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I decided at the end of last summer that it was time to utilize the space in the bow area of my Mod 2. I really was not prepared for what I would find. The Cuddy box was a lot easier to remove than I expected, after removing the screws around the flange, I used a chisel as a pry bar and gently...

Regretfully! I must put my boat away for the winter. It will have to be outside and we do get our share of snow. My plan is to store it upsidedown on a padded custom built cradle with the support points shaped to match the contact points of the boat, carpet will be the padding material. How do...

And I'm not very good at it, so my pfd is on the minute I step on board. It so happened, on this particular day I chose to use a smaller device. This was not a wise move as I found out when I tried reaching the capsized centreboard. I'm only 5'5" and with the low buoyancy from the small pfd it...

I would greatly appreciate some information on routing a topping lift, can't seem to find a diagram anywhere! Thanks! ______________ George_hull#4042

I feel I must share this experience, basically uneventful except for one embarrassing incident:o .... This was Monday 24th, as previously mentioned it took 40 noisy mins to get out of the river. I had a crew of 3, my brother, his son and daughter-in-law; all theorietical sailors. The air was...

Is there anything I should be aware of when sailing with a motor attached and does it affect the handling/balance of the boat when under sail power? Part of my fun includes sailing out of a river to get to the lake, so the motor is a necessary evil :( At 10mph it takes 20mins to 1/2...

Please allow me to introduce myself: I am 62, new at sailing and the proud new owner of a previously enjoyed "1992 Capri 14.2". .....I previously intended to build a sailboat but could not pass up this deal so here I am, instant boat. I am also not a spring chicken so go easy on me please . I...