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by Steve Lepley
Oct 26th, '08, 21:46
Forum: Cape Dory Sailboats
Topic: Too Much Play in Typhoon Tiller
Replies: 9
Views: 753

Too Much Play in Typhoon Tiller

I am just haulling out Searunner today and am making up my worklist for this winter. We have noticed this season that there seems to be alot of play in the tiller and steering response. Can't say it's loose except that it feels "sloppy". There seems to be a fraction of inches of "play...
by Steve Lepley
Jul 9th, '08, 13:57
Forum: Cape Dory Sailboats
Topic: Bronze Typhoon Name Plate
Replies: 1
Views: 508

Bronze Typhoon Name Plate

Now that my refit is complete on my Typhoon, I want to put my bronze name plate back on the vertical part of the transom behind the tiller. Since I;ve alwgripped the cockpit, I no longer have the original screw holes as a template. I vaguely recall the the top of the nameplate was a few inches below...
by Steve Lepley
Jul 3rd, '08, 22:12
Forum: Cape Dory Sailboats
Topic: Boom Vang Ideas for Typhoon
Replies: 33
Views: 3547

Boom Vang Ideas for Typhoon

Has anyone used a nice, simple, easy, boom vang arrangement on their Typhoon Weekender?? We already have the fittings on the boom but was curious about where the deck bolt should be...Any ideas or observations? I would surmise that one choice would be to but a u-bolt type fitting with backing plate ...
by Steve Lepley
Jul 1st, '08, 16:47
Forum: Cape Dory Sailboats
Topic: Typhoon Hull # 255
Replies: 2
Views: 649

Typhoon Hull # 255

Hi folks, Our TY Weekender is hull #255. I cannot quite read or make out the HIN number on stern but I am trying to determine when the boat was made, at the very least, I should know the YEAR it was made. If anyone knows for sure , please let me know...Perhaps #'s 254 nad 256 will know for sure. Tha...
by Steve Lepley
Jun 27th, '08, 20:47
Forum: Cape Dory Sailboats
Topic: Need Suggestions for Typhoon Jiffy Reefing
Replies: 4
Views: 884

Need Suggestions for Typhoon Jiffy Reefing

I currently already have my Typhoon set up for jiffy reefing. I have two sets of reef points at both the tack and clew. The tack works with with the "portugese hooks. Just lower the halyard and secure. Where I need some ideas is on the clew. I am searching for a set up so that I can pull in the...
by Steve Lepley
Jun 22nd, '08, 17:00
Forum: Cape Dory Sailboats
Topic: Teak Wooden Block at Typhoon Mast Step???
Replies: 7
Views: 1091

Thanks

Thanks for good knowledge
by Steve Lepley
Jun 22nd, '08, 15:30
Forum: Cape Dory Sailboats
Topic: Teak Wooden Block at Typhoon Mast Step???
Replies: 7
Views: 1091

Teak Wooden Block at Typhoon Mast Step???

I am hoping that there are some knowledgable Typhoon orders out there that can help me solve a mystery. I usually have the local boat yard, step my mast in the spring and unstep it in the fall. This past winter we've had Searunner inside for some much needed fiberglass and deck work. It is now time ...
by Steve Lepley
Jun 18th, '08, 21:42
Forum: Cape Dory Sailboats
Topic: Looking for Typhoon Bow Pulpit
Replies: 0
Views: 404

Looking for Typhoon Bow Pulpit

I am new to the group and not sure if this post should be here or in the buying and selling area.

If anyone knows where I can go to get a bow pulpit for my "Searunner", please let me know

Steve
slepley@cox.net