CP 16 purchase

[sonn]

Well, I guess I am now an owner.

The CP 16 I went to look at this past weekend turned out to be a 1988 CP16-3 in what seems to be real good condition.  There are a few things which I will need to do but overall it is complete and nothing needs immediate attention.  I will be taking delivery of it this weekend and hopefully I won't find any surprises that were not noticed upon initial inspection.  Based on the condition of the boat and trailer (no engine) I think I did alright for 2500.00.  I already have a Yamaha long shaft 4HP 4 stroke that I use on a dingy.  It weighs right at 50 lbs so I am assuming it should work well with the boat.

One of the items that I noted as needing to be  replaced are the three scuppers on the transom.  Any suggestions on where these can be purchased?  Additionally, if anyone reading this has experience in replacing the scuppers I would appreciate the benefit of their knowledge.  It looked like they simply were held in place with screws.

Roger.

[Paul]

Roger:

Congratulations on your new 16!  Good choice and sounds like a reasonable price.

You are referring to the scupper flaps on the exterior of the boat?  I have seen these in the West Marine catalog before.  Others may have it, too.  Might try Defender or another online chandlier.  Personally, I have not attempted that repair, so I cannot advise other than saying watch how things come undone and replace accordingly.

Good luck and have fun!

Paul

[davestlouis]

I wanna say mine only has 2 flaps, but I'm too lazy to go into the garage to look. 

[Cricket Crew]

Hey Roger ... My congratulations also! .... Looks like there is a 'new batch' of 16 owners recently. So ... from one new owner to another -- Welcome!

I've been working on Cricket in my spare time and will post the info and some pics soon. Mostly sorting and cleaning, nothing major yet.
Still have the keel issues to tackle!

Later Sailors ~
AJ

[Gil Weiss]

Boater's World sells the exact replacement scupper and flap. Two are for the cockpit drains and the higher third one is for passing out a fuel line if using an aux tank inside the boat.

If the scuppers need replacing check out the integrity of the scupper tube joints both inside and on the transom. The caulk typically dreis up causing leaks over time. My 1990 had leaks on both sides of the tubes. You need to scrape out the old caulk, clean the joint with alcohol and reseal with 3M 5200. I also bedded the new scuppers with 5200.

Enjoy your new boat!

[sawyer]

I have been off line for a while, just reading others posts, many other issues to deal with and lots of overtime this fall, no time for logging in and chatting.

I want to welcome all of the new boat owners and boat wannabe owners such as I was for several years. The CP-16 is a wonderful boat worth owning and sailing, and even during times when life is busy, the little boat will sit on its trailer not costing an extra penny just waiting for one to use her again. Try that with a 27 footer and $1000 dollar slip fees.

SISKIWIT is also in need of new scupper flaps. Is it necessary to replace the whole scupper or can the flaps (only 2) be purchased? I was unable to locate the rubber flaps online at Boaters World. I have been using a couple of rubber sink plugs to keep water from backing in, but the scupper replacement would be a good early spring project.  Need warmer weather here for the 5200 to set up right.  Thanks. Doug



Maybe this is what Gil was talking about, I just don't see the black flap in the photo.  Thanks everyone.
(Sea Dog Nylon Scupper Valve 1 1/2'')
Doug

[sonn]

Hey Doug,

I just purchased three scupper valves for the boat from a local surplus marine supply for 4.00 each.  I don't take possesion of the newly purchased boat till this coming Saturday so I just eyeballed the size to be approximately correct.  If they fit I will provide you the part number.  I also just received a current price list from Com-Pac and the scupper drains are listed there as:

Drain Scupper  P/N RA00D0110   4.17ea

They can be ordered by calling COM-Pac at 727-443-4408.

For 4.17ea I wouldn't screw with trying to save the plastic flanges, just replace the complete assembly.

Roger

[Gil Weiss]

As I recall the scuppers were made by SeaDog. They included the white plastic ring and the black rubber flap and, possibly, new screws. Cost was minimal  -maybe 4 bucks - at Boater's World.

Plugging the scuppers can be hazardous relative to flooding the boat from either rain or a wave, etc. Just be cautious if you plug the scuppers . . .

[sawyer]

Thanks to everyone for the info, I still have credit on my Boaters World gift card, I think I will go there. As for water in the cockpit: rain, true, have to have those scuppers open, but I have had more water backwash into the scuppers from heeling over than I ever had come over the rail. (one teaspoon, once or twice I think.) I don't have the foil rudder, so the boat rounds up well before I can get water in it. Of course there is the rogue wave, but I always sail with the hatchboard in and clipped shut and the hatch in the back bungy cords tied snug. It's not like I just do flat water sailing, I'm talking about Lake Michigan, The Gulf, and a little time on Superior. These little boats are tough and safe. I do however understand Gil's point, well taken, anyone can get a big suprise.
Good sailing to all.........                                 Doug...