Todo Summary

Here is the minimal list of the items to be done before launch.

Boat:

• Clean the boat
• Change the whole rigging
• Make new centerboard and rudder
• Fiberglass and paint centerboard and rudder
• Install new centerboard gasket - you can still get those from Catalina Yachts even after 30 years! Wow, what the product support!
• Fix seal in the stowage area
• Buy and install “Little Bob” flotation
• Install boat name stickers

Trailer:

• Clean up the trailer
• Replace bunch of rusted srews
• Replace old worn carpeted bow bumper with a new wheel
• Move mast rest higher so it is not close to my track when trailing
• Replace the whole wiring and convert from six round connector to four flat (fits my truck better)
• Replace lighting
• Replace rope on the winch
• Replace trailer hub bearings
• Replace wheels
• Replace bunk slides
• Fix licence plate holder
• Create spare wheel holder
• Repaint the whole trailer

Just Came In

Couple of pics just after the purchase. Lot of work to be done. It seams more work on the trailer then on the actual boat. Lights and turn signals do not work, and there is a lot of rust around. However, have original sails and everything seem to be in good shape on the boat besides centerboard and rudder. Probably will need to re-fabricate those. Will see....

Here are some pics after purchase. Lot of work to be done...

1979 Capri Omega 14 Stats

1979 Capri Omega 14

This Capri Omega 14 sailboat has a fiberglass hull and an LOA of 13.75 feet (length over all). The boat has a 58 inch beam. This sailboat is set up to sail as a Sloop. The craft has 108 square feet of sail area. Displacement for the boat is 295 lbs. The draft of this sailboat is approximately 3'6". (For those brand new to sailing, draft is important to remember since you can run aground if you venture into waters which are too shallow.)

Sailing is a wonderful activity and can provide you and your family and friends with many hours of enjoyment. For the sake of safety, we highly recommend sailing classes since sailing can be a fun, yet challenging activity where skill and technique are important.

New - Old Capri Omega

Purchased an old Capri Omega 1979 sailboat. Lot of work, but hope that I will able to launch her in the new light in spring of the 2009.
She already got the name. "Barbarossa" as the famous Turkish Pirate Aruj Barbarossa.