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Cape Dory 36

Built 1978–1990 by Cape Dory Yachts (East Taunton, MA)

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About the Cape Dory 36

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Cape Dory 36
Photo: Russeasby, CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons
Built
1978–1990
Builder
Cape Dory Yachts (East Taunton, MA)
Designer
Carl Alberg
Length
36.12 ft
Waterline
27 ft
Beam
10.67 ft
Draft
5 ft
Displacement
16,100 lb
Ballast
6,050 lb
Hull / keel
full keel
Rig
cutter
Propulsion
inboard
Fuel
43 gal
Water
132 gal
Number built
166
Bow thruster
none
Stern thruster
none

A similar boat was later sold as the Robinhood 36.

Known problems for this model

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