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by kenlury001
Aug 15th, '23, 09:16
Forum: Cape Dory Sailboats
Topic: Wet bilge on typhoon
Replies: 12
Views: 1397

Re: Wet bilge on typhoon

I had a similar problem with small accumulation of salt water in the bilge. This was especially noticeable on a very windy day. Also if I sprayed water directly into the drain, I got fresh water leaking into the cockpit. The problem was a leak somewhere in the cockpit side "nipple" . After...
by kenlury001
Aug 9th, '23, 07:07
Forum: Cape Dory Sailboats
Topic: asym spinnaker
Replies: 3
Views: 454

Re: asym spinnaker

Interesting - keep me/us posted on how it goes! I'm curious about getting an asymmetrical for our typhoon, but I'm not sure how it would/should be rigged. What do you do with the tack or the asym? How do you rig it forward of the roller furler drum? Anyone have any pictures of their own setups? I r...
by kenlury001
Aug 7th, '23, 07:57
Forum: Cape Dory Sailboats
Topic: First Impressions 22D
Replies: 5
Views: 1166

Re: First Impressions 22D

For my Typhoon, I have at least for now, switched to my 100% jib which makes boat handling much easier and pointing much better. Downwind in light air, the boat suffers, but I have an aymm on order. That should be a game changer. I was very interested in your observations on the drier and faster asp...
by kenlury001
Jul 21st, '23, 07:43
Forum: Cape Dory Sailboats
Topic: asym spinnaker
Replies: 3
Views: 454

asym spinnaker

I have just ordered an asym for my Typhoon weekender. Does anyone have measurements for sheet and tack line length ?
by kenlury001
Apr 14th, '23, 06:39
Forum: Cape Dory Sailboats
Topic: torqueedo shaft length
Replies: 12
Views: 994

Re: torqueedo shaft length

I bought the short shaft because that was "in stock". I cut a little bit out of the wood mount so it would sit lower.
If a long shaft is available, it would be better.