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1981capri
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Initially Posted - 11/04/2007 : 19:10:26

My boat has no instruments on it and I am thinking I want to add depth, speed(bi-data?) and wind. Since there are no holes in the cockpit/cabin bulkhead I'm having a hard time with the idea of cutting holes in it and also thinking that crew may be in the way of the windward side instrument. I just wondering if anyone has an opinion on the best placement for instrument displays.(pictures are always appreciated)

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Ericson33
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Response Posted - 11/04/2007 : 20:06:36

dan, I have installed the first if three displays in our cockpit. The first was the windspeed and wind direction display. The display is mounted by the cockpit floor on the vertical part of the step. This has kept all of the wires hidden and out of the way. All of the wires are run behind the thin teak panel, and it gives you a small amount of space to install the locknut on the back of the display's. Power is right under this location also. The wires run behind the rear bulkhead and up to the compression post, I have a connection box installed on the post and a quick disconnect on the cabin top for unstrpping the mast.

I had thought long and hard about the best location for the displays, if everyone is on the rail then this location works well, the only downside is that these need to be at eye level with the bow, but with bidding all of the wires out of the way, its a good switch

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existentialsailor
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Response Posted - 11/05/2007 : 07:31:10

I'd thought of making a display mount that went on top of the cabin. Connected to the sliding hatch. I never did it, but I liked the idea. Keeps your head up. Moves with the sliding hatch when you need to get below. Could be made removable for storage. I was going to use those weather proof speaker boxes they make and front it with teak. Sorry, no pictures.

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Ericson33
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Response Posted - 11/05/2007 : 12:28:37

rick,
do you still have your Capri?

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existentialsailor
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Response Posted - 11/07/2007 : 08:41:01

Chris,

No, sadly she is gone. I couldn't do the repairs myself and the estimate was more than I could justify spending to fix her.

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Pirate Princess
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Response Posted - 04/20/2008 : 22:07:08

I purchased my Capri last year (it had been sorely neglected for 15 years). Everything was stored neatly and I found the instrument panel that was used stictly for racing. It is a full hatchboard that slides into where the normal hatch fits when locking the boat up. There is a depth finder, knot meter and compass mounted into this board. Sadly this had been stored in a garage that was temperature controlled and the digital read out/LED dont work.

The only thing that now operates is the compass. The thru-hull transducer is still there and in place and I was wondering if it is possible to purchase just the new electronic component without having to re-install a transducer?

I moved the electrical panel up in the little board that sits vertical just aft of the entry into the companionway.

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Ericson33
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Response Posted - 04/21/2008 : 00:02:41

Karen, who made the electronics? You might find a replacement on ebay, if not the thru- hulls are not that hard to replace if you can get the boat out of the water long enough. You also can swap out thru hulls but you will need a bucket and a pump because of all of the water rushing into the boat. My best advise would be to use something like velotec or TAC tic

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Pirate Princess
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Response Posted - 04/21/2008 : 20:12:17

Why thanks C.S.! I will check that out. Fortunately my boat is on it's trailer right now. I still have some mystery leaks to solve and a few other issues before launching. When I purchased the boat last July, it was in sorry shape. It took 3 months just to get it presentable, I do have before and after photos.

The depth sounder and knot meter are both made by Kenyon. I just hate the thought of re-bedding that thru hull.

I have noticed in the forums that many people use 5200 but that is permanent. I found that 4200 has all the same sealing properties but is easier to remove when needed. Out of curiousity, what do you prefer?

Thanks again,

Karen in Kansas City (the "Wheat Coast)

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Ericson33
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Response Posted - 04/21/2008 : 21:30:47

anything under the water I use 5200

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