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Richard

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How do you like the Capri... 18 is it? We have 4 Capri 16.5s. Great little
training boats, but a bit wet and tender for the conditions.

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Richard

http://www.home.earthlink.net/~cavelamb/index.htm


How do you like the Capri... 18 is it? We have 4 Capri 16.5s. Great little
training boats, but a bit wet and tender for the conditions.


I like it a lot.

When I started looking for a boat I was actually thinking about an O'Day
Day Sailor. Used to sail them from NAS Pensacola in the 70's.

When I found the Capri I was amazed with how much boat Catalina had
packed into 18 feet without compromising on much of anything!

This is not a centerboard boat. She has a lead ballasted fin keel!
Stiff and weatherly - and faster than expected. (Not that I race, but
for a 16 foot waterline she really moves out) and points well.

Below decks the cabin is a lot bigger than you'd expect. Bunks are
nearly 7 feet long and quite comfy.

The new version has a much more stylish deck plan but gives up a lot
of headroom. I like this old boat a lot better.

She is 21 years old now, and wasn't in great shape whe I got her.
I've done a lot of restoration and upgrading. No major structural
problems - just years of neglect and abuse.

She's better now. New rigging, cleaned and polished. Added a bimini
top, slab reefing, VHF radio, and a host of smaller details.

Like any small boat, storage is a challenge - getting things organized
so that they are not just piled up in the cabin.

Currently finishing up the "fo'csle". I have no use for a V berth and
have added a small galley to port and a chart table and "wine locker"
to starbord.

My next project is a "sail loft" in the fore peak. This will be used
for storing sail, PFD's, covers and stuff when not in use.
Anchors and lines stored below with quick and easy access when needed.

So, ok, you probably got the idea that I like to tinker. One of the
reasons I dropped in here is to search out some odd information about
how to set up and handle a square rig(!).

I've worked out (in theory) how to set up a course and tops'l - and
how to set and furl the sails. But, of course, I've never handled
squares. The running rigging presents a challenge on such a short
single masted boat. While there are a few old books an the subject
none of them I've seen address a single mast system.

I'm not claining it would be practical - but might be a lot of fun
when the local racing fleet turns down wind.

Providing I don't screw up and look dumb for trying something so
silly...


For what it's worth.

Richard

http://www.home.earthlink.net/~cavelamb/index.htm

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Richard

http://www.home.earthlink.net/~cavelamb/index.htm


How do you like the Capri... 18 is it? We have 4 Capri 16.5s. Great
little training boats, but a bit wet and tender for the conditions.


I like it a lot.

When I started looking for a boat I was actually thinking about an O'Day
Day Sailor. Used to sail them from NAS Pensacola in the 70's.

When I found the Capri I was amazed with how much boat Catalina had
packed into 18 feet without compromising on much of anything!

This is not a centerboard boat. She has a lead ballasted fin keel!
Stiff and weatherly - and faster than expected. (Not that I race, but
for a 16 foot waterline she really moves out) and points well.

Below decks the cabin is a lot bigger than you'd expect. Bunks are
nearly 7 feet long and quite comfy.

The new version has a much more stylish deck plan but gives up a lot
of headroom. I like this old boat a lot better.

She is 21 years old now, and wasn't in great shape whe I got her.
I've done a lot of restoration and upgrading. No major structural
problems - just years of neglect and abuse.

She's better now. New rigging, cleaned and polished. Added a bimini
top, slab reefing, VHF radio, and a host of smaller details.

Like any small boat, storage is a challenge - getting things organized
so that they are not just piled up in the cabin.

Currently finishing up the "fo'csle". I have no use for a V berth and
have added a small galley to port and a chart table and "wine locker"
to starbord.

My next project is a "sail loft" in the fore peak. This will be used
for storing sail, PFD's, covers and stuff when not in use.
Anchors and lines stored below with quick and easy access when needed.

So, ok, you probably got the idea that I like to tinker. One of the
reasons I dropped in here is to search out some odd information about
how to set up and handle a square rig(!).

I've worked out (in theory) how to set up a course and tops'l - and
how to set and furl the sails. But, of course, I've never handled
squares. The running rigging presents a challenge on such a short single
masted boat. While there are a few old books an the subject
none of them I've seen address a single mast system.

I'm not claining it would be practical - but might be a lot of fun
when the local racing fleet turns down wind.

Providing I don't screw up and look dumb for trying something so
silly...


For what it's worth.

Richard

http://www.home.earthlink.net/~cavelamb/index.htm


Yup.. we really like the Capris. They're just the right level of challenge
for new students on the SF bay.

