Category: Dudley Dix Yacht Design

The keel modifications are now complete and according to Dudley’s specs. Here are a couple of photos of the finished product.

The last couple of days I’ve been removing deadwood from the keel so she will be built to Dudley Dix specs. I’ve also had to cut 4″ off the top of the outboard motor bracket so the prop will be at the right depth so there will be no cavitation. The keel was built so…

Here are a few photos that have been posted on Dudley Dix Cape Henry 21. The latest addition is a transom ladder I installed.

Here are a few before and after photos of the galley. One day of the last week of 2016 I built, painted and installed a couple of upper galley shelves. They give the the galley a little more storage.

While “Slough Coot” is warm and dry in her winter digs I’ve added several coats to her brightwork and started stocking her cabin. I also plan to add a topcoat to her hull and superstructure.

The name placard is mounted to her transom! “Slough Coot”, I love these crazy birds. I believe when the Lord invented them it was after dinner, and He had one too many glasses of wine!

The “Slough Coot” is finished and tucked away for the winter!

She’s pretty much complete!

Here are a couple of side by side photos of before and after the refit and complete restoration of this Dudley Dix design Cape Henry 21. I need to install 4 fair leads for the headsail sheets and install the new interior 4″ high density cushions. This should happen by mid week. At that time…