capri wave

[shotsy]

Hi,
Just bought a 98 capri wave . The previous owner can't remember how the boom sheet attaches to the traveler . I suspect I need a block of some kind . Any recommendations ?

 

[sinnettc]

Not familiar with the Wave but if it's like the Capri 14 this might be helpful: http://www.capri14.org/forum/C14_Handbook.pdf

If it's more like a laser then you want one of these: http://www.apsltd.com/c-2198-laser-traveler.aspx

 

[OldCat]

Laser-like

It appears to be like a Laser. If the link stays up, here are photos from Craig's List: http://albany.craigslist.org/boa/1740732617.html

Perhaps you could find a Laser in your area and see how it is rigged. Also, there are lots of Laser pictures here: http://na.laserperformance.com/boats/laser/laser-title-image/image-gallery/category/1 .

Best o' Luck,
OC

 

[sinnettc]

interesting. Looks like less sail and more headroom than a laser.

 

[Banooma]

Looks Sunfishish to me

Whatever is shown on the Craigslist link looks a lot like a Sunfish sail. Sunfish have no traveler, per se. Instead, there is a bridle - located at the stern of the boat. My Sunfish has a cable with a loop in the middle of it. It appears the newer models do not have that loop. The bridle is attached to the deck by eyestraps and screws.

See http://www.sunfishdirect.com/sunfish.php?p=sunfish_deckview

The mainsheet clips on to the bridle, then runs through two blocks from the aft to around mid-boom to your hand in the cockpit.

No matter how it's attached, as long as you connect the mainsheet to the bridle (traveler), through a couple boom blocks, and to your hand, you should be good to go.

Have fun!