Typhoon Daysailer vs Weekender

[Bob Mial]

I've come to the conclusion that I need a Typhoon for the sailing I want to do (Penobscot Bay, rare but occasional overnight trips), but I can't decide between the Daysailer and Weekender. Is the rig difference significant? Is the space in the cuddy of the Daysailer big enough to get in to or to put a porta-potti in? Are there any differences that are not obvious? If anyone has experience with both of these models I would appreciate some advice. Is there any difference in the year models of these boats.

Also, I need a boat! Thanks



ecohome@ktc.com

[Hobby Marine, inc]

Bob:

Cape Dory made 2 day sailors. One with an open cabin and one without a cabin. The WITHOUT A CABIN being very, vary rare. The best I can find is only about 30-40 of the open boats being made. It is a wonderfull boat. I think that the Typhoon (any model) is one of the most under rated sail boats ever produced. Good luck on your hunt and may you find one of the best small sail boats ever produced.

Glen Snader



glen@hobbymarine.com

[Bill Hammond]

Bob: I own a Typhoon on Frenchman Bay. She's a sweet little cruiser, perfect for the sailing you have in mind. A friend of ours moors a Daysailer nearby and I have been out on her a number of times. The two boats are obviously quite similar, but I definitely prefer the Weekender. The cabin is a convenience for storage, and if you have even a long day sail in your sail plan, it bcomes more than just a convenience. There was an article about Typhoons recently in Good Old Boat magazine (www.goodoldboat.com) that you might want to reference. Good luck - perhaps we'll spot each other in Eggomoggin Reach next summer! Bill Hammond, s/v Quickstep



pubstrat1@aol.com

[Dana]

Looks like the closed cuddy type...



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darenius@aol.com

[Bob Mial]

This is a picture of the third type of Typhoon which wouldn't really meet my needs. A very nice boat, however.


Looks like the closed cuddy type...

ecohome@ktc.com

[Chris Bell]

Bob:

Cape Dory made 2 day sailors. One with an open cabin and one without a cabin. The WITHOUT A CABIN being very, vary rare. The best I can find is only about 30-40 of the open boats being made. It is a wonderfull boat. I think that the Typhoon (any model) is one of the most under rated sail boats ever produced. Good luck on your hunt and may you find one of the best small sail boats ever produced.

Glen Snader

Glen/dist
FYI, I have a 1981(title says 1982) Ty daysailor w/ open cuddy. The little oval plate at the rear of the cockpit says it's nbr 48, so I assume there are 47 previous daysailors built. No idea if they are all the cuddy type or not.
In any event, I like the simplicity of the boat and obviously w/ the keel stepped mast, there are no issues w/ cabin top compression. I also like the lower seating in the deep cockpit. big drawback is there's no place for a porta poti for the ladies.
I also will beg to differ relative to the Ty being under rated. My impression is they are widely loved by those who own them(and have owned much larger more complex boats), and those who observe them(and may know little or nothing of boats but have a well enough sense of aesthetics to recognize classic good looks in a man made object. The Ty is really the centerpiece of the Cape Dory line, despite all the other fine boats they turned out.
Chris



rchrisbell@hotmail.com

[Joel]

Looks like the closed cuddy type...

You won't go wrong with either Ty model. The cockpit of the daysailer is more comfortable, protected and secure than the weekender. Excellent for small children. Occasional overnighters are possible, but strictly in bucket-and-boom-tent style. If your anticipated sailing companions would find that objectionable, then you should go for the weekender (or single hand). If you'd find it a nuisance to cover the cockpit between outings, again go for the weekender with its self-bailing cockpit. I've also had larger boats, and I wouldn't trade my daysailer. I'm sure weekender owners feel the same way. A good sign.