Hail all,
I just acquired an abandoned Capri 14.2.
It hasn’t been in the water for at least five years and was super dirty and moldy. But after a quick wash down, an inspection of the hull was very encouraging.
It has hardly any jell-coat cracks. Of course, she needs all her lines, halyards and standing rigging replaced. That’s not too complicated.
Unfortunately the boat has bottom paint, which needs to come off. But that’s just part of the deal.
If I can get the boat together, I’d like to start racing her in the SoCal area by June.
As with all newbs I’ve got a ton of questions. I’ve had the boat now for 2 days, so here’s my first dozen queries:
Any help would be appreciated.
1. How do you replace the cheek blocks on a Mod 2 boat?
2. I see that some people have switched their centerboard control to the Barney post. Why is this better than the double-sided, combing-mounted stock approach?
3. Is it practical to convert the mod 2 cuddy to a mod 3 full cuddy by installing a water-tight hatch?
4. My mod 2 (late 1993) does not have the wooden splash boards. It has plastic instead? Are there other mid-mod updates?
5. I need all new lines/halyards. Are the line lengths/diameters listed in the handbook accurate?
6. What is the best way for securing the mainsheet to the middle of the traveler line? Tying a loop in the traveler, rather than tying knots on either side of the attachment point would seem to be more secure. No?
7. The Quantum trim guide indicates that you should do away with the mainsheet purchase. Is this common practice? If so, what is the length of the mainsheet?
8. Spreader length: Why are there two versions (14” or 19”)? Is one better than the other?
9. Does someone have a diagram of the centerboard pivot? I want to remove the board to inspect and possibly fair it. Can someone give me a procedure for removing the centerboard?
10. What are the proper weights of the foils?
11. Any tips on turning the boat over in order to work on the bottom?
12. For the racers: Are there any rigging mods/tricks that you’d care to share?
Thanks,
Pokey
I just acquired an abandoned Capri 14.2.
It hasn’t been in the water for at least five years and was super dirty and moldy. But after a quick wash down, an inspection of the hull was very encouraging.
It has hardly any jell-coat cracks. Of course, she needs all her lines, halyards and standing rigging replaced. That’s not too complicated.
Unfortunately the boat has bottom paint, which needs to come off. But that’s just part of the deal.
If I can get the boat together, I’d like to start racing her in the SoCal area by June.
As with all newbs I’ve got a ton of questions. I’ve had the boat now for 2 days, so here’s my first dozen queries:
Any help would be appreciated.
1. How do you replace the cheek blocks on a Mod 2 boat?
2. I see that some people have switched their centerboard control to the Barney post. Why is this better than the double-sided, combing-mounted stock approach?
3. Is it practical to convert the mod 2 cuddy to a mod 3 full cuddy by installing a water-tight hatch?
4. My mod 2 (late 1993) does not have the wooden splash boards. It has plastic instead? Are there other mid-mod updates?
5. I need all new lines/halyards. Are the line lengths/diameters listed in the handbook accurate?
6. What is the best way for securing the mainsheet to the middle of the traveler line? Tying a loop in the traveler, rather than tying knots on either side of the attachment point would seem to be more secure. No?
7. The Quantum trim guide indicates that you should do away with the mainsheet purchase. Is this common practice? If so, what is the length of the mainsheet?
8. Spreader length: Why are there two versions (14” or 19”)? Is one better than the other?
9. Does someone have a diagram of the centerboard pivot? I want to remove the board to inspect and possibly fair it. Can someone give me a procedure for removing the centerboard?
10. What are the proper weights of the foils?
11. Any tips on turning the boat over in order to work on the bottom?
12. For the racers: Are there any rigging mods/tricks that you’d care to share?
Thanks,
Pokey