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The eclipse's unique styling is a modern approach to traditional appearance.

Designed for ease of trailering and of set up with the Mastendr™ System. This new sloop from Hutchins has been designed with shallow 18" draft board up and 62" board down.

The plum shallow entry bow allows this sloop to guide thru the roughest of sea with comfort. The cabin house is extended outboard giving interior space that is unbelievable for extended cruising. The transom is clutter free to provide easy boarding and the most convenient access to your outboard motor.

You will find this “New Style” Sloop from Com-Pac will be fun and exciting to sail and cruise.

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Com-Pac Eclipse

Com-Pac Eclipse is a 21 ′ 3 ″ / 6.5 m monohull sailboat designed by Hutchins and built by Com-Pac Yachts starting in 2004.

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Auxilary power, accomodations, calculations.

The theoretical maximum speed that a displacement hull can move efficiently through the water is determined by it's waterline length and displacement. It may be unable to reach this speed if the boat is underpowered or heavily loaded, though it may exceed this speed given enough power. Read more.

Classic hull speed formula:

Hull Speed = 1.34 x √LWL

Max Speed/Length ratio = 8.26 ÷ Displacement/Length ratio .311 Hull Speed = Max Speed/Length ratio x √LWL

Sail Area / Displacement Ratio

A measure of the power of the sails relative to the weight of the boat. The higher the number, the higher the performance, but the harder the boat will be to handle. This ratio is a "non-dimensional" value that facilitates comparisons between boats of different types and sizes. Read more.

SA/D = SA ÷ (D ÷ 64) 2/3

• SA : Sail area in square feet, derived by adding the mainsail area to 100% of the foretriangle area (the lateral area above the deck between the mast and the forestay).
• D : Displacement in pounds.

Ballast / Displacement Ratio

A measure of the stability of a boat's hull that suggests how well a monohull will stand up to its sails. The ballast displacement ratio indicates how much of the weight of a boat is placed for maximum stability against capsizing and is an indicator of stiffness and resistance to capsize.

Ballast / Displacement * 100

Displacement / Length Ratio

A measure of the weight of the boat relative to it's length at the waterline. The higher a boat’s D/L ratio, the more easily it will carry a load and the more comfortable its motion will be. The lower a boat's ratio is, the less power it takes to drive the boat to its nominal hull speed or beyond. Read more.

D/L = (D ÷ 2240) ÷ (0.01 x LWL)³

• D: Displacement of the boat in pounds.
• LWL: Waterline length in feet

Comfort Ratio

This ratio assess how quickly and abruptly a boat’s hull reacts to waves in a significant seaway, these being the elements of a boat’s motion most likely to cause seasickness. Read more.

Comfort ratio = D ÷ (.65 x (.7 LWL + .3 LOA) x Beam 1.33 )

• D: Displacement of the boat in pounds
• LOA: Length overall in feet
• Beam: Width of boat at the widest point in feet

Capsize Screening Formula

This formula attempts to indicate whether a given boat might be too wide and light to readily right itself after being overturned in extreme conditions. Read more.

CSV = Beam ÷ ³√(D / 64)

Rig dimensions verified by builder. Thanks to Judy Blumhorst from Hyde Sails.

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The ECLIPSE yacht was once the largest yacht in the world at an impressive length of 162.5 metres (533 ft) but currently ranks in second place after AZZAM.

Though she is known as the billion-dollar yacht, it is estimated that her true value lies between US $500 – $700 million.

The vessel can host 36 guests and is even rumored to feature a state-of-the-art anti-paparazzi system to protect the privacy of those on board.

ECLIPSE yacht interior

The interior (and the exterior) was designed by Terence Disdale , who has become one of the top names in the industry despite having no formal design education.

ECLIPSE was his largest project to date, and he also worked on prominent vessels such as A+ and AL SALAMAH. The interior of ECLIPSE is classically designed in a style that is to be expected from one of the largest yachts in the world.

The upholstery and furniture follow a beige and crème color palette with wooden accents.

The yacht’s 18 cabins can welcome 36 guests as well as 70 crew members, which is an unusually large number even for a vessel of this size.

A large dance floor, several fireplaces, two swimming pools, and two helipads are also included onboard.

The ECLIPSE yacht interior is so large that there is even a cinema dedicated exclusively to crew members. In 2015 the interior of ECLIPSE was refitted by Blohm and Voss in Hamburg.

Specifications

The ECLIPSE yacht is the second-largest yacht in the world with a length of 162.5 meters (533 ft), a beam of 22 meters (72.2 ft), and a draft of 5.9 meters (19.4 ft).

She was built by the German shipyard Blohm & Voss and delivered to her owner in 2010.

Four MTU engines power ECLIPSE and allow her to reach top speeds of 25 knots, although her average cruising speed lies at 22 knots.

Her total volume lies at 13564 tons making her not only one of the longest but also the heaviest yachts in the world.

Like the interior of ECLIPSE, the interior was designed by Terence Disdale. According to rumors, Abramovich fitted her with an anti-paparazzi system that detects electronic light sensors from digital cameras.

However, there is no proof of this, although many newspapers report its existence.

On deck are several swimming pools and jacuzzis, and the aft of the vessel features a sizeable beach club. The yacht has a sleek design that attests to Terence Disdale’s classical style.

ECLIPSE came to fame as being the most expensive yacht ever built at the time for an approximate price of US $500 million.

She has seen further improvements since her purchase by Abramovich in 2010 and it is often widely reported that she is worth US $1.2 – $1.5 billion.