Hey, you're going to screw up and you're going to luck dumb doing something
silly... nature of sailing. Or, did you mean posting here? g


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Richard

http://www.home.earthlink.net/~cavelamb/index.htm


How do you like the Capri... 18 is it? We have 4 Capri 16.5s. Great
little training boats, but a bit wet and tender for the conditions.


I like it a lot.

When I started looking for a boat I was actually thinking about an O'Day
Day Sailor. Used to sail them from NAS Pensacola in the 70's.

When I found the Capri I was amazed with how much boat Catalina had
packed into 18 feet without compromising on much of anything!

This is not a centerboard boat. She has a lead ballasted fin keel!
Stiff and weatherly - and faster than expected. (Not that I race, but
for a 16 foot waterline she really moves out) and points well.

Below decks the cabin is a lot bigger than you'd expect. Bunks are
nearly 7 feet long and quite comfy.

The new version has a much more stylish deck plan but gives up a lot
of headroom. I like this old boat a lot better.

She is 21 years old now, and wasn't in great shape whe I got her.
I've done a lot of restoration and upgrading. No major structural
problems - just years of neglect and abuse.

She's better now. New rigging, cleaned and polished. Added a bimini
top, slab reefing, VHF radio, and a host of smaller details.

Like any small boat, storage is a challenge - getting things organized
so that they are not just piled up in the cabin.

Currently finishing up the "fo'csle". I have no use for a V berth and
have added a small galley to port and a chart table and "wine locker"
to starbord.

My next project is a "sail loft" in the fore peak. This will be used
for storing sail, PFD's, covers and stuff when not in use.
Anchors and lines stored below with quick and easy access when needed.

So, ok, you probably got the idea that I like to tinker. One of the
reasons I dropped in here is to search out some odd information about
how to set up and handle a square rig(!).

I've worked out (in theory) how to set up a course and tops'l - and
how to set and furl the sails. But, of course, I've never handled
squares. The running rigging presents a challenge on such a short single
masted boat. While there are a few old books an the subject
none of them I've seen address a single mast system.

I'm not claining it would be practical - but might be a lot of fun
when the local racing fleet turns down wind.

Providing I don't screw up and look dumb for trying something so
silly...


For what it's worth.

Richard

http://www.home.earthlink.net/~cavelamb/index.htm



Yup.. we really like the Capris. They're just the right level of challenge
for new students on the SF bay.

Hey, you're going to screw up and you're going to luck dumb doing something
silly... nature of sailing. Or, did you mean posting here? g


Well, that's certainty a possibility...

Yup.. we really like the Capris. They're just the right level of challenge
for new students on the SF bay.

Hey, you're going to screw up and you're going to luck dumb doing something
silly... nature of sailing. Or, did you mean posting here? g

certaintly a possibility...


Didn't screw up too bad today!

But I don't have the squares built yet - so it's kinda a moot point.
That's going to give me ample oppertunity to look dumb... I'm sure.

About 5 hours to cross to the end of the lake and get (slowly) home.
Winds light and variable, but we moved - and under sail power alone!
WooWoo!

Dorothy did real well today.
Kinda got her tiller backwards a couple of time on the way home,
but I know she was getting pretty tired by then.

Got a lot of sun and had fun too.

Fair winds,

Richard

http://www.home.earthlink.net/~cavelamb/index.htm

"cavelamb himself" wrote in message
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Yup.. we really like the Capris. They're just the right level of
challenge for new students on the SF bay.

Hey, you're going to screw up and you're going to luck dumb doing
something silly... nature of sailing. Or, did you mean posting here? g

certaintly a possibility...


Didn't screw up too bad today!

But I don't have the squares built yet - so it's kinda a moot point.
That's going to give me ample oppertunity to look dumb... I'm sure.

About 5 hours to cross to the end of the lake and get (slowly) home.
Winds light and variable, but we moved - and under sail power alone!
WooWoo!

Dorothy did real well today.
Kinda got her tiller backwards a couple of time on the way home,
but I know she was getting pretty tired by then.

Got a lot of sun and had fun too.

Fair winds,

Richard

http://www.home.earthlink.net/~cavelamb/index.htm


What about Toto? g

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Capt. JG wrote:
"cavelamb himself" wrote in message
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Yup.. we really like the Capris. They're just the right level of
challenge for new students on the SF bay.

Hey, you're going to screw up and you're going to luck dumb doing
something silly... nature of sailing. Or, did you mean posting here? g

certaintly a possibility...


