Looking at many pictures of CD Typhoons I noticed differences in where the rudder post enters the cockpit. Some are flush, and some have a small fiberglass tower built around the rudder shaft. Why the deference in manufacturing? Any problems with either arrangement?
Thanks,
Trevor
Typhoon differences
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Serge Zimberoff
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Ty cockpit tiller interface
I'm not sure if the fiber glass tower you have seen is original or not. None of the Ty weekenders I have seen have that. However...that said, it would be a good idea in my opinion.
I have always felt that the seal around the rudder post on the cockpit sole is the single most likely point of water entry below. I have made a new teak surround that is bedded with 1/8" rubber gasket that makes a pretty good seal around the post. But the emphasis is on the words 'pretty good'. Still get water below if it rains hard enough to get above the 1" teak.
Serge
I have always felt that the seal around the rudder post on the cockpit sole is the single most likely point of water entry below. I have made a new teak surround that is bedded with 1/8" rubber gasket that makes a pretty good seal around the post. But the emphasis is on the words 'pretty good'. Still get water below if it rains hard enough to get above the 1" teak.
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Keith Wood
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My 71 (#158) Ty also has the raised fiberglass for the rudder post. It strikes me that that's the best option for keeping water out and reducing maintenance.
Another change in the Ty's at some point was to add a bumper strip of teak just b elow the toe rail. I can see pros and cons with this item. Mine does not have it.
Another change in the Ty's at some point was to add a bumper strip of teak just b elow the toe rail. I can see pros and cons with this item. Mine does not have it.