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by Tim D.
Mar 12th, '13, 08:23
Forum: Cape Dory Project Descriptions & Project Photos
Topic: CD Typhoon "Chiquita"
Replies: 18
Views: 3129

Re: CD Typhoon "Chiquita"

There are two pieces of teak to form the corner, they came with the boat when I bought it so I can't tell you much more.
by Tim D.
Mar 11th, '13, 20:16
Forum: Cape Dory Project Descriptions & Project Photos
Topic: CD Typhoon "Chiquita"
Replies: 18
Views: 3129

Re: CD Typhoon "Chiquita"

Great stuff. I'm in the "process" on my 1974 Ty Weekender and would like more details on your 12 volt system. I would like to install a solar charging system etc too, but have not idea how to proceed on the battery, amps, wiring, etc. More details the better, thanks! skeep If you have not...
by Tim D.
Sep 10th, '12, 13:53
Forum: Cape Dory Project Descriptions & Project Photos
Topic: CD Typhoon "Chiquita"
Replies: 18
Views: 3129

Re: CD Typhoon "Chiquita"

to the poster who had the custom tent designed for his cape dory. any chance you still have the templates or the name of the designer. i'd like one built for my ty. adam Hello Adam, I am out sailing in the PNW for the next month, so the short answer is I designed it myself and did not make a templa...
by Tim D.
Dec 19th, '11, 12:30
Forum: About this Board
Topic: Blackhat SEO exploit?
Replies: 3
Views: 1576

AVG fix?

Has anyone with AVG figured out how to make the VERY annoying message to go away?
by Tim D.
Dec 19th, '11, 08:38
Forum: Cape Dory Sailboats
Topic: Knot vs Eye Splice
Replies: 32
Views: 2639

Spliced

I just installed a small Garhauer travleler on my Typhoon using splices because of the very limited travel on the small deck. Much cursing involved for two afternoons having not spliced in awhile.

<img src="http://www.pbase.com/morningdove/image/ ... iginal.jpg">
by Tim D.
Dec 18th, '11, 19:56
Forum: Cape Dory Project Descriptions & Project Photos
Topic: Typhoon Storage ,Cooking and Crusing Ideas Soliciated
Replies: 4
Views: 926

Fred, I have added some things I have done to my projects page.



http://www.capedory.org/board/viewtopic ... 392#158581
by Tim D.
Dec 18th, '11, 13:06
Forum: Cape Dory Project Descriptions & Project Photos
Topic: CD Typhoon "Chiquita"
Replies: 18
Views: 3129

Storage

This last fall we took the Typhoon on a two week cruise in the San Jauns and Gulf Islands. We were able to pack enough by maximizing space and minimizing needs. Cookbox http://www.pbase.com/morningdove/image/140398611/medium.jpg Hatch board storage bag http://www.pbase.com/morningdove/image/14039861...
by Tim D.
Dec 18th, '11, 11:17
Forum: Cape Dory Project Descriptions & Project Photos
Topic: CD Typhoon "Chiquita"
Replies: 18
Views: 3129

Traveler

Finally getting around to posting about some things I have done with the Typhoon. I have never been happy with the mainsheet system so finally went out and bought the hardware and teak to put in a traveler. I used the smallest sized Garhauer traveler and a 3/1 Garhauer mainsheet block set-up. http:/...
by Tim D.
Jun 29th, '11, 09:31
Forum: Cape Dory Sailboats
Topic: Typhoon question
Replies: 8
Views: 839

My '78 Has cockpit support, no head, teak rubrails ,aluminum winches and locks on the bow chocks. The cockpit hatches are not hindged and pretty thin.
by Tim D.
May 2nd, '11, 13:53
Forum: Cape Dory Project Descriptions & Project Photos
Topic: CD Typhoon "Chiquita"
Replies: 18
Views: 3129

A little more on the electrical

I installed a 12 volt system using a 35a/h AGM battery place forward of the battery switch in this photo. http://www.pbase.com/morningdove/image/134394788/medium.jpg The fused switch panel controls the Nav lights, depth gauge and two ACC. plugs. I use a 5.5W portable solar charger that either plugs ...
by Tim D.
May 1st, '11, 09:00
Forum: Cape Dory Sailboats
Topic: Suggestions for non skid deck paint
Replies: 31
Views: 3694

Kiwi Grip source

by Tim D.
Apr 29th, '11, 22:33
Forum: Cape Dory Project Descriptions & Project Photos
Topic: CD Typhoon "Chiquita"
Replies: 18
Views: 3129

The reward

is that she is such a sweet sailing boat :)

Thanks
by Tim D.
Apr 27th, '11, 08:35
Forum: Cape Dory Sailboats
Topic: Suggestions for non skid deck paint
Replies: 31
Views: 3694

KiwiGrip non-skid

Here is a shot of a recent KiwiGrip job I did on my Ty. Very easy to apply with great results


Image
by Tim D.
Apr 26th, '11, 18:50
Forum: Cape Dory Project Descriptions & Project Photos
Topic: CD Typhoon "Chiquita"
Replies: 18
Views: 3129

CD Typhoon "Chiquita"

I thought I would post some photos of work I have done to the Typhoon that I picked up last fall. http://www.pbase.com/morningdove/image/134236656/original.jpg I installed Aqua Signal #33 LED Nav lights, trying to keep them as subtle as possible. The sidelights stay protected and yet visible from th...
by Tim D.
Nov 6th, '10, 08:18
Forum: Cape Dory Sailboats
Topic: Introduction and request for advice from SF Bay sailors
Replies: 2
Views: 1096

OK I will try this one....

since it appears there are not many West coast sailors on this forum, Typhoon owners from anywhere, what jib is commonly used in 15 to 20 knot winds?