Cape Dory Yachts (USA)

Cape Dory Yachts was a Massachusetts-based manufacturer of high-quality fiberglass sailboats, powerboats, and trawlers, celebrated for its robust, seaworthy designs emphasizing traditional aesthetics, full keels, and superior handling in heavy weather. Founded by Andrew Vavolotis, the company produced over 5,000 vessels from 1963 to 1992, ranging from compact dinghies to 45-foot cruisers, with many models designed by naval architect Carl Alberg. Known for simple lines, narrow beams, and durable hand-laid construction, Cape Dory boats became icons of New England yachting, blending performance with comfort for coastal and offshore sailing. A subsidiary, Intrepid Yachts, handled some designs, but the brand's legacy endures through active owner communities and semi-custom revivals using original molds.

Vessel designer...the famour Carl Alberg

Carl Alberg (1900-1986) was a Swedish-American yacht designer whose traditional, seaworthy designs became synonymous with quality cruising boats. Immigrating to the US in 1929, Alberg worked for John Alden before establishing his own practice. His breakthrough came with the Pearson Triton (1959), which became one of the most successful production boats ever built. Alberg's designs emphasized traditional proportions, full keels, moderate displacement, and exceptional seaworthiness. Notable designs include the Cape Dory series, Pearson Ariel and Vanguard, and Alberg 35. His boats were characterized by comfortable motion, predictable handling, and ability to carry their designed loads safely. Alberg's influence on American cruising boat design was profound, establishing standards for seaworthy, comfortable family cruisers.

Registration information USCG

OFFICIAL NUMBER: 911020

HULL NUMBER: CPDU0144J687

IMO NUMBER:

VESSEL NAME: MILEKA V

HAILING PORT: HONOLULU HI

YEAR BUILT: 1986

LENGTH - FEET: 33.0

BREADTH - FEET: 10.2

DEPTH - FEET: 7.9

GROSS TONS: 9.0

NET TONS: 8

SELF PROPELLED: YES

PROPULSION TYPE: Sail

HULL MATERIAL: FRP (Fiberglass)

HULL CONFIGURATION: Monohull

HULL SHAPE: Sail (Faired Keel)

SERVICE TYPE: Recreational

CERTIFICATE ISSUED: 2025-08-15

CERTIFICATE EXPIRES: 2026-08-31

CERTIFICATE STATUS: Valid

ENDORSEMENTS: Recreation

BUILDER: CAPE DORY YACHTS INC

HULL BUILT: EAST TAUNTON, MA, UNITED STATES

VESSEL COMPLETED: 1987