Com-Pac 19 Mk II Buyer's Guide
The Com-Pac 19 Mk II is a trailerable keelboat built by Com-Pac Yachts in the United States from 1979 through 2002, designed by Robert K. Johnson as a novice-friendly cruiser. On the used market she appeals to first-time buyers who want a light, easily towed boat with simple systems and a secure cockpit. Her 20.08-foot length, 2-foot draft, and 2,000-pound displacement make her manageable ashore and afloat.
Layouts on the Used Market
Below deck the boat provides berths for four, with an optional head at the companionway foot and a galley set into the V-berth notch. Later examples moved that galley forward and enlarged it to incorporate a basin with a limited freshwater store and an ice chest, while earlier boats may show only a portable galley option. Cabin headroom is 46 inches, which testers noted as the least among comparable sitting-headroom designs, so buyers should gauge comfort against their own stature. The deep cockpit remains a reassuring feature for newer sailors.
Equipment and Common Upgrades
Most boats will show a small 3 to 6 hp outboard for docking, with a cockpit compartment for the fuel tank — a setup buyers should verify runs and mounts cleanly. The simple original rig and fittings are themselves a draw for those avoiding complex systems.
What to Inspect
The long keel is the boat's defining trait and its main handling limitation: it tends to keep her sailing straight ahead, useful in gusts but slow to answer when a quick turn is wanted, and it is not deep enough for efficient upwind sailing anchor. Buyers should confirm the keel and rudder attachment integrity and observe her tracking under sail. The 46-inch headroom is inherent, not a defect, but the galley and head options vary by example, so check what is fitted and its condition.
Availability and Buyer's Takeaway
These boats are found in the United States market. For a shopper, the priorities are straightforward:
- Confirm outboard and cockpit fuel storage are intact
- Inspect long keel and transom-hung rudder for damage
- Verify galley configuration (portable, notch, or forward enlarged)
- Accept 46-inch headroom as fixed
- Sail her to feel the straight-tracking keel
Price & volume trends
Monthly asking-price and listing-volume trends for the Com-Pac 19 Mk II. The line shows the median ask each month; the bars show how many listings appeared.
Monthly breakdown · 1 row
| Month | Listings | Median ask | Δ vs. last mo. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 25 | 1 | $2,000 | — |
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2 similar designs| Model | LOA | Median ask | Listings · 12 mo | Active · 90 d |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catalina 22 Mk II | 23.83' | $ 31,000 | 32 | 7 |
| Honnor Marine 19 | 23.62' | $ 19,176 | 28 | 7 |