[Capri25]used sails

[Deven Hull]

Great stuff thanks. I will be racing against J24s, S2 7.9 and a range of
boats down to the 140 range.  You sailed on Tom Mackin's boat.  Not much
grass or weeds here. I have sailed lots of J24s and there are lots of
variables with the rig. From what I have read, the Capri is not a bad
with the mast head rig.  What do people do in changing conditions?
 
Still looking for sails!
 
Thanks,
Deven 

-----Original Message-----
From: Steve Truax [mailto:steve.truax at bevcore.com] 
Sent: Friday, May 28, 2004 11:47 AM
To: hull at thehullcompany.com
Subject: RE: [Capri25]used sails


Deven,
 
I do not have sails but would gladly provide advise on racing the boat.
Since you will be racing PHRF, who is your competition? J24, Merits,
J22, Sonar? One of the issues with the Capri 25 is that most people try
to beat to close to the wind. Cracking off of close hulled by 2 degrees
will often improve the speed by up to one knot. Sail the boat flat (Ok I
have a hard time with it perfectly flat, but the heel should not exceed
10 degrees). I have only sailed in Charleston once (the name of the boat
was Cheers with Tom and Jerry graphics), is there any vegetation that
the keel may pickup? If so you will need to learn the art of scraping
during the race (we get lots of practice on Lake Minnetonka due to
Eurasian Milfoil). Prebend in the mast is a must in heavy air. Speaking
of heavy air... Be prepared to blow the main if the helm loads up in a
puff. I have witnessed auto-tacks and spins from boats that were not
prepared. If the boat has the original traveler and car the traveler is
useless in heavy air. Personally I like to work the main while driving
and the original traveler configuration simply sucks. I have a 6:1
windward sheeting Harken configuration, a 4:1 will do (I have used
both), but the 6:1 is great when it is blowing 25+. I would also
recommend beefing up the traveler by mounting it on a solid wood board
or aluminum bar. In heavy air the pressure transfer from the main sheet
will flex the traveler the wood board of aluminum eliminates the flex.
Last recommendation. Move the backstay adjustment forward. In our one
design fleet the split back stay is required. However almost all of the
boats have run two control lines forward in the cockpit near the
traveler so that all you have to do is reach down reguardless of which
tack you are on.
 
The Capri is a great boat, enjoy!
 

  _____  

From: capri25-bounces at lists.wyc.org
[mailto:capri25-bounces at lists.wyc.org] On Behalf Of Deven Hull
Sent: Friday, May 28, 2004 10:04 AM
To: capri25 at lists.wyc.org
Subject: [Capri25]used sails


I just acquired a Capri 25 for our sailing school and to do some local
PHRF racing. I hope to get a fleet going in Charleston, SC, but I need
to make a good impression in the fleet so the boat becomes attractive
for one design and PHRF growth. I am now looking for some reasonable
sails to get me started. New sails are not in the budget right now, but
if anyone has some regatta sails that still have some life that are for
sale, please let me know. I read the tuning guides you have on line, but
any tips or feedback would be greatly appreciated.
 
Thanks,
Deven 
 

Deven Hull, CPYB

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