Recent content by daveturn

Ditto on #13. Never thought about the trailer lights - have never unplugged them, but wonder why they do not short out in the water.

Sailing in the Modesto area As I have not had much sailing experience, I will say the small amount I have done at Woodward has mostly been after work, usually between 6pm and 7:30 when the wind would die down. A few times I had enough wind to hike out on my Hunter 90. There are a number of...

Here's a 5th. I live in Modesto, which may be a little far north. I sail mostly at Woodward Reservoir near Oakdale. Just bought my Capri in September and have had it in the water only twice - I'm a newbie too. I drove by Huntington Lake last summer on the way to and from a backpack trip and...

spares Thanks everyone! That's what I was looking for. Dave

I have had my Capri 14.2 Mod 1 a little over a month, and the previous owner suggested that I keep some basic tools and spare parts aboard. Do any of you have suggestions as to what I should bring along "just in case?" Thanks. Dave P.S. This forum has been very helpful in getting to know...

turning turtle The guy that owned my Capri 14.2 before me filled the mast with expandable foam (like comes in a can). He said that will keep the boat from turning turtle. He confirmed that the mast will float in his pool, but I do not know if he ever had a chance to confirm that it works...