Com-Pac 16 or Slipper 17

[zaneroni]

Hi
I need some help deciding which boat to buy. Perhaps some positives and negatives for similar boat owners would be greatly appreciated.
I'm comparing between a 1979 Com-Pac 16 and a 1986 Seaward Slipper 17. both are at very close price point of $2200. I'm looking for trailerable boat that is easy to single hand and easy to step the mast and set up by myself. would like a little cabin for shelter and an occasional week end here and there. I would like to sail the small and medium size lakes in Minnesota instead of being bound to one lake. I currently have a 22 Spindrift that I absolutely love but it can be a hand full some times when the wind picks up and setting it single handed is out of the question.
I've gotten wet before and had the adrenaline rush with small boats so this time I would like something small but with good stability and easy cruising, speed is not an issue.
I really like the lines for the Slipper 17 but not able to find much info or reviews, it is also better equipped than the Com-Pac that I'm looking at.
I would appreciate your input.

 

[Bad Obsession]

http://cpyoa.geekworkshosting.com/forum/index.php

Good place for info on Compacs. I love my Compac 23. She has beautiful lines and she is a fine sailor. I haven't owned the 16 but there are some faithful owners over there. The company is still around and I have exchanged emails with its owner. Great people!.

 

[Dan Johnson]

Compac or Seaward

I have sailed both the Compac 16 and a Seaward 22. Both are fun boats that are well made and represent good value. See if you can "test sail" or get a ride on both to help you make your deceision.

 

[Ross]

All of the small boats that I have seen lacked reef points in the mainsail and the jib. Being able to reef would make life on a small boat safer and more comfortable.