Fixing Typhoon Boat damage

[jrosenberg]

Well, my boat ended up under a standing dock this weekend with some significant damage.

Two big concerns:

1. Does anyone have a source of suggestion for replacing the teak on the boat (especially the toe rails with were shredded)? I would like to replace all damaged would with teak or something equivalent.

2. Does anyone know where one can get a typhoon bow pulpit?

thanks for your help

[GLutzow]

The teak rub rails are easy to repair. Your boat yard should be able to recommend a source for the teak.

Remove the old rails, fill in the holes with epoxy and then drill new holes when you install the new rails. The screw holes are spaced about 8" apart on a Typhoon. Start the new holes just slightly offset from the old to insure that you get a good bite with the screws. The same source as the teak should be able to supply you with bungs to fill the screw holes. Insure that you use a good bedding material when you install the rails.

Start early on Saturday and you will be done on Sunday.

[Greg Ross]

What years' your boat? Useful to have that data in your Site Profile.
I have some pre-'80 style, both toe and rub rail that has parallel sides (later stuff is tapered)
or Try http://www.mysticmarine.net
Ask for Duncan Maio, I obtained two boat lots from him several years ago. He may still be milling it.

[jrosenberg]

thanks for all the info.

what type of bedding do you suggest for the rub rail?

also, is there a source for the dimensions on the teak combings in the cockpit?

joshua rosenberg
cape dory typhoon 1977

[Greg Ross]

For Bedding, 3M 4200 or equiv.
For the dimensions on the teak combings in the cockpit, I would suggest you get access to another Ty. Use strips of panel board coped and trimmed at the ends to make a template directly off the part. Anything with curvature like these pieces is best captured directly onto a template piece. The one template RH/ LH should service both sides of the cockpit allowing for end trim to fit precisely..

[Serge Zimberoff]

My personal preference is to repair any damage to the fiberglass and leave the bow pulpit off. Makes it much easier for crew to pick up a mooring, push off and dock, etc.

There have been many discussions over the years about this but I just think it gets in the way.

My 2¢ for what it is worth.

Serge

[GLutzow]

I have never had a bow pulpit on my Weekender and never noticed the lack of it.