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2007 Com-Pac Eclipse

St. Petersburg, Florida

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Model Eclipse

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2007 Com-Pac Eclipse 2007 Com-Pac Eclipse, The Com-Pac Eclipse is designed for ease of trailering and of set up with the Mastendr System. This new sloop from Hutchins has been designed with shallow 18" draft board up and 62" board down. The plum shallow entry bow allows this sloop to guide thru the roughest of sea with comfort. The cabin house is extended outboard giving interior space that is unbelievable for that extended cruising. The transom is clutter free to provide easy boarding and the most convenient access to your outboard motor. You will find this New Style Sloop from Com-Pac will be fun and exciting to sail and cruise. This is a Very Clean excellent condition Com-Pac Eclipse  Standard and Optional Equipment Tohatsu XL Long shaft 6hp Four stroke Trailer with spare tire Mainsail and tiller cover  --  Fabric interior cushion upgrade  --  epoxy barrier coat & antifouling paint  --  Portable head with hold down kit  --  Lifelines and Stanchions  --  Several 12 volt outlets  --  dual batteries with selector switch  --  Built-in Battery charger  --  Ray Marine St-1000 autopilot  --  (4) opening portholes w/ screens and s/s frames  --  Built-in bow sprit and anchor roller  --  (4) adult size berths  --  Stove and sink with 6 gallon water tank  --  Stern Ladder  --  Vang and mast raising system (It takes a fraction of the time to rig this boat compared to other boats in it class) And a new Bimini Top

2015 Com-Pac Eclipse

2015 Com-Pac Eclipse 2015 Com-Pac Eclipse with trailer and 4 stroke outboard., The Com-Pac Eclipse is designed for ease of trailering.The "Mastendr " is a mast raising system that enables one person to be able to step the mast within 10-15 minutes. This new sloop from Hutchins has been designed with shallow 18" draft board up and 62" board down. The plum shallow entry bow allows this sloop to guide thru the roughest of sea with comfort. The cabin house is extended outboard giving interior space that is unbelievable for that extended cruising. The transom is clutter free to provide easy boarding and the most convenient access to your outboard motor. You will find this New Style Sloop from Com-Pac will be fun and exciting to sail and cruise. - This boat is lightly used and in excellent condition

2015 Com - Pac Eclipse

Fernandina Beach, Florida

Make Com - Pac

Category Sailboats

2015 Com - Pac Eclipse,2015 Com-Pac Eclipse OptionsLifelines and StanchionsBulkhead Mounted CompassFabric Cushions in lieu of vinylSail and Tiller CoverHatch ScreenMarine Battery12 Volt OutletAlcohol Stove2016 Magic Tilt Galvinized/Aluminum Trailer made for EclipseSpare tire mounted on trailerPVC Trailer GuidesPortable Marine head with hold down kitBimini TopMast Raising/Vang KitRemovable Cockpit TableRaymarine I40 Bulkhead mounted Depth gaugeRaymarine ST1000/2000 Auto PilotVHF Radio and Mast mounted antennaTiller Extension8 HP Electric Start Tohatsu 4 Stroke OutboardAnchor, Chain and LineFull Coast Guard EquipmentA 2017 equipped like this boat would list between $36000-$38000. I have taken the depreciation and you get a new boat with all the options and equipment.Boat is in NEW CONDITION. Engine has less than 20 hours. The Eclipse's unique styling is a modern approach to traditional appearanceDesigned for ease of trailering and of set up with the Mastendr System. This new sloop from Hutchins has been designed with shallow 18" draft board up and 62" board down.The plum shallow entry bow allows this sloop to guide thru the roughest of sea with comfort. The cabin house is extended outboard giving interior space that is unbelievable for extended cruising. The transom is clutter free to provide easy boarding and the most convenient access to your outboard motor.You will find this New Style Sloop from Com-Pac will be fun and exciting to sail and cruise. $27600

2016 Com-Pac Eclipse

Category Cruiser Boats

2016 Com-Pac Eclipse 2016 Com-Pac Eclipse, The Com-Pac Eclipse is designed for ease of trailering and of set up with the Mastendr System. This new sloop from Hutchins has been designed with shallow 18" draft board up and 62" board down. The plum shallow entry bow allows this sloop to guide thru the roughest of sea with comfort. The cabin house is extended outboard giving interior space that is unbelievable for that extended cruising. The transom is clutter free to provide easy boarding and the most convenient access to your outboard motor. You will find this New Style Sloop from Com-Pac will be fun and exciting to sail and cruise. Price reflects base boat w/ standard features Add $2622.00 for a trailer if needed

2009 Com-Pac Eclipse

St Petersburg, Florida

2009 Com-Pac Eclipse 2009 Com-Pac Eclipse, The Com-Pac Eclipse is designed for ease of trailering and of set up with the Mastendr System. This new sloop from Hutchins has been designed with shallow 18" draft board up and 62" board down. The plum shallow entry bow allows this sloop to guide thru the roughest of sea with comfort. The cabin house is extended outboard giving interior space that is unbelievable for that extended cruising. The transom is clutter free to provide easy boarding and the most convenient access to your outboard motor. You will find this New Style Sloop from Com-Pac will be fun and exciting to sail and cruise. This 2009 Com-Pac Eclipse comes with a trailer and is nicely equipped **Note interior and sailing pictures are "stock" photos of a sisterships

