Com-Pac 16 Sailboats for Sale

Drawing Diagram

Builder drawing

Hull Type

Monohull · fin

Rig

Fractional Sloop

LOA

16' · 4.88 m

Disp.

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.