New Com-pac 27 owner

[desi3101]

I recently purchased a Com-pac 27 built in 1990.  The boat's name is Casablanca and she is in great condition.  I have a lot to learn because I do not have much sailing experience.  The boat is on the water in Washington, NC.  I look forward to learning a lot from this group.

Dos anyone know how to obtain a manual for this boat?  I have the manual for the engine but not one for the rest of the boat.

Tx

Aravinda Desilva

[MHardy]

Welcome! I also have 27 in Washington. My boat is older - 1987. I'm at Moss Landing Marina. Where are you? My boat came with the original owner's manual. You can still order one from Com-Pac, but it really isn't too useful in my opinion. Happy to help any way I can.

[wes]

Welcome to the Pamlico River CP 27 Club! I keep my 1988 "Sophie" further east, on North Creek just past Bath and the Aurora ferry. Agree with Mark, the manual is pretty useless but you can easily draw on the experience of many friendly current and previous owners. Looking forward to your questions.

Where do you plan to keep your boat?

Wes

[jimhuber2]

Welcome to the 27 Club!! You will find folks with a lot of experience with these wonderful boats and they are all happy to help with any questions. You are among a great group of sailors there. My Windrunner used to live down there but is now living the lake life on Kerr Lake in NC/Va. Great boats and Great people! Welcome

[Trapper]

I too just bought a new to me Com Pac 27, 1987, hull 62 on Lake Murray, Columbia, SC in August,.  My boat looked very nice but she was in need of some pretty immediate attention.  The head and holding tank were removed by the prior owners.  I replaced the holding tank, added a Y valve and a raritan electric toilet which uses house water.  I added a mermaid 9000 btu air conditioner.  I replaced the aft hatch and the forward hatch is still on back order but it is broken.  I replaced the gaskets in the portlights.  I replaced the head and galley faucets.   The old original sails were badly out of shape.  I have new white sails.  I am currently replacing the running rigging.  I lost the main halyard today trying to replace it so looks like someone will be going aloft next week.

The bimini and dodger looked fair but when it rains it pours so those will be replaced as soon as the canvas guy can get to it.  He is also making me a stack pack and he will install lazy jacks.  Oh, yes, I replaced the lifelines.

I need to work on the teak.  I will be replacing the original light fixtures with LCD.  The original ones are yellowing.  The interior cushions look good but I think they will get replaced in the next year or so.  The engine looks good.  As soon as the canvas is done, she will look really good!

[wes]

Fran - interested in your AC project. Has the 9k BTU proven adequate in SC summers? Where did you install the unit - under the V-berth? Did you consider other brands before choosing the Mermaid! Any other comments or suggestions you could share?

Wes

[Trapper]

Wes,

The air conditioner seems to work just fine but our SC summer is over and the air conditioner was not working during those dog days.  But I expect it will work.  My prior boat was a Cape Dory 25D and it had a 6K  mermaid and it would freeze you out, even in July.  Yes it is under the v berth and it fits perfectly.  We had to cut a little of the fiberglass out so we had to add a new intake vent which was a little larger than the original locker door.  I will send pics when the new vent is installed.    The two air vents are installed in the cabin all the way forward at the bottom of the settees,

I did not seriously consider another brand.  I looked but the air conditioner in my CD25D was a 1984 Mermaid and I could call them and they would trouble shoot the 1984 unit--that is customer service over and beyond.  Their price was competitive.  Also, they are made in Florida, probably assembled but a whole lot better than customer service in China.   Their price was very competitive.

I picked the 9k btu because it can be run with a small generator for overnight on the hook.  The larger unit was not that much more expensive but it would take a lot more power to run off the dock.   I hope I did not make a mistake there. 

I had to replace the head and holding tank at the same time so we used the old head water intake for the air conditioner.  We used house water for the electric head and it all worked out. 

[desi3101]

Sorry for the late reply and thank you for all offers to help.  I am glad there are so many Com-pac 27 owners close to me.  My boat is at the marina in Pamlico Plantation, where I have a town house.  There are two CP-27 (including mine) at PP.  I live in Chapel Hill. I am going to PP tomorrow to get the boat ready for winter.  I hope to take her out on the water on Sunday.  I will let you know how it goes.

Aravinda

[wes]

Atavinda - Ha, thought I recognized the yellow Capt. Sam's travel lift in your photo! (Now known as McCotters). I spent five years there with my 27 up on stands while I completely refurbished her. Sailed my 19 over to PP many times and checked out those two 27s. I had the impression they rarely left the dock. Glad to hear Casablanca will be actively sailing soon. Maybe I'll see you out on the river.

Wes

[desi3101]

Dear Wes and others,

I have a question about the electrical panel.    When I am on shore power, should  I always leave the "Charger" and "Outlet" switches on the AC panel in the ON position ? 

Thanks,

Aravinda

CP-27
Casblanca

[wes]

I leave the charger circuit on, to keep the batteries trickle charged, but I turn everything else off (incl. outlets) to reduce the risk of fire.

Wes

[desi3101]

Dear Wes, Mark and other NC Compac 27 sailors,

Sorry you have not heard from me for sometime.  I have been sailing Casablanca a lot and gaining more confidence.  Earlier this summer, I took ASA 103 and 104 with the Maryland School of Sailing on the Chesapeake Bay.  Each course was ~ 4 days of sailing on a Island Packet with 2-4 students and an instructor.  I had a lot of fun and learned a lot.

On the Pamlico River, I have been doing much day sailing and a few overnight trips to Bellhaven, Bath and the sound.  About 3 weeks ago I tried to sail to Ocracoke.  On the first day, the sail to Indian Island was smooth and I anchored overnight in a creek close by.  On the 2nd day, the wind was blowing 20 knots from the SE.  Progress was slow because I was close hauled and sailing in 2 foot waves,  After about 5 hours (close to Pamlico Point), I decided to turn back because I did not want to approach Ocracoke in the dark. I sailed the all the way from the sound to Pamlico Plantation with the wind directly behind me (wing on wing sails) in record time (~ 3 hrs) for me.  I have to pay more attention to the forecast and wind direction next time I try to cross the sound.

This past weekend, I sailed to Little Washington for the Smoke on the Water festival.  I was lucky to get the last free spot on the town docks. 

I am sure I will run into other CP-27 sailors on the river or sound sometime soon.

Aravinda de Silva
Casablanca
Pamlico Plantation Marina

[Seachelle]

So many congratulations on your beautiful, new CP-27!!! I'm excited for you and Casablanca to embark upon lots of wonderful adventures together!!!

Happy sails!
~ Chelle and SV Sunflower (Sunny)
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