I've come across a Typhoon which has been resting for many months on
a pair of parallel rails, instead of a proper stand. The pressure
has deformed the hull seriously, pushin it in a few inches where it
touches the rail, and causing a bulging of the hull elsewhere. What
are the chances of the fb hull returning to its original shape once
it is put back on proper supports? What options are there to
repairing it if it doesn't return to shape on its own?
cfunding@ix.netcom.com
Typhoon hull deformation
Moderator: Jim Walsh
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cyrus jordan
Re: Typhoon hull deformation
My weekender came on the original CD wooden cradle on a flatbed. The first year that I had the boat out of water, I noticed that the boat had slid forward during transport so that the forward cradle support was compressing the hull on one side about a half inch. I repositioned the hull; the compression resolved.
The amount of deformity that you are describing is in another league from what I experienced, and mine last only a few minutes. If you can see cracks in the gelcoat or on the inside of the hull, I would guess that this would suggest more significant damage than clean surfaces in and out.
I was concerned enough to buy a custom built trailer from Michael Orro of Triad Trailers in Connecticut. The trailer is perfect; however, it was my first lesson about the truth in the saying, " a boat is just a hole in the water that you put all your money in...."
cjordan@together.net
The amount of deformity that you are describing is in another league from what I experienced, and mine last only a few minutes. If you can see cracks in the gelcoat or on the inside of the hull, I would guess that this would suggest more significant damage than clean surfaces in and out.
I was concerned enough to buy a custom built trailer from Michael Orro of Triad Trailers in Connecticut. The trailer is perfect; however, it was my first lesson about the truth in the saying, " a boat is just a hole in the water that you put all your money in...."
cjordan@together.net
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Claude Crawford
Re: Typhoon hull deformation
Run, don't walk, away from that boat. It can never be made "right." While some of the shape may be returned, you will never be able to restore the symetry and it will always be a cranky handler. As great as CD's are, you would be better off with a Chlorox bottle.
Second thought. The damage is probably all below the water line and out of sight when the boat is in the water. If you just want to sit and admire the graceful beauty of the boat at your mooring, or maybe have drinks in the cockpit, go for it. You could spray the hull full of foam insulation and make a great ice box. Tell the guy you will haul it away for $100.
Second thought. The damage is probably all below the water line and out of sight when the boat is in the water. If you just want to sit and admire the graceful beauty of the boat at your mooring, or maybe have drinks in the cockpit, go for it. You could spray the hull full of foam insulation and make a great ice box. Tell the guy you will haul it away for $100.
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Paul D.
Re: Typhoon hull deformation
David,
Your hull deformation sounds serious! I have a Typhoon that was stored on the trailer improperly and received a little indent on the starboard quarter just at the waterline. I posted a question about what to do about it on this website and got the following basic responses:
1. See if you can wedge the deformity out from the inside with gradual pressure throughout the warmest days in the summer. Do not use excessive force or extra heat.
2. Grind and fill and fair with epoxy.
Your boat may have too much deformity to make either of these options worthwhile. My indent is about six inches long and 3/4 inch deep, I am still debating what to do with it, if anything! Good luck!
Paul
nyeme001@tc.umn.edu
Your hull deformation sounds serious! I have a Typhoon that was stored on the trailer improperly and received a little indent on the starboard quarter just at the waterline. I posted a question about what to do about it on this website and got the following basic responses:
1. See if you can wedge the deformity out from the inside with gradual pressure throughout the warmest days in the summer. Do not use excessive force or extra heat.
2. Grind and fill and fair with epoxy.
Your boat may have too much deformity to make either of these options worthwhile. My indent is about six inches long and 3/4 inch deep, I am still debating what to do with it, if anything! Good luck!
Paul
nyeme001@tc.umn.edu