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    To Furl or Not to Furl

    The correct name for the guide is a "fairlead". I added a bullseye fairlead and screwed it to the center of the bow. They are designed for minor direction changes in a line. I actually saw it installed on a Capri in the show room in Austin. It cost about $3 and will add life to the line as...
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    To Furl or Not to Furl

    Does Harken also include the swivel? Plus, you may want to consider adding a guide within a few inches of the drum. It will work alot smoother. Also make sure you have a cleat on the mast to secure the furling line. I have not sailed enough to speak about the performance. Ed
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    Keeping Your Cuddy Dry

    Do you have a cuddy? With as much water as I have recently experienced when I turtled by boat, I am going to keep everything sealed the best I can. If you have a cuddy, I would suggest storing them in the cuddy and making a hatch to fit over the cuddy and adding a lock. If you do not have a...
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    Sealing hull and mast

    It appears the proven method of not turtling is to add either the Capri mast float or a Hobie Baby Bob. Were you able to see the problem from outside or did you have to get into the cuddy. And how will you get to the area to seal it? Ed
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    Harken List

    The Free C14 handbook which you can access by clicking the link above has a list of parts to help you. Plus every one on this forum will assist you with pictures if needed. Check the classified secton of this forum as you periodically can find parts for sale. If you look over the past 2-3...
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    Tipping Over and Taking In Water

    If you have already decided to add a mast float, in my opinion there are at least three considerations: 1) The float must be functional (You can purchase a known product, or experiment with other type of floats, 2) The float should have minimum wind resistance (the Hobie BabyBob meets this...
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    cracks at mast bracket

    Roger, Where can I read about the design of the mast as well as the rest of the Capri design? Ed
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    cracks at mast bracket

    Jim, Good response ... I like the details you included. Can tell you have been there. Ed
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    Pictures - Floatation and the Inside

    Just figured out how to properly post pictures. What you see is a preview. To see better pictures..without writing you need to log in and click on control panel, then manuver to the left tool bar and click to open the proper album. Once in the album, click on the picture. I have one picture...
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    Cutty Cabin of a Mod I

    Now that I have had a chance to look at the bulk head, I believe the design used on my Capri does provide a small amount of sturtual support. However, I believe the main reason for the bulkhead on the sides is providing a means to keep the floatation equalized. Without the bulkhead, the floats...
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    Pictures - Floatation and the Inside

    Attached are pictures showing the type of floation in my 1990 constructed Capri 14.2. After reading several articles I was curious as to the condition of the foam floatation some people have mentioned. To my surprise, my boat did not have foam, but plastic floats. The overall construction...
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    cracks at mast bracket

    It sounds like you only cracked the gel coat. I would remove the bracket and make sure that only the gel coat has cracked. I have not had your problem, but if only the gel coat was damaged, i would repair it. If you have any doubts, I would have the boat inspected or I would add a stainless...
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    Centerboard bracket

    When I first took my boat out, I believe I had the same problem. I would not recommend lubrication. I would bet your problem has to do with the boom vang. Make sure to loosen it before you hoist the sail.
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    Tipping Over and Taking In Water

    Remove the Cuddy It was 103F when I opened the cuddy last week and it was like a sauna. I did notice the top part of the cuddy was not sealed. I hope this is where the majority of the water came in. Letting it dry out good and then plan to inspect closer. As a suggestion to others, use...
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    Hull construction and leak

    Congratulations ... I am happpy to hear about your success. Did you take any pictures? I am curious what the assembly looks like in case I need to do a repair. I had a lot of water enter my boat, but I believe it was for other reasons. I described it in the thread, "Tipping Over and...

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