I'm fixing up a neglected 18' Typhoon Weekender. I'm removing the electrics (all wiring) as I have alternatives I'm going to use. It really doesn't need the extra complications.
My question is ... has anyone removed the wires leading from inside the cabin to the coach roof alongside the mast. We've tried pulling them out, but they seem to be stuck behind the side brace (knee?) on the port side of the cabin. Are there any diagrams about how the wires would have been originally installed and led?
CD 18 Typhoon removing electrics
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Re: CD 18 Typhoon removing electrics
I don't know of any diagrams about wiring for Typhoons. Mine didn't have any. My guess is they were never wired in the factory to everything you are finding was done later by owners. Others could chime in here if they know more.
Not having a visual of what you are trying to do I would just work the wires from both accessible ends as much as possible and if unmovable then just cut them and leave them in there and if running new wires find some other route. Could try running a snake or cable through the area to see if that goes all the way through.
Good luck! The Ty is a sweet little boat. Yes, I'll hopefully get another one sometime and fix it up again. I had a truly great time restoring our old Typhoon and some good years of festive sailing with friends and family. And damn if she ain't the prettiest little boat in the harbor.
Not having a visual of what you are trying to do I would just work the wires from both accessible ends as much as possible and if unmovable then just cut them and leave them in there and if running new wires find some other route. Could try running a snake or cable through the area to see if that goes all the way through.
Good luck! The Ty is a sweet little boat. Yes, I'll hopefully get another one sometime and fix it up again. I had a truly great time restoring our old Typhoon and some good years of festive sailing with friends and family. And damn if she ain't the prettiest little boat in the harbor.
Paul
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Re: CD 18 Typhoon removing electrics
Neither of my Typhoons had any 'factory' wiring. I used flash-light-like running lights. Now you can get LED versions for about the same price I paid way back when... KISS is always my favorite way, especially on a boat that doesn't have (or need) a main battery.
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2012 FLSTC Heritage Classic
Niceville FL
+30° 30' 24.60", -86° 26' 32.10"
"Just because it worked, doesn't mean it works." -me
No shirt + No shorts = No problem!
Re: CD 18 Typhoon removing electrics
I have seen a few Typhoons with a six (?) circuit fuse panel mounted in the drop board which contains the head area. Mine had this with old crusty retired wires to nowhere attached. No evidence of running lights, cabin lights or any other electrical components. Kind of a head scratcher...bad pun intended!
Rich W.
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Re: CD 18 Typhoon removing electrics
Mine did have some lights but all were tacked onto cuddy inside, nothing internal. I removed all electrics. I do not have a masthead light, no other lights at this time, not much more help to you I suppose. 
Skeep
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Current Vessel, Alberg 30 Hull #614 to be named yet
Formerly S/V Hull #729 "Baggy Wrinkles"
Blogsite for Alberg Ty and Alberg 30 continues athttp://baggywrinkles.blogspot.com
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Re: CD 18 Typhoon removing electrics
i installed my own wiring on a '76 typhoon weekender for running lights, bilge pump, masthead light, plug receptacle,and fuse panel. the run for the masthead light was the only tricky one as there is very little space between the liner and the coach roof especially on the top of the coach roof where plywood is used between the two fiberglass skins. took quite a few probing tries to get that one run. if you are pulling that one out it can get caught up very easily and not move. best to try pulling from both ends otherwise just cut it and leave it.
Re: CD 18 Typhoon removing electrics
Thanks all for the info, it really helps.
I think the previous owner added all the electrics themselves, but it appears that there was some sort of repair near where the wires would be going inside the head liner that might be causing them to be stuck.
So...I'll just cut them back as best I can and fill in the hole where they exit near the mast step.
Thanks for the confirmation that there is plywood in the coach roof. That was very helpful.
I'm planning on using a couple of Navisafe lights. I don't plan on sailing at night, but need to be prepared (and legal).
I think the previous owner added all the electrics themselves, but it appears that there was some sort of repair near where the wires would be going inside the head liner that might be causing them to be stuck.
So...I'll just cut them back as best I can and fill in the hole where they exit near the mast step.
Thanks for the confirmation that there is plywood in the coach roof. That was very helpful.
I'm planning on using a couple of Navisafe lights. I don't plan on sailing at night, but need to be prepared (and legal).