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Cape Dory boat models

B-Atlas currently covers 7 Cape Dory models spanning 27.92 ft to 40 ft. This page organizes the models in the current database; it does not imply a complete factory production catalogue.

Trawler: 5Downeast: 2Gasoline or Diesel: 4Diesel: 3

Models covered by B-Atlas

Cape Dory 28 Flybridge Cruiser Flybridge Cruiser

1985–1991 · 27.92 ft · beam 9.92 ft

The Cape Dory 28 Flybridge Cruiser is the upper-helm version of Cape Dory’s 28-foot Downeast powerboat family. It uses the same full-keel semi-displacement hull as the Power…

Cape Dory 28 Open Fisherman Open Fisherman

1985–1990 · 27.92 ft · beam 9.92 ft

The Cape Dory 28 Open Fisherman is the open-helm, cockpit-focused version of the 28 powerboat family. It retains the same protected full-keel semi-displacement hull but trades…

Cape Dory 28 Power Cruiser Power Cruiser

1985–1991 · 27.92 ft · beam 9.92 ft

The Cape Dory 28 Power Cruiser is the enclosed lower-helm, no-flybridge member of Cape Dory’s 28-foot powerboat family. “Cruiser” is an authentic factory powerboat designation…

Cape Dory 30 PowerYacht Flybridge

1989–1991 · 30.25 ft · beam 12 ft

The Cape Dory 30 Flybridge is a compact hard-chine modified-V Downeast cruiser introduced near the end of Cape Dory’s Massachusetts production. Unlike the semi-displacement 28,…

Cape Dory 33 PowerYacht Flybridge

1988–1994 · 32.83 ft · beam 12.17 ft

The Cape Dory 33 Power Yacht is a twin-diesel Downeast flybridge cruiser introduced in 1988 as the smaller sister to the 36 Power Yacht. Its modified-V hull, full-length…

Cape Dory 36 PowerYacht Flybridge

1987–1990 · 35.75 ft · beam 13.5 ft

The Cape Dory 36 Power Yacht is a larger twin-engine Downeast flybridge cruiser with a modified-V hull and long protective keel. A two-stateroom layout was standard, with a…

Cape Dory 40 Explorer Explorer

1992–1994 · 40 ft · beam 13.83 ft

The Cape Dory 40 Explorer is the largest purpose-built cruising power yacht in the documented Cape Dory/Newport Shipyards pleasure-power line. Designed by Clive M. Dent, it…

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