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#11
Sun Cats and Sunday Cats / Re: Rainwater collecting in th...
Last post by Roland of Macatawa - Yesterday at 07:11:52 PMHi, Steve:
A picture would be helpful.
I'm not understanding what you are describing when saying:
"... the well around the base of the mast ..."
Bruce is correct about the seal in the mast's sail-track at the deck.
Also correct about the need to seal the inside of the mast stub.
There is no drain to the bilge from the anchor rode locker or mast foot areas.
If there were, it would run right thru the cuddy cabin area, and it does not; unless it was modified.
Those areas if wet, must be pumped out and sponged dry.
Regards, Roland
A picture would be helpful.
I'm not understanding what you are describing when saying:
"... the well around the base of the mast ..."
Bruce is correct about the seal in the mast's sail-track at the deck.
Also correct about the need to seal the inside of the mast stub.
There is no drain to the bilge from the anchor rode locker or mast foot areas.
If there were, it would run right thru the cuddy cabin area, and it does not; unless it was modified.
Those areas if wet, must be pumped out and sponged dry.
Regards, Roland
#12
Sun Cats and Sunday Cats / Re: Rainwater collecting in th...
Last post by bruce - Yesterday at 06:48:07 PMIt was standard practice for Com-Pac to seal the track with caulk at the mast partner/deck collar. If yours is missing, stuff something in there to see if that helps. Is your boat stored outside? Mast up or down? If down, I made a plug out of 1/2" neoprene rubber that sealed the mast stub pretty well.
https://cpyoa.com/forum/index.php?topic=11706.msg87992#msg87992
Lots of other ways for water to get to the bilges if it's not at the mast. Throw a tarp over the top to see if that helps and work from there.
https://cpyoa.com/forum/index.php?topic=11706.msg87992#msg87992
Lots of other ways for water to get to the bilges if it's not at the mast. Throw a tarp over the top to see if that helps and work from there.
#13
CP-25's / Re: New 25 Owner & Delivery Re...
Last post by dasgaswolf - Yesterday at 05:44:12 PMQuote from: passagesfromtheheart on Yesterday at 03:10:23 AMCongratulations on your absolutely gorgeous 25 — and with tan bark sails to boot!!!! WOWZA!!!! Drooling, here!!! She is just stunning!
I'm a former 25 owner, my boat was also a 2002 model — totally agree with the 'checking all the boxes' assessment and, wow, how amazing the boat was only 90 minutes from you — destiny!!!
Your maiden voyage, indeed, sounded memorable — that is awesome your father-in-law was there to crew on the trip, too!
I really enjoyed reading your post — your excitement and enthusiasm are palpable and truly exemplifies the spirit of what makes sailing and sailboats so meaningful, sacred, and special — you are in good company, here, on this forum — this community is incredible! I can't wait to hear more about your adventures aboard your beautiful 25 — btw, what is your boat's HIN? I'm wondering if our boats might've been the only 25s built in 2002.
Fair winds!
Thanks for the kind words, and I enjoyed watching your YouTube videos during my search.
The HIN is: ABV00038B202
Let me know what that means to you!
#14
Com-Pac Sailors Lounge / Re: New Member from New Bern N...
Last post by passagesfromtheheart - Yesterday at 04:33:57 PMQuote from: jackinenc on July 24, 2026, 08:00:14 PMChelle:
I bought the boat from Donald. The hull is a 1985. He had a Compac 16 pilothouse still on the lot.I saw the Sun Cat as well.
Have you looked for land in the Bridgton area? I know there are people with horse properties around there. And you are still near the River and 35 minutes from Oriental.
Hi, Jack!
Thank you for the tip regarding the Bridgton area -- I will definitely look into this!
I wish that I had had the chance to go to Keith's boatyard -- I was actually scheduled to visit him in Richlands in April of 2024, but he took ill and then later passed. I was (and still am!) heartbroken over his loss! He was such a valuable member of the sailing community -- not to mention the Com-Pac community.
Fair winds!
#15
Sun Cats and Sunday Cats / Rainwater collecting in the st...
Last post by Steve Caplow - Yesterday at 03:42:15 PMOn my 2013 Sunday Cat the well around the base of the mast accumulates water. It looks like there might have once been a drain, but was covered up by a previous owner. I imagine he covered it to avoid getting water in the bilge, which is always completely dry. Has anyone got a good solution to prevent rainwater from tricking down the mast into the well? I think it is likely trickling down the open mast track in heavy rain.
#16
Classifieds for Com-pac boats / 2019 Eclipse for sale
Last post by Maxxcat - Yesterday at 11:14:35 AM #17
CP-25's / Re: New 25 Owner & Delivery Re...
Last post by passagesfromtheheart - Yesterday at 03:10:23 AMCongratulations on your absolutely gorgeous 25 — and with tan bark sails to boot!!!! WOWZA!!!! Drooling, here!!! She is just stunning!
I'm a former 25 owner, my boat was also a 2002 model — totally agree with the 'checking all the boxes' assessment and, wow, how amazing the boat was only 90 minutes from you — destiny!!!
Your maiden voyage, indeed, sounded memorable — that is awesome your father-in-law was there to crew on the trip, too!
