Sound and the Canadian border.

All of the spring prep work for 2014 was completed bottom paint, prop paint, zincs, varnish, new impeller, etc and the boat is now in the water.

Because many people have asked us about the ketch rig, we want to quickly state our thoughts.

In terms of sailing performance, we find that the ketch is very slightly slower upwind than the cutter version but slightly faster on all other points of sail.

Sailed well, the boat does really nicely for its size and we regularly sail past much larger boats.

One of the biggest benefits is that with the mainmast slightly further forwards, an 8’ dinghy fits nicely on the cabin top we store an 8’3” Walker Bay there and used to put a 9’ inflatable there.

We almost always sail on and off the anchor and find that the ketch rig is incredibly handy for this with the extra sail control.

In heavy weather, the boat stays nicely balanced without the mainsail up and can be easily hove to with just the mizzen.

In most wind conditions, we can trim the sails so that the boat will balance nicely and require no helm input for an hour or more.

Plus, we think that the ketch is the best looking Cape Dory in this size range but that is personal preference.

Cape Dory has a wonderful owners association that includes information on the different models and a very active forum.

The website can be found at www.capedory.org.

Boat Specs Location Essex, MA Builder Cape Dory Designer Carl Alberg Year Built 1979 LOD 30’ Beam 9’ Draft 4’2” Displacement 10,000 lbs Ballast 4,000 lbs Engine Volvo MD7A professionally rebuilt in 2005, documentation available Power 13 HP Fuel Tank 12 Gallons new in 2005 Accomodations At the bow of the boat, there is a nice sized V berth a 6’4” person can stretch out.

This area has 2 opening ports and a large overhead opening hatch for excellent airflow.

In total, there are 8 opening portholes and 2 large overhead hatches that open.

Aft of the V berth, there is a door which separates it from the head.

The toilet is mounted to port and there is a hanging locker to starboard.

The head is separated from the main saloon by another door.

In the main saloon, there are settees on each side which convert to bunks for sleeping by flipping up the backrests to make them wider.

The port settee pulls out to create a double berth if desired.

All of the cushions have been recently replaced.

On the starboard forward bulkhead, a Newport Dickinson stove provides heat for sailing in colder weather.

There is a nice table which folds down from the bulkhead and comfortably seats 4-6 people.

At the aft end of each settee, small folding tables have been added which flip up when desired.

The aft end of the cabin is devoted to the galley which has a large icebox, a lot of storage and a two burner stove.

Galley 2 burner Origo stove 2005 Insulated icebox 2 fire extinguishers Water Tanks 2X30 Gallons Head Jabsco manual head 2011 Holding tank 2005 Deck Gear 33 lb Rocna anchor, 30’ 8540” BBB chain, 200’ 8541” rode we consider this to be the optimal setup for cruising with this boat and it has held us through a tropical storm, nor’easters and many squalls 30 lb CQR type anchor, 200’ 916” rode Lifejackets Lifesling Flares Fog horn Swim ladder Whale gusher manual bilge pump 2011 Rule 800 electric bilge pump and float switch 2012 Ritchie Navigator compass 2014 Full set of custom, fitted cockpit cushions in good shape Electrical Garmin GPS 172C Standard Horizon DSC VHF 2011 Raymarine digital knotlog and depth sounder Clarion AMFMCD stereo system Group 24 house battery 2011 Group 24 engine battery 2011 Echo charger for charging engine battery 2010 Sails and Rigging Hallet Sails 135 roller furling jib goodfair Hallet Sails Full batten main good UK Sailmakers mizzen good New standing rigging 2010 Recent running rigging 2007-2012 New bowsprit 2011 with Spartan bronze anchor roller Other Custom, galvanized steel winter cover frame 2011, this can be setup or taken down in about an hour by 2 people Spares New main engine starter New main engine alternator Spare used full suite of sails Old standing rigging will be included Spare aluminum wheel Multiple fuel filters Multiple oil filters Multiple impellers Head rebuild kit in case the worst happens.



ABOUT THIS BOAT
Basic Information
Type:Sail
Year:1979
Length:30'
Price:$24,900
City:Gloucester
State:Massachusetts
More Details
Engine:2005 Volvo
Engine Count:Single
Engine Hours:
Drive:IB
Horsepower:13
Fuel:Diesel
Hull Material:Glass
Beam:9'
Draft:4' 2"
Condition:Good

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