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Thank you for your replies. They are helpful.

Earl

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Earl, I agree with Dave that the age difference between the two boats probably isn’t the most important factor for you to consider. I don’t have any experience with the sailing characteristics or build quality of the Compac Horizon but I can tell you that the Sanderling has impressive light air performance, a bullet-proof hull, a strong owner community and excellent support from Marshall Marine. It is a pretty darn good daysailer that can be sailed solo or can hold 6 comfortably. It’s also pretty easy to get it on and off a trailer. It wouldn’t be my first choice for cruising however. The cabin is a bit small for my six foot frame and requires more flexibility than my old body has in it.
Do both boats have that same type of auxiliary power (either inboard or outboard). Inboards are certainly more convenient to use (and eliminate the nagging problem of the mainsheet getting snagged on the outboard when gybing) but increase system complexity and maintenance costs.
Just my two cents. Good Luck in your search. Bill

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Earl, I’m new hear also, didn’t get any responses to my couple of posts. that’s ok. I’ve been restoring boats for 25 years. And I’m still hoping for my own catboat. I think I’m going to build. Since most of my sailing is solo. I’m going to stick to something around 16 feet. Easy to trailer. I think the Com-pac Horizon is a big boat. Heavier , another 6 inches of draft. Unless your cruising with a family I’d tend to stick to a Sanderling. If you haven’t been on a Sanderling , it’s a pretty big boat also. Just would seem easier launch, trailer, Probably less sail to deal with. Good reputation and hold their value. I’m kind of old school anyway, I need spars that are wooden or at least look wooden and a tiller. good luck, Dave

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G. I’m not quite sure if you’re making a comment regarding the lack of maintenance FAQ on the Marshall site or your need to replace the centerboard pennant.

Speaking to you pennant comment…
I have replaced the CB pennant on my Sanderling from inside the cabin while it was on the trailer. I had the benefit of the original pennant being semi intact so I was able to bring the centerboard up close to the top of the trunk and fish a replacement 3/8 line through the eye and match the splice, length and such, from the frayed pennant.

I would think even w/out an existing pennant one would be able to get the centerboard up-most in the trunk from under the boat, if it’s on a trailer or stand with the aid of wedges.

For what it’s worth.
Brenton

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or call some marine consignment shops.

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I’m looking for a couple of mast hoops to fit my 17′ herman. Any suggestions?

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Not a good idea. You have the jaws of your gaff that will be pushing into the sail track you want to install. What you need is a lubricant like teflon or Sail Kote on your mast and hoops. The sail will go up easier and come down faster. If you still have trouble, replace your halyard blocks with Harken ball bearing blocks. Bigger diameter blocks roll easier.

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I suggest you give Geoff Marshall a call to be sure but I was under the impression that the deck surfaces are tinted gelcoat, not paint. I believe the spars are (or did) use Interlux Brightside Sundown Buff. I just restored a 1976 Sanderling and used Epiphanes one-part polyurethane paint which I can highly recommend. They say that they can custom mix paints to match other manufacturers products.

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Hoist the sail all the way up and look at where the mast is being scratched. Is the scratch mark under the saddle? Is it above the saddle? If the scratching is above the saddle, it may be that the gaff is pressing against the throat halyard block just above the saddle. That’s where my mast is scratched.
R. Campbell