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    Repeated capsizing

    I sail solo most of the time and head to the launch ramp when the wind reaches about 10 knots, I want to sail not swim. If your lake sailing the wind can change direction and speed at any time, which is why you should try not to cleat the lines, you may not have time to uncleat them when a gust...
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    Repeated capsizing

    Is the centerboard down and locked. Also, never cleat the sails.
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    New Guy questions :)

    Also, consider installing a Hobie Baby Bob masthead float. Without it the boat will turtle and be nearly impossible to right when you flip it, because the masthead will be stuck in the mud. I have flipped my boat on purpose twice, once without the mast head float and in less than a minute the...
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    New Guy questions :)

    fhhuber is correct. But since it is painted and peeling off, consider sanding all the paint off and then treat it with a marine teak oil, once a year. On my boat I sanded it all down and applied 15 coats of Zspar Captians varnish, it has a mirror finish and looks outstanding, but my boat is...
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    '90 Capri 14.2 keel problem launching

    I have that problem unless I make sure the centerboard is "ALL" the way up. A number of times I thought it was all the way up, only to have to climb aboard and raise it the last two or three inches. I stand on the end of it and pull hard on one he ropes that holds it up, just pulling on the rope...
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    Anyone else with a 14.2 in Santa Barbara?

    Is this forum the proper place to place an add to sell my 14.2?
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    need tiller

    If all you need is the wooden tiller itself, I've got my original one, from my 1987 boat, that I don't use, make me an offer. I'm in Southern California. [email protected]
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    1984 Capri 14.2 Cuddy door dimensions

    I have a stock 1987 14.2, I am willing to make a pattern off my door and mail it to you if you would like. Contact me offline group at [email protected].
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    Anyone else with a 14.2 in Santa Barbara?

    Send me a private email, at [email protected] so we can exchange phone numbers.
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    Anyone else with a 14.2 in Santa Barbara?

    I sail in Ventura Harbor, but trailer my boat up to Santa Barbara often. Count on me.
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    Restoring a 14.2 fixed keel

    I noticed your just up the coast, lets sail together sometime. I live in Oxnard.
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    A new Capri 14.2 owner

    I live 4 miles from Channel Islands Harbor and could meet you at your new boat today. I could look it over and perhaps give you some advice on what might need replacing, we could even raise the mast. Call me at eight 0 five 607-5190. Greg
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    A new Capri 14.2 owner

    I live in Oxnard. And sail in Ventura and Channel Islands Harbors.Where are you?
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    A new Capri 14.2 owner

    I raise my mast solo every time I sail (I'm 68 years old). Here's how: I replaced my main halyard with one long enough to reach from the foot of the mast all the way up the mast, through the masthead, then back down to a point on the support on the trailer that holds the mast while trailering...
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    New main sail advice/suggestion

    I have not yet bought new sails from SLO Sails but they have repaired both my main and jib as well as made my boat cover. I have been in their sail loft 4 times over the last 5 years and they are very professional and easy to work with. When the time comes for new sails, I will buy from them...
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    83' 14.2 #53 resurrection

    Karl is correct, but yours need to be replaced, it should be tight enough so it almost stretches straight across from one side to the other. Both front and rear hiking straps should be high enough off the deck for you to get your feet under them without looking down.
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    Rudder Specs

    Be happy to help. I have a stock 1987 14.2 with the stock rudder. Contact me direct at [email protected]
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    Trailer weight of expo 14.2

    My 1987 Capri 14.2, on the trailer, weighs a total of 700 lbs. I pull and launch it with my 2001 Honda Civic.

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