What, another newbee ?

[TR]

That's right.  I've been lurking around for awhile and thought it was time to come out of the shadows.
I have been boating for about 25 years. I started sailing in a plastic Snark and knew I was hooked the first time I raised the sail. I have gone through a few boats including Venture 17,  San Juan 21,  Chrysler 22,  Catalina 22  and a  Catalina 27.  I will admit that my wife has paid her dues. Sailing is always a lot of work, noisy, and the boat is always heeling over too much. So about 10 years ago we sold the Catalina 27 and bought a power boat. A 22' C-Dory.  I know what your thinking, ( I sold out my dream ). Well, as it turned out, we BOTH love the C-Dory. What a pleasure to turn the key and go. We have spent as long as three weeks at a time on the boat.
Well, the love of sailing still burns deep inside. I am close to retirement and wanted to get back into sailing again. After spending a lot of time on craigslist, I found the boat I thought would fit my needs. It was a San Juan 23. We drove up to Washington to take a look at it. It was a great boat, but we both realized it was way too much boat for what I need. My plan is to trailer  and sail single handed. So I started looking for a smaller boat. I have always loved the Montgomery 15, but they are hard to find and the cost is more than I can justify for a 15' sailboat.
Then I came across a Compac 16 for what I thought was a fair price.  I was not very familiar with Compac, but was impressed with the few I had seen. Drove over to take a look and was surprised at how well it was maintained. It has the original set of sails and a new set ( main & jib) that are 4 mo. old. Included was a spinnaker and pole and a genaker. the galvanized trailer is in good condition. So I am pretty excited to get it out on the water.
This web site a great source for the compac owner. I have enjoyed the information I've been able to find on this web site.

My name is Terry and we live in NW Oregon.

[nies]

Welcome aboard...................Phil

[kahpho]

Welcome Terry, nice to have another webfoot on board. We have some boats in common as well. I've also sailed Catalina's, a 22 and a 27. Liked both but the 27 was too big for my uses. I sold the 22 when I moved away from the Columbia River. Trouble is, I can't seem to be without a boat for long and ended up getting a ComPac last year. I think you'll enjoy your 16, they're great little boats and it sounds like you found a good one. Where do you sail now? I'm near Medford and sail mostly at Howard Prairie Reservoir these days.

Glad to have ya here.
mel

[Bob23]

   Welcome aboard, Terry. What a great way to start your retirement- sailing a Compac 16! Many of us have started with Snarks. Funny though, I don't see many around anymore...are they still made?
   I don't consider powerboating selling out the dream. Hey, you are still on the water, right? If I had more dough, I'd probably own one of some sort but when it comes down to just plain fun, I'd much rather be sailing.
Welcome! Bob23 in the South of NJ

[brackish]

Welcome aboard Terry, good to have you here. 

Ditto on what Bob23 says about the powerboat.  There is a time and place for all boats, what's important it the attitude of the owner.  I'm in the initial stages of building a stitch and glue composite planing skiff, plans came in this week, getting up my material list to order.  I need a light, fast, boat to track down the wiley scallop and fish for speckled trout in the bayous and marshes.  Can't get my 23 in there so a skiff it is.

Looking forward to hearing of your retirement sailing adventures.

[Glenn Basore]

Welcome Terry,

Always nice to know there is another "West Cost" sailor here.

Glenn

[John J]

Terry,  I have been sailing for 20 years and own both a Compac 16 and a San Juan 23.  You're right, the San Juan is more boat to handle and if
I had to sell one of them, I would keep the Compac.  You made a wise choice I believe.  John J

[lostsailor101]

Hello Terry here's a question for you

Question: If you were stuck on an deserted island and could bring only 1 thing what would it be?

Answer: A book titled- "How To Build A Boat When Stuck On An Island."


Just kidding....welcome !!!

[TR]

Thanks for the reply. I've had the compac for 6 weeks and still haven't had it in the water. I did step the mast in the driveway and raised the sails to check out how the rigging was set.
We did spend two & a half weeks in the San Juans and Gulf Island on our C-Dory. Good fun but we came home early cause we were just worn out. All that relaxing is hard work.
As for the Compac, I found the front, bottom edge of the keel had the fiberglass worn off. There had been water dripping out of it. So I guess the six weeks out of the water has given the keel a chance to dry out. I patch the hole with epoxy. Its not pretty but it will do the job.

John J
Yah, the SJ 23 is a sweet boat, someday I might be in a place for a bigger boat.

Terry