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by whistlerntwinks
Jun 30th, '20, 13:49
Forum: Cape Dory Sailboats
Topic: cost of new main
Replies: 11
Views: 656

Re: cost of new main

Thank you all for sharing your thoughts. I think I will wait until the fall to take advantage of fall/winter pricing, and I'll see if I can find a local sailmaker. I'll also check out the other sail lofts you all recommended. I used Linthicum Sails for new mainsail and jib covers a few years ago and...
by whistlerntwinks
Jun 29th, '20, 14:48
Forum: Cape Dory Sailboats
Topic: cost of new main
Replies: 11
Views: 656

cost of new main

Hi, I have a 1984 Typhoon weekender that for most of the time I have owned her since 1986 (only owner!) was sailed about twenty times a year on Barnegat Bay. I'm embarrassed to admit that I still sail her with her original main sail which badly needs to be replaced. After scanning this forum, I cont...
by whistlerntwinks
Oct 3rd, '19, 11:54
Forum: Cape Dory Sailboats
Topic: My Ty Weekender needs some care - need advice
Replies: 3
Views: 380

My Ty Weekender needs some care - need advice

Hi, I have a Ty Weekender built in 1984. She's in pretty good shape, but has a few issues. There is a little crazing on the bow deck. Do I need to be worried about this and is there anything I need to do to slow this from getting worse? There are also places on the cockpit seat where the fiberglass ...
by whistlerntwinks
Aug 21st, '19, 18:25
Forum: Cape Dory Sailboats
Topic: Roller furling for a Typhoon
Replies: 7
Views: 677

Roller furling for a Typhoon

I've had my Ty Weekender since 1986 and since I usually sail on Barnegat Bay with winds less than 12knots, I've never felt the need to consider installing roller furling. We usually fly the working jib, and it is rare for us to change sails when we are out on the bay. If we need to switch to the sto...