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by Seamonkey
Aug 14th, '13, 18:30
Forum: Cape Dory Project Descriptions & Project Photos
Topic: Tiller replacement question
Replies: 7
Views: 805

Re: Tiller replacement question

The replacement tiller is available through Rudder Craft: http://www.ruddercraft.com/catalog/prod ... cts_id=378
I have not purchased yet, so can't speak to the quality.
by Seamonkey
Aug 7th, '13, 07:28
Forum: Cape Dory Project Descriptions & Project Photos
Topic: Typhoon Portholes and gas tank
Replies: 11
Views: 1249

Re: Typhoon Portholes and gas tank

Keeping the tank under the transom is not a good idea for the reasons mentioned above. The fuel vapor can collect below deck.
by Seamonkey
Aug 2nd, '13, 21:16
Forum: Cape Dory Project Descriptions & Project Photos
Topic: Tiller replacement question
Replies: 7
Views: 805

Re: Tiller replacement question

Thanks that makes perfect sense. I'm going to wait for a but before trying to swap it out in case I get another comment. As for the louvered panel, it came with the boat and so I can't compare the moisture level without it. The previous owner mentioned that the cabin gets moist but I haven't detecte...
by Seamonkey
Jul 28th, '13, 07:54
Forum: Buy/Sell CD Boats & Gear
Topic: Get your Teak Freak on!
Replies: 5
Views: 690

Re: Get your Teak Freak on!

Hi Bill-

That looks like a nice haul! I need to replace a small section of toerail on my CD Typhoon. It's a 1" tall x 5/8" wide bullnose. I have woodworking skills but no shop or proper tools for shaping. The section I need is about 2' long. Do you think this is too small a piece for this?
by Seamonkey
Jul 27th, '13, 17:03
Forum: Cape Dory Project Descriptions & Project Photos
Topic: Tiller replacement question
Replies: 7
Views: 805

Tiller replacement question

I am a new cape dory typhoon owner (yea!) . My tiller is de laminating and afraid that its going to fail. I found a company that supplies replacement tillers. Here's my question: how do you remove the bolts that hold the tiller into the tilting metal bracket? There are no slots for a screwdriver or ...