[Capri25] Weight of a 1980 Capri 25, hull #50

[Patrick Nowak]

Thanks to all of you for providing these weights for the Capri 25.  I will pass this along to the potential buyer.

Regards.

Pat Nowak

On Nov 25, 2012, at 7:40 PM, "John Speltz" <johnspeltz at comcast.net> wrote:

> I estimate the boat weights 3,300 with gear and plus the trailer runs about 800 lbs = 4,100lbs
>  
> From: capri25-bounces at lists.wyc.org [mailto:capri25-bounces at lists.wyc.org] On Behalf Of John Koss
> Sent: Saturday, November 24, 2012 6:14 PM
> To: Ernie Brody; pnowak342 at att.net; capri25 at lists.wyc.org
> Subject: Re: [Capri25] Weight of a 1980 Capri 25, hull #50
>  
> 
> The Capri, accessories, and trailer may very well approach 5K lbs.
> From: jdkoss at hotmail.com
> To: epbrody at earthlink.net; pnowak342 at att.net; capri25 at lists.wyc.org
> Date: Sat, 24 Nov 2012 18:10:52 -0600
> Subject: Re: [Capri25] Weight of a 1980 Capri 25, hull #50
> 
> Without benefit of the specifics of the SUV, a quick search revealed that generally a 4Runner has a max tow capacity of 5K lbs.
> 
> http://auto.howstuffworks.com/auto-parts/towing/towing-capacity/vehicle/towing-capacity-chart36.htm
> 
> > From: epbrody at earthlink.net
> > To: pnowak342 at att.net; capri25 at lists.wyc.org
> > Date: Sat, 24 Nov 2012 13:33:35 -0600
> > Subject: Re: [Capri25] Weight of a 1980 Capri 25, hull #50
> > 
> > MORC measurement data shows 22 boats measured, average 3281 lb, range from
> > 3050 to 3500. It's slightly lighter than a J/24.
> > 
> > I would want a 6 cylinder engine if I were towing it any distance. An 8
> > would be better.
> > 
> > Ernest Brody, MORC measurer 4010
> > 
> > 
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: capri25-bounces at lists.wyc.org [mailto:capri25-bounces at lists.wyc.org]
> > On Behalf Of Patrick Nowak
> > Sent: Saturday, November 24, 2012 12:11 PM
> > To: capri25 at lists.wyc.org
> > Subject: [Capri25] Weight of a 1980 Capri 25, hull #50
> > 
> > Could you tell me what the weight of a typical 1980 Capri 25 is, including
> > the ballast?
> > 
> > I'm trying to sell mine and a potential buyer is concerned it might weigh
> > too much for his Toyota Forerunner to tow. He thinks it weighs 2940 lbs. I
> > thought these boats were closer to 2500 lbs. Please advise.
> > 
> > Incidentally mine is available for $12,700 with a new Elliot/Pattison main
> > and a nearly new Doyle mylar 155 plus other sails in good shape such as a W.
> > Lee 155 genoa and a spinnaker. 
> > 
> > Thanks.
> > 
> > Pat Nowak
> > Holland, MI
> > 
> > 616-403-3896
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