Howdy from Texas! Got lots of questions and admit this is my first boat/ship/yacht. First - is the mast support kit really worth the time and trouble to install? Second - what "extras" like sails, galley equip, bimini's?, etc are available and worthwhile? Lastly, are there any Texans out there who'd like to start a club/fleet in the Galveston area? I look forward to all replies.
revgarylee@hotmail.com
New Typhoon Weekender owner
Moderator: Jim Walsh
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Serge Zimberoff
Re: New Typhoon Weekender owner
Congratulations! Perfect first boat/ship/yacht. Your question is a good one and maybe enough folks will post to make a list that can be referred to and updated from time to time.
Probably you should just go sailing and begin to get a feel for the priorities but before you do I think you should put in the compression post. Too many stories of concave cabin tops to chalk them all up to moisture in the structure.
The designs vary so choose or create one that matches your skills. The most straight forward way is to get some type of adjustable screwjack that goes from a stout plate under the mast step to the keel. It can be kept in place laterally by some fastenings to the rear of the 'potty' area. Don't put excess upward pressure as you are just looking for strength, and do leave plenty of room for whatever style outhouse you use in that alcove. I prefer the white 3 gallon pail with a molded seat added and plastic bags. No maintenance like a porta-potty and much easier to transport off the boat. I'm looking forward to seeing the other answers to this question.
serge@srtrop.com
Probably you should just go sailing and begin to get a feel for the priorities but before you do I think you should put in the compression post. Too many stories of concave cabin tops to chalk them all up to moisture in the structure.
The designs vary so choose or create one that matches your skills. The most straight forward way is to get some type of adjustable screwjack that goes from a stout plate under the mast step to the keel. It can be kept in place laterally by some fastenings to the rear of the 'potty' area. Don't put excess upward pressure as you are just looking for strength, and do leave plenty of room for whatever style outhouse you use in that alcove. I prefer the white 3 gallon pail with a molded seat added and plastic bags. No maintenance like a porta-potty and much easier to transport off the boat. I'm looking forward to seeing the other answers to this question.
serge@srtrop.com