2007 Com-Pac 21' Eclipse

Spring Lake, Michigan

Model 21' Eclipse

2007 Com-Pac 21' Eclipse This Hutchins Com-Pac Eclipse 21 is in Above Average Condition. She was Designed in part by Bruce Bingham . The boats styling with Plumb Stern and a Stretched-out Waterline make the Most of the boats short length for both Speed Potential and Interior Volume.  The rudder kicks down, and the centerboard drops out of the shallow molded keel to a weatherly draft of 5 feet 2 inches. The boat has a very flat bottom and soft chines that carry the waterline beam well outboard for added stability. The mainsheet is raised above the cockpit on a stainless-steel arch, which also serves as an attachment point for a bimini, as boom gallows, and as mast support for trailering. The mainsheet leads forward along the boom, then back to the cockpit to a cleat on the cabin top. The Nissan 5HP Four Strke Outboard is mounted on a transom bracket, while the gas tank stows neatly away in the starboard cockpit locker. There is a 2007 Magic Tilt Single Axle Galvanized Trailer that allows you to take the boat to most any Location that you want to sail and explore.

2006 Com-Pac 21' Eclipse

2006 Com-Pac 21' Eclipse This Hutchins Com-Pac Eclipse 21 is in Above Average Condition. She was Designed in part by Bruce Bingham . The boats styling with Plumb Stern and a Stretched-out Waterline make the Most of the boats short length for both Speed Potential and Interior Volume.  The rudder kicks down, and the centerboard drops out of the shallow molded keel to a weatherly draft of 5 feet 2 inches. The boat has a very flat bottom and soft chines that carry the waterline beam well outboard for added stability. The mainsheet is raised above the cockpit on a stainless-steel arch, which also serves as the boom gallows, and as mast support for trailering. The mainsheet leads forward along the boom, then back to the cockpit to a cleat on the cabin top. The Tohatsu 6HP Four Stroke Outboard is mounted on a transom bracket, while the gas tank stows neatly away in the starboard cockpit locker. There is a 2006 Performance Single Axle Galvanized Trailer that allows you to take the boat to most any Location that you want to sail and explore.  The Boat is SHOWN by APPOINTMENT ONLY Due to her Location

2007 Com-Pac 21' Eclipse This Hutchins Com-Pac Eclipse 21 is in Above Average Condition. She was Designed in part by Bruce Bingham . The boats styling with Plumb Stern and a Stretched-out Waterline make the Most of the boats short length for both Speed Potential and Interior Volume.  The rudder kicks down, and the centerboard drops out of the shallow molded keel to a weatherly draft of 5 feet 2 inches. The boat has a very flat bottom and soft chines that carry the waterline beam well outboard for added stability. The mainsheet is raised above the cockpit on a stainless-steel arch, which also serves as an attachment point for a bimini, as boom gallows, and as mast support for trailering. The mainsheet leads forward along the boom, then back to the cockpit to a cleat on the cabin top. The Nissan 5HP Four Strke Outboard is mounted on a transom bracket, while the gas tank stows neatly away in the starboard cockpit locker. There is a 2007 Magic Tilt Single Axle Galvanized Trailer that allows you to take the boat to most any Location that you want to sail and explore.                          MORE DETAILS TO FOLLOW SOON

2019 Com-Pac/Hutchins Eclipse SL

Skaneateles, New York

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Model Eclipse SL

Length 18' 1"

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This 2019 Eclipse was sailed 4 times and put into storage. It's in perfectly new condition. Not a scratch or chip! This is a great opportunity for someone who wants an Eclipse Now

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4-Pack of Vintage Pocket Cruisers

• By Jeremy McGeary
• Updated: May 5, 2005

While many cruising sailors today jump with both feet and a hefty money clip into a big boat, chockablock with gadgetry, the traditional sailing evolution begins with small craft and ends with the ultimate cruiser. That first boat might be a dinghy or a one-design racer, and trading up from boat to boat usually accompanies changes in family situations and growing wealth. But no matter how big that überboat may be, cruisers with sailing in their blood usually find small craft compelling.

Small is usually simple. Getting off the mooring, the dock, or the dolly takes just minutes, allowing a spontaneous response to the siren call to savor a delicious, breezy fall sunset after work or a cool, still, summer dawn before joining rush hour.

But how big is small? That, of course, is relative. To establish “small” in terms of a cruising boat, as distinct from a daysailer, we chose as our guideline the European Union Recreational Craft Directive’s “Design Category C–Inshore (significant wave height up to and including 2 meters and wind forces up to and including 6 Beaufort).” A handful of new boats fell into that category, mostly candidates for Cruising World’s Boat of the Year 2005 contest that didn’t get nominated because they weren’t considered suitable for ocean passages.

The U. S. Sailboat Show in Annapolis, Maryland, offered the best opportunity to take a look at some of them conveniently close to one of the largest contiguous bodies of Category C water in North America: Chesapeake Bay.

A Compact Cat

Even though, at 32 feet, the TomCat 9.7 was the biggest vessel in the group, builder Ted Strain makes no bold claims about its capabilities. “I expect to see this boat on lakes, inland waters like Chesapeake Bay, and on inshore cruises,” he says. “It’d be an ideal boat for the Abacos.” Although the hulls are only three feet wide at sole height, artful use of the interior and the bridgedeck creates the generous accommodations typical in catamarans. Head (to port), galley (to starboard), and sleeping quarters (in both sterns) occupy the hulls, which are stepped aft to accommodate 48-inch-wide double berths. A large athwartships playpen berth and an adjoining “dining booth” make full use of the “house.” Aft of the dinette is a vestibule with full standing headroom that’s open to the cockpit but can be closed with a set of detachable panels. The builder, Strain Associates Ltd./TomCat Boats, offers a choice of woods for the interior finish and also entertains modifications to the interior layout to accommodate customers’ preferences.

