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I purchased the Porta Potty from West Marine - just make sure that the height fits under the cabin boards that cover the space where the porta potty fits. I found only one brand that fit in this spot but cannot remember it and will get the brand and model for you soon. If you want to install a mast ...

I am not entirely sure what the correct term is - but "forestay tang" sounded OK! I am not sure if the attachment would work for a CDI #2 but it certainly works for the #1. I just couldn't bear drilling two holes in the foredeck or into the toerail after I completely repainted it and repla...

I also did not want to penetrate either the deck or rubrail to install a turning block for the roller furling line. Instead I attached a small block to the forestay tang aft of where the forestay is attached. I used a shackle long enough so as to achieve a fairlead then ran the furling line to the c...

I had a similar problem with my Ty. I adjusted the backstay the way I normally sail it then removed the backstay and sent it to Rigging Only - I also wanted an Open Turnbuckle. They took the pigtail for the boom end and attached it to the new backstay, added the open turnbuckle and it fit perfectly....

Wow - she looks almost as bad as trhe one I bought for $500 then totally restored. Consider paying less than $1500 although the trailer is pretty nice - check out the wheel bearigs, see if the wheels can come off or if they are rusted to the wheel hubs. The compression crcks in the hull can be route...

I was looking for a replacement transducer for my Datamarine depth meter and after receiving a return message from what appeared to be an employee - my credit card was scammed - VISA was able to stop payment. I tried to call and email the company but no success. Has anyone had similar experiences? I...

Please - don't start looking until winter - or late fall at best! That way we can all enjoy the non-sailing time reading and commenting about what boat and gear you are going to ponder! It makes great winter reading..... In summer we want to sail rather than rush back to see the latest posting about...

WOW - I thought that I was the only one to survive college and graduate school with a 1952 MGTD! I used to get waves all the time - especially from women until they took a ride in it and caught a bug in their teeth because the windscreen was down! I also get a lot of waves when I' in my Typhoon - ma...

I use 3/8" Sta Set X for my halyards on my 25-27 foot boats - easy on the hand and easy to splice. For the Ty the 5/16 in size is fine. I just couldn't justify the higher expense of the super lines - and I have had a very successful racing record. On the Typhoon - the 5/16" is easy on the ...

I agree - the main should be the minor part of pointing ability. With my Typhoon (1976) I believe that the forestay/backstay tension, boom vang, outhaul and halyard tension are important but nothing is as important as jib/genoa track lead position and shape of the sail vs wind strength. I would cert...

I have a cd10 with a double hull - I thought they all were like that! Mine needs a lot of work and is soon to be started on - once I make a committment to the project. The boat was evidently dopped by the PO and both hulls are cracked with breaks. Each hull is pretty thin but seemingly tough. The fl...

I have been putting off while contemplating adding another genoe track for the same reason you were. What did you do to add the cleat? What is a "roller"? Do you have any photos? I sailed my Ty with the original jib and tracks on top of the cabin top - she sails pretty nicely with this con...

I installed a second cleat on the port side and then use a bicycle lock with cable that runs through the cleat, through the motor mount and through the motor handle. As long as the cleat is attached it will keep honest people honest!

I agree that the deck and hull must be thoroughly dried out. Sounds like water got into the layup due to air bubbles and voids - then froze and made micro cracks in the epoxy. Prefer that you let it dry out over the winter. Perhaps sand off the surface to solid dry base then let the hull dry out. Do...

The drain plug in the bilge is called a garboard drain. It was probably installed by a previous owner due to the persistant weeping on the hull. I too had a similar problem and after drilling into the area forward of the rudder I discovered that the fiberglass matrix was like a soft sponge foam. Evi...