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by fpdima
Feb 21st, '23, 15:49
Forum: Cape Dory Sailboats
Topic: Any info on jib track removal on Typhoon toe-rail
Replies: 4
Views: 231

Re: Any info on jib track removal on Typhoon toe-rail

Thanks for the advice guys. I didn't realize the rails were held in with nuts - they were a bit hidden. After finding them, I managed to get the starboard side rail off. It was touch and go for a while because half of the screws were bent. But in the end I got it off. I'll be taking the port side ra...
by fpdima
Feb 19th, '23, 14:23
Forum: Cape Dory Sailboats
Topic: Any info on jib track removal on Typhoon toe-rail
Replies: 4
Views: 231

Any info on jib track removal on Typhoon toe-rail

Hi, I'm trying to remove the teak toe-rails on my 1973 Typhoon. Does anyone know how to remove the stainless steel jib tracks that are on top of the toe-rails? I can not remove the toe-rails without first removing the tracks, because there are screws under the tracks that hold down the toe-rails. Th...
by fpdima
Nov 13th, '21, 13:36
Forum: Buy/Sell CD Boats & Gear
Topic: Tiller attachment
Replies: 0
Views: 239

Tiller attachment

Hi - I would like to get a new tiller for my 1973 Typhoon. Does anyone know how to remove the bracket hardware from the original tiller? It is not attached by screws, they are more like smooth brass pegs. Thanks.
by fpdima
Nov 18th, '20, 09:26
Forum: Cape Dory Sailboats
Topic: Typhoon clevis pin size
Replies: 1
Views: 148

Typhoon clevis pin size

Hi - does anyone know the proper clevis pin diameter for mast tangs on a 1973 Typhoon? The tangs on my mast allow for a 1/4" clevis pin, but the forks on the upper and lower shrouds and forestay only allow for 3/16" pin. I was wondering what the original shrouds and forestay had, since I a...