I really enjoyed reading your post — your excitement and enthusiasm are palpable and truly exemplifies the spirit of what makes sailing and sailboats so meaningful, sacred, and special — you are in good company, here, on this forum — this community is incredible! I can't wait to hear more about your adventures aboard your beautiful 25 — btw, what is your boat's HIN? I'm wondering if our boats might've been the only 25s built in 2002.
Fair winds!
I'm a former 25 owner, my boat was also a 2002 model — totally agree with the 'checking all the boxes' assessment and, wow, how amazing the boat was only 90 minutes from you — destiny!!!
Your maiden voyage, indeed, sounded memorable — that is awesome your father-in-law was there to crew on the trip, too!
I really enjoyed reading your post — your excitement and enthusiasm are palpable and truly exemplifies the spirit of what makes sailing and sailboats so meaningful, sacred, and special — you are in good company, here, on this forum — this community is incredible! I can't wait to hear more about your adventures aboard your beautiful 25 — btw, what is your boat's HIN? I'm wondering if our boats might've been the only 25s built in 2002.
Fair winds!
#18
CP-25's / New 25 Owner & Delivery Report...
Last post by dasgaswolf - July 28, 2026, 06:26:05 PMHi all, novice sailor here that just purchased a 2002 25 from a seller in Maryland.
This is my first sailboat and first foray into sailing. I live in Washington DC, and have two young daughters, and so it took me quite a while to find the "perfect" boat: something small and relatively easy to single-hand, with an inboard diesel motor (I will be doing a lot of motoring around the Potomac River), but also large enough to accommodate a family of 4 for the weekend in relative comfort. An outdoor shower was also a requirement, for messy children. Oh, it also needed to have a draft of less than 3' because the Potomac (and Chesapeake) are quite shallow. I also wanted something that looked "salty."
After a year of searching, the Com-Pac 25 was quite literally the only boat that checked all these boxes. And, incredibly, the only one in the USA for sale at the time was only 90 minutes away.
After several visits, a survey (which came back with flying colors), and a sea trial, I purchased her. My father-in-law is a very experienced sailor, and despite being fresh off the Newport-Bermuda race (as navigator aboard Chariad) he helped me deliver her back from Cambridge, MD to Washington DC.
The journey took us 3 memorable days.... the most memorable part included a dead motor, leaving us becalmed and adrift for hours before a SeaTow into a Solomons Island marina, where we were slipped by an exceedingly friendly and hospitable host. We tore into the boat and unprofessionally diagnosed the issue as a bad starter motor solenoid; we discovered we could jump the solenoid with a [rubber handled] screwdriver, and the starter fired the motor just fine.
We sailed and motored like this down the bay and up the Potomac. It was fine weather and a wonderful first experience. The 25 is comfortable, easy to handle, and even has shore-powered air conditioning (!)
This boat wasn't heavily used -- so lots of cobwebs to shake out, but it's a very tidy and clean vessel. Looking forward to learning more from the community here!
Some photos attached.
Excuse the messy mainsail! I flaked her properly after this photo was taken, haha.
This is my first sailboat and first foray into sailing. I live in Washington DC, and have two young daughters, and so it took me quite a while to find the "perfect" boat: something small and relatively easy to single-hand, with an inboard diesel motor (I will be doing a lot of motoring around the Potomac River), but also large enough to accommodate a family of 4 for the weekend in relative comfort. An outdoor shower was also a requirement, for messy children. Oh, it also needed to have a draft of less than 3' because the Potomac (and Chesapeake) are quite shallow. I also wanted something that looked "salty."
After a year of searching, the Com-Pac 25 was quite literally the only boat that checked all these boxes. And, incredibly, the only one in the USA for sale at the time was only 90 minutes away.
After several visits, a survey (which came back with flying colors), and a sea trial, I purchased her. My father-in-law is a very experienced sailor, and despite being fresh off the Newport-Bermuda race (as navigator aboard Chariad) he helped me deliver her back from Cambridge, MD to Washington DC.
The journey took us 3 memorable days.... the most memorable part included a dead motor, leaving us becalmed and adrift for hours before a SeaTow into a Solomons Island marina, where we were slipped by an exceedingly friendly and hospitable host. We tore into the boat and unprofessionally diagnosed the issue as a bad starter motor solenoid; we discovered we could jump the solenoid with a [rubber handled] screwdriver, and the starter fired the motor just fine.
We sailed and motored like this down the bay and up the Potomac. It was fine weather and a wonderful first experience. The 25 is comfortable, easy to handle, and even has shore-powered air conditioning (!)
This boat wasn't heavily used -- so lots of cobwebs to shake out, but it's a very tidy and clean vessel. Looking forward to learning more from the community here!
Some photos attached.
Excuse the messy mainsail! I flaked her properly after this photo was taken, haha.
#19
General Announcements / Re: New Burgee Order
Last post by crazycarl - July 27, 2026, 09:38:59 PMI have had mine for many years and it still looks good. Very high quality.
#20
General Announcements / Re: New Burgee Order
Last post by dasgaswolf - July 27, 2026, 06:18:44 PMSame!