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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy'>Well put……<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy'>However in my opinion the notion of a boat
having questionable quality and design is shared by many another boat owners
(BO’s).<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy'>As a BO of a Shock Santana , I too have
had many a day when I shook my head at the choices of hardware and design that
it came with. Just try and refiberglassing a rotted ballast tank!<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy'> I actually think almost every BO has
moments when they feel this way, unless you are Russell Coutts or something…..<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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steve.truax@comcast.net [mailto:steve.truax@comcast.net] <br>
<b><span style='font-weight:bold'>Sent:</span></b> Tuesday, December 30, 2008
4:15 PM<br>
<b><span style='font-weight:bold'>To:</span></b> Glenn Selvin; <st1:PersonName
w:st="on">Mark Hammett</st1:PersonName>; Garry Cooke; <st1:PersonName w:st="on">Ruedenberg,
Emanuel</st1:PersonName> (Rudy)<br>
<b><span style='font-weight:bold'>Cc:</span></b> Glenn Selvin;
capri25@lists.wyc.org; Kenneth Reiff<br>
<b><span style='font-weight:bold'>Subject:</span></b> Re: [Capri25] Backstay
question -- Reminder on WYC Capri 25 Fleet Rules</span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'>Great reading...<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'>As for why the WYC Capri Fleet bylaws prohibit this type of
modification: (mostly for WYC members)<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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12.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'>The <st1:place w:st="on">Capri</st1:place> fleet has debated the
bylaws around three fundamental points:<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'>1) One-Design: When does a modification to the original
design/specifications change the dynamics of the boat beyond the
one-design concept?<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'>2) Affordability: In the spirit of providing a equal playing field at
what point does the cost of a change to the original
design/specification inhibit the ability of some boats to keep pace?<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'>3) Safety: Kind of speaks for itself.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'>Unfortuantely my memory, of the meeting in which the backstay
was discussed, cannot recall the exact reasons given for continuing to require
the split backstay. However I am certain that all three points above entered
into the decision.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'>Note: I find it interesting that in this thread almost everyone agrees
that Catalina did not build the <st1:place w:st="on">Capri</st1:place> with
attention to quality and durability. Yet we all push the boats beyond our
own opinion of the construction quality. Such as flying a 155 in 18+ knots of
wind then looking for ways to eliminate the resulting sag of the headstay.
Just my two cents.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'>Steve Truax<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'>Persistence 263<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'>-------------- Original message -------------- <br>
From: "Glenn Selvin" <ghselvin@ix.netcom.com> <br>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
10.0pt'>We are a Southern California based <st1:place w:st="on">Capri</st1:place>
25. In fact, we used the factory tangs as attachment points for our
cascading backstay, and upon that backstay upgrade, I decided that I'd better
beef up our headstay attachment.</span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
10.0pt'>My plan is simply to leave the factory bow fitting in place, and to
simply install a new tang, through bolted to the bow. That tang
will not be welded to the bow fitting, as I don't feel like going through the
gyrations of removing that factory fitting so as to take it to a welder.
Instead, I'll simply install the new bow tang, laying it right over the
existing factory piece. Thus, the headstay will attach to BOTH the
existing factory piece, AND the bow tang through bolted to the bow.</span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
10.0pt'>Why Catalina didn't do this to begin with is beyond me. And as to
the Wayzata fleet? Why not change your bylaws and allow the backstay
upgrade? Its much nicer than the "pinch the wires together"
system.</span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>----- Original Message ----- <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal style='background:#E4E4E4'><b><font size=2 face=Arial><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold'>From:</span></font></b><font
size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'> <a
href="mailto:mkhammett@sprintmail.com" title="mkhammett@sprintmail.com">Mark
Hammett</a> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold'>To:</span></font></b><font size=2
face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'> <a
href="mailto:garry.cooke@gmail.com" title="garry.cooke@gmail.com">Garry Cooke</a>
; <a href="mailto:Emanuel.Ruedenberg@bsci.com"
title="Emanuel.Ruedenberg@bsci.com">Ruedenberg,Emanuel (Rudy)</a> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold'>Cc:</span></font></b><font size=2
face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'> <a
href="mailto:capri25@lists.wyc.org" title="capri25@lists.wyc.org">capri25@lists.wyc.org</a>
; <a href="mailto:kenreiff@gmail.com" title="kenreiff@gmail.com">Kenneth Reiff</a>
<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold'>Sent:</span></font></b><font size=2
face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'> Tuesday, December
30, 2008 10:38 AM<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold'>Subject:</span></font></b><font size=2
face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'> Re: [Capri25]
Backstay question -- Reminder on WYC Capri 25 Fleet Rules<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Greetings
Everyone;<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>I would
like to remind all the local Capri 25 Fleet members that are reviewing this
discussion thread that the installation of a cascaded backstay is a departure
from the local fleet rules - A cascaded backstay was installed on Capri 25
#009 "Divine Inspiration" and was later disallowed because it altered
the original running rig as defined by the local rules. For all the out of town
Capri's its a great way to get additional purchase and manual force to reduce
headstay sag and flex the mast, bending the center forward to force for a