To simplify construction, to avoid having daggerboard housings take up space in the narrow hulls, and to make sailing easier, Strain designed the TomCat with a centerboard deployed from the bridgedeck. Neatly tucked under the saloon table, its housing ties into the massive structural focal point of mast step and main beam. When raised to the draft of the hulls, the board still has some bite in the water, which helps when sailing to weather in shallow water.

Although Strain deliberately kept the sail plan small to assuage safety concerns about catamarans that he says still persist in the general sailing community, it’s adequate to push the boat along in as little as 7 knots of wind. The TomCat also tacked handily in this light air, as long as the skipper was paying attention and had the boat moving before turning the wheel. Auxiliary power is provided by outboards mounted on each transom, and rather than develop a unique helm system for the twin rudders, Strain adapted outboard-motor steering controls that have been in use for many years and are available off the shelf in marine stores everywhere.

A roller-furling jib and lazy jacks on the main simplify sailhandling, and the stainless-steel arch keeps the traveler aloft and out of the way. Backseat drivers can observe and critique the helmsman’s work from a bench seat beneath this arch.

I found the side decks too narrow for even small feet and would happily trade a little interior headroom for an inch or two more footing. You can go forward across the cabin top; however, that enterprise would be easier and safer with a grabrail on the house.

Strain, who runs TomCat Boats with his son Tom, came late to boatbuilding–he’s a physicist and electrical engineer by profession–but he’s familiar with the pros and cons of catamarans because, he says, the Iroquois he’s owned for 34 years has its share of both. Strain is full of praise for the Iroquois’ designer, Rod McAlpine-Downey. “He was years ahead of his time,” he says.

For the Road and Ramps

Slipping in at the low end of the size spectrum comes the Eclipse from Com-Pac Yachts/The Hutchins Company, long a favorite builder of neat, compact cruisers. The Eclipse, 21 feet LOA, is a rare new model in its lineup. In a break from tradition for a firm that does much of its development work in-house, Hutchins sought input from naval architect Bruce Bingham. The move seems to have paid off. Bingham helped with the boat’s styling, contributing the plumb stem and a stretched-out waterline, making the most of the boat’s short length for both speed potential and interior volume.

While some folks will happily gunkhole in even smaller craft, the Eclipse, at just over 18 feet on deck, is about as large a boat as you’d want to trailer behind a midsize car but as small a one as will still accommodate civilized living. Making such tight quarters livable requires deliberate and careful design of every corner and component. Lift a cushion here, you reveal the galley sink; lift another, and there’s the stove; flip the countertop between them and set the stove into the braces on its underside, which is now on top.

Most of the Eclipse’s interior consists of cushioned horizontal surfaces, so the feeling is reminiscent of being in a playpen. While there’s ample room for sprawling or sitting comfortably, thanks to the centerboard trunk being under the sole, headroom is elusive. If you want to stretch your legs, stand in the hatch. But it’s really cozy in the cabin, and I can envisage being tucked up a shallow creek and burrowing into a good book while gentle rain patters on the deck and an aromatic stew simmers on the stove.

When the clouds blow away, the Eclipse is ready for action, which it takes seriously. The rudder kicks down, and the centerboard drops out of the shallow molded keel to a weatherly draft of 5 feet 2 inches. The boat has a very flat bottom and soft chines that carry the waterline beam well outboard for added stability. The mainsheet is raised above the cockpit on a stainless-steel arch, which also serves as an attachment point for a bimini, as boom gallows, and as mast support for trailering. The mainsheet leads forward along the boom, then back to the cockpit to a cleat on the cabin top. An optional outboard motor can be mounted on a transom bracket, while the gas tank stows neatly away in the starboard cockpit locker.

Taking its cue from the big charter boats, the Eclipse’s open transom provides easy access from cockpit to creek and easy egress up a fold-down stainless-steel ladder.

The transition from sailer to trailer is simple and can be accomplished singlehandedly, if necessary. Key to that is the trademarked Mastendr system, which includes a pinned mast hinge just above the furled mainsail, quick-release levers for de-tensioning standing rigging, and a stainless-steel gin pole that provides the lever for lowering the spar. Once it’s resting on the stern arch, the mast can be unpinned from its hinge and slid forward to balance the overhangs on the trailer.

Even as access to the water becomes more scarce for larger boats, ramps still provide a way in for boats on wheels, and those boats are usually of light enough draft that they can sail in the less deep and less crowded waters. Looking at this Eclipse, the light of this approach is almost blinding.

Fair and Fast

While the Eclipse is unabashedly small, the Etap 24i has pretensions to sailing in a bigger pond with bigger fishes. With the standard 4-foot-11-inch keel, the boat is European Union certified for Category B.

Like all the Etaps, it’s unsinkable, which means the unthinkable won’t happen even if the big pond turns nasty or things go terribly wrong. However, the 24i approaches the business of sailing with considerable pluck and instills confidence that it can handle boisterous conditions. It’s the kind of vessel in which British or French sailors would cheerfully cross the English Channel on a weekend.

For those who sail in Category C waters on this side of the Atlantic, the Etap 24i has another great advantage: Its optional tandem keel draws less than 3 feet while it still helps the boat sail well to windward, making the vessel doubly attractive to sailors in shallow-water venues. On our afternoon outing on Chesapeake Bay, in a gentle fall breeze, we sailed five miles closehauled from the Eastern Shore root of the Bay Bridge to the Severn River, posed there for the photographer, and reached back all in well under three hours. The Etap 24i evidently has the legs for serious coastal cruising.

