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11-09-2014, 10:42 AM
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Guru
City: Cypress Landing Marina (NC)
Vessel Name: Heron (2)
Vessel Model: '88 Cape Dory 28 Flybridge #115
Join Date: Nov 2014
Posts: 1,305
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And so it begins...(again)>>
Well, I've been off the water since my Chesapeake days with a Bristol 35.5 sailboat... Recently got the yen to get back...Trawler style this time.. If you've ever owned a big sailboat, the trawler should be a labor saver, however only marginally. Anyway, went on a search for a Cape Dory 28 Flybride. With only 220 or so built they're a bit rare but come up occasionally with the right specs. Coincidentally, just found an '88 in Oriental NC...About 70 miles from the current abode. Nice boat, well equipped with a fresh Volvo 200, and a lot of other things. Bow thruster, AC, Radar etc. Some antique electronics, but they can be refreshed. Took the second look yesterday and tendered an offer and deposit. Fingers crossed that I'll be on the water soon. Wish me luck!
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11-09-2014, 10:56 AM
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Guru
City: Hotel, CA
Join Date: Sep 2011
Posts: 8,323
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Smart looking boat. Welcome to the forum
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It's easier to fool people than to convince them that they've been fooled - Mark Twain
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11-09-2014, 12:21 PM
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Guru
City: Upstate,SC
Vessel Name: Shipoopi
Vessel Model: derilic sailboat
Join Date: May 2012
Posts: 2,884
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What a pain in the transom.
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11-09-2014, 01:45 PM
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Guru
City: Hailing Port: Charleston, SC
Vessel Name: Moonstruck
Vessel Model: Sabre 42 Hardtop Express
Join Date: Nov 2008
Posts: 8,276
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Welcome. Those are nifty looking boats. I lived in Greenville for about 6 years, and boated out of Morehead City. Where is your boat located?
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11-09-2014, 01:48 PM
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Guru
City: Cypress Landing Marina (NC)
Vessel Name: Heron (2)
Vessel Model: '88 Cape Dory 28 Flybridge #115
Join Date: Nov 2014
Posts: 1,305
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Moonstruck
Welcome. Those are nifty looking boats. I lived in Greenville for about 6 years, and boated out of Morehead City. Where is your boat located?
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Thanks Moonstruck...I'll likely berth in Washington NC for now. Close to home while I get the boat into shape... Headed to the Chesapeake for a long cruise this summer most likely!
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11-09-2014, 01:56 PM
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Guru
City: Hailing Port: Charleston, SC
Vessel Name: Moonstruck
Vessel Model: Sabre 42 Hardtop Express
Join Date: Nov 2008
Posts: 8,276
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Heron
Thanks Moonstruck...I'll likely berth in Washington NC for now. Close to home while I get the boat into shape... Headed to the Chesapeake for a long cruise this summer most likely!
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We had another poster I think Michigander that was thinking about locating a trawler in Little Washington for long weekend trips. Seems your boat would be very good for that. Can you make 12 to 14 knots at cruise?
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11-09-2014, 03:17 PM
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Guru
City: Cypress Landing Marina (NC)
Vessel Name: Heron (2)
Vessel Model: '88 Cape Dory 28 Flybridge #115
Join Date: Nov 2014
Posts: 1,305
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Moonstruck
We had another poster I think Michigander that was thinking about locating a trawler in Little Washington for long weekend trips. Seems your boat would be very good for that. Can you make 12 to 14 knots at cruise?
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I think it will from the speed postings I've read on the 28....At some fuel expense of course, but the 200 Volvo seems a good powerplant for this boat from what I've read. Lots of good cruising in a 2-3 day range of Washington. Yes, I saw Michigander's post. He's in Raleigh and looking at the same marina I'll likely base out of. Benefit to me is Washington is only a 30 mile drive.
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11-10-2014, 12:18 AM
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Guru
City: Sarasota,FL/Thomasville,GA
Vessel Name: Steppin Stone IV
Vessel Model: Marine Trader Kelly Trawler 46
Join Date: Jul 2013
Posts: 1,815
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Great looking boat welcome
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11-10-2014, 01:07 AM
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Scraping Paint
City: -
Join Date: Oct 2007
Posts: 13,745
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Heron
Anyway, went on a search for a Cape Dory 28 Flybridge.
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That boat has very nice lines. I particularly like the clean lines of the hull in that particular shot. Has something of the lobsterboat/Grand Banks Eastbay look to it.
