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#91

CP-23's / Re: Boat Lift

Last post by Vectordirector - May 15, 2025, 11:04:12 AM

I had my Eclipse mast up on a lift here in SW FL for 3 years.  The marine contractor measured my trailer and modified the cradle to fit the boat.  Worked very well.  There is a 23PH here that has been on a lift for longer than that. The canals here are dredged for deep keel boats and there are many on lifts, some over 30ft. 

A 23 should have no problem on a lift if the water is deep enough to get the boat on and off.

The marine contracting dudes are pros. they can make it work, just takes a few $$$$..

VEC

   

#92

CP-23's / Re: Masthead rigging?

Last post by kickingbug2 - May 15, 2025, 07:21:08 AM

 i imagine lawyers would just love that

#93

CP-23's / Re: Boat Lift

Last post by Tim Gardner - May 14, 2025, 11:40:54 AM

I have, in the past, used a hydrohoist lift for my 19 II.  It currently is not functioning, and is scheduled for repairs.  I prefer using the lift when I can. It keeps the bottom clean from freshwater "hair" scum.

#94

CP-23's / Boat Lift

Last post by Bewildered - May 13, 2025, 07:40:17 AM

Anyone keep their Com-Pac on a boat lift?  I see photos of various sailboats that are on boat lifts but have yet to see a Com-Pac, especially a CP-23 on a lift.  I am struggling with this since I have a 10K lb lift that would need to have the water beneath it dredged and the lift modified to fit the keel/hull shape before it would be usable for a boat with a 2'3" draft to work.  Before going through that expense, I would like to find any others who may offer their experience or advice on the matter.   Thanks for any help with this.

#95

Classifieds for Com-pac boats / 2023 Horizon Cat for sale

Last post by Harold Velazquez - May 12, 2025, 01:51:51 PM

I bought the boat new in August 2022 and have it on a slip in Galveston, Texas.
It has a diesel in-borad, 2 marine batteries, transom boarding ladder, teak cockpit grate, bimini, sail cover, wheel cover, bulkhead compass, auto-pilot, cockpit cushions, electric bilge pump, USB power sockets, Manthus anchor, midship cleats, cockpit table, raymarine depth and speed.

Will be moving and need to sell in the next 6-10 months.
If interested please email Harold to hjv2010@gmail.com

#96

Group Outings and Com-pac Events / CLR headcount

Last post by kickingbug2 - May 12, 2025, 10:41:27 AM

it looks like Matt, Jason, Chris, Al, Carl, Rich, Roger, Dan and I are coming so far. anyone else let me know. looks like we can get the slips down front. i still have to get the galley reserved. any questions text me at 317 440 3804

#97

Horizon Cats and Horizon Day Cats / Re: A new home for "Petite Cha...

Last post by kickingbug2 - May 11, 2025, 09:38:05 AM

   i understand carls mom did have him tested

#98

Horizon Cats and Horizon Day Cats / Re: A new home for "Petite Cha...

Last post by alsantini - May 10, 2025, 11:05:47 AM

Sorry I did not see the question.  First off, the Triad is single axle not the usual twin that Com Pac used on the Horizon.  With the twin axle I would float off the trailer in two inches less water, so after discussing with Mike the owner, I settled in on the single axle.  Single axle was $5400, twin axle was $2400 more.  Trailer has surge disc brakes, a tongue extension, that I have yet to use, LED lights, and galvanized fenders.  It tows perfectly and really stops in panic mode.

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#99

The "How to DIY" Forum / Sun Cat and keel bottom sealan...

Last post by RubberDuck - May 08, 2025, 10:58:03 PM

I have a Sun Cat that I got new from Com-Pac last year. At some point I have managed to scrape the side of the keel on the trailer bunk. I thought it was fiberglass and was prepared to patch the scratches with epoxy. But when I inspected the keel, I realized the damaged area is on the rubbery-feeling caulking around the bottom of the keel. I think it might be the 3M 4200 sealant or similar, but I'm not sure. I attached the diagram.

So I scraped off parts of the sealant that were damaged or detached from the keel. I plan to re-seal the affected ares with some 3M 4200.

Questions:

1) Am I right that this seam is not structural? That is, can I use a flexible sealant like the one I think is already there?

2) Is 3M 4200 a good sealant for this task? I obviously can't ask Com-Pac any more, and my dealer has been surprisingly unhelpful so far.

2) Can I keep the old sealant where it hadn't been damaged? Is it okay to only remove the bad parts and re-seal there? Will the seal be weak in places where the old sealant meets the new one?

Here's a 3 minute video showing the problem:

#100

CP-19's / Re: Bowsprit Dimensions

Last post by crazycarl - May 08, 2025, 05:34:06 PM

Looking good!