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glad to hear that everyone and everything else is ok

Can I ask what happened to the old mast?

I had good luck with Rigging Only in Fairhaven, MA. They replaced what I believed to be the original standing rigging on my Ty DS in two days for less than the cost of the parts from Defender. I think that many others on the board have had similar experiences. They used my existing rigging as patter...

It was 56 in Charleston today. Although it was a rented Colgate 26 it was nice to be out on the water in February.

My house is open to the Northeast (Marion, MA) and the winds have been tough - sustained 30 - 40 with repeated gusts to 70. Its hard to say how much snow has fallen - in many places the grass is clear while in others we have drifts more than 8' high. While it is not done it could have been much wors...

The only reason to use two hands in reverse is the Spartan motor mount which tends to lift up if you rev the motor while reversing. I don't think you'll have any issues motoring into a slip provided you go slow. In regard to your transport issue - for $1,000 you could buy a trailer, use it once and ...

Nancy, If you search the archives you will find many posts regarding the choice of OB for a Typhoon with a variety of opinions. I have a Ty DS with a 2hp Honda and am happy with the pairing. I have had the motor for eight years and it has been trouble free despite concerns regarding ethanol in the f...

Like many Typhoon owners I have a Honda 2 hp. I think it is the right mix of power and weight. It has never failed to start over the eight years that I have owned it.

Here is the forward end of the H 12 1/2 jib boom

I would like to install a self tending jib on my Ty DS. My motivation is to improve the sheeting angles. I sail in a place with a lot of wind and use a 100% jib. To sail close hauled I have to run the sheets inside the shrouds, to sail off the wind outside. The Hoyt jib boom would be ideal but it is...

I gave this some thought and tried a few mock-ups on the computer before opting for symmetry. I think it looks best with or without the OB.

In a past life I owned a CD 22 that came equipped (by a PO) with 2 - 3 lead bricks in the chain locker. I think that the squatting problem is common to all 22's. I agree with filling the water tank as a low risk first step. I think that it was ~15 gallons which would add 120 pounds up front. Unless ...

I have no interest in this but sail past all the time. It looks line a nice boat and a good deal. Cape Dory Typhoon 19' Nice, Cheap! - Craigslist boston.craigslist.org › south shore › all for sale / wanted › boats - by owner 1 day ago - post id: 4667485529. posted: 2014-09-14 10:54am. email to frien...

John, I have a Ty Daysailer, which also does not have a self bailing cockpit - it sits much more deeply than a Weekender with the floor ~12" below the waterline. I have never taken water over the stern and I also sail in Buzzards Bay which can be pretty choppy. Other than a little spray over th...

I have an '85 DS. For the most part the sole is pretty solid. There is one area where it slopes up in the back where there is a little bounce (both sides). It is unclear to me if there is core there or if that is the foam flotation that I am feeling. I had a new boom tent/cockpit cover made three ye...