Seeking a 27!

[wes]

Well, there's normal West Marine ridiculously overpriced, and then there's rip-off-the-out-of-town-guy-who-doesn't-rent-a-slip-here ridiculously overpriced. The difference is actual malice. The sooner I get her back to my local DIY boatyard, the better.

Do we have a name on this site for people foolish enough to own not one but two 1988 Com-Pacs bought on Craigslist? "Dualies"? Maybe just "hey Stupid"?

Jason, I'm traveling in Alabama but did get your email and will respond soon. Dealing with some family issues down here and haven't had much time.

Bob, I cannot assign any blame to Bella. She is lonely in her slip with all those powerboats giving her the cold shoulder. She longs for a sister to keep her company all week while I work my brains out to afford to visit on the weekends. This is all going to work out well, I'm certain of it.

Wes

[rogerschwake]

Ahoy Wes,
 Here is the name of a sailor that is retired and has a part time business moving boats. He's located near Des Monies, Iowa and has moved boats as big as 40 feet so should have no trouble with your boat. Have no idea what he charges but know he does good work, think it would be worth a call. Good luck and happy sail

Overland Navigation
Larry Bender
515-971-1771
benderlar@aol.com

ROGER

[Bob23]

Wes:
   That is so thoughtful of you! And you have such an understanding boat. The last time I proposed something like that to my Koinonia, she said, in no uncertain terms: "Just try cheating on me...just try it and see what happens". Honest...no lies!
   Congrats on finding a 27. I do love those boats and being able to stand like a normal human being is really nice. Looking forward to posts and photos!
Bob23

[Allure2sail]

Name for someone who owns two ComPac's.......
It's pronounced....SMART.....I've  gotton almost three times what I paid the insurance company for my "parts boat" in spare parts that I kept and the rest I sold off. Not sorry one bit.....
Bruce

[MacGyver]

I have to agree with Allure/Bruce,

It is SMART, In my opinion on all the boats I have worked on in my many years, and from different parts of the country, The ComPacs have been the most nicely laid out, and actually strongest looking structurally that I know of.

My Humble Opinion.

That being said, I am currently foaming at the mouth for a 16 on our lot........ man I hope I get it........

Mac

[Vectordirector]

Wes,

Good to hear you and Mac were able to "hook up" as the kids say  .  I knew he was the guy.  I was lucky enough to find my Eclipse locally and the prior owner and I have kept in touch and are becoming good friends.  The wives seem to get along well too, which is plus.  Long distance is a big pain but when it is all over you will have a good story to tell, not to mention the boat you wanted.  i'm sure it will be worth the hassle and the $$$.  A good old boat is something special.  When it gets you down, go price a new one!  You will likely feel much better then. 

Vectordirector

[wes]

Vector - you got me curious, so I googled it. A spanking new CP 27 will set you back $111,250 not counting optional extras, which can add another $21,500 if you check all the boxes. I feel so much better already!

Wes

[CaptJohn]

 if you need another option for towing your boat I know a guy in Jackson,MS that I've used several times...always does what he says and is in line with prices

[sailpace]

Wes, I have the fixer-upper for you. I live in TN and plan on staying. My 27 is starving for an owner. She is in Cape Coral where Dave Barnicoat or something close to that name lives. This is the first year they went to four port holes. It has the the 10hp universal. I will not part with it for less than 10K. That is my absolute bottom line. So, here is what she needs. New batteries (about 200 bucks). One more cushion that I did not get to make. the same lot of fabric is onboard so the new cushion you will  have made will match. The other cushions I made myself and trust me, it does not look like harry-home-owner made them. The pattern continues from one cushion to the next. It is very professional appearing. The other issue has to do with fuel supply to engine. I think the electric fuel pump needs replacing. I remember when the engine ran well there was a steady tick tick sound from the pump,.....now the motor only runs a couple of seconds and stalls....the fuel pump does not have that steady sound like it has faded in strength. One last thing. the boat is taking on water up in the v-berth where a thru-hull fitting used to be. The wooden block that supported the fitting is water rotted. Either change the wooden block out or simply fill in the hole while the boat is out of the water. There are lots of cool perks with the boat. Air Conditioning that can be utilized shore-side. It fits into the hatch just under the boom vang. Also, a Dive hookah good to twenty feet down. The boat is a sweetheart to sail. It will turn within it's boat length at a quarter of a knot. Here is my number if you are interested and want to know more. 239 243 4978. BTW, she has North Sails main and 135% with no more than 60 hours on them. Give me a shout if you are interested. Dave.

[Allure2sail]

Comments...
The lift pump might have just lost it's ground connection....common problem and an easy fix. The bottom of these lift pumps also have cap that you can remove (with a little persuasion) and in there is a screen. Sometimes it needs to be cleaned. Easier to take off the pump and do it on a work bench (plus you can check the ground at the same time). Curious about the thru hull is it for the depth sounder? I'm going to take a real good look at mine if that what is leaking on yours.
Bruce
Allure
P.S. If the pump is dead you can get them at a NAPA store. That's where I got mine and then found out that there was nothing wrong with the origional one. In my case it was the 12 volt power input lead that had lost it's connection. I used the old lift pump with a spare filter/water separator mounted on a board to make a fuel cleaning setup.

[MacGyver]

It is extremely common to use wood on the thru hulls in the industry.
Our normal repair is prefabbed (we make them in shop to have on hand) Fiberglass pads that are used to replace these wood pads.

They are made kinda wide, so that they cen be cut down and fit into place, also so that they can be used on sea-cocks, etc without hull flexation if the bigger sea-cocks are in place, as they tend to turn a bit harder than smaller sea-cocks.

I second Allure's statement on the fuel pump. worst case scenario they are super easy to replace with updated versions also or OEM stuff.

Mac

[wes]

Dave - wish I had known about your boat a week ago; she sounds perfect for me. But I closed the deal on the St. Louis boat today. Don't worry; when the boys here see how my fixer-upper shines up in a few months, a great cry will be heard across the land and you'll have a bidding war on your hands; everybody will be looking for a 27.

Wes

[Koinonia]

Bobk's 27 came from the marina just north from where your boat is coming from and has done a great job on his as well.