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forestay Hey Caerus, Sorry for the delay, had to dig out sail bag. I pulled out the jib and it appears that the forestay wire is sewn into the sail. There is a stitch right behind the wire. I hope that answers your question Jeremy

reply to Caerus Sorry I took so long to reply, I need to pull my sail out and look to make sure but I believe that there is some play inside the sail, however the ends have been secured w/ rigging tape. I will check it to see if I can offer anything else. Jeremy

Caerus and Bob, Thank you both for your thoughtful responses. I really appreciate you two taking the time to help out " the rookie" (me). Both of you have given me a much greater understanding of how the whole spinnaker thing works. I think given all the information, I will probably try a...

Howdy Folks, I was given a spinnaker sail that I was told would work on my C-14 I've never used a spinnaker but would like to try. I know the obvious ( used in light downwind sail conditions, used with a spinnaker pole) Other than that I am open to any info. Spinnaker pole... where to get...

reply to Cearus In reply to your previous message, I've had my Capri for about 1yr. I am pretty new to sailing so I havent had to many chances to take her out. I have almost exclusively sailed on Sacandaga. I definitley have " the bug". I live in Burnt Hills NY and am toying with taking her...

Broken shroud... Bummer Caerus, Sorry to hear about your short sailing vacation, sounds like you were on your way to having a ball. I looks like it won't be long before your back at it. The repair plan sounds like a good deal. I'm pretty sure that west marine sells a product .... I wan't to...

new post/old question Howdy, Don't know if you got around to installing cleats but here is a suggestion.. on my capri I installed cleats on the bow and stern port and starboard sides primarily for launching and docking. What i used was a standard nylon cleat ... I think they are 4" I...

Single handing Howdy Folks. I have a 91 capri that I primarily single hand (unless I can con someone into going out w/me). I am still what I would consider a amatuer but I have been fairly successful single handing. Some things that I have done have helped. 1) Practice hiking out. ... It...

Capri/parts Hi Jennifer, If you keyword Catalina Yachts you will find their website, contained in the website is a "parts dept" . I have never actually gotten parts from them but am willing to bet that they can help you out with the plug and grdgeon dillema. Good Luck Jeremy