Com-Pac 25
sailboat class
The Com-Pac 25 is an American trailerable sailboat that was designed as a cruiser.
The Com-Pac 25 is a development of the Watkins 25, which was based upon the molds for the Columbia 24, which in turn came from the Islander 24.
Production
The design was built by Com-Pac Yachts in the United States, but it is now out of production. It was adapted by Com-Pac Yachts owner W.L. Hutchins.
Design
The Com-Pac 25 is a recreational keelboat, built predominantly of fiberglass, with wood trim. It has a masthead sloop rig, a raked stem, a near-plumb transom, an internally mounted spade-type rudder controlled by a tiller and a fixed fin keel. Wheel steering was a factory option. The boat displaces 4,800 lb (2,177 kg) and carries 1,900 lb (862 kg) of ballast.
The boat has a draft of 2.50 ft (0.76 m) with the standard keel fitted.
The boat is normally fitted with a small 6 to 12 hp (4 to 9 kW) outboard motor for docking and maneuvering, although an inboard diesel engine of 12 hp (9 kW), was optional.
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