All wet again
I was able to get out on the water with low-moderate winds and spend a few hours single handing this little dingy on Sunday. I was able to get around in a number of different points of sail and felt...
View Articleneed suggestions on navigation lights for 14.2
Hi: I have taken to night sailing, and would like to add some navigation lights on my 14.2. I don't mind running wires or adding a small battery etc. Has anyone added lights, and could you please share...
View ArticleCheap, quick, DIY navigation lights.
I picked up some small, cheap, battery operated LED lights from Amazon and got them on the Capri today. They're not perfect, and they don't get very good reviews related to water resistance, but I...
View ArticleCapri OMEGA 14: Need information for this model
I acquired what I thought was a Capri 14, but now I have discovered that she is a Capri Omega 14 from the early 80s. She is in a dirty condition, and needs some work to get her seaworthy. So far, she...
View ArticleLil Miss almost ready
Bought an old chalky mod 1 for my wife on her B-day. The boat really has nice bones and We’ve been wanting to get back in the wind for quite a while now. Rubbed it out, filled all the spider cracks and...
View ArticleDo You Anchor?
Will be sailing mostly SoCal bays/harbors and I'm shopping for the right all-purpose anchor (mud/sand/pebbles/rocks) so the kids and I can jump in and snorkel or cool off. Thought a small mushroom...
View ArticleWinter Storage
Wondering about off-trailer options for storage for our 14.2. We have room in our garage, but not with the trailer. Some folks have talked about sawhorses and storing it upside down. Lasers can be...
View ArticleHobie Baby Bob Adapter
I bought the float for my mast (after my son turtled), but it looks like a hassle to attach. I saw some old posts mentioning an individual that will make an adapter. Does anyone have that contact...
View ArticleRaise mast and clip forestay single handed
If I am to raise the mast single-handed, how do I clip the forestay? When the mast is up, I have to push on the mask with a bit of force to get someone else to put the clip through the forestay. I am...
View ArticleFurler question
A few months ago, one of my shrouds failed and boom. I have successfully repaired it and she looks great. One problem I have is that I forgot how to rig up the jib with the furler. Currently the furler...
View Articlemast float
OK, so I got a Baby Bob and I didn't realize how big it is. Is it really worth it?
View ArticleWind guidance and preferred apps
Looking for advice a little more specific than “it depends on the sailor” or “it depends on the boat” or “it depends on the body of water” I get that these are guidelines from an individual’s...
View ArticleMast Wear
My mast has an excessive amount of wear at the step mount where the through bolt goes, also it looks like some wear at the spreaders where it rubs against the mast. Any repair tips?
View ArticleCapri For Sale!
Stored in Des Plaines Il. Don't have a contact # but if anybody's interested give a shout here and I'l find a way to put you in touch with owner. Boat's been rarely used for years, basically seems to...
View ArticleNew sailor, first question
Hello everyone! I just traded for a 1985 Capri 14.2. I've always wanted to learn to sail and decided now is the time, lol! I'm in Ohio so no coastal sailing for us, unfortunately. I'll be on small...
View ArticleForestay shroud connector?
I have a Mod 1 ( newly purchased) and trying to find out if the forestay is connected direct to the bow or with a shroud connector. Currently it is direct but the mast “rake” forward seems excessive....
View ArticleSmall outboard motors on Capri 14.2
I'm sure all the forum community have tossed this around before, however, I'm new to this. I would like to ask for the most recent opinions and advice on getting a small motor to have with my boat for...
View Article1988 Capri 14.2 Owners Manual & Catalina Yachts General Handbook
Attached are clean PDF copies of my original 1988 (mod 1) Capri 14.2 Owners Manual and Rigging Guide, and the Catalina Yachts General Handbook which include instructions and photos on Maintenance,...
View ArticleCatalina Expo 12.5 Owner Reviews/Opinions
Does anyone have experience sailing one of these? I like the simplicity, but are they too slow. I'm not into racing, just cruising. Not many videos on YouTube or real owner reviews on the internet.
View ArticleCatalina Expo 14.2
I've started a thread here to discuss this boat. Until Lark posted a comment about it in another thread, I was unaware of its existance. Lark, tell us about this boat. Do you like it? How does it sail?...
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