The crew’s body weight is important trimming ballast on a small cruiser like the Etap 24i. Using the tiller extension and sitting on the artfully angled cockpit coaming not only gives you better visibility and more comfort but it also puts you farther out on the rail to give the boat more power. The twin rudders have plenty of bite and permit the outboard to be mounted on centerline. An inboard 10-horsepower Yanmar with a saildrive is a good option if you’re concerned about weight distribution or your aging back’s capacity for handling a hefty four-stroke on the stern.

Belowdecks, too, the 24i reveals big-boat aspirations–a plumbed-in toilet and holding tank suggest it’ll go beyond a portapotti’s operating radius. It also has a stainless-steel sink and surround for the two-burner Origo alcohol stove. The forward cabin can be closed off, though that might make it a little claustrophobic and a little too intimate with the head. The saloon has a lot of cushioned areas, and removable backrests convert the settees into real berths.

Abovedecks, the emphasis Etap places on thoughtful design is evident in the simple sweeping transition from coachroof to cockpit coaming and in the aluminum toerail extrusion. Another clever detail is the removable mainsheet traveler that opens the cockpit for more après-voile leisure space.

With its beam a smidgen under 8 feet 3 inches, the Etap 24i is legally trailerable, which expands your cruising options from Category C to category lake, or river.

The Hunter in the Pack

Even if you can’t have–or don’t want–a big boat, you can have big-boat stuff. At least that’s the message Hunter Marine is sending with the new Hunter 27, especially when it’s tricked out with the Deluxe Package.

Right down to the shore-power supply, the half-electric/half-butane two-burner stove, the microwave, and the 12-volt cooler that you load at home and stow in a specially built drawer in the galley, this boat is equally well equipped for life at the dock and for sorties to nearby cruising grounds.

The Hunter design team came up with a boat that fits the niche of a 27-foot sailboat for novices who want stability, ease of operation, and value. With leisure time being a rare commodity for most folks, a Category C venue is about as far as most will get on the spur of a moment before it’s time to head back. The Hunter provides a means to enjoy such moments in comfort.

For anyone whose experience in 27-footers is determined by boats like the Bristol 27 of the 1960s–me, for one–the Hunter 27 offers a new yardstick. Thanks to its plumb stem, long waterline, broad beam, and high freeboard, there’s elbow room everywhere the older boats lack it: in the V-berth (in this layout, essentially an extension of the saloon), the saloon (with comfortable seating for at least six around a central table), the head (complete with shower), and the galley. In addition, the Hunter provides an aft cabin complete with a hanging locker, a seat, and a huge athwartships berth under the cockpit–all wrapped into a package with crisp and attractive lines.

An inboard engine, a 9-horsepower Yanmar, is standard, and access to it is generous, particularly from the front: The companionway steps hinge up, their weight taken by gas struts, to reveal most of the maintenance points and a water heater for the shower.

The Hunter 27 is also quite nicely equipped for sailing. The mainsheet is double-ended–one end with a 3:1 purchase for quick trimming, and the other with a 6:1 ratio for fine-tuning–and the cockpit is laid out for easy singlehanding. The standard rig is a fractional B&R arrangement with optional in-mast furling.

Another big-boat feature is the wheel steering. At 27 feet, the boat is at the margin between the practicality of a tiller and the comfort of a wheel, but Hunter insists the market has embraced wheel steering, so a wheel it is. The optional Lewmar folding wheel further improves access to the walk-through transom, but it’s pushed so far aft to open up the cockpit that the stern lifeline interferes with the helm seat. As on all Hunters, back-seat drivers can second-guess the skipper from perches in the corner pushpits, but they’d better not be too critical, as guest spots on this boat will be easy to fill.

Given the trend among builders in recent years to bring out ever bigger boats, it’s encouraging to know that the market for pocket cruisers remains vibrant enough to produce such a variety of practical, fun, and versatile craft.

Jeremy McGeary is Cruising World’s senior editor.

Com-Pac Eclipse

LOA 18′ 5″ (5.61 m.) LWL 18′ 1″ (5.51 m.) Beam 7′ 4″ (2.23 m.) Draft 1′ 6″ /5′ 2″ (.46/1.57 m.) Sail Area(100%) 200 sq. ft. (18.6 sq. m.) Ballast 700 lb. (318 kg.) Displacement 2,200 lb. (1,000 kg.) Water 5 gal. (19 l.) Fuel 6.5 gal. in portable tank (25 l.) Engine Outboard (optional) Designer Com-Pac Yachts Price $23,000

Com-Pac Yachts (727) 443-4408 www.com-pacyachts.com

LOA 23′ 11″ (7.30 m.) LWL 22′ 0″ (6.71 m.) Beam 8′ 2″ (2.50 m.) Draft (Standard/tandem keel) 4′ 11″/2′ 9″ (1.5/.85 m.) Sail Area(100%) 277 sq. ft. (25.6 sq. m.) Ballast (Standard/tandem keel) 1,100/1,144 lb. (500/520 kg.) Displacement (Standard/tandem keel) 3,960/4,004 lb. (1,800/1,820 kg.) Water 13.15 gal. (50 l.) Fuel Optional; 8 gal. (30 l.) Engine 10-hp. Yanmar inboard diesel (optional) or outboard Designer Marc-Oliver von Ahlen, Etap Yachting N.V. Price $60,000

