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Cape Dory 30 Refit and Modifications Part 1
August 23, 2025 · 8 min · 3K views
What this video covers
A Cape Dory 30C cutter rig named Flying Spur returns from a Bahamas winter cruise and enters a comprehensive refit.0:20 The diesel failed during that trip, forcing the owner to install a 9.9 hp two-stroke Yamaha outboard in the Bahamas to motor home; replacing the diesel is now a priority, with a 10 kW Thunderstruck electric motor under consideration as a substitute for the 13 hp Volvo.8:22 Planned deck work includes installing a manual anchor windlass on the bowsprit platform, removing glued non-skid pads in favor of painted non-skid, and building a custom hard dodger to replace an unsatisfactory canvas one.1:30 The staysail boom is removed and the sail will go loose-footed.1:43 Below, both 30-gallon plastic water tanks leak and have undersized inspection ports; the plan is to replace them with larger fiberglass-integral tanks.7:06 The v-berth liner comes out to reclaim hull space, rebuilt as watertight collision bulkheads with top-loading gasket-sealed lockers.5:43 The chain locker floor gets lowered to drop chain weight.6:04 Bilge access is poor — a single small hatch — and needs improvement.6:42 The cockpit propane tank container goes away via conversion to a Rego stove fitting.3:31 Existing gear includes B&G instruments, a CPT autopilot, and a Wind Pilot Pacific wind vane.3:11 Converting from wheel to tiller steering requires extending the rudder shaft up and aft due to the V-drive layout.7:43
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