remodelling!!??!!

[Mike Wainfeld]

Regarding an earlier thread:I too have resisted making some upgrades to my boat because I did not want to "revise" the original design. Cam cleats may be easier and faster to use than the bronze angle cleats on the coamings, but that's not the original Typhoon.
That being said; Hold on to your hats for this one! The Jan 1 "Messing Around in Boats" has the following article: Introducing Hurricane-by Compass Classic Yachts. We have purchased the molds for the Cape Dory Typhoon and have built a new boat called Hurricane based on her lines. The draft has been reduced to 20" and a centerboard added, making her easier to trailer.The topsides have been lowered by 4" giving her a less boxy profile. I have designed a traditional gaff rig, which lowers the center of effort and keeps her looks in line with our other classic yachts. Her cockpit is 11' long with full seating for six adults and plenty of storage space. The Hurricane carries 850 lbs. of internal ballast. She feels and sails like a 25 footer. We will show the Hurricane for the first time at the Maine Boatbuilders show in march 2001 at Portland , Maine.



ripcord1@erols.com

[Marino]

How could a Ty ever be described as "boxy"?

[John Phillis]

With 4" less freeboard they should make foul weather gear and a bucket standard equipment. It sounds like with the shoal draft and reduced sail area it will be as exhilarating as sailing a Compac 18. Give me an old one and a can of varnish.
John

Regarding an earlier thread:I too have resisted making some upgrades to my boat because I did not want to "revise" the original design. Cam cleats may be easier and faster to use than the bronze angle cleats on the coamings, but that's not the original Typhoon.
That being said; Hold on to your hats for this one! The Jan 1 "Messing Around in Boats" has the following article: Introducing Hurricane-by Compass Classic Yachts. We have purchased the molds for the Cape Dory Typhoon and have built a new boat called Hurricane based on her lines. The draft has been reduced to 20" and a centerboard added, making her easier to trailer.The topsides have been lowered by 4" giving her a less boxy profile. I have designed a traditional gaff rig, which lowers the center of effort and keeps her looks in line with our other classic yachts. Her cockpit is 11' long with full seating for six adults and plenty of storage space. The Hurricane carries 850 lbs. of internal ballast. She feels and sails like a 25 footer. We will show the Hurricane for the first time at the Maine Boatbuilders show in march 2001 at Portland , Maine.

branchedoakmarina@alltel.net

[sloopjohnl]

go ahead and put the cam cleats on. you will have to search high and low to find the originals but they were originally an option for the typhoon jib sheets. if i ever find someone who can repair the original one that broke on my ty, i will reinstall the original two and put the new harkens on my Laser. i actually would prefer the originals over the harkens.

Regarding an earlier thread:I too have resisted making some upgrades to my boat because I did not want to "revise" the original design. Cam cleats may be easier and faster to use than the bronze angle cleats on the coamings, but that's not the original Typhoon.
That being said; Hold on to your hats for this one! The Jan 1 "Messing Around in Boats" has the following article: Introducing Hurricane-by Compass Classic Yachts. We have purchased the molds for the Cape Dory Typhoon and have built a new boat called Hurricane based on her lines. The draft has been reduced to 20" and a centerboard added, making her easier to trailer.The topsides have been lowered by 4" giving her a less boxy profile. I have designed a traditional gaff rig, which lowers the center of effort and keeps her looks in line with our other classic yachts. Her cockpit is 11' long with full seating for six adults and plenty of storage space. The Hurricane carries 850 lbs. of internal ballast. She feels and sails like a 25 footer. We will show the Hurricane for the first time at the Maine Boatbuilders show in march 2001 at Portland , Maine.