Femme du Nord has taken our family safely and comfortably all around western Lake Superior for two decades. In that time we've tried to look after her as much has she has us. We've made thoughtful upgrades along the way with the philosophy of keeping to her original design brief with simple and effective systems and making sure she's still able to leave the dock within 10 minutes.

Exterior

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Brightwork: Cetol for cockpit trim, dorade boxes and handrails, Signature Finish toe rails. Original non skid and topsides in good condition. No hull blisters and though like all Cape Dorys there are some small gel coat cracks on the deck, they are small and unchanged over years.

Interior


All brightwork below is finished with lemon oil which reduces mold and mildew, looks lovely and keeps the cabin smelling fresh. All lights are LED with red/white option at the nav table. All port lights are watertight, open for excellent ventilation and have custom made bronze screens.