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    Boom vang

    Can someone give me a hand. I replaced my vang blocks and rope. Looking for help setting it back up. A picture would be worth ten thousand words :) I attached a single block with becket to the wire lead and replaced the v jam with a fiddle block with becket and came cleat. I can't for the life...
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    Halyard operation

    Anyone have an experience with winch raising main and jib? My fiance is encouraging me to trade "up" to someone with winch operating main and jib as she has recently had carpel tunnel surgery on both wrists and finds the task extremely difficult on the Capri 14.2. I'd rather keep my baby (the...
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    Trailer: What Make/Model do you use

    I purchased my Capri with a Shoreland'r Tadpull trailer. For many reasons, I am unhappy with it and after several small modification, and still dissatisfied with it. As I'm looking to replace, I thought I'd pool the general populace on what make/model trailer they use and if you are...
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    Small Lake Sailing

    http://wikimapia.org/8213818/Lake-Neatahwanta Can anyone advise if this small lake is sailable? There is a dirt ramp style launch, without a dock, plenty of parking. my concern is that the lake is surrounded by woods, and the winds may be irratic. Also, close to shore (I don't plan on sailing...
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    Topping List

    Can someone with a topping lift suggest what I should use to tap/mount the eye to the mast, where to position it, etc. Also, the marina recommended mounting a small pulley back by the outhaul pulley and then running the topping lift rope to a clam cleat opposite the outhaul cleat. Any...
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    New Capri Owner

    I just wanted to say hello before I added to any threads. I just purchased a '97 14.2 from a local dealer in new and used boats. I'd like to mention that I'm a first time boater, and I've yet to put her in the water. I plan on contacting the local harbormaster in regards to lessons or one-on-one...

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