Didn't screw up too bad today!

But I don't have the squares built yet - so it's kinda a moot point.
That's going to give me ample oppertunity to look dumb... I'm sure.

About 5 hours to cross to the end of the lake and get (slowly) home.
Winds light and variable, but we moved - and under sail power alone!
WooWoo!

Dorothy did real well today.
Kinda got her tiller backwards a couple of time on the way home,
but I know she was getting pretty tired by then.

Got a lot of sun and had fun too.

Fair winds,


Richard

http://www.home.earthlink.net/~cavelamb/index.htm



What about Toto? g


nervous bladder...

cavelamb himself wrote:
Capt. JG wrote:

"cavelamb himself" wrote in message
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Yup.. we really like the Capris. They're just the right level of
challenge for new students on the SF bay.

Hey, you're going to screw up and you're going to luck dumb doing
something silly... nature of sailing. Or, did you mean posting here?
g

certaintly a possibility...



Didn't screw up too bad today!

But I don't have the squares built yet - so it's kinda a moot point.
That's going to give me ample oppertunity to look dumb... I'm sure.

About 5 hours to cross to the end of the lake and get (slowly) home.
Winds light and variable, but we moved - and under sail power alone!
WooWoo!

Dorothy did real well today.
Kinda got her tiller backwards a couple of time on the way home,
but I know she was getting pretty tired by then.

Got a lot of sun and had fun too.

Fair winds,


Richard

http://www.home.earthlink.net/~cavelamb/index.htm




What about Toto? g


nervous bladder...

Just stick him next to the scuppers...

"katy" wrote in message
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cavelamb himself wrote:
Capt. JG wrote:

"cavelamb himself" wrote in message
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Yup.. we really like the Capris. They're just the right level of
challenge for new students on the SF bay.

Hey, you're going to screw up and you're going to luck dumb doing
something silly... nature of sailing. Or, did you mean posting here?
g

certaintly a possibility...



Didn't screw up too bad today!

But I don't have the squares built yet - so it's kinda a moot point.
That's going to give me ample oppertunity to look dumb... I'm sure.

About 5 hours to cross to the end of the lake and get (slowly) home.
Winds light and variable, but we moved - and under sail power alone!
WooWoo!

Dorothy did real well today.
Kinda got her tiller backwards a couple of time on the way home,
but I know she was getting pretty tired by then.

Got a lot of sun and had fun too.

Fair winds,


Richard

http://www.home.earthlink.net/~cavelamb/index.htm




What about Toto? g


nervous bladder...

Just stick him next to the scuppers...


That's katytype for next to the scarecrow.


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Capt. JG wrote:
"katy" wrote in message
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cavelamb himself wrote:

Capt. JG wrote:


"cavelamb himself" wrote in message
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Yup.. we really like the Capris. They're just the right level of
challenge for new students on the SF bay.

Hey, you're going to screw up and you're going to luck dumb doing
something silly... nature of sailing. Or, did you mean posting here?
g

certaintly a possibility...



Didn't screw up too bad today!

But I don't have the squares built yet - so it's kinda a moot point.
That's going to give me ample oppertunity to look dumb... I'm sure.

About 5 hours to cross to the end of the lake and get (slowly) home.
Winds light and variable, but we moved - and under sail power alone!
WooWoo!

Dorothy did real well today.
Kinda got her tiller backwards a couple of time on the way home,
but I know she was getting pretty tired by then.

Got a lot of sun and had fun too.

Fair winds,



Richard

http://www.home.earthlink.net/~cavelamb/index.htm




What about Toto? g

nervous bladder...

Just stick him next to the scuppers...



That's katytype for next to the scarecrow.



Today was mo' betta. Wind 5 to 10. Let's head for the lake!

Dorothy _sailed_ us out of the slip and away we went flying low across
the lake!

About an hour out we sudenly hit a hole in the wind and went limp.

Then the real wind showed up! 15 to 20 gusting 25.

Spirit laid over and slithered like a sidewinder!

This was the first time Dorothy has had to handle any real blow and
it was a bit much for her. The boat would try to round and loose drive
then D'd get her back on course and laid right over again.

Things happened a lot quicker than she's used to.
The look on her face was a mix of exhilaration and dread as the lee rail
started throwing spray.

I was caught between wanting to try out the new main reefing - and not
wanting to let go of the main sheet!

Finally decided the best course of action was to run like smoke for home.

We were making hull speed on a run! First time for that...

Well, like the title says - I like this boat!

Richard