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Paul, Thanks for more information....everyone has contributed a little more knowledge about Typhoons. So it looks like a extendable type trailer is best to get the boat out to about 6-8 ft of depth of water to float off. Soft spots can be found in the deck and cabin core, but not too big of a deal. ...

Thanks Mr. Chris for the information. I have heard of the balsa core breaking down and being soft causing crazing of top gel coat. In defining an older model, it there a point forward in the model line that some of these points are addressed in the design....ie better model year to look for......or ...

Here we go, first post. I am looking at the possibility of obtaining a Typhoon as a day sailer to get started in sailing. I'm wondering as to the pitfalls of these used boats and what to look for in a nice used boat. Also, a crazy question, how hard is it to lift one in the dry onto a trailer, not t...