New owner of 19, just wanted to say hi.

[hesmysnowman]

Purchased a 1983 19 that has been WELL cared for.  Going to set it up for the first time this weekend and hopefully be on Lake Texoma or Ray Hubbard.  PO tells me that his setup was not over half an hour after he did it a few times.  This should be an adventure.  Had a Lido 14 in my youth and have never rigged a boat this large or that has engine connections.  Looking forward to teaching my wife and kids to sail.

Byron

[jthatcher]

Good luck this weekend.   Glad to have you aboard.   We are already anxious to see pics from your first launching!  Jt

[skip1930]

" Purchased a 1983 19 that has been WELL cared for. "

Well you picked a nice boat to learn to sail on. It's not going to hurt you one bit, it's a very forgiving medium performing sailboat.
You'll find that the boat can take far more then you or the family can take.

My 1996 CP-19 has done me well over the years.

Post a picture when you get around to it. [Need help with that? Private Message me.]

skip.

[Billy]

I second everything Skip just said.
The 19 is no slouch, not a race boat but still has decent performance. And very safe and stable.

[Bob23]

Welcome, Byron! Glad to have you aboard!
Bob23
   

[hesmysnowman]

Thanks for all the support.  I sailed in my youth, but it has been 25 years since I sold that boat.  I am far less worried about the sailing than I am properly rigging.  Most of all, I have anxiety over what happens on the ramp.  Always felt like putting a boat in was  anything but graceful until you have done it 50 or 60 times.  I may be worried about nothing. This is a quick link to the boat sale.  Will get other pictures up. http://sailingtexas.com/201301/scompac19137.html][url]http://sailingtexas.com/201301/scompac19137.html[/url]

[hesmysnowman]

That is why I don't post photos.  Ha.  http://sailingtexas.com/201301/scompac19137.html

[jthatcher]

"I sailed in my youth, but it has been 25 years since I sold that boat."
  -  wow.. wish my youth was just 25 years in the past!     -   i saw the boat on sailing texas  not long ago .. not that i am looking,  just that i am always looking!    great looking boat..    jt

[Billy]

Don't over tighten the stays. They just need to hold the mast up, not pull it down through the roof.

When under sail, you should have a bit of slack on the leeward shrouds.

[Ted]

Most of all, I have anxiety over what happens on the ramp.  Always felt like putting a boat in was  anything but graceful until you have done it 50 or 60 times.  I may be worried about nothing.

I understand that feeling but don't let the ramp mess with your head. I park off a bit to rig things so that I can take my time. I find that my problem is often worrying about holding others up.

I have learned the hard way that in sailing boats, rushing is your worst enemy. Don't worry about the losers with speedboats - they are looking at you and thinking, "That guy is a real man" or... "My wife could never do that." The guys with fishing boats are so excited about getting on the lake that they don't care what you are doing and very willing to help if it means getting you out of the way.

Just slow down, run through your checklist, get it all setup pretty, step back and check it all out, and then go down the ramp. Do it on your terms. I set my boat up in about 30 minutes. I could go much faster, but why?

[Saluki86]

I have to second Ted's comments......just relax and take your time.  My anxiety is back down the ramp.  But with practice, even I have gotten better.  Besides, you are gonna need more time to get setup...all the other people are gonna want to stop and look at your boat, ask you about it, etc.  It will all be good! 

[crazycarl]

Most of all, I have anxiety over what happens on the ramp.  [url]http://sailingtexas.com/201301/scompac19137.html]http://sailingtexas.com/201301/scompac19137.html][url]http://sailingtexas.com/201301/scompac19137.html[/url]

come to CLR where "what happens at the ramp, stays at the ramp".

unless someone gets it on video!

believe me, nobody, and i mean nobody has embarrassed themselves more at boat ramps than me!

seriously, best way to get experience launching and retrieving your boat is to attend a sailing event where everyone is hoping not to screw up at the ramp and all are willing to help.

carl

[kickingbug1]

   this year i will not have my keys in my pocket-----just in case

[Salty19]

Neither will I, Kick. Neither will I. 

Welcome, snowman.  You'll be fine once you get a "system" for rigging.  Just stay away from Crazycarl at the launch ramp. 
It is true people will come up to you at the parking area and talk your ears off about your boat. Happens pretty much every time. It's just part of the Com-pac owner experience.

[hesmysnowman]

Thanks for the support.  Setting up the boat at the house today to be sure I have a good understanding of it before I get to the lake this weekend.  Not sure why and I'm not complaining, but the boat came with a mainsail and 6 foresails, storm - spinnaker.  I am going to attempt to put on the furler as well.  Someone intended on using this boat for some serious all weather conditions.  Ok, so maybe I do too, but don't tell my wife.  I am sure to have questions after tonight's set up. 

Byron