I max out at four adults. Speed is good. Four feet should be plenty. I sail off the coast of central califorina. Bill ________________________________ From:...
hi paul - as far as your question about trailering - it would depend on the slope of your ramp and the wind conditions. i had a older "pre-wing" keel and added...
I have found the perfect number to sail with is myself, all by myself but that was the same when I had my big boat. I have sailed my C18 with 3 adults so 4...
I'm officially in withdrawal. I placed my boat into winter storage yesterday and I already miss it. It doesn't help that it's 75 and sunny here in Ohio. I...
What ? 75 degrees is too cold for you to go sailing ? what a wimp ? ... did I put enough smileys there ? :) Sounds to me like you put your boat away too soon...
Exactly! That's what makes this so irritating. The lake where I keep my boat requires that all boats be pulled from their dock by October 31. When I pulled the...
My central Ohio has the same 'deadline' for hauling out. They take away the courtesy dock at the ramp shortly thereafter, and they drawn the reservoir down to...
Same here in Michigan. The park/lake where I dock my boat requires haul out by 10/31. What's even worse is they do not allow us to launch until the first...
The wait.... I know what you mean. Can't get our boat out due to low water levels on the lake even though California weather allows for winter sailing. Its...
I used to hate pulling the boat when we lived in the Kansas City area.....seems I always tried to get one more weekend in only to find myself freezing the next...
You are so lucky. We just went to San Diego in August, what a great place to live ( minus the real estate prices ). We are about three hours south of Kansas...
... place to live ( minus the ... similar. ... you going to attempt a ... I've been extremely pleased with the Capri-18's performance and sea- worthyness, (is...
Here in the SF Bay Area, the Oakland Estuary and southern part of the Bay is always full... This next week should be good sailing weather here, but the...
I know the feeling of having to put your boat up for a "season". I sail on Key Biscayne (Fla) and have to travel for work during the summer and early fall...
Good morning Russ, I have been looking at installing a bimini top and was pleased to see that you can sail with your's up. I live in Miami, Fla so that is ...
Hi Roger, I have a 2003 Catalina 18 number 631, just 2 boats earlier than yours. My boat was originally sold in Houston and the second owner bought the Bimini...
Roger, The Bimini on my boat is from "North Canvass and Upholstery" in Houston. Their telephone number on the label is 713-334-7223. This Bimini was purchased...
I'm normally a patient man. I even like the winter...I really do. In the past, I usually do some backpacking and hiking during the winter months and I really...
I know exactly what you are talking about. Every winter I say that this is my last in Ohio, then I somehow survive until spring and forget about moving. I try...
You are not alone Troy!!!! I didn't get much time on my C 18 this summer when it was in the water due to a heart attack and triple bypass surgery. Now with the...
Hi Troy That has to be tough. Out here in Southern California I keep my little boat in the water year around. Our winter sailing calls for warm clothes and...
I've been there brother.....my solution was to leave Kansas City and move to San Diego, no more waiting..... Don #508 ... In ... winter ... in a ... I ... when...
Dave, I am so sorry to hear about your recent difficulties. Hope you get to make up for it during the coming season! - Christy Happiness always looks...
Troy....when I had my C18, my wife acused me of the same thing. I had it parked right along side my house, and I'd put a little electric heater inside and go...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZfqCFEHlw9I (Sailing-related because Parrotheads and pirates love parrots?) Warmest Christmas Greetings, Christy [Non-text...
hello everyone i just wanted to thank you all for the wealth of information on this board i bot gil stouch's 18 last spring, but have yet to get her into the...
Back atcha, sailor! Welcome to the family. You've got a nice little boat there. :-) Christy in Columbus OH #404 - Central Air ... From: brad kurlancheek ...
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