Centerboard crack
I haven't seen this problem before, and it's hard to diagnose it without seeing it. If it's a relatively new board, Catalina will probably sell you a replacement wholesale. (A huge savings, about one-third the cost.) Or you can try to fill the crack with epoxy glue.
As for...
Racing on Mission Bay
I'd suggest you go by MBYC and post a "wanted ad" on the bulletin board. (And check if there any for sale as well.) Some boats are race-ready, some aren't, but the tuning process is easy, and any of us in the fleet like myself or Tom Laube can help you do that. An old...
Steve - I'd need to look at your boat and see how is set up. But a couple of tips:
Make sure the traveler is set up (see the handbook) so the boom is close to the centerline of the boat.
Don't oversheet the main - the telltale on the top batten should flow at least part of the time. And...
Mainsail telltales
It sounds like you have an overabundance of telltales. Most racers use only only a single telltale on the main, attaching it to the very edge of the leech at the upper batten. If it's hanging down continually, it means you are oversheeted. But don't fall into the trap of...
I know what you mean about rolling at anchor. One way to control this would be to hang a weighted object off each side, maybe from the jib cleats. But it should be objects that have a lot of drag. Something like buckets full of water, with weights attached to them. Some commercial fishermen use...
Mid-winter is here, but that doesn't stop a lot of people from dinghy sailing. When one new fleet was forming in the Seattle area, they held a sail-off to decide which boat would be used. The sail-off was held in horrible weather in January, with gusts of 15-20 knots. They all wore wet suits...
Bow ring
A bow ring is a factory option. So some C-14.2s have them, others don't. I agree it would be a stronger place to attach an anchor line, but not as easy to reach from on deck. I also agree you could add one if your boat has an open cuddy. Just be sure to caulk it real well.
Mooring
The bow plate is plenty strong for anchoring. Your main concern will be the right ground tackle. I'd suggest you do a Google search on anchoring techniques. Briefly, use a nylon line, not dacron, because nylon stretches, and will "give" in wave surges. The bottom ten feet or so between...
Whisker pole
I agree with Richard. I've seen all kinds of ways to store poles, but the experienced racers usually come back to the basic, and ultimately, best way, and that's to simply toss it on the floor. Remember the old Russian expression, "Better is the enemy of good enough."
When you...
I no longer use a furling jib, because I'm usually racing, but I had one on a previous Capri 14.2. My experience with the furler was positive. It was easy to use, and nice to be able to furl it partway when desired. Of course you do want to remove the jib hanks. Catalina sells a jib especially...
Singapore sailor
Hello, Singapore sailor. Please tell us about sailing in Singapore. It sounds very interesting. Do you have a sailboat of your own? Or do you belong to a sailing club?
Whisker pole
You can buy one from West Marine. I think Catalina Yachts also sells them. The right length for a Capri 14.2 is 7' 8", eye-to-eye. It comes with an attachment ring which is screwed onto the front of the mast, 3' up from the deck. You'll also need a stainless ring attached to the...
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