Thanks
Awesome, thanks. I was looking at the handbook and it looked like it was tied off to the becket on the single block and I couldn't get it to work. Yikes, When will I learn :)
Modifications
I'll see about going over to the inlaws where the boat is stored to take pictures. I used two brass hinges just above the hiking strap brackets. A piece of MDF composite cut to the shape(traced the bow box I removed) and a bracket pin style clasp. I've been debating for a while...
Can someone give me a hand. I replaced my vang blocks and rope. Looking for help setting it back up. A picture would be worth ten thousand words :) I attached a single block with becket to the wire lead and replaced the v jam with a fiddle block with becket and came cleat. I can't for the life...
I just may do that...
I spoke to SLO, and they can add teflon impregnated slugs to the mainsail. I was informed that in general, since its a small craft it wouldn't make much difference, but given the situation I explained to him, it may fit the bill. The cost seemed reasonable as well, I just...
Replaced last year
Last year I got a quote for $99 plus shipping from CatalinaDirect. However, I ended up having a friend of a friend make some out of webbing, neoprene and a nylon outer shell. Overall, a set of three cost me about $90, so I only saved a little money.
Hoisting sails
The local sailing instruction course I took used a Flying Scott 16' sloop rigged boat. I'm not sure if its universal on their boats, but the main halyard was wire with a side mount hand winch. I really don't have any personal experience with its operation.
The reason my better...
My experience with SLO
I did not have any communication issues with SLO sail & Canvas. Two years ago, they altered my jib by replacing the plastic hanks with spring pistons and removed, resized, and replaced the viewing window.
I found them to be timely, as it was only a few weeks, but I do...
Anyone have an experience with winch raising main and jib? My fiance is encouraging me to trade "up" to someone with winch operating main and jib as she has recently had carpel tunnel surgery on both wrists and finds the task extremely difficult on the Capri 14.2. I'd rather keep my baby (the...
Same Sail Pattern
Ginger, I have the same sail pattern as you. If you find a source for the three colors of tape to match, can you message me with the source.
As an aside, I don't race, so I took the opportunity to increase the jib window size. Slo Sail and Canvas did the work for me. The...
Congrats
Congrats on your first trip on your Capri. I purchased a 14.2 two seasons ago, with no sailing experience so every trip is an adventure for me. I hope you have a wonderful time with your capri.
Fun Family boat
Last year I successfully had myself (240lb), my fiancee (I know better than to post online) and two children with a combined weight under 80lb. I did not have any issues, even with the little ones moving about the cockpit willy nilly.
I hope to repeat this year, though I may...
Mast support
West marine had a mast support that was pintle mounting in the 2010 catalog. I believe it was $95. My problem is forward, as a do not have a mast crutch on the trailer.
Snow accumulation
I'm fairly consistant in removing the snow buildup from the structure. I use a 'snow rake' purchased at the home improvement store, which is what I also use to pull the snow from the house roof. Basically a telescoping pole with a scoop on the end. You drop the scoop into the...
Centerboard setup
I removed the port/starboard lines from the centerboard and used the existing hardware foreward to run a 9' line aft. I mounted a small cam cleat on the barney post and left the bungee where it was. To raise the board, I just pull up on the line, then pull the slack through...
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