LOOKING FOR A 16.

[Bob23]

I've had my eye out for a homeless Compac 16 that I can adopt and call my own. If you have a 16 that you're thinking of selling, or one that doesn't like you anymore, or know of one that's stored in your neighbors barn, let me know. Being up front, I'm looking to spend as little as possible and trying to find a fixer upper that I can trailer sail and explore some local and not so local waters. I love my 23, but she's a bit rotund to be trailering all over the place. With or without trailer and/or motor. Heck, it's even ok if some of the rigging, mast and boom is missing. And I'm willing to travel a reasonable distance.
Thanks, mates!
Bob23

[MacGyver]

Good luck to you Bob23!
I too at one point was looking to get a 16, paint it like the 19, and go to other areas with it. Ginger doesnt feel that is needed, LOL! What does she know. One can never have too many boats, just not enough space to keep them!

Mac (If I was closer I would help you redo it   )

[Jim23]

Hey Bob23,

There's a 16 on Ebay selling out of Florida. It's currently bid at $1009 and the buy it now price is $2400 with trailer.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Com-pac-16-1981-sail-away-condition-with-trailer-/181577407254?forcerrptr=true&hash=item2a46db5b16&item=181577407254&pt=Sailboats

Hopefully that link works.

I've been thinking about the same thing. I intend to keep my 23 but would like to explore other waters without the big production. Maybe a lake that doesn't have an 18" ice cap in the winter. I have to plan these things carefully so I don't get voter backlash. I already added a Pram to the fleet for the kids this summer.

-Jim23

[GretchenG]

Aww, the backlash of 7-foot-itis!  Or even 3-foot-itis!  Who knew the Big-Boat Guys would want to downsize and join us 16ers?  Well, I know the feeling, even with a CP-16 that hasn't left the backyard in two years...  Some days I think a sailing dinghy on the car roof would be really handy.  2015--the year Thankful will splash down!  My husband will not allow any more boats till that happens.  ;-)  The kayak?  Oh, that doesn't count.

[Bob23]

Your husband sounds like my wife. What is it with these people anyway? Can't they see that there is no such thing as too many boats?
Thanks, Jim23 but I'm looking for a real beater at a beater price. I don't want to defect away from a Compac and I like the 16's. In a pinch, literally, I could overnight in it. But I really love my 23- Oh- I hope she's not reading this? She tends to get jealous at times. What's that line: Hell has no fury like a woman's scorn?
Mack: I think the 16 and 19 are both pretty easy to trailer. I know that the 23 is only about 1000 pounds heavier, but it seems like much more to launch than a 19. Btw, how's the new position?
Bob23

[Citroen/Dave]

Bob,

The Washington Sailing Marina in Virginia, on the Potomac just downstream of Reagan Airport has about three C16's on trailers neglected for several years. One is a Mark 11 with a shredded Bimini.  Possibly they could be had.

The manager of the marina, Ron Hessler, also has a Mark l on a trailer for sale. He was asking $500 three years ago but I would guess he would just about pay you to take it off of his hands; he would like to rent the storage space.  I almost bought it 3 years ago but opted for a decent Mark 11 from Ohio.  There is another tired CP16 on a trailer at a nearby downstream Farfax County campground at Mason's Neck.  It too might be for sale.  Someone is still paying storage rent on these non-Ron Hessler boats. . .

I will be going up to DC possibly this weekend.  Let me know if you would like me to check to see what may still be there.

[jthatcher]

wow,  Bob you have been hinting at this for quite a while...   looks like you are serious!    you must be anticipating a lot of free time to work on a new project!    sounds like fun.. good luck..  jt

[Bob23]

Dave:
  Yes! I don't want you to go out of your way, but if you can provide updated info on any of these, that would be great! I'm in NJ, not too far to travel for a deal.
JT:
   I have been keeping my eye out for a neglected 16 for a long time. I'm not looking to restore a tired boat, just give her a few more good years. There's that poor one in Tuckerton which got banged around in Sandy- I've spoken to the owners, written them letters but it still sits, rotting away year after year. Maybe I should start an adoption agency for homeless Compacs!
Bob23

[cw021382]

Hi Bob,

I put up a list of compacs for sale on CL.  I don't think any of them are what you are looking for, but maybe someone else will find their next boat on the list.  It sounds like you already have a lead on some neglected 16's.  I wish you luck.

[Jim23]

Great list cw021382! You deserve a good karma point for that one. If only I could figure out how to do that for you. I'm not seeing the buttons others have talked about...probably just my inept skills.

[Bob23]

Thanks, Chris. Now I have so many to pick from. What are you trying to do- get me murdered or divorced? or both?
Seriously, thank you.
Bob23

[Salty19]

Great list cw021382! You deserve a good karma point for that one. If only I could figure out how to do that for you. I'm not seeing the buttons others have talked about...probably just my inept skills.

Karma added

Great list! 

Bob, just repeat to yourself that it's better to ask for forgiveness than permission! 

[kickingbug1]

  i like to say "it was like that when i got here"  or "it followed me home" or "its either this or i start hanging out at bars" or "would you rather i have another woman?"

[Bob23]

  I've tried all the above excuses. And she might rather I have another woman! But boats are less trouble. One excuse I've tried with limited success is to play dumb. (Linda says that's easy for me). Goes something like this: "Boat? What boat? What the...where did that come from? It wasn't here an hour ago...those darn neighborhood kids- always playing pranks."   
  The technique I now use is: "Just get over it, wouldja?" You guys don't know how fortunate you are to have wives who not only like sailing but are somewhat enthusiastic about it. 
Bob23

[kickingbug1]

   bob, my sarah said that she didnt mind if i kept our 16 after we bought the catalina and i did have the two boats in the garage with that old 52 for a while. then i moved the 16 to my moms garage (she recently sold her car) but being cheap i sold the 16. i know ill miss it in a few years when im too feeble to step the mast on the catalina but im gonna postpone that as long as possible. the 16 is a fine boat but we just felt that we needed more room. good luck finding a good one. they are out there----didnt they make 4000 of them?