Typhoon Compression Post

[Steve Calhoun]

I just recently purchased a Typhoon (1977 Hull # 1314). This year did not have a compression post and I would like to install one. I would like to get the specs for the post (particularly the length). Any help appreciated.



scalhoun@san.rr.com

[Peter Guerrero]

I just recently purchased a Typhoon (1977 Hull # 1314). This year did not have a compression post and I would like to install one. I would like to get the specs for the post (particularly the length). Any help appreciated.

Drop me a note to my e-mail address as a reminder and I will go measure my compression post and send you the specs.



pfguerrero@aol.com

[bill]

I just recently purchased a Typhoon (1977 Hull # 1314). This year did not have a compression post and I would like to install one. I would like to get the specs for the post (particularly the length). Any help appreciated.

Drop me a note to my e-mail address as a reminder and I will go measure my compression post and send you the specs.

Peter,
I recently got a SS tube to replace the presure-treated com. post installed by the PO. Would love to share your specs...would you mind posting them on the board for everyone interested? Does your comp. post rest on the keel? Mine is currently braced to fit on the cabin sole. I want to fit the new one to the keel.
Thanks,
Bill typhoon # 1030



wawillis@toad.net

[Joel]

I don't have the measurements you seek, but I've posted some pix of the compression post in my Ty. I had always assumed that it was original equipment, but two things make me think it was done by the PO: (1) some signs of repair to the cabin liner in the area of the chain plates and (2) a board came with the boat that only fits the space where the post is and only then if the post wasn't there. Anyway, it passes thru the cabin sole and rests on the keel. The picture of that was taken by placing the camera down where I'd never be able to get my head.

Good luck,

Joel
Pokey II
'73 Ty #549 (still for sale)
Bayside, NY



bondy_joelNOSPAM@hotmail.com

[Mike]

I think Greg Jones in his article on Retrofitting a Typhoon (Tradition and Stability in a Small Package), pages 78-79, and 86, in the March 2001 issue of Sailing Magazine, stated the factory recommended compression post retrofit for a TY was "twin posts". The Ty he had bought for the article had twin compression posts installed by some previous owner. But I have never seen a twin post Ty retrofit. Has anyone else?

I just recently purchased a Typhoon (1977 Hull # 1314). This year did not have a compression post and I would like to install one. I would like to get the specs for the post (particularly the length). Any help appreciated.

guthriemn@aol.com

[Bill B]

Steve,

Unless you see chainplate distress, or cabin top distortion, you may not need a compression post. Many Typhoons, mine included, have been sailing for over 20 years without problems or need of a post. My point is, that a Typhoon without a compression post probably had an owner, or owners that did not overstress her standing rigging. If you continue that practice, you won't need a post either.

You have a great boat. Good luck.



bell24@optonline.net

[John]

Steve,

Unless you see chainplate distress, or cabin top distortion, you may not need a compression post. Many Typhoons, mine included, have been sailing for over 20 years without problems or need of a post. My point is, that a Typhoon without a compression post probably had an owner, or owners that did not overstress her standing rigging. If you continue that practice, you won't need a post either.

You have a great boat. Good luck.

I agree and if you can avoid the post you can at least pretend that staying overnight on the boat is feasible. I deliberately leave my shrouds abit loose, in fact, the local joke is that you can tell which tack I am on by which way the mast is leaning.
John Phillips
Ladybug II



branchedoakmarin@aol.com

[les bloom]

MIKE : I believe what your are referring to are " twin compression arms". I justs talk to a former Cape Dory employee who flew all over the country back in the 80's,when the problem first started to show up to installing the after-market compression arms. None were factory installed. The compression arms were constucted from a single molded piece of fiberglass conforming to the shape of the cabin. There were two seperate molds one port /one starboard. There was a flange on both side of each arms,this made for a very nice installation. The molds were owned Cape Dory and used by them exclusivily for the typhoon. Who has them now, I don't know; Spartan/ Robin Hood Yachts/ that new outfit that now owns the hull mold ?????? They may have been destroyed,I hope not!! If they could be located or a set salvaged from a boat that has seen its last days on the water, maybe someone like Mystic marine might tool up for them. I plan to keep looking in to this even though I don"t need any & will report back.

HEY, THIS IS A GREAT PROJECT FOR TYPHOON SAILORS!! ANYONE ELSE HAVE HAVE ANOTHER PIECE OF THIS GREAT MYSTERY. COME ON BACK ANYONE.

Les Bloom
S/V PYEWACKET
1974 TY #567
Sailing on the SAKONNET

I think Greg Jones in his article on Retrofitting a Typhoon (Tradition and Stability in a Small Package), pages 78-79, and 86, in the March 2001 issue of Sailing Magazine, stated the factory recommended compression post retrofit for a TY was "twin posts". The Ty he had bought for the article had twin compression posts installed by some previous owner. But I have never seen a twin post Ty retrofit. Has anyone else?

I just recently purchased a Typhoon (1977 Hull # 1314). This year did not have a compression post and I would like to install one. I would like to get the specs for the post (particularly the length). Any help appreciated.

jlbloom@earthlink.net