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General Com-Pac and Sailing Related Discussions => Com-Pac Sailors Lounge => Topic started by: SailingWG on May 08, 2016, 03:23:20 PM

Title: Looking to buy a Sunday Cat, need advice.
Post by: SailingWG on May 08, 2016, 03:23:20 PM
I really want to see one of these in the water and gauge it's response in water. I'm a big guy and don't want a flimsy boat.

How and what is the best way to see one in water?
(Before I make a purchase sight unfloated,heh)

Help!
Wayne

I have a free weekend coming up. Willing to drive.
Title: Re: Looking to buy a Sunday Cat, need advice.
Post by: Dave on May 08, 2016, 06:01:38 PM
Where are you located?

It's a sturdy boat so being a big guy should not be a problem.  However, be aware that seats are low and your butt is below your knees - a bit of a strain moving about.
Title: Re: Looking to buy a Sunday Cat, need advice.
Post by: SailingWG on May 08, 2016, 07:59:22 PM
Myrtle Beach
Title: Re: Looking to buy a Sunday Cat, need advice.
Post by: Floridagent on May 08, 2016, 10:26:13 PM
I've got one, but it is located in Eustis, Fl -- only 483 miles from you!  Probably not worth a trip that long... because ... any Suncat should give you the feel for the boat as the only difference is the cabin length.  If you have any notions of camping out in it, you must go with the Suncat.  Especially if you are a big guy.  I'm 6'4" and 220 pounds, but I was 287 when i started sailing "CAY CAT".  The Sunday Cat really only has room for all the junk you want to carry along with you in the boat.  Small on-the-floor stiffening bulkheads between the cockpit area and the cabin make sleeping inside a pain in the _ _ _.  I'm looking for a tent in which my wife and I could sleep in the cockpit (plenty of room) or a boom tarp with mosquito netting that could do the job.  BTW - I find the cockpit seating high enough (much higher than the Picnic Cat) and adding the collapsible foam filled chairs makes it a perfect fit.  But with all that said, if you feel like you must try a Sunday Cat, a trip to central Florida could be just the ticket!

Bob Jost
Title: Re: Looking to buy a Sunday Cat, need advice.
Post by: SailingWG on May 08, 2016, 10:34:52 PM
Bob, awesome.
May take you up on that.
I'm actually in Florence, SC on 95, so drive time days 6'20.

Com PAC is based out of St.Petersburg?
Do they have demo boats?
Did you use an Orlando dealer?
Thanks
Title: Re: Looking to buy a Sunday Cat, need advice.
Post by: CaptK on May 09, 2016, 11:09:12 AM
Hi Wayne -

You might want to get in touch with Keith Scott up in NC, it's a lot closer than the Hutchins factory, & they are likely to have one, or know of an owner they can put you in touch with. Great people. Website: http://www.sailboatrichlands.com/