The Raven was an attempt by Hutchins to update the ComPac 16 to a sporty racer cruiser. All Black hull with a red stripe. I was struck by just how far Hutchins went to update the old classic.
(http://com-pacowners.com/gallery2/albums/userpics/10142/normal_1632681_5.jpg)
I couldn't believe the portholes gave way to a long slender black acrylic slit.
Here is some text from the recent classified. I pulled the rest of the photos and stuck them in the Gallery under ComPac 16 section.
"This is a very clean Com-Pac Raven 16. There were only a few of these made.
The Raven, as compared to a standard 16, has high-tech sails with more sail area - larger roach on a bi-radial Dacron main plus a masthead bi-radial Mylar jib with roller furling. A stainless steel centerboard for improved windward performance. The Raven also has a larger, kick-up rudder, an alumininum bowsprit and a Z-Spar mast and boom with internal halyards."
I remember coming across some shots of this version of the CP 16, and forgot about it until Skip's post in the CP14 section.
Here's a link to the ad with a lot of photos.
http://www.yachtworld.com/boats/1632681/0
(http://com-pacowners.com/gallery2/albums/userpics/10142/thumb_1632681_1_thumb.jpg)
Came across a Raven for sale here in New Jersey, got to see it first hand but sheeesh they want 8K for it. Another marina has a CP16 for only 1800.
Is it worth the high price I wonder?
-Kevin