Etap USA (866) 382-7872 www.etap-usa.com

LOA 27′ 4″ (8.33 m.) LWL 23′ 7″ (7.19 m.) Beam 9′ 11″ (3.02 m) Draft (Shoal/deep) 3′ 5″/5′ 0″ (1.04/1.52 m.) Sail Area(100%) 298 sq. ft. (27.6 sq. m.) Ballast (Shoal/deep) 2,052/1,901 lb. (930/861 kg.) Displacement (Shoal/deep) 7,656/7,505 lb. (3,480/3,411 kg.) Water 20 gal. (76 l.) Fuel 15 gal. (57 l.) Engine Yanmar 9 hp. (base); 18 hp. (deluxe) Designer Glenn Henderson and Hunter Marine Design Team Price $51,000 (base), $57,000 (deluxe)

Hunter Marine Corporation (386) 462-3077 www.huntermarine.com

LOA 32′ 0″ (9.75 m.) LWL 31′ 6″ (9.60 m.) Beam 16′ 0″ (4.88 m.) Draft (Board up/down) 1′ 6″/5′ 0″ (.46/1.52 m.) Sail Area(100%) 417 sq. ft. (38.8 sq. m.) Ballast NA Displacement 4,800 lb. (2,182 kg.) Water 35 gal. (133 l.) Fuel 24 gal. (91 l.) Engine Two Yamaha 9.9-hp. four-stroke outboards Designer Ted Strain Price $130,000

TomCat Boats (905) 584-1236 www.tomcatboats.com

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32.6m  /  106'11 | alloy yachts | 1991 / 2017.

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Eclipse has been designed to comfortably accommodate up to 6 guests in 3 suites. She is also capable of carrying up to 5 crew onboard to ensure a relaxed luxury yacht experience.

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Eclipse is built with a aluminium hull and aluminium superstructure, with teak decks. Powered by 1 x diesel MTU (TC 183 Series V12) 452hp engines, she comfortably cruises at 12 knots, reaches a maximum speed of 13 knots with a range of up to 4,000 nautical miles from her 21,500 litre fuel tanks at 10 knots. Her water tanks store around 5,500 Litres of fresh water. She was built to ABS (American Bureau of Shipping) classification society rules.

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• Hull Length: 39" (1 meter)
• Beam (Width): 8.66" (220mm)
• Height from bottom of hull: 70.5" (1790mm)
• Height from bottom of ballast: 83.875" (2130mm)
• Weight: 6.93 lbs (3.15kg)
• Hull Material: ABS Plastic
• Ballast Weight: 3.75 lbs (1.7kg)

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• 8 AA Batteries
• Jib - 387.5 sq in (2500 sq cm)
• Main - 550.25 sq in (3550 sq cm)
• Total - 937.75 sq in (6050 sq cm)

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The Eclipse 1M is the ideal way to experience the pleasure of sailing on a gentle Summer's breeze, or the excitement of racing your own America's Cup racing yacht. The large one meter (39") hull is precision blow-molded from high-strength ABS and features durable, reinforced rip-stop nylon sails that arrive pre-printed with bright, attractive graphics. Easy to assemble, the Eclipse 1M arrives with most of the difficult and time consuming rigging already completed, making final assembly quick and convenient. A sealed, water-resistant deck hatch protects internal electronic components such as the "drum-style" sail winch servo which delivers additional power and smoother, more scale-like functionality than regular servos. Perhaps the most impressive feature of this sailboat is the size - measuring over 7' (213cm) tall from the bottom of the ballast bulb to the tip of the mast. The Eclipse 1M is an RTR boat, and arrives with everything required to start sailing except for the AA batteries. In addition to the pre-trimmed and decorated hull, inside you'll find a 2.4GHz radio system, rip-stop nylon sails and all the rigging parts necessary to easily build the mast. It also includes a lightweight boat stand for display and maintenance. Best of all, the Eclipse is quickly and easily dismantled for storage and transportation.

Specifications:

• Hull Length: 39" (1 meter)
• Beam (Width): 8.66" (220mm)
• Height from bottom of hull: 70.5" (1790mm)
• Height from bottom of ballast: 83.875" (2130mm)
• Weight: 6.93 lbs (3.15kg)
• Hull Material: ABS Plastic
• Ballast Weight: 3.75 lbs (1.7kg)

Required for Completion:

• 8 AA Batteries
• Jib - 387.5 sq in (2500 sq cm)
• Main - 550.25 sq in (3550 sq cm)
• Total - 937.75 sq in (6050 sq cm)

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Plan to watch the eclipse from a wild mountain summit? Be ready for harsh conditions

Ben Brosseau with the Adirondack Mountain Club says people who want to watch the eclipse in wild places should be prepared. "It's rugged here," Brosseau says. Brian Mann/NPR hide caption

Ben Brosseau with the Adirondack Mountain Club says people who want to watch the eclipse in wild places should be prepared. "It's rugged here," Brosseau says.

A few weeks before the total solar eclipse, Ben Brosseau with the Adirondack Mountain Club walked an icy trail on the shore of Heart Lake.

It's a popular hiking destination on the edge of the High Peaks Wilderness near Lake Placid, New York.

"Local officials are estimating about 170,000 visitors between the western edge of the Adirondack Park and the eastern edge," Brosseau said.

That's a lot of people flocking on a single day to this 6-million acre state park, one of the wildest places in the eastern U.S.. Small towns in the region are normally home to a population of around 130,000 residents.

