1982 Cape Dory 28

[Advocate777]

Anyone have any opinions on this make of boat for coastal cruising and what I should ask the surveyor about specifically?

1981 Cape Dory 28 sailboat

[St Anna]

Hiya Advocate, SailingDog has a list of surveyor questions. Look him up in sailnet.

The photos look good, check for any rot of course in bulkheads, bubbles in the hull, previous hull integrity problems, chainplates/ rudder post/rig/engine dramas. Walk on every square inch of the deck for any any soft regions. Etc etc. Then get a surveyor of course.

She looks pretty good from the topsides. I am guessing she has a long keel?

Our first yacht was similar (30') and she cruised the east coast of Australia. Prev owner took her Noumea and back. So, its all been done before. I have no idea of the prices on that size/age, but a local will help there.

Good luck

[Advocate777]

Thanks!

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Cape Dory has an outstanding reputation and built some very fine yachts. There is a Cape Dory owners site which can give you tons of info. If its been well cared for and in good shape you can't go wrong. Not known as a speed demon but a very capable little yacht.

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Cape Dory had an outstanding reputation and built some very fine yachts. There is a Cape Dory owners site which can give you tons of info. If its been well cared for and in good shape you can't go wrong. Not known as a speed demon but a very capable little yacht.

[sailingdog]

Advocate—

I suspect that St. Anna is referring to the Boat Inspection Trip Tips thread I started, which is a good starting point when looking at any boat.