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1981capri
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Initially Posted - 10/20/2007 : 13:41:57

We just bought a 1981 Capri 25. Another sad story of a Capri neglected. It's been sitting at a marina and hadn't been sailed since 2002. The sail cover was coming apart and the deck and cockpit had years of accumulated dirt and algae growth. The halyards and most of the running rigging needed replaced. The cabin needs new cushions, but other then that isn't too bad.

The good news is the hull is in very good shape and the standing rigging looks perfect, shiny stainless, no frays or corrosion at all. She cleaned up pretty well. The mainsail has some dirt and algae where the cover was coming apart, but seems solid. For a headsail we have a hank on Genoa from a Catalina 25.

Anyway, we got her out sailing. I'll post some pictures here. If anyone has some nicer Capri 25 sails that they would part with I'd love to hear from you.

Edited by - 1981capri on 10/20/2007 13:46:19

John Russell
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Response Posted - 10/20/2007 : 15:26:57

Congratulations and welcome to the forum. Great pics. Can't help you with sails other than to say that I've had good luck With Sailcare in Pennsylvania. They have a re-conditioning process that won't save sails that can't be helped but it sure does help sails that can benefit from it. They inspect the sails, repair them and then clean and condition them. I have no connection to the company other than as a customer. They'll tell you if they can't improve them and give you a repair price before doing the work. They have a "fall discount" which makes it a pretty good deal. I think it's about $0.85/sqft but don't quote me on that. Of course, the down side is that you have to be without your sails for a while.

Good luck with you new boat.
http://www.sailcare.com/

Edited by - John Russell on 10/20/2007 15:30:41

1981capri
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Response Posted - 10/20/2007 : 16:55:33

Hey thanks for the tip John. Looks like a great idea. I think that sail is worth saving. It's a North Sails brand and seems to be very solid and crispy. It's just dirty. I inspected it carefully and only found one tiny hole that I suspect is a fireworks burn. I cut small squares of Dacron sail repair tape and put over it.

What I'm hoping for, is to find someone who races and replaces sails often that has some spares they would be willing to let go of for a reasonable price. I can't afford $10,000 for a new set of racing sails, but I'd like to pick up some Capri 25 headsails and go back to the luff foil.

I'm open to suggestions here too. What do people think is the best sail plan for the Capri 25?

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Ericson33
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Response Posted - 10/21/2007 : 20:00:43

I have an old 155 that I will part with. I am not happy with its shape. #5 luff tape

180.00 plus shipping
Plus bag

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Ericson33
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Response Posted - 10/21/2007 : 20:02:10

I also have a spinnaker if you are interested

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Response Posted - 10/21/2007 : 20:25:51

Chris, If Dan isn't interested in the 155, send me an e-mail. I think #5 luff tape is the right one for my CDI furler but I have to check. I've been out on a lot of light wind days and wished for more canvas.

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1981capri
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Response Posted - 10/22/2007 : 12:10:15

Chris, I sent you an email. I'm interested in the 155. What type of sail is that? Dacron? Cross cut? What type of foil does it need?

Got some good news today. I talked to the PO and he has the spinnaker gear and a spinnaker for me. I need to pick that up and see what the condition the kite is in. I might be interested in that too.

Edited by - 1981capri on 10/22/2007 12:10:51

Ericson33
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Response Posted - 10/22/2007 : 21:35:37

155 pentax / technora crosscut fair to good shape #5 luff tape
I can post photos, or you can see the sail at windycrest.com
Go to the ms regatta folder,we are the red capri at the start sail numbers
on the sail are 71

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1981capri
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Response Posted - 10/22/2007 : 22:04:09

Chris, How much do you want for that?

Dan

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Ericson33
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Response Posted - 10/22/2007 : 22:12:54

180.00 plus shipping about 18.00

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Ericson33
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Response Posted - 10/22/2007 : 22:15:09

send me your address in an emial, I got the one you sent, take a look at the sail if you don't want it send it back

You will be out 18.00

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1981capri
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Response Posted - 10/23/2007 : 10:33:38

Hey Chris Thanks!!!

I want to make sure I get the right foil. I'm looking at "Harken - Carbo Racing Foil Unit 0 - Max Wire 1/4, Max Headstay 33.6 ft., Luff Tape # 5" at http://mauriprosailing.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD& Product_Code=HAR70009M

Is that right?

Dan

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saribella
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Response Posted - 10/24/2007 : 22:02:47

Or you can go with a Headfoil 2 which will save $$'s and will suit your needs without the addded cost.

http://www.headfoil.com/prod01.htm

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1981capri
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Response Posted - 10/24/2007 : 22:52:01

Hey thanks for the link. That would be cheaper. I also looked at the Tuff Luff at www.tuffluff.com which is closer to the same price, but I noticed they have a Kevlar shield that is almost the same price as the extrusion that glues on to protect it from the spinnaker pole. If you include that it is even more then the Harken Carbo Foil. Harken claims the Carbo foil is stronger then pvc, so I was thinking in the long run it might be a better value.

I'll have to give HeadFoil a call.

Edited by - 1981capri on 10/24/2007 22:52:37

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Response Posted - 10/25/2007 : 00:19:37

I have had the harken for one year now, the sail drops just like hanks. It is worth the money, and I ordered mine thru Mauri pro sailing also

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