The Cape Dory Board

In theory a hank-on jib will point a little better than a roller-furled sail, but IMHO the difference isn't worth the flexibility and ease of reefing and stowing that a roller-furler gives you. Moreover, all of that can be done from the cockpit, which is much, much safer than handling a hank-on, esp...

My Ty has two jam cleats on either side of the cuddy roof which were originally intended for the jib sheets, but which became available when a p.o. rigged her for a roller furled genoa with tracked blocks and horn cleats on the coamings. I now use one of the rooftop jam cleats for the halyard and I ...

I bought a new mainsail for my Typhoon Weekender last year from Bonhndell Sails in Rockport, ME. They persuaded me to go with a loose-footed sail and I have been very, very happy with the decision.

My Typhoon needed a new mainsail and on advice of a couple of local sailmakers I decided to go loose-footed. I've had Dolcetto out twice (now that it's stopped raining) and I couldn't be happier with the new sail. I'm getting at least half a knot more out of her than I did with the old sail. Rigging...

Thanks for the advice. I talked it over with Doug Pope, the Rockland ME sailmaker, who pointed out that "there's no downside to a loose-footed sail. If you don't want to be making adjustments you can always just set the outhaul where you'd usually have the clew and leave it alone." He told...

A friend who sails a Dolphin 24 needs a new main and was advised by a local sailmaker to go loose-footed. "Try it, you'll never go back." she told him. If you din't like it I can always put in the slugs later." This is most definitely the last season for the mainsail on my Typhoon. As...

Not great news for sailing, but up here in Maine we sure could use some rain.

Mike, I've seen Haven moored at Merchant's Landing--I'm the little Typhoon that's been mooring there for the past eight years. If you can't get Skip to look at the engine I think I could get Cliff D (he's got Maya Elena , the Dolphin 24) to give it a look-see. He's not a mechanic but has a fair amou...

Penobscot Bay is sailing Valhalla indeed! I sail out of Sprucehead Island on the Muscle Ridge channel and pass by the Dix Island anchorage mentioned by Carl all the time. It's a lovely spot and much visited in the summer. There used to be a woman who would come out and sell lobster dinners to people...

I've had good experiences with both the Honda 2.3 and the Yamaha 2.5 motors, which are reasonably light and adequate to push me along at 5 kts. Whatever you get, be sure to get one with long shaft ! It's a fair drop from the transom to the water. The Honda long shaft is a little longer than the Yama...

My Weekender came with a CDI Flexible Furler 1 and it has proven perfectly adequate. I don't know if they make them anymore, but I believe it's the bottom of the line and should be the least expensive of the lot.

I've used both the Honda and Suzuki 4-strokes as the stinkpot on my Typhoon. They both performed very well. If it's just for a dinghy, I'd say go with the lighter, cheaper, Suzuki.

A "jiffy reefing" rig allows you to put a reef in your mainsail-or shake out a reef--without leaving the cockpit. Much quicker and safer!

I'm looking for a 25D in sail-away condition, hopefully in or near Midcoast Maine. If you're looking downsize, I can make a Typhoon Weekender in excellent condition, with trailer, part of the deal.

As happy as I've been with my Typhoon, after five years of sailing I feel ready to move up to a bigger boat. I want something that will be easy to single-hand, have a head and a rudimentary galley, and be comfortable enough for cruises of a few days. I want a full keel because of all the lobster pot...