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#71
Sun Cats and Sunday Cats / Re: New to ComPacs - Horizon o...
Last post by bruce - September 06, 2025, 07:15:57 PMI know a couple of people who've bought boats from The Sailboat Shop, very satisfied. The owner wintered(s) in FL, and knew Gerry, and the Com-Pac line, well.
#72
Sun Cats and Sunday Cats / Re: New to ComPacs - Horizon o...
Last post by SJMason - September 06, 2025, 06:38:37 PMThere are several Sunday Cat boats for sale on sailboatlistings.com and a very nice Horizon Day Cat here: https://www.thesailboatshop.com/default.asp?page=xPreOwnedInventoryDetail&id=17264835&p=1&s=(Sort%20By)&d=D&fr=xPreOwnedInventory
#73
Com-Pac FAQ's / Re: Picture Or Instructions Of...
Last post by passagesfromtheheart - September 06, 2025, 04:02:22 PMHi, Panhandle Steve! Congratulations on your new boat and welcome to the forum! Unfortunately, I'm not sure about the answer to your question, but I was going to recommend you reach out to a former Con-Pac dealer out of Michigan. His name is Rob Voigt. You can find his information on the Com-Pac website. If for any reason you can't track his info there, just reach back out to me and I'll get you some contact numbers. I am sure that Rob will be able to help you as he has a Horizon Cat himself. 🌞⛵️
#74
Com-Pac Sailors Lounge / Re: Hi from Fathom Metal Works
Last post by passagesfromtheheart - September 06, 2025, 03:58:49 PMHi! I've been working with Rob Voigt, a former Michigan Com-Pac dealer, and he mentioned your business to me — it's great to see you posting, here, on the forum! Welcome!!! Thanks so much for letting us know you'll be able to help with Com-Pac part orders! So excited about this!
#75
Sun Cats and Sunday Cats / Re: New to ComPacs - Horizon o...
Last post by alsantini - September 06, 2025, 11:15:51 AMI have sailed on a SunCat for 3 winters in FL and now own a Horizon. Both sail about the same but the Horizon has less weather helm. Last week I was out in gusty conditions and in a gust weather helm was present. I pulled up the centerboard to about half position and ALL weather helm disappeared.
Since everything on the SunCat is smaller, it is easier to raise and lower the mast. Both can be done on the water. We never felt the need to use the pole on the SunCat, just walked the mast up. On my Horizon, I only use the pole so I can step and un-step staying in the cockpit (I am 79 years old and a bit unsteady)
Should you need to talk about either feel free to PM me and I will send you my phone number. Always happy to talk sailboats. The Horizon is my 9th boat.... and probably my last one. LOL Sal On Al
Since everything on the SunCat is smaller, it is easier to raise and lower the mast. Both can be done on the water. We never felt the need to use the pole on the SunCat, just walked the mast up. On my Horizon, I only use the pole so I can step and un-step staying in the cockpit (I am 79 years old and a bit unsteady)
Should you need to talk about either feel free to PM me and I will send you my phone number. Always happy to talk sailboats. The Horizon is my 9th boat.... and probably my last one. LOL Sal On Al
#76
Group Outings and Com-pac Events / Re: suggestions for CLR 2026
Last post by alsantini - September 06, 2025, 11:03:10 AMLess work for Sarah. Dinners out rather than in. BTW in is really enjoyable but lots of work for Sarah.
Temp in the 70's daytime, 60's at night LOL
Other than that. Keep all as this event is a highlight of my summer sailing. You guys so a great job!
Sail on, Al
Temp in the 70's daytime, 60's at night LOL
Other than that. Keep all as this event is a highlight of my summer sailing. You guys so a great job!
Sail on, Al
#77
Group Outings and Com-pac Events / suggestions for CLR 2026
Last post by kickingbug2 - September 06, 2025, 07:40:21 AM i was wondering if anyone has any suggestions for activities that might improve next years CLR. let me know
#78
Sun Cats and Sunday Cats / Re: New to ComPacs - Horizon o...
Last post by Jim in TC - September 04, 2025, 12:06:36 PMI can't speak to the Horizon but I would have no qualms about lowering the mast on our Sun Cat while afloat (though have only done it on the hard at the ramp).
Weather helm is indeed an issue, and in a bigger blow can be more than I like, even with the improved rudder and shifting the center board up a bit; shifting skipper and crew weight forward a bit helps too-- not a deal breaker.
We sail on fairly big water, Grand Traverse Bay (a large bay off Lake Michigan) in quite a variety of weather and the Sun Cat (and presumably the Horizon) is very forgiving and stable. As far as getting used to the cat rig (beyond just the weather helm) there is a level at which sailing is sailing, and the nuances of the rig can be quickly learned. As for 'lying a-hull' (as compared to 'heaving to'), I have found that I can stall the boat with the sail released and the rudder set slightly to weather in most conditions, including a pretty serious blow. And this puts me in mind of an old line from my brother the captain: "The whole crew was sick and the captain had to heave too."
Weather helm is indeed an issue, and in a bigger blow can be more than I like, even with the improved rudder and shifting the center board up a bit; shifting skipper and crew weight forward a bit helps too-- not a deal breaker.
We sail on fairly big water, Grand Traverse Bay (a large bay off Lake Michigan) in quite a variety of weather and the Sun Cat (and presumably the Horizon) is very forgiving and stable. As far as getting used to the cat rig (beyond just the weather helm) there is a level at which sailing is sailing, and the nuances of the rig can be quickly learned. As for 'lying a-hull' (as compared to 'heaving to'), I have found that I can stall the boat with the sail released and the rudder set slightly to weather in most conditions, including a pretty serious blow. And this puts me in mind of an old line from my brother the captain: "The whole crew was sick and the captain had to heave too."
#79
Group Outings and Com-pac Events / Re: Florida Keys Anyone?
Last post by crazycarl - September 03, 2025, 11:43:04 AMI will also take some video, with my 2nd action camera.
#80
Group Outings and Com-pac Events / Re: Florida Keys Anyone?
Last post by kickingbug2 - September 03, 2025, 10:00:36 AM take lots of pics for us to see