Correct forestay length?
What is the correct, or best, forestay length for a Capri 14.2 with fixed forestay? I'm hoping to do some club racing next spring and am looking for optimum performance. I've read much on this forum,...
View ArticleMeasuring mast rake
How do you correctly measure mast rake? I've read various references, most notably the Quantum tuning guide. Hoist measuring tape with main halyard, pull forward on forestay, should be 21' 10-1/2" to...
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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Corrosion on the jib sail snaps
When I purchased my boat it came with two sets of sails and an extra jib. The snaps on all three jibs were heavily corroded. I used a dremel tool to clean up the snaps and now they work great. List...
View ArticleCorrosion in mast repair
After my de-masting I noticed some small soft spots in my mast. A closer examination revealed that I had some galvanic corrosion. I used my dremel tool with a small wire brush to clean up the area and...
View ArticleDe-masted in Mission Bay 2013
Well my boat is now repaired...that is the good news. I was de-masted in mission bay a few weeks ago. What an exciting time that was. On our third time out sailing our boat my son and I were sailing...
View ArticleRemoving hull numbers
I would like to remove the hull registration numbers on my Capri, and want to minimize any damage as well as restore the surface. Any suggestions?
View ArticleCapri 14.2 Jacket Patch
When I bought a new Catalina 22 in the mid-80's, I received a couple of jacket patches. They are miniature versions of the insignia on the sails and other places. Is there a Capri 14.2 jacket patch...
View Articlemotor mount
i have a Lehr 2.5 propane outboard. the shaft is only 15'. what mount would be recommended for this? I was thinking of an adjustable height mount.
View ArticleOutboard set up for transporting and trailering
I recently had the problem of how do I secure my outboard for trailering for long distances as I usually have to travel over 100 miles to the closest lake. I was hesitant to keep the outboard on the...
View ArticleMy seriously modified C15
New person here.. A few years back, I was looking for a small easy to trailer "after work" sailboat and picked up a C15 that needed some work. In hind site, the C14 would have been a better choice for...
View ArticleC-14.2 Holiday Series Regatta at Westlake YC
Westlake YC invites Capri 14.2s to join us for holiday regatta fun at our club Oct. 27, Nov. 17 and Dec. 8. We're glad to extend our guest dock and ramp if you want to trailer your boat, and may have a...
View ArticleHull Repair on Mod 1.
I have a 1984 Mod 1 that suffered a punctured hull from being stored on an un-bunked trailer. The roller penetrated the hull about 4 inches from the side of centerboard. There also appears to be a dark...
View ArticleFAQ: What Should I Do To Prevent Turtling?
We've been getting swamped (no pun intended) on our website Message Board with reports of Capri 14.2s turtling. I was puzzled by this rash of reports, as I’ve been racing these boats for 17 years in...
View ArticleReplacing Jib with furling Jib
Since I solo much of the time I have on several occasions wished that I could furl the jib. I have a mod 1 that doesn't have a furling jib. Any suggestions about whether or not this is a good idea? I...
View Articlerub rail
I'm missing about 2 feet of rub rail around the bow of my 1989 14.2. Anyone have some scrap to share, or ideas about substitutes without replacing the whole thing?
View ArticleNew 14.2 Owner, sort of...
Ok, had a Mod 1 before and occasionally raced with my then 12-14 year old daughter. Anyway, she moved onto other interests (big surprise) and I moved through a Capri 22 and a Johnson 18, now back to...
View ArticleAny mod 3 owners rotate the hatch 180 degrees?
I ask as it's difficult to get at the bow storage with it opening upward instead of down.
View ArticleGathering Fleet Information: Send me your info.
I am looking to create a fleet information page on this website to help other Capri/Catalina 14 sailors find each other. Without a National Class, there is no official Fleet status anymore, but we can...
View ArticleBoat Identification numbers
Hi. Just need to know what boat i have. I its a Capri, not Catalina, OMEGA, with the omega on the main sail. The hull identification has a Plate listing Capri as the Builder. in California, forgot...
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