Sitting headroom

[Joe Myerson]

Hey tjr:

Look at the other thread about a "record number of Cape Dorys for sale."

This is definitely a buyer's market--certainly, a Ty would be a great boat, but don't give up yet. And remember that there are more boats on the market right now than there are buyers (assuming you won't have to try to get credit for your purchase).

Good luck!

--Joe (who loves his 25D)

[oldragbaggers]

It's not the sitting headroom that creates the problem, it's the fact that there is no back support.

[Jim Buck]

I love my 22D, yet I would agree that back support in the quarter berth areas is...unusual. Each berth has ~6" wide by ~3' long cushioned wooden back support that is adjustable for depth. The adjustment occurs laterally with the removal and reinsertion of a quick release pin in a series of holes on the round metal tubing affixed to the back of the plywood. These cushions are easily removed and stowed as the tubing, which is perpendicular to the cushion when installed in place, is hinged and folds flat for stowing. These cushions were perhaps designed to serve as support while one was seated and using the adjacent folding table. I think the "problem" with these cushions is that they are only ~6" wide and require good posture to be of support value. Without the cushion in place one could, when leaning back, hit their head on the shelf that runs the length of the berth. All said...this is a minor issue that is truly dwarfed by the positive aspects of the 22D...or any 22 for that matter.

[winthrop fisher]

just my two cents worth,

well i have both boats and you don't spend that much time inside at all.

and on most nights i sleep in the cockpit with my wife,

its not that hard to turn your cockpit into a bed built for two,

just make sure you have a dodger and a bimini top for bad weather.

there is prenty of room on typhoon weekender for a dodger and bimini top,

just make sure when you install it right and the dodger folds forward and bimini folds to the stern out of the way,

it works for me just fine on both boats.

besides most of our cooking is done in the cockpit,

cooking inside any boat gets to hot in the summer at 90 degrees.

we have a stern rail on both boats and thats where the barque pit hangs out ward over the water.

i have had boats up to 41',

stay small and less cost and less cleaning and more fun,

besides you can take it home, if you can...

my nissan frontier crew cab with a V6 can tow a 22 just fine any where....

winthrop