Hello All, Our genoa is on the way to the seamstress for repair of a big old rip along the leech and into the fabric. Seems as though we'll be limping along...
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Bob Unkel
rfunkel
Jun 17, 2007 9:20 am
Mary: Our local dealer, Strictly Sail has a new Catalina110 that came off a new C-26 that got a 150 with roller furling at time of purchase. You might try...
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Bob Unkel
rfunkel
Jun 17, 2007 3:38 pm
Mary and Bob: I took your recent information and used it for the next Tech Article. Attached is copy of the draft sent to the Mainsheet. I also added the photo...
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Mary Kinnunen and Jef...
mkinnunen1957
Jun 17, 2007 5:23 pm
Hey Bob, Love the measurements but help me out. Our boat is equipped with a 4/6 CDI Flexible Furler with a 150% genoa. Are the dimensions you gave good for a...
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Bob White
Capri26@...
Jun 17, 2007 8:39 pm
I have no idea how a furling main would work for applying numbers. B W ... From: Mary Kinnunen and Jeff Eaton To: capri26@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, June...
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Ted and Judy Schwink
tedjudy2@...
Jun 18, 2007 2:47 am
In 2002 I bought a Genoa from Steve Swenson at Ullman Sails in CA. He is just up the road from Catalina and knows correct dimensions . If you have a roller...
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Jim Long
captainjimbolio
Jun 18, 2007 3:17 am
Thanks for this useful information. I too have a CDI furler but I'm sure the jib on it is only 100%. I frown in consternation each time my friend in his 26...
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Mary Kinnunen and Jef...
mkinnunen1957
Jun 18, 2007 3:34 am
Well, if a few of us are ready to buy new sails perhaps we could contact a company such as Ullman Sails that Ted mentioned and see if we can get a deal! Jim,...
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Stan Buck
sbuckfw
Jun 18, 2007 8:19 pm
I too am in the market for a new furling genoa - in fact I have a quote on a "kit" from SailRite (www.sailrite.com <http://www.sailrite.com/> ) for $500 but...
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vargapj@...
topcot1
Jun 18, 2007 9:47 pm
Just my two cents on the issue of sails: I have an Ullman full batten main and an Ullman 90% Jib. I have been very happy with their quality and how the sails...
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Bob Unkel
rfunkel
Jun 19, 2007 6:21 am
On 6/17/07 1:23 PM, "Mary Kinnunen and Jeff Eaton" <iceout@...> ... Mary and Jeff: I have no information about our furling system. My thought is that...
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Bob Unkel
rfunkel
Jun 19, 2007 6:37 am
Jim: We only have the two cabin top winches on Impulsive. I use a snatch block attached to the forward post of the stern pulpit, mine has a small bail welded...
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Bob Unkel
rfunkel
Jun 19, 2007 6:42 am
Jim: Forgot to address the addition of a second set of winches. Yes you can do this also, all you need are the winches and some long bolts to thru bolt them to...
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Bob Unkel
rfunkel
Jun 19, 2007 7:05 am
Pete: My two cents on heavy wind sailing would be to go with what you can most easily handle. Generally the boat handles better with both Main and a Jib or ...
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Jim Long
captainjimbolio
Jun 25, 2007 3:43 am
I should have listened to your sage advice Mr. Unkle for this weekend, in 20-25kts, I tore my main along the reef line. Oh well, there goes my almost 20...
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Mary Kinnunen and Jef...
mkinnunen1957
Jun 25, 2007 8:34 pm
I contacted Ullman Sails in CA (we were told at our marina that they made the Capri's original sails) via two emails and one phone message. No reply. So I...
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longjim@...
captainjimbolio
Jun 25, 2007 9:34 pm
I am currently gathering Quotes for the new Mainsail. I'll keep everyone in the loop as things progress. SO far - FX sails gave me a 10% discount if I buy...
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Gary Pack
sailman270
Jun 26, 2007 2:56 am
A couple of years ago I purchased a new Genoa ( I have a CDI furler) and main from Cruising Direct, a subsidiary of North sails. Total cost was around $2K....
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Darrell
genevamoon
Jun 26, 2007 4:44 am
I bought a 150% two years ago from North Sails. The service was good but I do not know if it was worth the extra money. All the North sails (execpt racing...
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Bob Unkel
rfunkel
Jul 6, 2007 9:33 pm
... Jim: Whoops, hope our talking about new sails didnÂąt start a rash of problems! I would also vote for a loose footed sail, much better shape. With all the...
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Bob Unkel
rfunkel
Jul 6, 2007 9:41 pm
On 6/25/07 4:33 PM, "Mary Kinnunen and Jeff Eaton" <iceout@...> ... Mary: When I visited Catalina factory many moons ago, they had their own sail loft....
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mkinnunen1957
Jul 23, 2007 12:28 am
Hello All, Ullman Sails/Chesapeake Bay loft shipped us our replacement Genoa one week after we ordered it. We've had it our in very light (I posted a couple...
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Jim
jimbolio2000
Jul 26, 2007 1:11 am
Loose Foot vs. Attached—What's Best? by Dan Dickison Racing sailors in particular are keenly aware that once the breeze pipes up, you need to make certain...
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kcardwell20
Aug 11, 2007 12:50 am
We want to replace the original two-stroke Johnson 9.9 with a remote control four-stroke - strongly considering the Yamaha High Thrust 8. Has anyone done this...
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dellandanpries
Sep 1, 2007 12:27 am
... involved? ... We have a yamaha 9.9 outboard on Caudillo. Works great. Mounted on the existing standard outboard bracket without modification. The yamaha...
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Bob Unkel
rfunkel
Sep 4, 2007 2:41 am
Greetings: Hope everyone had a great Labor Day and were able to spend the time on their Capri 26. We are dealing with silting and a drought that has dropped ...
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mkinnunen1957
Sep 10, 2007 7:52 pm
Hello Capri Sailors, Last Wednesday I sailed solo for the first time. The SW 20 kt breeze made for a wonderful few hours on the bay! The CDI roller furler was...
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R Agar
richardraga
Sep 10, 2007 9:10 pm
There is a roller bearing upgrade available that reduces the friction. I think it is about $100. NewJSI used to carry it and others that sell parts for the...
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JAN.RICH
jan.rich@...
Sep 11, 2007 11:44 am
I have the roller bearing. It does make things easier. However in 20+ winds it is still hard. I had read an article to head slightly down wind and it does make...
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jan rich
jan.rich@...
Sep 11, 2007 1:11 pm
Here's a few suggestions..... Originally our furling line went through eyelets that were on the cabin top. We repositioned the line to go through blocks at...
