She came out today. That was an interesting experience - riding the lift up. We didn't quite get mated up on the trailer today. I had some last minute...
When I first got my trailer, the builder helped me setup all the support heights. Unfortunately once I started pulling her down the road, it was obvious we...
Hi Peter, I was going by the dimensions that Catalina gave me for the 26 cradle. Mine is at the opposite end of the spectrum - more toward higher tongue ...
The balance point on Sea Belle (inboard diesel) is approximately at the head bulkhead which falls between the port side windows. If the center of the boat is...
I had to move mine around until I got it right. Mine sits fairly forward on the trailer, but tows great. Better to have too much tongue weight as opposed to...
Good reference Art, I just looked at photo of "Impulsive" on the trailer and mine is about same position. Bob Sent by an outspoken old person from his...
I had always heard that tongue weight should be 10 to 20 percent of the total weight. But that would mean 600 to 1200 pounds on the tongue in this case! Does...
I think mine is ok. Very close to what you guys have been describing. Without the motor her balance point is probably a few inches further forward too. She is...
I have a 1994 Capri fin keel with inboard diesel. I haul it twice a year. My tongue weight is about #1000. I pull it with a GMC 1500 that has been beefed up...
The 10 to 20% rule works for trailers that do bot have the tongue extension condition. If you are 500 to 1000 pounds you will more than likely bed any ...
You will need at least two tie down straps. I have one at the bow just in front of the forward hatch and the second one across the cockpit near the ...
I agree, I run my straps through the bow cleats and back towards the the supports that are about a foot in front of the front axel. The rear straps I wrap...
Additional thought, twist them a few turns when in between where they are attached to the boat and the trailer. If you have them flat, the wind underway will...
Richard, Did you ever send an e-mail out telling us what that big black wire was at the bottom of your mast? If you did I missed it. - Mark and Mlou " Raven"...
Mark: You have a virus sending out emails to the Yahoo Group with links to advertisements. You might need to scrub your computer Art Harden CCSA Commodore Sea...
Army apologies never had this problem before! Any suggestions other than deleting my account and starting over I don't even use the yahoo email. Regards Mark...
Maybe all you need do is change the password. My wife's Face Book account was hacked recently in a similar manner and all she did was to go in and change her...
Has anyone thoughts on the utility of a whisker pole for downwind/off-wind sailing for the Capri 26? I fly a 145 Genoa-- does anyone have recommendationf for...
Colin: I use a whisker pole all the time on my 26. I have a 155 Mylar headsail. The first pole I had was the heavy duty Forespar HD6-12 DL. Big mistake ...
Colin I’m guessing now but I’m thinking its 6’ with a 5’ extension. Steve From: capri26@yahoogroups.com [mailto:capri26@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of...
Q: does that 155 overpower the boat often ? ... From: waterwindsail <waterwindsail@...> To: capri26 <capri26@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Mon, Dec 12, 2011...
Mike I have never considered using a topping lift w/ my Forespar WP in light wind but the more I think about it, the more it makes sense. Thanks for the ...
I originally had doubts when I first purchased my 155 but Bob (Unkel) and the other guys on the group convinced me to go with the 155 and I am so thankful I...
The whisker poles are adjustable 6-12 is 6 feet to 12 feet. The usually measurement is the J measurement of the boat. Since I use a 155 It is a little...
