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Topic: First time boat owner
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Alix
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posted August 19, 2004 04:02 PM
   
So I learned to Sail when I was 14 and recently the one who taugh me how to sail gave me one of his boats. From what I have found it looks like and old wooden CL14. Does anyone know anything about this little boat? ...i will try an attach a picture of it. grrr. i don't know how to post a picture [This message has been edited by Alix (edited August 19, 2004).] IP: 209.171.57.132 |
Alix
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posted August 19, 2004 04:17 PM
ok so I can't post pictures on this site.I am looking for any help on identifiyng this boat and if someone out there would be willing to help me I can emial them a picture. thanks very much
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Hyprstitch
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posted August 19, 2004 08:50 PM
quote:
Originally posted by Alix:
ok so I can't post pictures on this site.I am looking for any help on identifiyng this boat and if someone out there would be willing to help me I can emial them a picture. thanks very much
We have a thread about posting pictures. It will help you. From there if you still have trouble we can get you through it IP: 64.12.117.21 |
Alix
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posted August 20, 2004 12:05 PM
I found this from another post but I don't understand what a UBB code is."Hey guys,
You can post pictures. It is in the UBB Code. Click on the UBB code. The FAQ says that pictures can not be attached to be downloaded (it would make the board reallllllllllly slow).
Regards
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Cody
Sailing Advisor/Sales manager/Web Development
CL SAILBOATS
codyc@clsailboats.com" If anyone could be so kind as to explain this in laymans terms (read:compooter illiterate) that would really help me out. IP: 209.171.57.132 |
2short S565
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posted August 20, 2004 01:20 PM
I sent you an e-mail offering to post it but you didn't bite.
So OK here is how;
Go to photobucket.com and open a site (ya its free).
Upload your pic to there.
Copy and paste the IMAGE link of the pic to your post here. Will be in format [IMG]link[/IMG].
Thats it.Fred IP: 67.70.5.62 |
2short S565
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posted August 20, 2004 08:19 PM
Here is Alix's boat;  IP: 67.68.138.17 |
whited
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posted August 20, 2004 08:27 PM
Are you sure CL madw a wood CL 14?
Maybe Tom or Cody can pipe in. I believe the Wayfarer people had a 14 foot model in EnglandIP: 142.177.159.235 |
Canadian Sailor
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posted August 21, 2004 07:57 AM
OOh, colourful sails.IP: 216.209.110.118 |
Alix
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posted August 22, 2004 07:52 PM
quote:
Originally posted by 2short S565:
I sent you an e-mail offering to post it but you didn't bite.
So OK here is how;
Go to photobucket.com and open a site (ya its free).
Upload your pic to there.
Copy and paste the IMAGE link of the pic to your post here. Will be in format [IMG]link[/IMG].
Thats it.Fred
Hey thanks so much for that help I really appreciate it.
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Alix
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posted August 22, 2004 07:55 PM
quote:
Originally posted by whited:
Are you sure CL madw a wood CL 14?
Maybe Tom or Cody can pipe in. I believe the Wayfarer people had a 14 foot model in England
well that's just the point of this post. I don't know who made this boat. from what I've found on the interent CL was the closest I could find to this. All I know is that it was bought on the side of the road near Wiarton Ontario.
I did get some new rigging for the centreboard up/downhaul and a 4:1 purchase on the mainsail, which I'm excited to install this long weekend.
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Alix
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posted August 22, 2004 07:58 PM
In addition, on a Dingy this size do you think a Kicker(Vang)would be advantageous or is the sail small enough that one would not be neccessary and just overkill?thanks. IP: 67.71.87.16 |
CL14-CentralAir
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posted August 25, 2004 10:49 PM
Hello and Welcome, Alix -I have a CL-14 that was built in the early 80s. The photo that was posted of your boat does not resemble my boat in the least. I believe the CL-14s are all fiberglass hulled, and my boat has a mainsail, a jib, and a narrow bench that runs around the perimeter of the cockpit (as opposed to having to sit on the gunwales.) Could this be a CL-11 (or whatever the smaller CL boat is called?) Hope this helps,
Christy in Columbus, Ohio, USA. IP: 65.60.163.13 |
whited
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posted August 26, 2004 10:47 AM
You're right Christie. My 1985 CL 14 had the moulded in fibreglass seats. A couple of years back I went out and made measurements of my 14 stem to stern and posted them here, trying to compare my cockpit to a CL 16.
If the original poster wanted them, he'd have to search...or find a 'real live' CL 14 to measure. Cody hasn't updated this site yet to include the history of the CL 14...so a person might have to contact him to get early information on the first 14s.IP: 156.34.85.166 |
Alix
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posted August 26, 2004 11:43 AM
Hey thanks for your help. Well I'm not sure its a CL, in fact I have no idea who it was made buy. It does have a Jib (not pictured) and is 14 feet Bow to Stern.As most or all boats made in the last 20-30 years are all fiberglass I am assuming that since this boat is wooden this boat hull was made in the 60's, which If i'm not mistaken was what CL's were made like
"in the beginning" thanks for your help
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townsend
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posted August 26, 2004 12:30 PM
In addition, on a Dingy this size do you think a Kicker(Vang)would be advantageous or is the sail small enough that one would not be neccessary and just overkill?Unless you only plan to sail on light wind days, I'd strongly recommend a vang, even on a boat this small. Leave it slack when the wind is light or when you're going downwind. When the wind picks up and you need to hike out, tighten the vang. This will hold the boom down, keeping the sail flat and make the boat much more well-behaved. Without a vang, easing the sheet will cause the boom to rise and make the sail fuller. This is *not* what you want to happen when a puff hits. IP: 141.211.30.228 |
Alix
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posted August 27, 2004 10:03 AM
Hey Townsend thanks a lot. You know that was an excellent explanation of the vang and it's purpose, thanks. I was thinking a 4:1 fiddle would be enough and fit in there nicely. would you agree? IP: 209.171.57.132 |
Shortstay
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posted August 27, 2004 12:40 PM
There's an article in this month's (September) Sail magazine on mainsail twist, mainsail shape in different winds, reading telltales, etc. Page 32 in the "Tips From The Top" column.------------------
Kevin
Shortstay III, #901 IP: 198.115.167.19 |
Alix
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posted August 27, 2004 03:04 PM
Are there any Dingy sailing mags out there or are they all big internationals?
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Roger
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posted August 27, 2004 06:38 PM
This one is generally geared to smaller boats.
http://www.messingaboutinboats.com/index.html IP: 216.55.192.128 |
