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Ericson33
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Initially Posted - 03/29/2006 :  13:32:54  Show Profile  Visit Ericson33's Homepage
From: "existentialkayaker"
Date: Sun Dec 12, 2004 5:52 pm
Subject: A grand day o Swimmer existentialk...


It would only have been better had I been sailing.

I spent the day working on Swimmer. Got the flooring removed, got that
stubborn portlight out, removed the motor mount with its multimetal
mounting hardware that was all fused together. Discovered what an
inspection port was for, and am glad a PO installed it. Found a
deficeincy in my cover set up that I corrected before heavy snow
caused a disaster. I really enjoyed my time working on her. I've got a
lot to do, but am still exuberant about it all. I took pictures
because of course I have questions. When I get the disc back I'll post
them.
Edited by - Ericson33 on 03/29/2006 16:18:36

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Response Posted - 03/29/2006 :  13:33:46  Show Profile  Visit Ericson33's Homepage
From: "chris mckillip"
Date: Mon Dec 13, 2004 12:12 am
Subject: Re: A grand day o Swimmer cs_mckillip


Today was about the same for me. The winter has come and the to-do
list keep on growing longer, It is kinda like my wifes christmas
list. The Capri is done for the winter months. I will make a few
trips up during the winter to check both of the boats and make sure
the San Juan 24 is still floating on the mooring. A great little
tool I have found is the Dewalt 18v corded or cordless wet-dry vac.
if you have a Dewalt drill this is a must have for the boat. It does
not come with the battery or a charger but for 100.00 it was a good
addition to the tools that I have for the boats. The cover seems to
be holding good, no more water in the side compartments. I think
that I will take your advice and add the 2" holes in each side
compartment to drain into the builge. I will also add two inspection
ports in the boat. 1 under the cooler storage, and 1 under the porta-
pottie space. This should give me the access that I need tho drain
the builge empty. buy the way what size cooler will fit in this
space? Best of luck this winter on the repairs, I am planning to
start in late march because of the tempature I will need for the
vc17 to set up right and the expoxy to cure.

Chris McKillip
Volare Hull#17
Edited by - Ericson33 on 03/29/2006 16:18:47
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Response Posted - 03/29/2006 :  13:34:24  Show Profile  Visit Ericson33's Homepage
From: Skipper Rick
Date: Mon Dec 13, 2004 3:58 am
Subject: Re: [Capri25] Re: A grand day o Swimmer existentialk...


Hi Chris,

Thanks for the tip on the vac. Seriously, I was
thinking yesterday that I really needed to get one for
the boat as it made an incredible mess taking out the
portlight.

Where do you moor your boat(s)?

Just for information, the inspection port I was
referring to is underneath the forward sie of the
starboard 1/4 berth. It is the only way you can get to
the nuts that hold the bulkhead on there. Even with
the port, it's tough to get a wrench on all the nuts.
Anyone who doesn't have one there will eventually need
to put one in.

Good luck with your projects.
Edited by - Ericson33 on 03/29/2006 16:19:02
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Response Posted - 03/29/2006 :  13:35:07  Show Profile  Visit Ericson33's Homepage
From: "chris mckillip"
Date: Mon Dec 13, 2004 10:47 am
Subject: Re: A grand day o Swimmer cs_mckillip


The boats are located in Tulsa, Oklahoma on lake Keystone. We are at
Windycrest Sailing Club. We have 3 other Capri 25 there. In the
spring we will start the normal race schedule we race centerboards
one weekend, and Keelboats the other. We have 2 catagories for the
keelboats, Catalina 22's 25, then we race the Portsmith class which
include The Capri 25's, J24, Santana 20,Merit 25, S2 7.9, San Juans
and some others. The Santana's and the j24's race One design, all
the others are handycapped. we normaly get 20 to 30 on the line, so
it is pretty fun.

I have the same inspection port on my boat. its a small 4" port in
the upper part of the 1/4 birth on the starboard side. it might be
from the factory, but I know the bulkheads in my boat were replaced.

Chris McKillip
Edited by - Ericson33 on 03/29/2006 16:19:19
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