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Ericson33
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Initially Posted - 06/16/2006 : 11:27:54

I was looking thru all of my older Sailing World mags the other night and remembered that the Capri 25 was one one of the covers. The article was written about Utah's Great salt Lake by Saahra J.M. Tuff and the cover photo credits go to Bob Grieser. October 2002.

Just thought I would share

C.S. McKillip
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Freddie Narvaez
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Response Posted - 06/16/2006 : 14:52:28

Cool picture to see the Capri 25 on the front page of Sailing World. While on my ski trip to Utah this year, I took time to visit the public marina on the Salt Lake (south side of the lake). Due to my ignorance of this lake (I guess), I was surprised to see a good number of boats kept at the docks (this is February). The marina was small I will say maybe 30 sailboats. The water was low!! But still, you find good old sailors doing about their work and maintenance on their boats. I would not have expected to find boats or people at the marina but I guess it does not get that cold at the valley.

By the way, check out the small outboard (long shaft). I see a crew of four, what is common for this boat? I hope to stick to four.

Freddie Narvaez
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Ericson33
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Response Posted - 06/16/2006 : 15:35:30

We have raced with 2, but we are not good enough to set the chute yet. If it is blowing out you will want 4 to 5 on the boat. Helm, Trimmer, Grinder, Fordeck, Bartender

I have a 4hp short shaft Yamaha on the back of our boat, we sail a inland lake so the chop doesn't get that deep, and I can lift it off the mount and store it in the cabin right over the keel when racing. The motor weighs in at 35lbs.

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Response Posted - 06/20/2006 : 09:46:27

I've raced with 2, but we both were experienced racers. Did 5 last week when it was blowing 25G35, the weight was about right. I think 4 will be fine, tho I'd like to have a cute lil number on the foredeck if I can just find a smart, slight build gal who's SO will trust ME with her! ;)

Have a 3.5hp longshaft, but the mount is situated such that it will NOT tilt the prop out of the water, so I have to remove for every sail (not just racing). As with Chris above, it goes over the keel for racing.

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Freddie Narvaez
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Response Posted - 06/20/2006 : 12:53:37

I like the idea of removing the outboard for racing. With only 35 lbs, why not stow it where it won't be on the way? It sounds to me over the keel will be in the middle of the cabing. Do you put it in a plastic box? What about under the companion way step? I guess the beer cooler may take priority on that spot.

Freddie Narvaez
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Ericson33
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Response Posted - 06/20/2006 : 14:43:24

The best place is centered over the keel from what I have heard. I have a bungee that keeps it in place. And yes the cooler is the most important equipment on board.

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Response Posted - 06/21/2006 : 09:03:05

Cooler access from the cockpit is part of the Union Rules with my crew!

35# may not seem like a lot, but way out on the transom that adds up to a lot of aft end moment. Right over the keel will keep the CG as central as possible. I like the idea of a bungee to keep it in place, tho to date I've just set the engine on an old towel directly on the floor (gear handle up, gas valves CLOSED).

I'm still amazed at how sensitive the CP25 is to weight placement. She's very easy to steer (or balance helm) using weight shift alone.

Jim
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Response Posted - 06/28/2006 : 00:42:27

I bought my Capri 25 (#422) last October and put it in the water at the Great Salt Lake Marina in November. Although we don't get much for wind during the winter (and it can get damn cold), it's been a lot of fun this spring and early summer. Some days you have to watch for twisters that peel out of the surrounding valleys to the south, but most of the time, I've experienced quite a few days that hover around ten knots. Or, perfect ;) As Freddie mentioned, there weren't many boats in the water in February, but quite a few people take their boats out in winter, putting them back in during spring. A conservative estimate now would be at least 125, probably closer to 150. Now it's got me curious and I'll have to count next time I'm out.

There's a link to that Sailing World article at the GSL Yacht club site: www.gslyc.org Go to the link at the bottom of the main page (one page after the main entry) to read the whole thing.

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