Does anyone have any tips on surveying a Typhoon? I am going to look at a 1969 Ty and was wondering if I should look closely at something. Thank you.
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New Typhoon
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John H
Re: New Typhoon
1969 is about the time the Typhoon changed from a cabin stepped boat to deck stepped. The earlier model does not have a fiberglass liner and the plywood bunks and mast support are very prone to rot. Also the earlier chain plates are anchored to plywood blocks glued to the sides of the hull, on mine these flaked apart easily with a screw driver. Also check the fiberglass covered cockpit floor; the underlying wood may be wet.
If the boat is stepped on deck, it is one of the earlier models and very prone to sag in the cabin roof and side decks. It really needs a compression post inside the cabin, or a sturdy ceiling joist to distribute the compression.
All typhoons are prone to deck rot particularly around the cleats, motor mount, companionway slides, and jib tracks. Some early typhoons have waterlogged rudders which can literally split and sink while underway.
Sounds daunting? none of the above flaws are fatal, just require work or $$. You will not be disappointed by the performance, comfort, and charm of the finished product. There are lots of entries on this board on how to diagnose and fix deck rot. An earlier deep-cockpit mahogany trimmed Ty is a beauty and worth the work. Good luck. JH
jhalpo@javanet.com
If the boat is stepped on deck, it is one of the earlier models and very prone to sag in the cabin roof and side decks. It really needs a compression post inside the cabin, or a sturdy ceiling joist to distribute the compression.
All typhoons are prone to deck rot particularly around the cleats, motor mount, companionway slides, and jib tracks. Some early typhoons have waterlogged rudders which can literally split and sink while underway.
Sounds daunting? none of the above flaws are fatal, just require work or $$. You will not be disappointed by the performance, comfort, and charm of the finished product. There are lots of entries on this board on how to diagnose and fix deck rot. An earlier deep-cockpit mahogany trimmed Ty is a beauty and worth the work. Good luck. JH
jhalpo@javanet.com