Big crowds are also expected in the White Mountains of New Hampshire, the Green Mountains of Vermont and in remote parts of Maine .

That kind of excitement is great. But there's concern that a lot of eclipse watchers won't be ready.

"They come here looking for that adventure, which is fantastic," said Brosseau. "But what people aren't always prepared for is sometimes the remoteness, and the trail conditions. It's rugged here."

In the northeastern US, conditions on April 8 could still be wintry especially at higher elevations. Brian Mann/NPR hide caption

In the northeastern US, conditions on April 8 could still be wintry especially at higher elevations.

It's easy to understand why some people would want to experience the eclipse in a wild place. There are expansive views, a sense of remoteness. But backcountry experts say caution is warranted.

Earlier this month, New York's state forest rangers posted video on social media of a recent rescue in these mountains. At lower altitudes, the weather has been spring-like. But up high, conditions were freezing cold with howling blizzards.

"This time of year it's tough because you have to be ready for three feet of snow," said Ranger David Nally, who took part in the rescue, speaking on the video.

"You have to be ready for ice, you have to be ready for mud, it's a tough time of year to be in the woods for sure."

Experts say those are the kinds of unpredictable conditions adventurous eclipse-watchers could face on April 8.

Brosseau with the Adirondack Mountain Club warned that first responders, including rangers, state police, local volunteer fire squads, and backcountry rescue clubs could be overwhelmed if a lot of people get in trouble at the same time.

"If I slip and fall and twist my ankle, it's going to be a long time before someone rescues me," he said. "Do I have enough layers to stay warm [while waiting for help]? Do I have enough food to stay warm?"

The trail system operated by Paul Smiths College in New York's Adirondack Mountains will be open for eclipse viewing on April 8. Local officials expect big crowds. Brian Mann/NPR hide caption

The trail system operated by Paul Smiths College in New York's Adirondack Mountains will be open for eclipse viewing on April 8. Local officials expect big crowds.

How to plan ahead for wild eclipse viewing

Outdoor experts say there are some other basic tips if you plan to watch the eclipse in a wild place:

-As anywhere, you need those special eclipse-viewing glasses. (Find a full explainer from NPR here .)

-Wear proper footgear, stout enough for mud and ice, and carry crampons, snowshoes, or other traction devices in case the trail is slippery.

-Bring a light, either a good headlamp or flashlight. Don't rely on the light on your cell phone.

-Research the route you plan to travel carefully and tell someone exactly where you're going.

-If you plan to watch from a boat, remember even if it's a warm spring day, water temperatures could likely be treacherously cold.

Scott Van Laer, a forest ranger in the Adirondacks for 25 years, said he's excited a lot of people will get outdoors for the eclipse. "I think it's going to be like the busiest day of the year," he said.

Van Laer now manages a 40-mile network of hiking and skiing trails owned by Paul Smiths College, north of Lake Placid. He said unfortunately many visitors don't come with the right gear or planning.

"With this kind of influx of people, I do think you'll have a greater percentage of people unprepared than normal."

His first advice: stay off of remote mountain trails on the day of the eclipse. Across the Northeast, outdoor groups and state officials are urging people to watch from places that don't put you at risk .

The summit of St. Regis Mountain in northern NY. Views like this could be a big draw on the day of the total solar eclipse, but conditions can be wintry. Brian Mann/NPR hide caption

The summit of St. Regis Mountain in northern NY. Views like this could be a big draw on the day of the total solar eclipse, but conditions can be wintry.

They point out that many trailheads are reached by narrow, winding roads that can be treacherous in mud season.

Often there's limited parking. In the springtime, thawing trails can also be damaged by foot traffic.

For those who still choose to watch from a summit, or a similar wild place, Van Laer said they should prepare for harsh conditions, even if it feels like spring.

"If you're going to go into the backcountry, into the wilderness, what you're going to see in the front country is not what you're going to see in the backcountry."

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Niagara Falls is going big for the 2024 total solar eclipse: See what the park has planned

Niagara Falls may be one of the best places to be on the planet for the upcoming total solar eclipse , offering the public a unique opportunity to not only witness but learn more about the once-in-a-lifetime celestial event on April 8. 

The state park is going all out for the total solar eclipse , scheduling a week of “free and open-to-the-public programming” leading up to the big day, according to a news release by Niagara Falls USA. 

The solar eclipse is set to chart a 115-mile-wide path of totality , passing over portions of Mexico, the United States and Canada. 

Hundreds of cities, including Niagara Falls, N.Y., and smaller towns in 13 states across the country, lie along the path, providing a glimpse of a spectacular sight not often seen, Michael Zeiler, an eclipse cartographer at GreatAmericanEclipse.com previously told USA TODAY.

The solar eclipse is set to last nearly four minutes in Niagara Falls, making the viewing period significantly longer than the mere seconds predicted for other cities and towns along the path of totality. 

Chance of 'devil comet' on same day as total eclipse

As if the solar eclipse won't be enough, there's a small chance that a certain horned "devil comet" may make an appearance that same day as it makes its closest orbital approach to Earth later in the month, USA TODAY reported. 

"We expect the eclipse to bring the largest influx of visitors we’ve ever seen to Niagara Falls USA,” according to John Percy, president and CEO of Destination Niagara USA.  

“We are thrilled to support programming that showcases attractions and locations throughout Niagara County that will enhance the overall experience for these travelers,” Percy said in a statement.

