Sailing
Back in summer 2013 I got my 101 and 103 through a sailing club in Kemah. First time to sail in my life (43 years old) I loved it, beautiful large boats and felt pretty safe just sailing around in the...
View ArticleAlmost lost my boom block
I noticed after sailing today that the screws holding the eye strap of the boom block were stripped. Recommendations on a fix? 1) Larger screws 2) Move the eye strap a bit fore or aft 3) Boom bail to...
View Articletrailering question
I noticed the centerboard has no resting place on the trailer. shouldn't it be supported when trailering? if the centerboard is lowered it hits the axle on my Highlander trailer, which doesn't seem...
View ArticleApplying gel coat
Any suggestions on applying gel coat, the can says brush, roller, or sprayer. Spraying is not an option for me.
View ArticleGot blown down today...
Everything worked as planned-mast float and ladder. Silly idiot driving the boat... who takes a capri out in winds at 15-20 with gusts to 40? I did. Alone. Everything was fine until I was forced into a...
View ArticleTightwad Bob - an affordable DIY mast float
Hello. my name is Russ, and I'm a tightwad. Wile I'm sure the Baby Bob is a fine piece of craftsmanship and does what it's intended to do admirably, I just couldn't seem to, in good conscience, pay...
View ArticleCenterboard Issue - Metal Piece bent
It was blowing on Sunday. When I got back to port I could not raise may centerboard. It appears the metal "bracket" bent so it was in the way and would shave off gelcoat when I tried to raise. I got...
View Articlediscovered an inexpensive ladder today and installed it!
I happened on this ladder a week or so ago but didn't want to make any report on it until it was in my hands. I can now report that I'm very happy with it. nice heavy gauge and well polished stainless...
View ArticleSingle Handed Mast Raising
I could use some suggestions from Single Handed Mast Raising Professionals. I bought an older 1990 Capri 14.2. She is on a Magic Tilt Trailer. There was no mast stand or crutch for the bow or the stern...
View ArticleBimini on an expo/capri?
I know it seems like overkill...but..we go on a lot sails that last all day in the Florida sun. I was thinking a bimini might be really nice. Has anyone here done that to their expo/capri? I'd have to...
View ArticleChemically bonded hull separation
So my 14.2 recently had some side impact damage that warranted calling someone to come look at it, the guy-- that inspected it found that the entire foam core layer on the bottom is water logged, the...
View ArticleHow to find the story: PC-14.2 Capri with a hull number of 1854?
I am attempting to learn more about a CP-14.2, Hull number: 1854. The boat was abandoned and I am considering adopting it. I believe that it is a Model 1. Can the year built be determined from the hull...
View ArticleLeaving dock single handed
This may seem really elementary to the majority of you. A new lake opened up about 10 minutes from the house, 10-16 feet deep and I want to sail on it more often. The issue I have is getting off the...
View ArticleWhat's the best way to put up mast single-handed?
Yes, I think know, the answer is get some help, right? First, I had to ignore the advice of a friend who had a Lido 14. On the Lido, he said he would put in the tack pin with his mast lying over the...
View ArticleCenterboard well flaps
I had posted earlier on a fix for centerboard well flaps using vinyl floor base. Did not work out to well, vinyl to soft with little tensile strength. Trailer roller (H cross section) chewed it up. Bit...
View ArticleOuch, my aching buns
Surely I can't be the only one that gets a sore behind after a long day of sailing? any thoughts on how to soften the problem? or should I just eat more? Russ
View ArticleLoose mast step
I was doing some maintenance on the boat and noticed the mast step was loose. This may sound like a silly question but how tight should the nuts be? To me it would stand to reason that you would not...
View ArticleAdjusting forestay for neutral helm
I'm not a racer, but I do love to tinker and try to get the most out of my 14.2 . I'm a bit confused as to how the forestay should be measured, in a quest for optimum mast rake. according to the one...
View ArticleJust bought an Omega Capri 14 - need advice on cleaning hull
I just bought a ~40yr? old Capri Omega 14 off Craigslist. It has all of the critical hardware and rigging, but the hull could use some TLC. Images here: http://imgur.com/a/vJCEz I'd like to protect and...
View ArticleCapri Shrouds
Snapped a shroud and got demasted on my 1990 Capri 14. Looking for help locating new shrouds.
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