flatter main in heavy air. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Engineering
Notes: Cascading Backstays and Headsail Tacks<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Backstay
-- The angle of the backstay is very important due to the roach of the standard
mainsails. PHRF mains that conform to the original <st1:place w:st="on">Capri</st1:place>
25 rules (the PHRF standard) have a greater roach than our local Capris. This
means that cascading blocks should use the original chainplate positions on the
stern and not be lead directly to the eye on the cockpit deck aft of the rudder
post. That eye is for the adjuster rig only. If you cascade to the eye on
deck the backstay angle is reduced by as much as 6 inches, which makes low wind
tacks and gybes of the mainsail difficult. Especially so if you use a small
amount of backstay to create a better entry on the headsail for sailing up
wind. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>The
headstay plate -- This can be changed to the J24 hardware with
minimal alterations (but to bend it with a hammer and vise may weaken the
plate). Several of the local Capris in the WYC fleet have had a
6" L x 3/16" T x 1" W - SS chainplate
welded to the original tack plate and have 1 to 3 countersunk
3/8" dia. screws and a reinforcement block on the inside with fender
washers and lock nuts. The total length of the chainplate addition is up to the
owner but 6 inches (with 2 holes) is typical. The rub-rail on the
bow point does not need to be removed; just slightly altered to accommodate the
chainplate thickness and width when installing it underneath. I use a
1" chissle to pry the aluminum rail from the hull. The chissle
will stretch the aluminum nicely without breaking it. Just be gentle and be
sure you remove the mounting screws under the rubber (the most forward ones)
first.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>One good
thing about adding the chainplate in the bow -- it you t-bone someone
-- the damage to your bow will be significantly reduced -- just ask the guys on
Fore Sail who tapped Ham-It-Up! this year...<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Happy
sailing, <br>
<br>
<st1:PersonName w:st="on">Mark Hammett</st1:PersonName><br>
<st1:place w:st="on">Capri</st1:place> 25 #370<br>
Ham-It-Up!<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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12.0pt'>-----Original Message----- <br>
From: Garry Cooke <br>
<GARRY.COOKE@GMAIL.COM>Sent: Dec 30, 2008 9:53 AM <br>
To: "<st1:PersonName w:st="on">Ruedenberg, Emanuel</st1:PersonName>
(Rudy)" <br>
<EMANUEL.RUEDENBERG@BSCI.COM>Cc: capri25@lists.wyc.org, Kenneth Reiff <br>
<KENREIFF@GMAIL.COM>Subject: Re: [Capri25] Backstay question <br>
<br>
sorry I noticed a typing error, the 35% should be 25%. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'>regards<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><font size=3
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Garry<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'>On Tue, Dec 30, 2008 at 10:39 AM, Garry Cooke <<a
href="mailto:garry.cooke@gmail.com" target="_blank">garry.cooke@gmail.com</a>>
wrote:<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'>You need to be careful how much force you are putting into your boat.
The backstay tension should be limited to no more than 35% the breaking strain
of the backstay wire. If you put too much tension in the rig, you will increase
significantly the compression force in the mast and risk damage to the bottom
of your boat. I know of two Express 30's where the owners put too much back
stay tension and drove the mast down, and cracked the bottom of the boat, and
in one case, let water in. I also know of some Viking 28's where the deck has
been buckled by too much backstay tension. It would be wise to get a Loos gauge
to ensure that you are not over stressing your rig. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'>good luck<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'>Garry<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><st1:place w:st="on"><font
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25 'Endeavour' <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'>On Tue, Dec 30, 2008 at 10:24 AM, <st1:PersonName w:st="on">Ruedenberg,
Emanuel</st1:PersonName> (Rudy) <<a
href="mailto:Emanuel.Ruedenberg@bsci.com" target="_blank">Emanuel.Ruedenberg@bsci.com</a>>
wrote:<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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does not answer this email. He and I know others, have had terrible
problems at the bow. I seem to remember that the force of the forestay
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<b><span style='font-weight:bold'>On Behalf Of </span></b>Kenneth Reiff<br>
<b><span style='font-weight:bold'>Sent:</span></b> Tuesday, December 30, 2008
2:28 AM<br>
<b><span style='font-weight:bold'>To:</span></b> <a
href="mailto:capri25@lists.wyc.org" target="_blank">capri25@lists.wyc.org</a><br>
<b><span style='font-weight:bold'>Subject:</span></b> [Capri25] Backstay
question</span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>We've
replaced the standard "pinch the two wires together" type of backstay
adjuster with a very nice, and powerful, cascade system as we've always had
problems getting the backstay tight enough to get rid of headstay sag while in
breeze. With this new cascading system, trust me, we're not going to have
headstay problems anymore.<br>
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My question? I looked below at the very front of the boat in front of
that little wooden piece, and the headstay fitting is only through bolted at
the top with no back up plate, and only one bolt in the front stem, under the
rub rail. Typical Catalina construction... cheap. <br>
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Has anyone in the Wayzata fleet improved their backstay adjusting arrangement
with a more powerful cascade? And has anyone ever beefed up the headstay
piece? I'm thinking of removing it, then welding on a much longer tang, so that
I have about three bolts t hrough the stem of the boat, not just one.
Plus, Catalina used no back up plates, only washers, which scares me. Has
anyone put on too much backstay tension and yanked the headstay fitting right off
the freaking deck? Or am I just being paranoid because these boats are
built so poorly? Thoughts on yanking off your headstay fitting would be
appreciated. If you could, please email me at <br clear=all>
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-- <br>
Ken Reiff<br>
Email: <a href="mailto:kenreiff@gmail.com" target="_blank">kenreiff@gmail.com</a><br>
Cell: 562-637-6630<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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