Typhoon Traveler

[Bob Bernier]

I am contemplating adding a traveler on my Typhoon. So far, I have not read ANY post which gives a detailed account of the installation. I have several concerns that I am hoping the more experienced members of the CCDOA can answer.

1) The obvious location for a traveler would be directly behind the teak trim piece at the end of the cockpit - but the athwartship lenght of track would have to fit between the coaming boards, leaving barely 24-in. Will the traveler be effective given this short working-lenght?

1a) I have thought of cutting the coamings flush with the end of the cockpit, thereby providing 4" to 6" to each end of the track.

2) What type of mainsheet system would be suitable for working with a traveler?

3) What purchase should the controls lines have and how to rig them, i.e. mounting space is at a premium?

Thanks, in advance, for any and all replies.

Bob Bernier
Typhoon: "BELLE THERESE"
Sconticut Neck, Buzzard's Bay
Fairhaven, MA



rbernier@alsic.com

[Joel]

When I bought my Ty, the standard mainsheet system had already been replaced with what I believe is a medium duty boom vang system. The upper block attaches to the swivel at the back of the boom. The lower block, which has an integrated pad-eye and cam cleat, attaches to the pad-eye in front of the now unused cam cleat from the original mainsheet system. This has worked fine for me for years.

I have a Prindle catamaran that uses this type of mainsheet system attached to the car of its traveller. I've thought about rigging a floating traveller system instead of one that uses a track and car. Outhaul lines connected to the lower mainsheet block would run through blocks anchored at the toe rails and back through cam cleats in the cockpit. I've seen this in other small boats.

Good luck!

Joel
Pokey II
'73 Ty Weekender #549
Bayside, NY



bondy_joel@hotmail.com

[Richard Stephens]

Bob,

I fitted a traveler to my Typhoon. I am happy with the result, but I don't think the benefits are worth the considerable cost of the parts and the effort fitting it (unless you are REALLY fussy about mainsail trim).

Briefly, I used a small I-beam track fitted on top of the teak trim. The curvature of the deck is within the amount that you can bend the track... but only just: it is under a lot of stress. If I were to do it again, I would order the track with a permanent curvature built in.

I don't use traveler control lines, just a sping stop either side of the traveler. In a strong wind when I want the main flattened, I set the two stops near the ends of the track, and the traveler "self-tacks" to the leeward stop. In light winds when I want to move the traveler to weather to increase the twist in the sail, I move the windward stop up, then the leeward stop, pulling the traveler up at the same time. It is a simple system that works well.

I find the space between the coamings gives plenty of adjustment, but I use a boom vang to control the twist when off the wind.

I use a 3:1 mainsheet, with a fiddle block with a cam cleat on the traveler car. I have a special stand-up spring, custom made by JSI, consisting of a Harken stand-up spring welded to a stainless washer.

Hope this helps...

Regards,
Richard.

I am contemplating adding a traveler on my Typhoon. So far, I have not read ANY post which gives a detailed account of the installation. I have several concerns that I am hoping the more experienced members of the CCDOA can answer.

1) The obvious location for a traveler would be directly behind the teak trim piece at the end of the cockpit - but the athwartship lenght of track would have to fit between the coaming boards, leaving barely 24-in. Will the traveler be effective given this short working-lenght?

1a) I have thought of cutting the coamings flush with the end of the cockpit, thereby providing 4" to 6" to each end of the track.

2) What type of mainsheet system would be suitable for working with a traveler?

3) What purchase should the controls lines have and how to rig them, i.e. mounting space is at a premium?

Thanks, in advance, for any and all replies.

Bob Bernier
Typhoon: "BELLE THERESE"
Sconticut Neck, Buzzard's Bay
Fairhaven, MA

richard@memory-map.com

[Marino Curati]

If you have a boom vang, you really don't need a traveller for the Ty. The vang will control the shape of the leech if you need to ease the main. Besides, it'll probably detract from the vintage look of the boat.

Marino Curati
Ty #74 Snug
Cleveland



mcurati@vision-design-inc.com