Recent posts

#31

Sun Cats and Sunday Cats / Access to fuel locker pipe

Last post by dbybe - March 28, 2025, 08:38:54 PM

Has anyone added screw in access plates in the transom to access the drain pipe from the fuel locker?

I have searched and though there is a ton of information on the scupper pipe leaks, I have not been able to find out how anyone accessed the short pipe leading from the fuel locker.  I have removed all the scupper flaps and sealed the pipe ends.  The problem is that the leak is in the body of the short (6" approx) pipe between the locker and the transom.  I have a couple of screw in access plates in my rear deck.  From these I can see the pipe I am referring to but can just barely reach it.  I can see the fiberglass work around this pipe is very uneven.  I would probably have to grind it down a bit to smooth it out, and then add some thickened epoxy, or perhaps some strips of glass cloth in epoxy. 

#32

CP-16's / Re: Securing an anchor

Last post by Mas - March 28, 2025, 07:14:54 PM

Truly you may wish to consider looking for a Mk 2 ,my preference, or a Mk 3. There are multiple changes that were made such as the pulpit is SS rather than aluminum. The downside for such a search is that the bulk of the 16's made were Mark 1's. Meanwhile enjoy the 16 you have understanding it's limitations but celebrating its attributes!

#33

Classifieds for Com-pac boats / 2020 Sunday Cat for sale Centr...

Last post by oceanroadus - March 27, 2025, 07:24:38 PM

2020 Com-Pac Sunday Cat, 17' Sailboat, excellent condition, lots of extras and upgrades

Includes:

Mastendr™Quick Rig Sailing System
Bimini with cover
Wag-Bag toilet included
Teak cockpit grate
Three stainless steel mooring cleats, plus two midships folding cleats
Stainless steel rub rail
Stainless steel retractable motor bracket
Cockpit seat storage lockers
Manual bilge pump
Storage for 6-gallon fuel tank
Teak and stainless-steel boom gallows
Gaff-headed Dacron sail with one reef
Aluminum rudder
Teak cabin trim
Stainless steel towing/mooring bow eye
Hull has epoxy coat and fresh anti-foul bottom paint coat last year and CB zincs too
Transom boarding ladder
Sail cover
Tiller cover
Sliding hatch cover
MagicTilt trailer with spare tire
Electrical package with battery for nav and lights up forward
1 year old West Marine Gel Battery Series 24, Minn Kota Power Center in port cockpit locker for 1 year old Minn Kota long shaft 50lb thrust trolling motor (boat was used for fresh water lake)
New throat halyard upgraded to 2:1, new peak halyard, new larger block for throat halyard, new topping lift with block
New anchor, with chain and rode

Price is firm, serious inquiries only please. I am not on the forum often so Craig's List Ocala FL is the best way to see pics and contact me, thanks!

#34

CP-16's / Re: Securing an anchor

Last post by Urban Hermit - March 27, 2025, 09:13:03 AM

Very pretty boat!  I see that if I add a bowsprit I need to replace the bow rail I have.  <sigh> Another expense.  I s'pose I can get one from Compac . . . .

#35

CP-16's / Reefing by rolling the boom

Last post by Urban Hermit - March 27, 2025, 08:56:00 AM

Plausible?

#36

Horizon Cats and Horizon Day Cats / Re: Recommendations for Anchor...

Last post by MarshHen - March 26, 2025, 07:15:41 AM

Wow!  The Great Loop on an HC would be quite the feat.  Keep us posted.

#37

Horizon Cats and Horizon Day Cats / Re: Recommendations for Anchor...

Last post by MarshHen - March 26, 2025, 07:07:49 AM

It is all (or mostly) about scope.  I would not leave nor sleep on my boat with less than a ten to one scope.

I have 20' of 5/16" chain and a Rockna anchor that has never failed me.  I think the Mantus you have is as good or better.  I also keep my anchors and rodes under the starboard cockpit seat.  With the help of a snubber tied to the bow's D-ring and led aft, I can deploy and retrieve the anchor from the cockpit most of the time.

#38

Horizon Cats and Horizon Day Cats / Re: Recommendations for Anchor...

Last post by JohnnyB - March 25, 2025, 10:51:32 PM

Thanks, this is exactly the real-world experience I was hoping to tap into. I had a 17lb claw anchor with 10 ft of 1/4" chain. After watching some anchor testing videos from SV Panope on YouTube I lost a bit of confidence in the claw anchor.

I've seen Oriental, NC in quite a few sailing videos as people make their way up/down the ICW. I'm in Cape Coral, FL. After I gain some experience with my HC, I plan on chipping away at the Great Loop.

#39

Horizon Cats and Horizon Day Cats / Re: Recommendations for Anchor...

Last post by crazycarl - March 25, 2025, 05:32:40 PM

I have a 19 and it carries a 12lb danforth with 20' of 5/16" chain and 150' of 3/8" rode. The only time I had it drag was at last years Florida 120. I was in 9' of water with all the chain and another 40' of rode out and I ended up on shore when 53 mph winds blew through during the night. I now also carry a 30lb plow with 30' of 5/16" chain and 150' of 3/8" rode as a storm anchor.

What part of the east coast will you be sailing? I'm in Oriental, NC. It' on the ICW.

#40

Horizon Cats and Horizon Day Cats / Recommendations for Anchor and...

Last post by JohnnyB - March 25, 2025, 04:51:32 PM

I'm a new sailor/Horizon Cat owner with plans to do extended solo overnight trips up and down the East Coast. I'm looking for recommendations on an anchor size/weight as well as chain size/length that one would feel comfortable with leaving the boat unattended at anchor? I'll be doing shore excursions for resupplying and sightseeing and want to be as stress free as possible knowing my boat is unattended. I recently picked up a 25lb Mantus M1 anchor that I think is a pretty good start. Now I'm wondering what size/length of chain most folks are using on the East Coast? General recommendation seems to be a chain length equal to the length of the boat so ~20 ft. Has anyone successfully stuffed that much chain in their locker?

Thanks
Johnny B