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#31

Group Outings and Com-pac Events / Re: CLR at the carlyle sailing...

Last post by kickingbug2 - September 14, 2025, 10:56:06 AM

   will do. im just exploring other possibilities. the sailing association is cheaper 10 bucks a night, with good showere and a nice building. nice view of the lake and easy in and out docking. it is located in Hazlet stqte park a quiet area and a great place to ride a bike if you want. i still have to inspect the property but the harbormaster said they would be glad to sponser us. i will get more details later and notify everyone with directions and details about the facility. check their site .
carlyle Lake Sailing association  {CSA) 

#32

Group Outings and Com-pac Events / Re: CLR at the carlyle sailing...

Last post by crazycarl - September 14, 2025, 08:44:56 AM

What are the advantages/disadvantages of both places?

The thread title is misleading. Someone searching for CLR info will see it and think that is where it's held.

Please keep all the CLR 2026 posts in the original thread so we don't have to search for the latest updates.

#33

Group Outings and Com-pac Events / CLR at the carlyle sailing ass...

Last post by kickingbug2 - September 13, 2025, 10:37:02 PM

 im thinking of moving the CLR to the
carlyle
sailing association. ill post any details

#34

Group Outings and Com-pac Events / Re: suggestions for CLR 2026

Last post by kickingbug2 - September 13, 2025, 10:31:28 PM

al,ill pass that aong but she is a "planner". worse yet she passed that along to the daughter. so like it or not i dont have to do any masterminding

#35

Sun Cats and Sunday Cats / Re: Motor Bracket Replacement ...

Last post by Steve Caplow - September 13, 2025, 07:36:28 PM

Happy ending to this story! Thanks to the suggestion from the FB forum I squirmed into the lazerette and with a headlamp was able to access the nuts and swap out the motor bracket in an hour or so. It took a few more hours to reseal the horn, but now I know better than try to remove it. Thanks everyone for your ideas!

#36

Sun Cats and Sunday Cats / Re: Motor Bracket Replacement ...

Last post by Jim in TC - September 13, 2025, 09:34:24 AM

I was not paying close enough attention to notice the description screws and nuts...in my case it was, as Bruce points out, longer than necessary self-tapping screws. Nuts on the back side in that setting would add yet another layer of difficulty.

#37

Sun Cats and Sunday Cats / Re: Motor Bracket Replacement ...

Last post by bruce - September 12, 2025, 07:10:53 PM

Steve,

I'm surprised if you have found machine screws and nuts used to mount the tiller horn. Com-Pac typically used self-tapping screws in these applications, all they were trying to do is bed the flange in sealant. They usually used overly-long screws, 1 1/2" to 2", I guess to avoid carrying multiple sizes. Those can be puncture hazards in spaces used for floatation bags or storage, or to hands reaching into confined areas.

#38

Gear, Deals, Retailers, and Yards / Hutch Yacht ComPac replacement...

Last post by Phldllr - September 12, 2025, 06:40:55 PM

I have decided to give my CP16 hull a coat of paint.  Can anyone point me to a source for replacement brand decals? I don't think I can neatly paint around them.
Thanks,  Phil

#39

Sun Cats and Sunday Cats / Re: Motor Bracket Replacement ...

Last post by Jim in TC - September 12, 2025, 11:49:31 AM

I don't really have anything to add to the thread that Bruce links...just that a sharp knife and diligence did indeed do the trick, but it was a truly difficult and time-consuming job the first time. I replaced it with a more forgiving sealant and the recent horn removal (for the new boom gallows stanchions) went WAY better.

#40

Sun Cats and Sunday Cats / Re: Motor Bracket Replacement ...

Last post by Steve Caplow - September 12, 2025, 06:38:39 AM

Someone on the FB group said he could reach the bolts by climbing in the lazarette. I've already dinged the gel coat more than I'd like, but I'll try this approach before I attack it with solvents and heat. Thanks!