Com-Pac 16 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Clark Mills·1972·Com-Pac Yachts
Com-Pac 16 drawingBuilder drawing
Hull type
Monohull · fin
Rig
Fractional Sloop
LOA
16' · 4.88 m
Displ.
1,100 lbs · 499 kg
First year
1972

The ComPac 16 stands as a foundational pillar in the history of American pocket cruisers. Launched in 1974 by The Hutchins Company and designed by the legendary Clark Mills—creator of the Optimist dinghy—the vessel was conceived to bridge the gap between a fragile daysailer and a cumbersome keelboat. With over 3,000 units produced during its long manufacturing run, it remains one of the most successful small sailboats ever built. The design is characterized by a traditional aesthetic, featuring a plumb bow, a sweeping sheer line, and a fixed shoaldraft keel that allows for easy trailering without the mechanical complexity of a swingkeel or centerboard. Constructed of handlaid fiberglass with a heavy emphasis on structural integrity, the ComPac 16 earned a reputation for being "overbuilt," a trait that has allowed early hulls from the 1970s to remain active on the water today.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 4,350
Ask, not sold · 6 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
2
6 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
+9.4%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
3
United States (66.7%) · Denmark (16.7%) · United Kingdom (16.7%)

Recent Listings

5 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Com-Pac 16 listings span 3 countries. United States leads with 4 listings (66.7%), followed by Denmark and United Kingdom.

Median ask by country
USD · past 12 months
Share of listings
Count · past 12 months

Country breakdown

6 listings · 3 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
United States$ 4,3504066.7%
Denmark$ 5,8171116.7%
United Kingdom$ 3,7031116.7%

Comparable models

Similar length overall, displacement, and era. Click a row to jump to that model's market page.

Peer cross-shop

11 designs · same segment
ModelLOAMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 d
Cornish Crabbers Shrimper 1919.25'$ 14,6445838
Com-Pac 27/229.58'$ 18,500219
Cape Cutter 1923.62'$ 18,6792013
Com-Pac Sun Cat 17-217.33'$ 18,450176
Cape Dory Typhoon18.5'$ 5,000177
Friendship 2222'$ 9,250129
Com-Pac 2322.75'$ 6,950115
Jeanneau Tonic 2323.94'$ 11,053114
Com-Pac 23 Mk IV23.92'$ 32,95074
Com-Pac 16You are here$ 4,35062
Triton 2121.25'$ 83,44540

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Com-Pac 16 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Com-Pac 16 over the past 12 months is $4,350. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Com-Pac 16 sailboats are for sale?+
2 Com-Pac 16 listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 6 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Com-Pac 16 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Com-Pac 16 has increased by 9.4% over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are Com-Pac 16 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Com-Pac 16 listings over the past 12 months are United States (66.7%), Denmark (16.7%), United Kingdom (16.7%).
05What should I look at instead of a Com-Pac 16?+
Comparable models include Cornish Crabbers Shrimper 19, Com-Pac 27/2, Cape Cutter 19. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.