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Andrew Vavoletis founded Cape Dory in 1963 in Bridgewater, Massachusetts, initially producing the Cape Dory 10, a small fiberglass dinghy.0:58 The company later moved production to Taunton, Massachusetts, and expanded into cruising yachts ranging from 22 to 45 feet.2:16 Designer Carl Alberg significantly influenced the brand’s aesthetic and performance, contributing 10 designs characterized by narrow beams, full keels, and conservative lines.3:51 The 18-foot 6-inch Typhoon, introduced in 1967, became the company’s cornerstone, with over 2,200 units built through 1985.2:45 The Cape Dory 25, a development of the Allied Boat Company’s Greenwich 24, remains a notable model, featuring a masthead sloop rig, 4,000-pound displacement, and a fixed long keel.6:30 Following the company's closure in 1992, various designs and molds were acquired by Newport Shipyard and later Robin Hood Marine.8:09 Today, these fiberglass hulls remain popular for their robust construction and affordability, supported by an active owner community.8:29

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