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thanks O.J.javascript:emoticon(':D') seems like an important modification. is it that folks like to tighten the rig for speed or is it the age of the boats? what other wise modifications should i keep in mind when looking for a Ty? there was a discussion on this board about that "sad Ty on ebay...

so most Ty's should have a compression post at this point in there life?

hi i've looked at my first Ty. we didnt get to sail it but were able to get in it wander around and Vija could check out the wee cabin. after looking at a billion photos on line it was nice to see the real thing. two questions: there was a support bar of maybe 1 and 1/2" pipe under the mast in ...

wow....lovely! you are a doctor

i was telling my girl friend Vija about the Typhoon while stuck in traffic on the way up to Block Island from Brooklyn. i couldnt shut up cause that sad one for 10$ was on ebay(sold for 350ish$) and i had just spent days looking it up. i flicked open Sailing Mag right to that page without knowing it...

thanks for all the help. seems i'm over my head and a hard does of reality has slowed my dream of owning a Ty. after a bazillion hours on line in the last five days i think Rons boat is a sweet deal. indeed priced to sell. in my dream i would ride the train to Maine and sail Ron's boat(no motor) aro...

does any one have any thoughts on Ron's Ty for sail in Scarborough, Maine??:

http://www.capedory.org/board/viewtopic.php?t=23037

how much does a trailer factor in to the price of a boat?
thanks_ gregor

hi im gregor asch aka "dj olive" from brooklyn new york and i've fallen in love with sailing. the typhoon looks beautiful and safe. i think 18.6 i can handle. then if all goes well maybe later get a bigger boat. what should i watch out for when getting a used Ty? maybe the mast was bent?? ...