My first Compac

[Sailboy98]

I am new to this posting stuff, and I haven't found out how to post photos. I am Sam Craig, and a fellow veteran gave me a Compac 23 that had been abandoned for several years. I will have to rebuild the interior and I'm concerned about the sagging deck under the mast. I'm not so sure about the bulkheads either. The good thing is it's only 23 foot, and fits in my yard. It was quite a squeeze,  but I made it fit.
I live in Dunedin FL. I'm thinking of making a mast step like I saw on S/V Hideaway. So I'm new here but I've been sailing around 35 years. My wife says I've had 12 or 13 boats, but this is in the worst shape of any.

[Cruzin]

Sam,
Congratulations on the new yacht! I am a fellow 23 owner and wish you success on your new venture. Once you figure out the photo upload thing, post some photos and you will get lots of great advice on your plans. You may not need the heavy duty mast step that you saw on Hideaway, but may just need some repairs on your deck. Dunedin is a great sailing area as I am sure you know. I lived there many years ago and sailed the area. Good luck and congrats!

Dale

[Sunapee Sailing]

Welcome Sam,
CPYOA is an amazing group and can answer all your questions.
Susan

[K3v1n]

Congrats and welcome!

[HeaveToo]

Welcome to the group.  Luckily you are in FL so the factory is in your state!  You could always speak with them for information or get parts easily from them!

[Gerry]

Visit the Com-pac factory.  It's just down the road in Clearwater.

[Sailboy98]

Yes I am right around the corner from the factory, and I look forward to hearing from everyone.

[Bob23]

Welcome, Sam to the world of the Compac 23! Please tell us more!
Bob23 and "Koinonia",  a 1985 23/2 roaming the waters of southern NJ.

[Sunapee Sailing]

Sam.....there is an initiation fee to joining this fine club.
Details, I'm sure, will be provided soon.
Susan