Thanks, do the Ellis and CD share the same hull ?Welcome Aboard! Always liked the Cape Dory 28.
Thanks, Chesapeake City, MD.Pretty nice first boat.
Nice to have you aboard TF... it's a great group.
Where abouts is home port?
Volvo 40B , 165 HP, not fast, but runs well.Welcome. I like those boats a lot. What power do you have?
Hoping to get as much time on the water as possible before the season is over; got a late start. First solo last week without my training captain.Welcome aboard.
Like you, we're first time boat owners. That first year is pretty overwhelming!
Now in year five and feeling comfortable, edging into confident
Thanks, I got number #2, I'll look into #1.Oh, and two tips:
1) Buy Nigel Calder's book on marine electrical and mechanical repairs, and
2) buy the parts, service, and owner manuals for your engine.
Thanks, do the Ellis and CD share the same hull ?
Thanks, does the CD 30 have twins ?Good luck a great looking boat. I currently have a 30' Cape Dory and it is serving me well.
Currently thinking about going from sail to power. Like the lines of a CD28. One question at this point is noise in cabin? How loud is the Volvo diesel? Being a sailor I have grown to appreciate a quiet boat. I realize it will be louder in the cabin than my current C36 but is it tolerable? Thanks.