Hi Everyone -
I checked the post that I had written about changing my profile information, and there were several comments on the Capri 18. So I thought I might start a separate thread about this fine little boat.
What do you love? What do you wish were different? what projects are you engaged in?
My first impression of the boat was that it would be perfect for me if I were 20 years younger. Squeezing head first into that tiny companionway requires a bit more effort than it would have when I was in my 30s.
But the more I think about it, this might be the perfect boat for me right now.
I have at least 15 places that I would like to sail. I think I could never get to all of them in a 30 footer. This boat tows easily, rigs easily and seems to sail pretty well, though I haven't had it out in anything like real wind yet (my reputation as a wind killer is intact). The highlight of this summer will be the Grand Traverse Bay. Next Summer I have my sites set for Escanaba and the Bays de Noc.
And honestly - I can still bend myself into the cabin at 52. I do kind of wonder how long it's going to remain fun for my wife though.
I was lucky enough to buy this boat from someone who obviously took care of it. There are plenty of projects to keep me busy, but it's not a "project boat" by any stretch. I replaced all of the standing rigging, and the jib sheets last fall. The bottom needs to be painted - which is pretty intimidating for me. All of the exterior wood needs to be replaced - but there really isn't very much - so the woodworking project isn't intimidating - but the price of teak is! Thinking about African Mahogany.
I checked the post that I had written about changing my profile information, and there were several comments on the Capri 18. So I thought I might start a separate thread about this fine little boat.
What do you love? What do you wish were different? what projects are you engaged in?
My first impression of the boat was that it would be perfect for me if I were 20 years younger. Squeezing head first into that tiny companionway requires a bit more effort than it would have when I was in my 30s.
But the more I think about it, this might be the perfect boat for me right now.
I have at least 15 places that I would like to sail. I think I could never get to all of them in a 30 footer. This boat tows easily, rigs easily and seems to sail pretty well, though I haven't had it out in anything like real wind yet (my reputation as a wind killer is intact). The highlight of this summer will be the Grand Traverse Bay. Next Summer I have my sites set for Escanaba and the Bays de Noc.
And honestly - I can still bend myself into the cabin at 52. I do kind of wonder how long it's going to remain fun for my wife though.
I was lucky enough to buy this boat from someone who obviously took care of it. There are plenty of projects to keep me busy, but it's not a "project boat" by any stretch. I replaced all of the standing rigging, and the jib sheets last fall. The bottom needs to be painted - which is pretty intimidating for me. All of the exterior wood needs to be replaced - but there really isn't very much - so the woodworking project isn't intimidating - but the price of teak is! Thinking about African Mahogany.