Craigslist Typhoon Daysailer Jersey Shore

[RIKanaka]

Hey yous guys! Not mine. Don't know what exit.

http://cnj.craigslist.org/boa/1476831401.html

[OveRCs]

Hello, I'm the new owner . . . and this is my first posting!

Saw this posting while researching another Typhoon hull for sail here in Bermuda. Jumped on that beautiful little boat deal based on emailed pics and conversation with the owner.

Will be working with local marina in NJ to do maintenance and prep for export. Will ship on weekly container vessel from Elizabeth NJ and hope to have her here by early 2010.

Would like to purchase sails in the US and and OB motor prior to export. Considering Tohatsu 6HP Sailpro w/ 25" shaft - anyone experienced with this motor?

Also will be seeking advice on sails as she only has the originals. Nothing fancy as my sailing skills are limited (tadpole). Open daysailer has clubfooted jib rig. I'm looking for a good value on new package or slightly used as I will be paying import duty on all I purchase.

I'll look forward to participating on the Dory Board and will appreciate any and all advice from the seasoned crew!

All the best,

[Carl Thunberg]

A 6HP engine may be too big. I had a Tohatsu 6HP on my old CD25 and was happy with it for that boat, but the engine on a CD25 is in a well in a lazarette which is considerably inboard compared to a transom-mounted motor mount. That much weight that far aft could make the stern squat in the water. Unless you need to deal with some pretty stiff current or know you'll be motoring into chop for extended periods of time, you might be better off with a 4HP engine. Just food for thought. Only you know your needs and prevailing sailing conditions.

[Jeff D]

I have a Daysailer on which the previous owner had installed a 8hp! I replaced it with a 2hp Honda, which is more than powerful enough to get me to hull speed under all conditions.

[seajunkie]

Congratulations on your purchase and good luck with it.

[OveRCs]

Thanks guys,

Talked with the marina boss today and am excited that the boat will need very little in the way of repairs or upgrades.

Although a modern OB would be the safe choice, this little girl would also look great with a British Seagull! Also, I would then be eligible to participate in the annual around-the-island seagull race!

Anybody have one for sale?

[mgphl52]

Although a modern OB would be the safe choice, this little girl would also look great with a British Seagull! Also, I would then be eligible to participate in the annual around-the-island seagull race!

Anybody have one for sale?

Yes! No outboard looks as good as a Seagull on a Typhoon!
You try looking here: http://www.britishseagullshop.com/swap.html

-michael

[RIKanaka]

Thanks guys,

Talked with the marina boss today and am excited that the boat will need very little in the way of repairs or upgrades.

Although a modern OB would be the safe choice, this little girl would also look great with a British Seagull! Also, I would then be eligible to participate in the annual around-the-island seagull race!

Anybody have one for sale?

Congratulations on your new boat. I would think that with the annual race taking place in Bermuda there would be a fair number of BSOBs for sale there. There are frequently BSOBs for auction on ebay. You'll want a long shaft. Make sure the model code has an "L" in it. There is currently one for auction on ebay that the seller says is a longshaft but close inspection of the model code says "GFP" rather than "GFPL". I do hope for the sake of your competitiveness in the race that there is a separate full keel sailboat category.

[OveRCs]

Thanks for the encouragement Bob. I have been able to purchase two long shaft 40+ models off ebay & craigs list. Both were identical and less than $300. I will bring them into Bermuda with the Typhoon, and that way I am assured of having at least all the parts needed for one working seagull. I can then sell off the remaining motor or parts as there is a large market for these here.

I know many sailors don't believe in putting an O/B on their Typhoon, but when you are 700NM out in the Atlantic with no Coasties, you better have a motor, VHF, rockets, flares, etc.

Plus side is a British Seagull will look just right on a classic CD Typhoon!

http://www.britishseagullparts.com/40Plus.htm

[NevisTyphoon]

Congrats on getting a Seagull for you Typhoon! I bid on about a dozen of them before giving up. A Seagull is just what a Typhoon needs, if it needs a motor. I've found myself becalmed only once in the West Indies, so decided I didn't need one.

Why do you have to pay duty on anything? In Nevis, if you keep the boat registered in the US, you don't have to pay anything at all on it - I think that's true worldwide, is it not? Whenever I bring in boat parts, Customs asks where the boat is registered, and I don't pay duties if I tell them the US.

On the sails, you might try having them sent to SailCare for cleaning and re-treating. Someone donated old sails to my project, and I sent them to SailCare. I think it cost about $150, and they came back looking like new.....

[Dick Kobayashi]

fyi On my Ty I found it helpful to install an OB motor bracket that is adjustable to replace the original equipment. Getting that extra six inches of prop depth is very helpful any kind of sea. Good Luck. I loved my Ty but did eventually move up to a 25D - but it is a less intimate experience with the sea, for sure.