Looking at a Typhoon, need your input

[Ken Ericsson]

Hey Folks

I'm very new to this list, just stumbled across it and found it extremely informative. I'm in the market for a boat, I've sailed J-24's on San Francisco Bay but after spending a summer on the east coast (I'm back in the Bay Area now) I'm drawn to the CD line of boats. I'm a beginner-intermediate level sailor. All I want to do is daysail on SF bay and maybe head outside the gate a little under appropriate conditions, of course. I'm a meteorologist so I know what I'm doing in that regard.
Anyway, I'm looking at a 1980 weekender and trailer that appear in very good condition, but I need to know what to look for i.e. stress pts, leaks, etc. There was quite a bit of water inside the cabin, the cushions were wet and lots of standing water down below, my main concern. The water was probably from rain. The guy is asking 4500.00 for boat and trlr. I want to take another look but need your input as to what to look for.

Thanks.....Ken



kenericsson@yahoo.com

[Bristol Bronze]

Hey Folks

I'm very new to this list, just stumbled across it and found it extremely informative. I'm in the market for a boat, I've sailed J-24's on San Francisco Bay but after spending a summer on the east coast (I'm back in the Bay Area now) I'm drawn to the CD line of boats. I'm a beginner-intermediate level sailor. All I want to do is daysail on SF bay and maybe head outside the gate a little under appropriate conditions, of course. I'm a meteorologist so I know what I'm doing in that regard.
Anyway, I'm looking at a 1980 weekender and trailer that appear in very good condition, but I need to know what to look for i.e. stress pts, leaks, etc. There was quite a bit of water inside the cabin, the cushions were wet and lots of standing water down below, my main concern. The water was probably from rain. The guy is asking 4500.00 for boat and trlr. I want to take another look but need your input as to what to look for.

Thanks.....Ken

Dear Ken,

One problem that many of the Typhoons appear to have in common is separation of the rudder from the rudder post at the top. In the one that I have examined and the several that owners have called me about the fiberglass of the rudder has come lose from the upper drift pin. This is not a difficult problem to fix and can be done with the rudder still on the boat. We now have a kit of needed materials that will allow you and a helper to make the fix with about an hours work. Still you should check for this and perhaps even get the current owner to make the repair before you buy.

Roger W.
Bristol Bronze
401-625-5224



rogerw@meganet.net

[sloopjohnl]

ken,
search the archives when you have time for loads of info.
if you check the water and it is not salty and you think it may be rain water, look at the headliner inside for traces of leaks around the through-bolts of the maststep. also look at the insides of the hull liner under the portlights for water streaks. remove the lids inside and inspect the hull itself for water streaks that may be originating at the hull to deck joint. remove the round teak plugs inside that cover the access hole to the chain plates. inspect this area for water streaks.
if you can seal the boat as if you were going to leave it for the week by putting cockpit lids, hatchboards, and any deck plates securely in their proper locations. then run water from a hose over the deck and cokpit of the boat. LOTS OF WATER. then open it up and see if any water has accumulated. that should tell you a lot but maybe not all.

Hey Folks

I'm very new to this list, just stumbled across it and found it extremely informative. I'm in the market for a boat, I've sailed J-24's on San Francisco Bay but after spending a summer on the east coast (I'm back in the Bay Area now) I'm drawn to the CD line of boats. I'm a beginner-intermediate level sailor. All I want to do is daysail on SF bay and maybe head outside the gate a little under appropriate conditions, of course. I'm a meteorologist so I know what I'm doing in that regard.
Anyway, I'm looking at a 1980 weekender and trailer that appear in very good condition, but I need to know what to look for i.e. stress pts, leaks, etc. There was quite a bit of water inside the cabin, the cushions were wet and lots of standing water down below, my main concern. The water was probably from rain. The guy is asking 4500.00 for boat and trlr. I want to take another look but need your input as to what to look for.

Thanks.....Ken

[Peter Guerrero]

Pass it up, continue looking! I have a 1974 Typhoon and it will take on a quart of water after a good storm; there really shouldn't be the amount of water you described. I'm also not sure whether the Typhoon is suited for the strong currents and heavy seas of the bay--I'm trying to get a read on this myself since I may be moving to SF later this year and would hate to give up my boat which I sail on the Chesapeake. Let me know if you are aware of any other Typhoons on the Bay and under what conditions and where they are sailed. Good luck.

Hey Folks

I'm very new to this list, just stumbled across it and found it extremely informative. I'm in the market for a boat, I've sailed J-24's on San Francisco Bay but after spending a summer on the east coast (I'm back in the Bay Area now) I'm drawn to the CD line of boats. I'm a beginner-intermediate level sailor. All I want to do is daysail on SF bay and maybe head outside the gate a little under appropriate conditions, of course. I'm a meteorologist so I know what I'm doing in that regard.
Anyway, I'm looking at a 1980 weekender and trailer that appear in very good condition, but I need to know what to look for i.e. stress pts, leaks, etc. There was quite a bit of water inside the cabin, the cushions were wet and lots of standing water down below, my main concern. The water was probably from rain. The guy is asking 4500.00 for boat and trlr. I want to take another look but need your input as to what to look for.

Thanks.....Ken

pfguerrero@aol.com