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Thoughts on Dix Cape Henry 21


timgoz

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Nice looking boat, but Dix has some great designs, so that's no surprise.  Here's the link to the spec page for others who want to look at it, and a cut-away rendering:

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Is it a bit heavy at 3200# displacement?  The similarly sized Princess Sharpie 22 is 1900#, almost half the weight.  That may be a factor depending on how you'll tow it (you probably need to add 400# or so for gear and equipment, and the weight of the trailer, for total towing weight). 

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Hi,

I intend to build a Cape Henry 21 and am interested in what any of you who are familiar with the design might have to say.

Thanks, and have a good day.

Tim

No first hand experience, but if you are interested in this boat, there was a very good series in several issues on building & sailing in Watercraft Magazine. I don't know all the issues, but #80 (April 2010) is in front of me and that had the final building and sailing report. WoodenBoat 214 (June 2010) also had a sailing report. It looks like an impressive boat.

@Frank... 3200lbs looks like the cruising displacement, not the trailer weight (lightship displacement of the cape henry is around 2500)

chris

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