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11-10-2014, 02:42 AM
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TF Site Team
City: Brisbane
Vessel Name: Insequent
Vessel Model: Ocean Alexander 50 Mk I
Join Date: Mar 2012
Posts: 4,262
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Yes, nice lines like most of the Cape Dory's. I know you went looking for a Flybridge version, but I've found that on that size boat there are more con's than pro's for a flybridge. And to me the boat would look even better without it.
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11-10-2014, 10:12 AM
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Guru
City: Tri Cities, WA
Join Date: Nov 2012
Posts: 4,406
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Welcome from a non-trawler owner. I'm another that likes the lines of your boat. Clean, artistic looking, just a darn nice looking boat.
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1981 Boston Whaler 13'
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11-10-2014, 10:34 AM
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Guru
City: Cypress Landing Marina (NC)
Vessel Name: Heron (2)
Vessel Model: '88 Cape Dory 28 Flybridge #115
Join Date: Nov 2014
Posts: 1,305
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Thanks all! Yes, I like the rather classic lines of the CD....And they do make a nice boat. A sailing buddy of mine had a CD31 sailboat for years that we sailed from NJ to Bermuda.
A small boat for that trip, but it got us there in fine shape!
On the Flybridge, this was desirable though I know the Cons here. My thoughts are that boating should be an outdoor sport. Enjoying the Environment and the sights and sounds of being on the water are a big part of that. Being couped up in a cabin would detract from that a bit... I'll pay a bit in weight and fuel but to me it's more than worth it. Ironically this boat is berthed next to a Bristol 35.5....a sister boat to the one I used to own. It must be a sign!
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11-10-2014, 11:00 AM
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Senior Member
City: Portsmouth, NH
Join Date: Nov 2014
Posts: 169
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Good looking boat! Any word on your offer yet?
Do you have a listing link? I didn't see anything pop up on a google or yachtworld search.
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11-10-2014, 11:10 AM
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Guru
City: Cypress Landing Marina (NC)
Vessel Name: Heron (2)
Vessel Model: '88 Cape Dory 28 Flybridge #115
Join Date: Nov 2014
Posts: 1,305
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Skinny
Good looking boat! Any word on your offer yet?
Do you have a listing link? I didn't see anything pop up on a google or yachtworld search.
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Still waiting on that. This boat was found before it was officially listed so it will likely not get to that point. I've got the inside track at this point!
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11-10-2014, 11:42 AM
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Senior Member
City: Portsmouth, NH
Join Date: Nov 2014
Posts: 169
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You sneaky Pete! Bonus points for beating out yachtworld...
So you post up only one photo and no internet site listing, shame on you. Atleast give us one engine and a salon photo.
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11-10-2014, 11:49 AM
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Guru
City: Cypress Landing Marina (NC)
Vessel Name: Heron (2)
Vessel Model: '88 Cape Dory 28 Flybridge #115
Join Date: Nov 2014
Posts: 1,305
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Skinny
You sneaky Pete! Bonus points for beating out yachtworld...
So you post up only one photo and no internet site listing, shame on you. Atleast give us one engine and a salon photo.
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Ha ha! Yes, timing is everything!
I don't have a lot of interior pics... The Volvo was replaced in 2002 and looks brand new.
The helm
Some interesting mods to this boat...A semi hard rear cover that was obviously big bucks to do originally:
And a Radar mast that you could likely hang the boat from (Needed to be hefty to support that antique Furuno 1800!)
Thousands of dollars in those items alone! This boat was a good find..
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11-10-2014, 03:27 PM
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Guru
City: Cypress Landing Marina (NC)
Vessel Name: Heron (2)
Vessel Model: '88 Cape Dory 28 Flybridge #115
Join Date: Nov 2014
Posts: 1,305
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Woo Hoo! Offer accepted. Survey to be arranged tomorrow. We're on the way!
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11-10-2014, 03:44 PM
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Senior Member
City: Portsmouth, NH
Join Date: Nov 2014
Posts: 169
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Cool
Fingers crossed!
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11-10-2014, 05:11 PM
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Guru
City: Sarasota,FL/Thomasville,GA
Vessel Name: Steppin Stone IV
Vessel Model: Marine Trader Kelly Trawler 46
Join Date: Jul 2013
Posts: 1,815
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Keep us informed
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11-10-2014, 05:14 PM
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Senior Member
City: Merced CA
Vessel Name: none
Vessel Model: pipe dream
Join Date: Jul 2014
Posts: 189
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congrats, Heron!
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