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    FAQ: How Did The Capri 14 Become What It Is Today?

    Late response but a Mod 1. The Mod 2 has a small molded storage space in the bow and a snap on cloth cover. Mod 3 has a water tight hatch and regains access to the the full bow space.
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    What happened to the MBYC Capri 14.2 fleet?

    Used to be a member of Mission Bay Yacht Club and when I checked them out recently, the 14.2 fleet has all but vanished. Was considering picking up another 14.2 to race and was surprised to see no local racing activity or organized fleet at MBYC. Any insight anyone?
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    New 14.2 Owner, sort of...

    Thanks Bob, makes sense. Real tough to get a look inside with the mid 3 the way the door is hinged to open upward instead of down. I'll need to change that if I want to use the bow space. Cheers, Jerry
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    Any 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.
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    New 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 14.2. My lovely daughter is now 25, game to race again and I just picked up a nice Mod 3, hull...
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    Where is the best place to buy sails?

    I would recommend a sail from Intensity Sails. Really no different from the class legal sail if the example I received is typical. For me, I need to get some hours on the boat and it would be crazy to trash the class legal sail. Their sail is under $200 and the class legal sail is over $500...
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    Sort of New Rig Photos Page

    Ok, so I picked up everything I needed to update the outhaul, vang, ets... and I opened up the box and well, instructions were somewhat lacking. I did my best and took some photos and would like input from others regarding: 1. Did I rig properly? 2. Any suggested changes? Here's the page...
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    Autobailer

    Ok, I just finished the bailer install and it was a piece of cake. Only odd thing I noticed is the rubber stopper doesn't actually plug the cockpit drain hole when the bailer is in the closed position. Given that the door on the bailer doesn't have a seal and you can see a little daylight...
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    Autobailer

    I bought a bailer for my old boat that didn't have one and trust me the included instructions were somewhat vague and only pictoral, no words describing the operation at all. I'll try to describe what I interpret the pictures to mean: 1. Hand position the bailer in the inset and use a 5mm...
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    Replacing Original Cockpit Drain

    Here's where I got mine: http://www.layline.com
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    Replacing Original Cockpit Drain

    Sounds like a good approach. Definately less potential downside than a big drill bit! :eek: Thanks!
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    Replacing Original Cockpit Drain

    Recently picked up a '79 Laser and I'm moving along on updates to rig, etc... I'm going to replace the original plastic cockpit drain fitting as it's leaking. I've picked up the brass replacement and the new bailer. To install the brass piece is it just a matter of drilling out the old part...

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