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Title: Video of Com Pac 19
Post by: Ralph Erickson on September 01, 2010, 04:07:02 PM
Here's a video my son shot while he and my daughter in law were sailing with me on Lake Nockamixon, PA.  By the way, Gerry Hutchins posted the video on the Com Pac Yachts website in the Com Pac Theater under Com Pac 19 (no longer in production).  Enjoy!

http://vimeo.com/7384497

Ralph
Title: Re: Video of Com Pac 19
Post by: Billy on September 01, 2010, 05:21:17 PM
that gave me goose bumps! Is it 5:00 yet?
Title: Re: Video of Com Pac 19
Post by: kahpho on September 01, 2010, 07:15:42 PM
Sunshine, full sails, water sliding by and smiles all around. What more could anyone ask for. Great day.

mel
Title: Re: Video of Com Pac 19
Post by: Billy on September 01, 2010, 10:45:40 PM
Ralph,
Watched it again. I noticed you have a mid boom mainsheet with a traveler in the cockpit.

It seems to work better for sailing, but possibly in the way when going down into the cabin. And could you still have a bimini w/ the mainsheet there?

What are your thoughts?
Title: Re: Video of Com Pac 19
Post by: crazycarl on September 02, 2010, 12:38:57 AM
Very well shot!  I would like some more please...
Title: Re: Video of Com Pac 19
Post by: Craig Weis on September 02, 2010, 07:25:32 AM
That was enjoyable. Thanx.

skip.
Title: Re: Video of Com Pac 19
Post by: Ralph Erickson on September 02, 2010, 08:20:54 AM
Billy, I find the mid boom mainsheet a great modification to the boat. It was on the boat when I bought it and I didn't think I'd like it, but after using it, I love it.   I haven't had any problems with access to the cabin - it looks like it might be in the way, but it really isn't - plenty of room to get by.  And, I do in fact have a bimini, it doesn't cover all the way but shades the cockpit nicely.

Ralph
Title: Re: Video of Com Pac 19
Post by: Billy on September 02, 2010, 09:02:28 AM
Thanks Ralph,

Is the main sheet on a traveler on the bridge right in front of the companionway or across the cockpit?

I'm not to fond of the stern main sheet but like that it is out of the way when lounging. Now you've planted another modification in my head!
Title: Re: Video of Com Pac 19
Post by: bmiller on September 02, 2010, 11:26:58 AM
That was an excellent little video! Thanks. I'm going sailing.
Title: Re: Video of Com Pac 19
Post by: Ralph Erickson on September 02, 2010, 03:02:43 PM
Yes, the main sheet is on a traveler on the bridge in front of the companionway.  I tried to post a picture of it, but not having any luck.  Here is a link:

http://sailaway.smugmug.com/Boats/Patricia-Lee/2647263_k7crR#164665914_9UZBV

Ralph


Title: Re: Video of Com Pac 19
Post by: Billy on September 02, 2010, 04:08:24 PM
thanks Ralph!

I see a winter project coming on.....
Title: Re: Video of Com Pac 19
Post by: lostsailor101 on September 05, 2010, 05:26:47 PM
Very nice...well done! Truly enjoyable. Thank you.