Typhoon Flotation

[Roger Rosenwald]

I'm curious. I know the CD Manual doesn't mention flotation and that several contributors to this bulletin board have opined that the Typhoon has none. Yet there is/was a Federal Law that boats of rigid construction less than 20 feet in length and built after 31 Jul 1973 are required to have built-in buoyancy to provide flotation for occupants even after the boat is swamped or flooded. Was there some sort of exception that CD used for the Typhoon? Can't imagine they could simply ignore the law (which I know still existed in the mid 1990's). Anyone know?

Thanks. Roger



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[Bill Bloxham]

Did that law/regulation apply to commercial vessels?



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[Brian Hickson]

Roger,
I'm not cognizant of any Federal laws, but I do know that there is a host of boats, less than 20 feet and built after 1973, that do not have positive flotation. Included in this list are Com-PAC 19, Pierce Arrow 18, Ranger 18, "O" Boats [18'], Chaser Cat's [18'], Ocean Breeze 18, and the list goes on.
Brian

[Roger Rosenwald]

Bill -


The law I was refering to applied to pleasure motor and sailboats made for weekend boaters. It may have also applied to manufacturers of boats made to transport goods or people for a fee (if that's what you mean by a commercial vehicle). I.e., I don't know if it also applied to commercial vehicles.

Roger



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[Ray Bardin]

Which Typhoon are you referring to: The Weekender or the Daysailer? The Daysailer is an open boat; whereas the Weekender is a cruiser. The Daysailer has flotation; the Weekender has an enclosed cabin and a cockpit with scuppers.


Ray Bardin



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