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#11

CP-19's / Re: Bowsprit Dimensions

Last post by 5monkeys - March 31, 2025, 03:39:14 PM

@crazycarl,

I'm hoping to finally get to this project in the upcoming weeks we'll see it's been on my "list" since I got the boat along with the slowly progressing foiled rudder build...but I digress.

If you are looking at your bowsprit from the side, is the bend just forward of the toe rail bolts perpendicular to the edge of the bar (simple bend), or is the bottom of the bend aft of the top, thus being a more complicated bend, but possible leveling the bowsprit some? I hope that question makes sense...

Also any chance you can attach a photo of your bobstay?

Thanks,

Keith

#12

Sun Cats and Sunday Cats / Re: Access to fuel locker pipe

Last post by bruce - March 31, 2025, 01:44:56 PM

You're probably already into it but FWIW my favorite caulk removal tool is an artist's offset pallet knife. This one by Dexter is similar to what I've used for decades. The blade is super thin (0.015" or less) and springy, doesn't have a sharpened edge (could, haven't tried it) but it's thin enough to cut through or slip under the caulk with some effort. The blade on mine in now about 2" long, 1 1/2" to the bend, having been bent, chipped and reshaped several times. The shorter length is an advantage for what you're doing. The tang is still tight in the handle rather miraculously. That the blade is offset is key, making it possible to work flat to the surface.
https://checkout.dexter1818.com/3-offset-palette-knife/?srsltid=AfmBOorUG1LznQDQjSmyC4-yVnFGsL-KrpALiLpHrfIUaKIukshN5mnUl_o&gQT=1

I have had some success with a Debonder recently on a some aged silicone caulk. Not sure of the brand and it didn't dissolve the caulk, but it did flow nicely under areas I'd released with the pallet knife keeping the caulk free and the knife lubricated as I continued to work. Any penetrating oil would probably do the same.

Never easy, good luck!

#13

Sun Cats and Sunday Cats / Re: Access to fuel locker pipe

Last post by dbybe - March 31, 2025, 12:02:19 PM

I have had that out (a couple of gudgeon bolts would not tighten)...as I recall it was a lot of trouble, but persistence with a sharp knife around the edges carried the day. I will have it off again to replace boom gallows stncions in a couple weeks, if you are still at it then, with an update if needed.

When I had to access the bottom of the boom gallows stanchions I added two screw in deck plates just adjacent to the stanchions.  I first used a 4" but that is a bit small.  A 6" worked better for access but the outer ring had to be shaped slightly to fit in the space.  (Mine was for routing wires down the stanchions for solar panels.)

Today I will try and remove the tiller "horn", for access to the fuel locker drain pipe.  I am thinking a slim fillet knife might work to get through the sealant. 

#14

Group Outings and Com-pac Events / reservations for CLR marina sl...

Last post by kickingbug2 - March 31, 2025, 11:37:15 AM

     even though the CLR isnt until june 16th i think it would be wise for participating sailors to make slip reservations as early as possible as i am trying to arrange  securing the slips in the front row. this would make it much easier to transport gear to and from the boats. this week  pr will go to the west access marina and tell them our intensions. text me at 317 440 3804 with any questions or concerns.

#15

Com-Pac Sailors Lounge / Re: How can you tell if two sa...

Last post by Jim in TC - March 31, 2025, 08:52:46 AM

My sailing dictionary defines racing as a "popular nautical contact sport."

#16

Com-Pac Sailors Lounge / Re: Finally Going Cruising

Last post by passagesfromtheheart - March 30, 2025, 06:49:36 PM

Wow, that sounds like quite the adventure, crazycarl! Are you taking your 19? Your Orion? Or are you sailing with Chris aboard his Sun Cat? Please keep us posted and share pics, too!

#17

Com-Pac Sailors Lounge / How can you tell if two sailbo...

Last post by Urban Hermit - March 30, 2025, 10:52:07 AM

They're in sight of each other and going roughly the same direction.

#18

CP-16's / Re: Big genoa

Last post by Urban Hermit - March 30, 2025, 10:45:42 AM

Has plastic twist-on hanks.  Shape fits the angle between forestay and deck; leach is the right length.  Made by Johnson Sails.  From what you write, probably a custom order by someone over-ambitious or sailing in the Horse Latitudes.

#19

CP-16's / Re: Reefing by rolling the boo...

Last post by Urban Hermit - March 30, 2025, 10:42:42 AM

Geez, I haven't even put it in the water yet! (Finally ready, though.  Got the registration after waiting in line at the Tax Collector's office for six hours.  New collector, had to put his stamp on the very efficient system of the previous tax collector, all done now by get-in-line-by-smotphone and I refuse to use one of those @#%$ things because they've ruined the nation's culture.)   

Thank you both.  No boom vang, topping lift at the aft end.  Bolt in the luff but if I have to reef I'm not going to be concerned with sale shape except to get it as flat as possible.

#20

CP-16's / Re: Reefing by rolling the boo...

Last post by Mas - March 30, 2025, 09:58:53 AM

Our first sailboat 45 years ago was a Compac 16, Mark 1 with the roller boom reefing. Compac discontinued it pretty quickly for all of the limitations mentioned above. In addition to those it would frequently jam and did one time for us returning in near gale conditions. Hiked way out looking at water through the windward ports with water shipping into the cockpit, no motor as didn't need one cuz 'I'm a sailor". Actually sailed for over a year without having a motor hanging off of the back until that day. My long suffering wife said nothing until we were safely back, at which time she announced, "we are getting a motor and get that rolly thingy fixed!"

Know you are getting tired of this comment but given your many concerns, enjoy your boat, still a 16 where it counts, but maybe start looking for a Mark2?