offshore solo

[smo]

any suggestions for setting up a capri 22 for sailing offshore on the great lakes

 

[Charlie H]

http://www.amazon.ca/Black-Feathers-Poc ... ather+sail

This is a book about a fellow who set up a Cal 20 for offshore sailing and, in particular, to do the Single-Handed Transpac. It has extensive appendices that would likely be of use for the purpose your propose. Since Capri 22's were not designed for offshore sailing, I expect one would be in for a fair bit of work to make one seaworthy for that purpose. Presumably, though, it could be done. Please keep the Board up to date on your project, I'm sure a lot of us would be interested!

Cheers, Charlie

 

[sinnettc]

I see you've got a tall rig. I'd invest the $$ to get a second reef put in your main. If the winds can really get crazy then maybe a 3rd.

 

[HERSH]

Add some kind of material to assure positive floatation.

Hershey

 

[SpiderPig]

Add some kind of material to assure positive floatation.

Very good point! The after and bow of the boat have room to put in inflatable flotation or even foam.

 

[sinnettc]

Good fitting companionway hatch boards that won't fall out if you get knocked down. Bow hatch closed & dogged, companionway hatch closed to help retain the hatch boards.

 

[HERSH]

Another thought. Make sure you have the rear compartment latch secure. ( Mk 1's) Again if a sudden knockdown, to prevent from opening and allowing water to come in. I think, earlier J-24's had a compartment similar, then changed their design and totally removed the compartment hatch/cover.

Hershey