Compass 28 Selma Batemans Bay

[Maeling]

Thanks to Geoff for adding me to this group.  I have recently purchased a Compass 28 named Selma (or 'The Selma', depending on whether you look at the name on the side or the transom).  The vessel was sadly abandoned on a mooring in Batemans Bay for several years, before I purchased it and moved her into the local marina to make the clean-up project easier.  I live on the NSW South Coast at Batemans Bay.

When I first purchased the vessel, there was no manufacturers identification on it (RMS had it listed as Unknown manufacturer on the title), however another sailor in the marina recognized it straight away and gave me some info about the Compass 28 model and history of the boat itself.

She needs a bit of a tidy-up, but has good bones.  I have some confusion regarding the rigging, as I believe at least one halyard is missing/broken, and several of the sheaves appear unused (would blank sheaves be installed for a particular reason?).  One question I've been trying to find an answer to, is whether both halyards exit from the masthead or if the jib halyard exits from a sheave lower down.  I know of at least 2 other Compass 28's nearby, so have been waiting for a chance to get up close to their moorings to inspect their rigging.

She has a Yanmar YSE8 engine, however I've been offered a new crate Yanmar 18hp which I've been told is more suited to this size vessel.  The current YSE8 is in a sad state, with significant corrosion over the entire unit.  I've seen that most Compass 28's came with either 8hp or 12hp Yanmars, is 18 going to be overpowered or within the right ballpark?  A quick look at the stats seems to indicate that the weight of the 18hp is within 5kg of the YSE8 (118kg to 114kg).

I'm sure over time I'll have plenty more questions to come, but for the moment I'm in a state of tidying her up and giving a good clean both inside and out.

David Murn

David, Welcome aboard our little Group. There are years of experience here and you are probably starting with a good but run down yacht.

On the rigging, I would expect there were two sheaves  leading forward at the mast head. Normally 1 for the headsail and a spare.  there may be a tang there leading forward to one side for a spinnaker halyard..

To age the boat get a mirror and inspect under the lip at the top of the transom. Yo may find a number there (moulded in off a plastic Dymo label).

Engines have changed a lot 60 years on.  Beta Marine diesel offer a 14hp which is the ideal engine for a C28.  They will give a fixed price quote, but I think that would not include a correctly pitched propeller.

Regards

Geoff Raebel

[Maeling]

Your yacht has an interesting name! A real statement  Selma [aka] The Selma   - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kPgs2zshD9Y
I wonder if she dates from that time?

Geoff