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I am replacing the standing rigging on my 85 typhoon. As part of that project I am also rebedding the chainplates and replacing the bolts. When I removed the old bolts I found only small stainless washers. I cannot see any metal backing plates only fiberglass (it is possible that there is a backing ...

The TyD measurement is from the base of the mast

I was able to get the needed parts from Rig Rite. Although it was a few years ago I believe that the part numbers given on the Spartan instructions are the RR part numbers. If that fails you can find the right mast bail by determining your mast section.

I have a 2hp Honda which I think is plenty. It is also light and pretty simple.

Have you tried the CD Powerboats site. They have a registry as well as boats for sale.

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The originals on my Ty Daysailor were doweled. While I can't be certain, they look like they were put in by the factory.

I have had two very diffierent experiences in removing coamings. On a CD 22 that I once owned they popped off once I removed the screws. Buoyed by this success I decided to remove the coamings on my then new to me Ty Daysailer that a PO had done a really bad job of varnishing (I think he used a roll...

Until last August I had both a Bullseye and a Typhoon. I bought the Bullseye almost new and sailed it in Marion for ten years. It was a great boat and I enjoyed working with the builder for parts and storage. Although many would likely disagree I think that Buzzards Bay in the afternoon was a little...

Thanks for your help

I will be repainting the interior of my 85 Daysailer when it gets a little warmer. I will be using Interlux Brightsides with some matting agent for the sides and intergrip for the sole. Does anyone have any suggestions in regard to the best color match to the original CD tan. Bristol Beige looks abo...

My boat is under cover, but I think the new tracks were 3' - it was the standard size that RR offered. After going to the trouble of installing the longer track I switched to a working jib, which given my typical sailing location works well under any conditions that I go out (>10 knots). My problem ...

My 85 Daysailer has the bright aluminum 3/4 t track and is screwed using ~2" screws. I think these screws were plenty beefy. I increased the length of the track two years ago to better match an overlapping jib and bought the longer tracks from RR which had the same hole pattern as the originals...

Thanks for the leads. I don't mind paying a premium for the 4 bolts that hold up the mast.

Thanks. Do you know if they excercise any control over the source? I am more concerned with the manufacturer than just finding a source. WM sells the sizes that I need, but who knows where they were made. What I am afraid of is that an unknown brand was sourced in China, priced by the tonne.

I am in the process of rebedding the deck harware on my daysailer. I have removed the chain plates and have fabricated some beefy SS backing plates, but would like to replace the machine screws that are approaching 27 years old. Does anyone have a source of high quality SS hex cap screws (aka bolts)...