Niagara Falls hosts NASA, fireworks planned for eclipse festivity

A range of eclipse-related activities, including planetarium shows, a cosmic paint night and programming led by NASA astronauts, will be offered at “various points of interest throughout the city” from Thursday, April 4 to Monday, April 8, according to Niagara Falls USA.

Events and activities like the ones listed above will take place all over the city, across different venues like Niagara Falls State Park, Niagara Falls Culinary Institute, Niagara Falls Public Libraries and the Niagara Aerospace Museum.

There will also be a “spectacular fireworks display” on Monday night sponsored by Wegmans to cap off the week of eclipse-related activities. 

The “dazzling show” is set to take place at 8:30 p.m. on Old Falls Street in downtown Niagara Falls, providing a “fitting conclusion to a day filled with excitement and wonder.” 

Niagara Falls solar eclipse event schedule, other important details

Before you pack up the car vehicle and head to Niagara Falls State Park with your family for an epic week of solar eclipse-related activities, there are a couple things you should know.

There will be plenty of places around Niagara County to get a good view of the eclipse, including a number of town and state parks, according to the Niagara Falls State Park website.

The best place to catch a glimpse at Niagara Falls State Park is any of the main viewing areas like Terrapin Point, Prospect Point, and Luna Island. 

Maid of the Mist boat tour and the Cave of the Winds , two of the most recognized state park attractions, will be open and operating on April 8, as well as throughout the weekend leading up to the eclipse, the park says. 

Pricing and hours, though, for the two attractions will vary, find out more here and here.

Here’s list of some of the solar eclipse events offered, you can find more events here.

• Planetarium Shows: April 4, 5, 8
• NASA Eclipse Activities at the Niagara Falls Public Library (LaSalle Branch): April 4, 5
• NASA Eclipse Activities at the Niagara Falls Public Library (Main Library): April 4, 5, 6
• NASA Eclipse Activities at Niagara Aerospace Museum: April 4, 5, 6 and 7
• Eclipse in Art at Niagara County Community College: April 
• Space-Themed music performance at Niagara County Community College Fine Arts Auditorium F-155: April 4
• Cosmic Paint Night at Becker Farms & Vizcarra Vineyards: April 4 
• NASA Mission Design Engineer Talk at Niagara Falls Culinary Institute: April 5 
• Galaxy Cookie Decorating at Niagara Falls Culinary Institute: April 5,6
• Psychological/Social Effects of Eclipse at Niagara County Community College: April 5
• Solar Stroll at the Falls at Niagara Falls State Park: April 5, 6, 7
• Daredevils of Niagara Walking Tours: Eclipse Edition at Oakwood Cemetery: April 5, 6, 7 and 9
• Live Show with Little Mountain Band at Becker Farms & Vizcarra Vineyards: April 5
• Phantoms of the Opera Hall: An Eclipse Event at Lewiston Opera Hall: April 5-7
• SEA the Eclipse at Aquarium of Niagara: April 6-8
• Total Flow Black Light Yoga at Daredevil Records: April 6

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Penumbral Lunar eclipse awaited today, March 25: here are full details

ALBAWABA - Scientists told people to stay tuned as today March 25, the Earth will witness the first penumbral lunar eclipse and it will be visible to the naked eye.

According to reports, the penumbral lunar eclipse will be mainly visible when 95.57% of the Moon is immersed in Earth's penumbral shadow, making it the deepest Penumbral eclipse overall since May 5, 2023.

Moreover, the penumbral lunar eclipse will be also the deepest for North and South America since Feb. 11, 2017.

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According to EarthSky , "The eclipse begins at 4:53 UTC on March 25. That is 11:53 p.m. CDT Sunday night in North America. Meanwhile, the Greatest eclipse is at 7:12 UTC on March 25 (2:12 a.m. CDT Monday morning)."

Dr. Shannon Schmoll, director of the Abrams Planetarium at Michigan State University said: "It’ll be almost a gradient of darkening happening from one side of the moon to the other. It’s not going to be a super dramatic change in what we see on the moon."

Other Lunar Eclipses in 2024

EarthSky reported that the March 24-25, 2024, penumbral lunar eclipse is followed two weeks later by a total solar eclipse on April 8, 2024. Adding that the two lunar eclipses will happen within a single eclipse season.

Nonetheless, it added that an eclipse season is about a 35-day period during which it’s inevitable for at least two (and possibly three) eclipses to occur.

Furthermore, the September-October 2024 eclipse season will feature a shallow partial lunar eclipse on Sept. 17-18, 2024, and an annular solar eclipse on Oct. 2, 2024.

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NASA previews upcoming total solar eclipse

WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - Millions of Americans are about to get the chance to see a total solar eclipse next month and NASA is getting ready for the big event.

On Tuesday, NASA officials spoke to the public in Washington, DC about the event.

“Space brings us together. There’s no better proof than moments like this. A total solar eclipse,” said Bill Nelson, NASA Administrator.

15 states will get the chance to see an amazing celestial experience on April 8th. The path of totality will stretch across a diagonal path, from parts of Texas into Maine.

When the eclipse happens, they will experience four and half minutes of darkness.

NASA officials said that the event will not only be an amazing experience to see, but it will also offer up a great opportunity for scientists to learn more.

“The eclipse gives us a unique opportunity to collect data that may give insights into the future of our star,” said Pam Melroy, NASA Deputy Administrator. “And it just so happens we’re at solar maximum. So the chance we’re going to see something amazing is very high. We’re also leveraging this. We can actually unlock new knowledge during an eclipse.”

Officials also said to only watch the eclipse with a specialized pair of glasses to protect vision.

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