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I tried to submit a post to the buy/sell board but couldn't get it to "submit." Anyway, it's a lovely boat and I am asking $4,500, on Deer Isle, Maine. Ask for Tom at (207) 348-1000 or ricksbook2010 [a ] gmail.com

I am just not getting out on my Typhoon enough to justify keeping it. So I have decided to sell it. It is in Deer Isle, Maine, in decent shape, with sails, backup sails, an outboard, cushions for the internal bunks, etc. I am Tom at (207) 348-1000 or ricksbook2010 [at] gmail.com

I am just not getting out on my Typhoon enough to justify keeping it. So I have decided to sell it. It is in Deer Isle, Maine, in decent shape, with sails, backup sails, an outboard, cushions for the internal bunks, etc. I am Tom at (207) 348-1000 or ricksbook2010 [at] gmail.com

I am just not getting out on my Typhoon enough to justify keeping it. So I have decided to sell it. It is in Deer Isle, Maine, in decent shape, with sails, backup sails, an outboard, cushions for the internal bunks, etc. I am Tom at (207) 348-1000 or ricksbook2010 [at] gmail.com

It doesn't have to be in great shape. I just feel guilty leaving my sail exposed in the Maine sun.

ricksbook2010(at)gmail.com

Thanks,
Tom Ricks

Update:

--Plunger didn't do anything

--Got that little plastic snake-like thing for $2.49 at the Ace hardware. It worked beautifully. Pulled up a bunch of black muck, and finally a paint chip out of the cockpit that must have begun the stoppage. Cockpit now drains nicely.

Thanks again to you all.

Again, I appreciate the help.

The small tips are so useful. I was thinking of a hanger, but it didn't occur to me to twist the end to avoid a puncture.

If that doesn't work, I'll bring a plunger down.

And if that doesn't work, I'll have a Guinness.

I noticed this morning that the starboard drain in the cockpit of my Typhoon ain't draining. I poked a screwdriver down but that didn't clear it out.

What should I try next?

Thanks,
Tom Ricks
Penobscot Bay

Thanks to all of you. This is very helpful.
With appreciation,
Tom Ricks

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