Spinnaker and other questions...

[bwenner]

I just bought a 1977 CP16 two weekends ago and sailed it for the first time last week.  All went well except that we were in some light air and not getting anywhere fast.  Does anyone know if a spinnaker or genoa exists for it?  If so, where could I get one?

Any recommendations for a good (and light) 2-5 HP outboard?

Has anyone installed a topping lift?  If so, where did you attach a pulley to the top of the mast?

Thanks, in advance for the help.

[TroyVB]

Welcome bwenner,

I have a spinnaker for my  CP16 that was made by North as well as a 135% Genoa also by North.

I have a 3 hp evinrude that weighs in the 40 lb range.  It has the internal tank.  A lot of sailors seem to like the Honda 2hp 4 stroke and a few are equipped with electric trolling motors.

The original topping lift was a 1/8th inch line that ran from a small hole in the masthead  to the end of the boom.  No need for a block at the top, real simple.  I have rigged mine the way that Dale Smith has rigged his to have a sort of lazy jack system for the main.  I think that you can find his pictures in a thread here.

[idouglas]

Welcome again bwenner.

For info on purchasing a genoa, see the recent thread on "Access hatches and other ?'s."   The North/Cruising Direct genoa seems to be a particularly good deal, price/materials.

I have an original 1994 Tohatsu 3.5 hp two stroke.  It weighs in at 28 pounds (with internal gas tank) and is more than sufficient. 

idouglas

[multimedia_smith]

I got one used and the sail loft cut it to assymetrical for me... total cost around $150

here are some pics and the mounting/rigging also.

http://www.com-pacowners.com/4images/details.php?image_id=484

http://www.com-pacowners.com/4images/details.php?image_id=482

http://www.com-pacowners.com/4images/details.php?image_id=347

http://www.com-pacowners.com/4images/details.php?image_id=505

http://www.com-pacowners.com/4images/details.php?image_id=483

http://www.com-pacowners.com/4images/details.php?image_id=481

Happy Sailing (and tinkering)

Dale

[Paul]

As for the topping lift, I really like original plan Troy refers to.  Tie a stopper not in the line at the masthead.  Mine came with a snap hook for the boom end, making removal very convenient.  Then tie a taughtline hitch at the boom end, so it can be adjusted easily.  Animated knots by Grog is a good referrence for knots, if you need help.  There's a link in the Sailing Books and Movies section of this forum.

As for the motor, there are seeral good choices out there.  I've enjoyed the Honda 2HP.  Less than 30 lbs on the stern is a good thing.  I got a good deal on a Honda 5HP, but it really weighed the stern down.  Fortunately, I was able to trade the well used (bought it used) 5HP for a new 2HP.  Been happy with it ever since.

Hope this helps.

[multimedia_smith]

The Boomkicker supports the boom... but it can bounce.  If I'm through sailing for the day... on the way in under (Honda 2HP) power, I move the main halyard from the headblock of the sail to the hole on the stern end of the boom... tighten and cleat it... sheet in... and everything is stable.
Dale