Com-pac 16

Com-pac 16
1977 Com-pac 16 on Lake Superior, Michigan.

The Com-pac 16 is a popular sailboat produced by Hutchins Yachts. It was first built in 1974 and there were over 2,800 produced.

It is a small "pocket cruiser" sailboat. Com-pac 16’s are 16 feet long (4.87m) with a beam of 6 feet (1.82m). They have a shoal draft keel and draw 18 inches (46cm). They are generally thought of as being very seaworthy vessels. A Com-pac 16 displaces approximately 1100 pounds (499 kg) with 450 pounds (204 kg)of that as ballast in the keel. A relatively high ratio of keel weight to boat weight make the Com-pac resistant to heeling or overturning. The Com-pac’s stability lends to it’s popularity. Although it has been out of production for approximately 10 years, there is an active online community for the Com-pac 16 (as well as other Com-pac models). Com-pac owners routinely share ideas, boat modifications, and experiences.

The Com-pac Yacht Owners Association website has over 600 active members.

References

  • Handbook of Trailer Sailing 2nd edition, Robert F. Burgess, 1992 International Marine
  • A Field Guide to Sailboats 2nd edition, Richard M. Sherwood, 1994 Houghton Mifflin

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