cockpit seat height on various Com-Pac's

[Les]

I was quite uncomfortable on an O'Day Daysailer II and was wondering what the seat height (without cushions) from the cockpit sole is for the following boats:

- CP 16/3 or CP16/CL

- CP 19/3 or CVP19/XL

- Suncat with cabin

- CP 23/3 or CP23/4

Thanks everyone!

[Osprey]

Les,

I measured 11" on my 2007 Suncat.

Terry

[Les]

Thank you Terry!

[Glenn Basore]

What, no Eclipse in this list for comparison ?

Glenn

[Les]

Good idea, Glenn! What is the Eclipse seat height?

[skip1930]

Makes  no difference if it's an XL or not. Or an MkII or any other . The hull and deck [vertical dimension of the cockpit remain the same length].

But I can't measure my vertical depth since the boat is in winter storage.

skip.

[brackish]

The 23 I,II,III,IV are all the same, there have been no mold changes over the years, so if you get one you have them all.  I will say that my 23/IV is quite comfortable.  Will measure next time I'm up at the lake, probably sometime in the next week.

[Glenn Basore]

The seat height on the Eclipse is 10 and 1/4 inches.

Glenn

[Les]

Glenn, thanks for the input.

How comfortable is the seat & seat back?

The Eclipse certainly looks good.

[brackish]

My 23 is slightly variable.  Forward it measure 13"; Aft it measures 13-1/2"

[Glenn Basore]

Les,

I bought the Eclipse Cushions (about 2 inch thick) which really helps with the comfort level. I have neck, back and shoulder problems so I hurt all the time it seems!

The vertical back area of the seat is a bit uncomfortable for me some times and I use a small cushion for a back support which helps too.

Glenn

[Bob23]

   At the last Annapolis Sailboat show, I finally pryed open my wallet and sprung for the Sport-a-Seat. I don't really have any back problems but at 58 and sitting sorta sideways like we do while looking forward and holding a tiller, I do develope some pain after a long period of time.
   This seat is great! I gives great back support, is built very well and is fully adjustable. Heck, I even brought it home this winter to use in the living room while spending too much time in front of the tube. Check it out at: http://www.sportaseat.com/
   At the show, they had thier frame and the cheap wM chinese-made knockoff. Do yourself a favor: if you're tempted by the lower WM price, don't do it. In this case, springing for a few more clams and getting the real deal is well worth it.
   No, I get no $ endorsements...this is just a great product. Sorry for the apparent hijack but back pain is no fun!
Bob23

[brackish]

   At the last Annapolis Sailboat show, I finally pryed open my wallet and sprung for the Sport-a-Seat. I don't really have any back problems but at 58 and sitting sorta sideways like we do while looking forward and holding a tiller, I do develope some pain after a long period of time.
   This seat is great! I gives great back support, is built very well and is fully adjustable. Heck, I even brought it home this winter to use in the living room while spending too much time in front of the tube. Check it out at: http://www.sportaseat.com/
   At the show, they had thier frame and the cheap wM chinese-made knockoff. Do yourself a favor: if you're tempted by the lower WM price, don't do it. In this case, springing for a few more clams and getting the real deal is well worth it.
   No, I get no $ endorsements...this is just a great product. Sorry for the apparent hijack but back pain is no fun!
Bob23

I DO have a  bad back and think that might be just the ticket.  Sailing yesterday, trying to arrange throwable pfd's to make a seat as soon as I leaned forward the backrest went over the side and I had a singlehanded tack and retrieve operation.  I have cockpit cushions that came with the boat, and they are nice, but restrict access to the cockpit lockers when you have a crowd and I'm thinking seriously about mid boom sheeting and they would limit the effective traveler track length on the bridge deck. Plus the Admiral and I like to kayak and they would probably work for that too.

Do they absorb water or do they dry quickly when doused?

Thank's for the hijack 

[sailen69]

It varies slightly in my '83 CP16/1.  I have 9 inches from bare sole to bare set height.

Rich