Ok, I was finally successful at Heaving-To after several attempts on several days and thought I'd create this sketch for other novice Capri 14.2 sailors.
I must admit that I was completely surprised at the dynamics of heaving-to. I heard people say the boat 'rocks'. I wished they had said it...
I was able to practice and improve my tacking this weekend and I wanted to share with you an important point. Of course you begin by going 'hard-a-lee'. Then you must switch sides. Then release the jib sheet and sheet in the other jib sheet. Well that is the physical motion.
But there is an...
Here is a description of my rigging procedure:
Arrival
• Unplug trailer lights
• Release tie-straps
• Release bungees on mast
• Rig dock lines
• TIGHTEN DRAIN PLUG
Aboard Boat on Trailer
• Walk mast back and position in base
• Insert and thread mast base bolt
• Step mast & Pin forestay...
Yes, I do recommend a small outboard. I have a 1977 2HP Johnson, white in color with a blue stripe that I put on to make it match the boat. :D I paid $250 which I thought was a good deal. Expect to pay up to $800 for newer models. 2HP is plenty of power and personally I don't mind a 2-stroke...
Here are the plans and a photo for my Tiller Tamer implementation.
Parts Required:
2 Screw Eye Bolts
1 S-Hook
1 Jam Cleat
Various line
Total cost should be under $15
The key to this design is that the shock cord travels over the tiller and therefore avoids entangling with the stuff...
Ok, I think I see how this would work. Keep in mind that my (homemade) Whisker Pole attaches to Jib with a “hooked spear point” and I can ‘tame my tiller’.
Imagine I am on Port Tack, with Main hanging to the starboard and Whisker/Jib hanging to port:
1) So I set the tiller and make sure...
I've been thinking about how to Perform a Gybe with Whisker Pole, single-handed. Can someone describe the basics of this maneuver? I assume I need to remove the pole, gybe, and then re-attach it, but is there more to it than this?
I had my first sail yesterday in my 1999 Mod 3 and overall it was a great success. This is my second sailboat, and the failures on the first boat (AMF Puffer) prepared my for success on my Capri 14. I launched into the San Diego Bay at Pepper Park boat launch. After getting the high end mixture...
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