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Com-Pac Eclipse 20


The 20-foot Eclipse by Com-Pac Yachts makes a strong case for the idea that you don’t need to spend an arm and a leg to be able to sail to your favorite anchorage, eat a hot meal, and sleep in a comfortable bunk. This trailerable coastal cruiser has all the right features—an easy-to-rig mast, simple sailing systems, a centerboard that reduces draft to 1 foot, 6 inches, and a full accommodations plan. Down below there are four bunks, a house battery and electrical panel to power both interior and navigation lights, a small galley, and even an enclosed compartment for a portable toilet. The galley has a one-burner gas stove. A small water tank supplies water via a hand pump to the stainless-steel sink, and there are several small lockers for gear and provisions. You may not want to head out on an extended passage in an Eclipse, but you’ll have all you’ll need for an overnight in a remote gunkhole—as long as simple self-sufficiency is more important to you than standing headroom. $22,995 (sailaway, FOB Clearwater, FL). Com-PacYachts, 727-443-4408, www.com-pacyachts.com  Bill Springer