Any other Capitan owners that are active on this site? Especially Great Lakes boaters. I suppose asking to find another CC sailboat on Lake Superior would be...
hi Kim it's good to hear from another Caribbean owner.I haven't sailed mine yet still effecting repairs while living on the hook. I've got the 1977 ketch and...
Hi, I own a 1968 Capri 26 serial #JP260064. I purchased the boat in 1990 used it one season in Lake Michigan and have had it in dry storage ever since. I...
Welcome! Google the article "Sprats & Minnows" by Patrick Matthiesen on the web, about the smaller Sparkman & Stephens designs, including Capri 26. Bruce Young...
Hello Michael & Kim, In my Caribbean purchase last October, I found original manuals for almost every system. I even have original diagrams (like blueprints) ...
Hello Jim My name is Mike in Picayune, Miss. Those manuels you have sound very interesting to me. I own a 1976 Carribean and have to totally restore her. I...
Hi Mike and everyone else out there, I'll make a list of every manual I have. Then you can choose what will help you. I'm not trying to make a profit but you...
Jim Your plan sounds fine. Just let me know the cost and I will get you the money. I am getting excited as I have not found any manuels on this great boat. I...
I just bought your book The Journals of Constant Waterman at Barnes & Noble. Great reading.Congratulations. Bruce Young 1970 Pawnee 26 Lola Boston MA ... you...
Bruce Thanks for your support. when I get famous enough, maybe someone from Boston will offer to let me read and sign books up there. Whenever my next book...
Good to hear from you! With Barnes & Noble carrying your book, you'll be in Boston soon enough. Did you switch to a 4 stroke? When I bought LOLA it came with a...
I've had a Yamaha 9.9 4 stroke with electric start the past two years and it hasn't given me any trouble. Before that, I had a 2 stroke Johnson with manual...
Chris Craft Owners: Here is a race many of us may well be interested in. Many classic S&S boats will be participating and it's sponsored by the Eastern Yacht ...
Thanks! Ant thanks for the mention in your book of the consignment store in Mystic. I'll have to stop by. By the way, my father worked at Mystic Seaport in the...
I am thinking of buying a 1967 32' Cherokee. She is in rough shape on the inside. I fell in love with her at first sight. I will try to post a picture. here....
Good Morning, I was wondering if any of you have any issues with the outhaul on the 37? I was putting the mainsail on and overtightned the outhaul but wasn't...
Mark, There is a button that you have to press to release the outhaul right near the crank. Use the crank to relieve the tension, push the button and then...
Mike, Thanks alot!!! I didn't notice the button but I'll be sure to look for it when I'm back on the boat. I do have the roller reefing main but have not...
On mine, the boom's sail track is in 2 pieces with the smaller one (about 18") near the tack end. You should try to not have too much of an upward pull on...
I bought the Cherokee, and am in the process of cleaning her up. I have started a website in her honor. Check out the site and let me know what you thnk. All...
I have 2 each of the original Chris Craft sailboat manuals: Rigging Manual and Owners Manual. Both are original, but the content is generic as the info applies...
Hi all! A bad virus on my PC took me out of commission for awhile. I wanted to add to some of the discussions. I have some blueprints of the JPB 35 both by...
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