Cape Dory 270 - Introduction

INTRODUCTION
The intent of this manua1 is to help the owner of a Cape Dory to
understand and maintain his yacht. This manual should be used in
conjunction with other publications to fully understand the demands and
pleasures of sailing. Reading monthly periodical s such as SAIL,
CRUISING WORLD, YACHTING, SAILING, etc. is recommended. Obviously,
personal knowledge and skills are required to handle and maintain any
boat successfully.
Cape Dory yachts are constructed in a facility located in East Taunton,
Massachusetts. Our boats are assembled using modern methods, equipment,
and materials obtained from the most reputable suppliers.
The basic Cape Dory hull design is a traditional one, which has proven
itself over many years of use and thousands of miles of cruising. The
long keel with attached rudder hull configuration combined with a
generous but not overly broad beam provides stiffness and stability; it
also provides protection for the rudder, propeller, and propeller shaft.
With the advent of the CD-270, the Cape Dory line of quality built full
keel sailboats has been expanded to include the world of centerboarders,
providing the accessibility to shallow water cruising areas, which only
this type of boat can offer. The CD-270 sail plan was designed
primarily for cruising with a moderate aspect ratio main and a small
head sail as standard equipment. This combination provides a family, or
shorthanded sailors, the ability to easily control the boat and sail in
comfort through most wind conditions. The moderate beam and
displacement of the CD-270 provides an interior volume with generous
accommodations and storage space.
Cape Dory continually seeks to produce the highest quality yacht
possible. Product development is an ongoing process by which features
are added or improved upon. For this reason, some variations may appear
in your boat from that which appear in this manual. Each modification
is made with the intent of providing you with the best possible CD-270
we can build.
To protect your investment and to insure the enjoyment of your Cape
Dory, we recommend that you read this manual carefully and complete the
enclosed Commissioning Checklist with your dealer. This provides you
and the Cape Dory dealer with guidelines to inspect your boat and to
verify that all equipment on board is correct and in good working order.
The checklist is for your protection; insist that it be completed. One
copy must be returned to Cape Dory Yachts as a warranty registration.
Once this registration process has been satisfactorily completed, your
dealer can, if necessary, file warranty claims for parts or service. He
cannot do so unless the checklists are completed and returned. At this
point you become a member of the Cape Dory Owners' Association.
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