Typhoon hull damage question

[Ed A]

I looked at a Ty weekender yesterday that was in pretty good condition. One of the potentially serious problems that it had was that the hull had deformed about 2-3" where it was pressed in by the trailer bunk board under the cockpit area (pretty much right beneath the cockpit lockers). The trailer is custom, and rather than having one long bunkboard, each support (I think there were 4) ended in a 6" square board that the boat rested upon. There wasn't any evidence of cracking in the area of deformation, and I've heard that hull deformation like this can come out if the boat is left off the trailer for some time. Has anyone had experience with this? I'm going to get a marine surveyor to look at it, but can use advice before I go through this expense.



ed.armstrong@globalstar.com

[John Danicic]

I looked at a Ty weekender yesterday that was in pretty good condition. One of the potentially serious problems that it had was that the hull had deformed about 2-3" where it was pressed in by the trailer bunk board under the cockpit area (pretty much right beneath the cockpit lockers). The trailer is custom, and rather than having one long bunkboard, each support (I think there were 4) ended in a 6" square board that the boat rested upon. There wasn't any evidence of cracking in the area of deformation, and I've heard that hull deformation like this can come out if the boat is left off the trailer for some time. Has anyone had experience with this? I'm going to get a marine surveyor to look at it, but can use advice before I go through this expense.

My brothers Typhoon, Hornet, had a similar problem. It worked its way back to almost normal after being off the trailer for a year. I would not worry about it but would adjust the supports outward. The hulls weight should be mainly on the keel not on the hull. The four post pads are used only to keep the hull stable.

Good luck!

John Danicic
CD Typhoon - Moana - Hull 911



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