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#61

CP-16's / Re: "Free Bee"

Last post by SJMason - September 03, 2026, 10:01:53 PM

Oh, that makes sense now. I had missed the part that you were parting out the 79.  The update looks great!

Stephen

#62

CP-16's / Re: "Free Bee"

Last post by Swampbuckster - September 03, 2026, 09:35:04 PM

I have to do a double take every time I See the photo of your CP16 with three ports per side.  She looks great!  Where did you find the extra two port windows?

Stephen

From the 79 I owned and swapped out all sorts of stuff for the 83. If you read the beginning of the post you'll understand.

#63

CP-16's / Re: "Free Bee"

Last post by SJMason - September 02, 2026, 03:40:13 PM

I have to do a double take every time I See the photo of your CP16 with three ports per side.  She looks great!  Where did you find the extra two port windows?

Stephen

#64

CP-16's / Re: Trailer bunks repair quest...

Last post by Gregory - September 02, 2026, 07:17:52 AM

That is an interesting way to do it. I am going to do it by heating the pvc for a bend in the bow sections but I will probably use an elbow or something for the galvanized pipe.
Thanks for the pictures!

#65

CP-16's / Re: "Free Bee"

Last post by Swampbuckster - September 01, 2026, 08:46:55 PM

Free Bee is ready to sail. The jib sail came new with the boat and  was already crafted for a roller furler setup, complete with the UV outer edge wrap. Besides a few minor details, and considering a new coat of bottom paint, hoping to get the boat out in a few weekends. Would like to do a weekend trip to St Clair but if not, a day sail on my lake will do just fine. Got all the storage stuff figured out in the cabin for the most part. Also sanded and put a new coat of paint on the rudder assembly. Waiting on a stanchion fair lead  for the bowsprit to guide my furler line back to the cockpit. I'm getting the boat transferred over to my name on Thursday.

#66

CP-16's / Re: Trailer bunks repair quest...

Last post by Swampbuckster - September 01, 2026, 08:37:16 PM

Here are some photos of the guides, it looks as if someone just bent the galvanized tubing in a vise and then mounted them. It also looks like they heated the PVC and bent them on an angle

#67

CP-16's / Re: Trailer bunks repair quest...

Last post by Swampbuckster - August 31, 2026, 08:39:09 PM

I bought "spring hangers" from a trailer store that are galvanized and extra heavy duty for $7. The extra thickness will help being in saltwater. The only difference is they are flat and don't have the raised edges for the board to sit in. With 4 lag bolts I am not sure it matters but will look at making replicas.



Looking to remove rollers because they are worn and the 2x12 will spread the load on the keel I am told.

If possible it would be great to see a close-up of a pvc guide with the bracket section?

Thanks for the reply!

I will try to get some pictures soon

#68

CP-16's / Re: Trailer bunks repair quest...

Last post by Gregory - August 31, 2026, 07:08:04 AM

I have the exact year and make of trailer. I have the pvc guides and it does help guide the keel nicely up the trailer. Why remove the rollers and put a 2"x12" in place?  As for the broken bracket, you could easily have that fabbed up if you know someone with a welder.

I bought "spring hangers" from a trailer store that are galvanized and extra heavy duty for $7. The extra thickness will help being in saltwater. The only difference is they are flat and don't have the raised edges for the board to sit in. With 4 lag bolts I am not sure it matters but will look at making replicas.



Looking to remove rollers because they are worn and the 2x12 will spread the load on the keel I am told.

If possible it would be great to see a close-up of a pvc guide with the bracket section?

Thanks for the reply!

#69

CP-16's / Re: "Free Bee"

Last post by Swampbuckster - August 30, 2026, 09:17:48 PM

The jib furler is installed and works great. I have a tubing mount stanchion on its way to install
To the bowsprit to intercept the furling line. Did a few other modifications to the cabin as well, installed some fishing rod hangers I made from  1 1/2" pvc. It will hold two rods.  I scraped all of the flaking ceiling paint along the entire inside of the boat today and have decided to leave it as is. Wednesday I'm hoping I can get the boat registered in my name and give her a set of MC numbers again. I also installed the third port window on each side.

#70

CP-16's / Re: Trailer bunks repair quest...

Last post by Swampbuckster - August 30, 2026, 08:53:06 PM

I just got a 1979 CP 16 that has the Magic Tilt Trailer. One of the trailer bunks rotted and and the bracket is half gone. Here is my current good one, the stern one is missing the top U bracket for the wood to sit in. Anyone have a source for one?

My wood is 2x4s and 6' long. I have seen people with much longer bunks, so a couple questions:

How long are you using and what will you use if changing?
I have a local source for Poly 2x4s at the same price as PT 2x4s, any issues using Poly?
If I use Poly do I still need carpet?
I see people using pvc Pipe at the bottom for the keel, I have brackets to add pipes for that. Does it help?
Plan on removing the 3 rollers for a 2x12, but not for a while.

I have the exact year and make of trailer. I have the pvc guides and it does help guide the keel nicely up the trailer. Why remove the rollers and put a 2"x12" in place?  As for the broken bracket, you could easily have that fabbed up if you know someone with a welder.