Who is the mystery CP 19 sailor

[Potcake boy]

Did a short cruise this week to Fort Myers Beach and back to Charlotte Harbor. On the way up Pine Island Sound we were passed by another CP 19 headed south and went into Cabbage Key (home of the famous "Cheeseburger in Paradise" Cabbage Key Inn). Had just a fleeting conversation with the skipper and determined that he sails out of Tampa area. Wish I'd had time to join him for a cheeseburger but was on a schedule. Does anyone know who this mystery sailor might be? I believe it to be a later CP19 as it did not have the stripe below the hull/deck joint. Funny thing, I actually recognized her from straight on before seeing her profile. She has a distinctive unique look head on - a real classic look.  There was also a very nice looking CP 35 anchored in Pelican Bay when we got there. It was a Compac sighting extraganza.

Ron
Sailing - soaking up the sun - relaxing ~~(\~(\~(\~(\~~

[mrb]

Ahoy Ron

That sounds like to much fun.

Melvin

[Craig Weis]

On my CP-19 if I do not loosen the back stay I can not push the mast far enough forward to to slip the Harken pin in.
The fwd stay is under a lot of pull-pressure. And it's no big deal to tight up the back stay by hand and slip in a circular split ring. I don not use cotters as they can rip skin and or sails.
And do not move the chain plates. Who needs more holes in the fitted area between the back and hull?
Of course on the Mk II and MK III and XL models the shrouds on either side need not be moved to lower/raise the mast, nor to place the mast on the bow and stern pulpit. I would tow the boat with the mast still pinned to the Tabernacle. as the Tabernacle is only screwed to the cabin tip with just four wood screws. Just enough to keep the mast from being kicked out from under it's footing. skip.

[littlebigboat]

Hi, actually it was me and my family you passed on that day.  I remember you guys and saw you coming from the distance as well.  Great Day!!!!!!  We were actually beating into the wind that day heading to North Captiva.  As we continued into the weather, we decided that we wanted to go to Cabbage Key instead and enjoy a calm slip - when we came about (to the north) and unfurled the sails, only then did the sun come out and we had a beautiful sail to and past Cabbage Key (which, once we came about again, is where we saw you).   That was our best trip of the year so far....  we put in at Pineland marina, anchored at Cayo Costa for 2 nights (and saw that Compac 35 come into anchor), sailed on to Gasparilla and then to Cabbage Key.  Unfortunately we had to pull out one day early due to the weather coming in but ended up spending a great evening/day in Matlacha (best ice cream in the world).  It was great to get back down to that area as we like all of the many places to go and the unspoiled beauty.  We actually sailed down to Charlotte Harbor from St Pete a few times (back in the day) but found it easier to trailer to the area these days with our 4 yr old daughter.  Anyway, I  tried to attach a few pics of our trip but was unsuccessful........

The funny thing is that I have viewed this site from time to time over the past few years and only now have registered (this is my first posting) b/c I thought it was fate that someone was inquiring about us and it actually drew my attention....

Mike, Tonia & Abby (and Zoe the dog)
Bella - 1983 Compac 19
St Pete, Fl

[Potcake boy]

Hey Mike - that's fantastic and what a fine meeting place this forum is. Better than the yacht club any day. I'm very pleased that you took the time to respond.  I had been feeling bad that I hadn't turned her around and given ourselves a proper introduction.
Sounds like you all had a splendid few days.  How does your daughter (I'm guessing Abby) like spending the time on the water?  The wonderful thing about kids that age is that they just kind of roll with the punches and enjoy doing stuff with mom and dad.  I know one day she will be reminiscing about those sailing trips. 
My mate and I had just come from Fort Myers Beach that morning.  Sailing in that area is such a headache because of all the motorboat maniacs blasting around - I just don't understand them people.  Charlotte harbor is a pretty nice place to sail, never congested and there are actually a lot of friendly courteous boaters here.
I live on the Peace River just up from the IH 75 bridge and keep my 19 in the water most of the time.  I'm not sure where you launched from, but there is a great ramp at Laishley Marina in Punta Gorda.  If you guys plan to sail this area again and would like the company of another 19, please give me a shout.
I have her in the driveway on the trailer just now, in preparation for a trail to the Keys for a week of sailing and snorkeling the reefs.  Might even find time for a cold one or two.

Shoot me off an email - and you could include those photos - so we can stay in touch to maybe put together a sailing trip in the future.

It was nice to get your response and glad you all had a great sail,

Ron
roneweber (at) comcast (dot) net