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Initially Posted - 03/29/2006 : 13:49:35

From: "existentialkayaker"
Date: Wed Dec 15, 2004 6:04 pm
Subject: New Repair Files Uploaded

2 for window repair and one for worn rudder tubes.
Sent to me from Kent at Catalina today.

Another note: Capri hulls are solid fiberglass. They do not have
coremat in them as some have stated elsewhere.

Edited by - Ericson33 on 03/29/2006 16:25:27

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Response Posted - 03/29/2006 : 13:50:20

From: "kaptainkriz"
Date: Wed Dec 15, 2004 6:37 pm
Subject: Re: New Repair Files Uploaded

Nice files! :)

I know the deck and topsides of the Capri 30 are almost entirely foam
core....I've been dealing with it directly for a couple weeks now.
The hull on the 30 I have not 'opened up' to look at directly, but
the strong ridged taper at the top of the hull where it meets the
deck looks suspiciously like it is cored...and at 30' and only
4900lbs, I suspect it is cored. I need to drill a hole in the
transom to re-route the motor electrical wires...I'll know for sure
if it is cored when I do that. However, I'd be very happy if it were
not cored. Don't know about the 25 though....the deck appears cored
from photos I've seen, the hull, dunno.

-john

Edited by - Ericson33 on 03/29/2006 16:25:45

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Response Posted - 03/29/2006 : 13:51:08

From: Skipper Rick
Date: Wed Dec 15, 2004 6:44 pm
Subject: Re: [Capri25] Re: New Repair Files Uploaded

The deck on Capri 25 is marine plywood core.

If you look at my pictures of the removed portlight in
the Swimmer folder, you can see the plywood.

Call Catalina, they will tell you what's in the 30. I
found them to be great to talk to.

Edited by - Ericson33 on 03/29/2006 16:26:04

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Response Posted - 03/29/2006 : 13:51:44

From: "kaptainkriz"
Date: Wed Dec 15, 2004 7:02 pm
Subject: Re: New Repair Files Uploaded

yes, I'll need to call them. I've sent a number of e-mails to their
various sites and have not been able to get their attention that
way. I've been too busy during working hours to call. :(

One of the things I'm deaking with is a tiller post design flaw...let
go of the helm while going backward and the thing tears a hole in the
deck fitting....no kidding. Mine came with two holes, one on each
side and have seen many photos with different wood and
metal 'fixes'. I was going to get with Catalina to see what they
suggested. :)

-john

Edited by - Ericson33 on 03/29/2006 16:26:21

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Response Posted - 03/29/2006 : 13:52:22

From: "chris mckillip"
Date: Thu Dec 16, 2004 11:49 am
Subject: Thanks for the files

I just wanted to thank you for locating and posting the files for
the windows and the rudder post. I have talked with Catalina several
times about other issues and it was just a matter of time that I
would have had to call someone on this fix. All of the windows on my
Capri leak, Even after the PO said that the boat didn't get water
into it. On a good rain I would get 2 to 3 Gallons of water in the
boat. Some is due to the crack in the top side of the deck. It is
right behind where the water channel runs, so it acts like a big
funnel. I will most likly have to fix both the glass to metal and
the metal to fiberglass. We got brand new cushions with the Capri,
The are to nice to get even a little water on, Catalina made them
for the PO, They are a simi dark blue velvit material with some
darker blue and gray vains. The bottoms are made from vinyl. They
are not as thick as the ones on the San Juan 24, But alot nicer. It
seems that you could do the window fix in two stages, so it looks
like I will get some silicon, razor blades, and paper towels and go
to work. Thanks again

Chris McKillip

Edited by - Ericson33 on 03/29/2006 16:26:37

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Response Posted - 03/29/2006 : 13:52:54

From: Skipper Rick
Date: Thu Dec 16, 2004 1:41 pm
Subject: Re: [Capri25] Thanks for the files

Chris,

No problem on the files, I figure that's what we want
this group for a repository of information and help so
everyone doesn't have to repeat what others have done.

As to the portlights, Call Catalina Direct (NOT
associated with Catalina) they have a portlight repair
kit that includes everything you need for about $100.
Mine is on the way. Only question I have is whether
the portlights I have on the port side are sealable,
it appears a PO put in extra screws and these in the
wrong places. The net effect is the "extra" screw
holes negate the rubber channel! So I may end up
having to replace the portlights entirely if I can't
come up with a fix for that.

Rick

Edited by - Ericson33 on 03/29/2006 16:26:58

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