I have a 1976 Typhoon Weekender, which was recently lifted onto a custom trailer. Unfortunately, the trailer bunk rests were uneven, and the boat listed to port, which has caused some hull deformation under the cockpit area on the port side. The hull is pressed in about 1-2 inches,over about a 3-4 square foot area. No evidence of cracking or splitting. I intend to get the boat in the water immediately, but wonder if the hull will regain original shape. Anybody with experience?
cryerjp@aol.com
Typhoon Hull Deformation
Moderator: Jim Walsh
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SLOOPJOHNL
Re: Typhoon Hull Deformation
i don't think you have to worry. i have a roller-type trailer and the hull depresses a bit at the rollers when all the weight of the boat is on the rollers. when i jack it up for the winter and have all the weight resting on the keel and rollers acting merely as stabilizers the hull springs back into shape. it would be a good idea to get those bunks aligned properly so there isn't that imbalance.
John Cryer wrote: I have a 1976 Typhoon Weekender, which was recently lifted onto a custom trailer. Unfortunately, the trailer bunk rests were uneven, and the boat listed to port, which has caused some hull deformation under the cockpit area on the port side. The hull is pressed in about 1-2 inches,over about a 3-4 square foot area. No evidence of cracking or splitting. I intend to get the boat in the water immediately, but wonder if the hull will regain original shape. Anybody with experience?
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Paul D.
Re: Typhoon Hull Deformation
John,
My 1975 Ty had this deformation from bad trailering as well. Just put her in the water and keep an eye on it. Fix the bunk boards so the hull sits right and most of the weight is on the keel. If you want you can put a MILD heat source like a light bulb 6 inches away from the area and set up a MILD pressure from the inside after you get the source of the dent fixed. Force it and you may crack the laminate. I took the weight off and set up a light for a week while in the shop. Mine came back no problem and it was dented pretty good, almost a crease. I can barely see it now, and have to know where to look.
Hope this helps,
Paul Danicic
CD 33 #77
EX Typhoon HORNET
MPLS
nyeme001@tc.umn.edu
My 1975 Ty had this deformation from bad trailering as well. Just put her in the water and keep an eye on it. Fix the bunk boards so the hull sits right and most of the weight is on the keel. If you want you can put a MILD heat source like a light bulb 6 inches away from the area and set up a MILD pressure from the inside after you get the source of the dent fixed. Force it and you may crack the laminate. I took the weight off and set up a light for a week while in the shop. Mine came back no problem and it was dented pretty good, almost a crease. I can barely see it now, and have to know where to look.
Hope this helps,
Paul Danicic
CD 33 #77
EX Typhoon HORNET
MPLS
nyeme001@tc.umn.edu
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Ed Armstrong
Re: Typhoon Hull Deformation
My Ty also had deformations on both sides from an improper position on her trailer when I bought her. I moved her forward on her trailer, which put the weight on the keel rather than the hull. After about 8 months, the starboard side has completely recovered its original shape. The port side, however, was so severe that it had started to crease. This has come back somewhat, but not completely. I'll probably have to add some weight inside, refair with fiberglass, or just live with it. The inspector who looked at the boat before I bought it said that the damage was completely cosmetic, and the structure was fine.
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