Adding Scuppers to a 1969 Alberg Typhoon

[Chris & Dale Schnell]

Our 1969 Alberg Typhoon has no scuppers but rather a grate in the cockpit floor that leads to the bilge and our automatic bilge pump. As a point of reference, we sit on teak slat benches and the tiller is actually recessed up under the stern deck...not your average TY. See link to specs on this board http://www.capedory.org/specs/brochures ... sailer.pdf

Having had a CD 25 and CD 30 w/scuppers has spoiled us, particularly during rainy season and the fact that we keep her in her slip year-round (thank God for shore power and battery chargers).

So the question is, has anyone installed scuppers in this vintage Typhoon?

Other question for the collective wisdom of TY Owners: should be even consider breaching the hull for this or just buy a bigger battery?

Thanks

[Raymond]

Cockpit floor is lower than waterline.
Ray

[RIKanaka]

A cockpit cover is your other option, e.g.:

http://www.sailorstailor.com/products.asp?cat=28

[Chris & Dale Schnell]

Raymond...thanks for the insight on the waterline. I hadn't checked that out yet. That kinda nixes that idea.

RIKanaka...I have an old cockpit cover that is very similar, but does not fully enlcose the stern, so some water does get in. Since I must maintain this (waterline issue) then I will look to replace it next year and appreciate the link. Thanks.

[RIKanaka]

RIKanaka...I have an old cockpit cover that is very similar, but does not fully enlcose the stern, so some water does get in. Since I must maintain this (waterline issue) then I will look to replace it next year and appreciate the link. Thanks.

FYI, I have no association or experience with the vendor in the link. Perhaps others on this board may have and can provide you with some buyer feedback.

[Steve Laume]

Sailor's Tailor seems like a good guy.

I was sailing a TY weekender a few years back. At that time I ordered a boom tent from him. I figured it would help preserve my varnish and we could use it for camping on the boat.

When it came it did not fit the weekender. It was cut for the daysailer. The owner of the company worked with me to solve the problem however I thought best. He offered to re cut it to any measurements I could give him. I was not too comfortable with this, fitting by phone method. He also gave me the option of returning it for a full refund. I believe he even paid the return postage.

By this time I would imagine he has a cover that also fits the weekender.

The price and quality both seemed very reasonable at the time, Steve.

[Oswego John]

Hi Steve and all,

You are so right. There is a difference between the Daysailer boom tent and that of the Weekender. So too, the differences between the various models of the Daysailer.

For what it may be worth, my past experiences with boom tents showed me that there are plusses and negatives when using boom tents either at a mooring or tied up in a slip.

When at a mooring, 99% of the time the bow is pointing directly into the wind. I have always recommended having overlapping flaps on the fore end of the tent that wrap around the mast in order to prevent driving rain from entering the cockpit.

When tied up in a slip, the hull doesn't swing or change direction to point into the wind. Not being able to predict wind direction, I usually had suggested to owners to include overlaying flaps at the aft end of the tent. too.

If having a boom tent custom made for your boat, maybe go the extra mile and have vents sewn in to provide air flow inside the cockpit area.

Rather than using snaps or twist buttons to close the flaps, I personally preferred to use velcro to seal the flaps.

Good luck and full sails to all,
O J