Old Typhoon Restoration Opportunity?
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Old Typhoon Restoration Opportunity?
Typhoon Weekender in Tallahassee, Florida. Belonged to a professor in my neighborhood who recently passed. It’s been under a tarp forever. If I had more time, I’d attempt to restore it but I’m not sure yet how far gone it is. Seems a shame to let such a beautiful thing rot further. It can be obtained for free. Includes rigging, cushions, old motor, sketchy trailer. Anyone interested?
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- wikakaru
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Re: Old Typhoon Restoration Opportunity?
Wow, that looks like a wooden transom--I didn't know any were made like that. It's rare cuddy daysailor model. Hopefully someone will see your post and want to restore it.
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- tjr818
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Re: Old Typhoon Restoration Opportunity?
I think that the transom is just painted to look as though it is wood, with that amount of neglect I think a wood transom would be in far worse shape. I am glad that I am far away in St. Louis, that way I am not tempted, but she could become a beauty. There are few things more expensive than a free boat.
Tim
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Previously, Sláinte a CD27
Nonsuch 26 Ultra,
Previously, Sláinte a CD27
- billsimmeth
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Re: Old Typhoon Restoration Opportunity?
Too true!tjr818 wrote:There are few things more expensive than a free boat.
That's a really early boat. Note the wooden bulkheads and wooden cockpit benches. Probably worth saving -- just at what cost. Hopefully you're handy and motivated.
Bill Simmeth - Delaplane, VA
TyWe 1176 "Whisper" - Fishing Bay, VA
Only dead fish go with the flow.
TyWe 1176 "Whisper" - Fishing Bay, VA
Only dead fish go with the flow.
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Re: Old Typhoon Restoration Opportunity?
definitely an early one. had one in our marina - wooden bulkhead and wooden cockpit seats and sole. i don't think the daysailor with cuddy had any portlights.
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Re: Old Typhoon Restoration Opportunity?
Honestly, this boat does not look to be in terrible condition, if and only if, the deck core isn't saturated. A really good cleaning and replace that missing section of toe rail on the port side, and you're 70% done. Of course all the work is in the final 30%. Fortunately it's a Florida boat so it hasn't been subjected to freeze/thaw damage.
I had an old Rhodes 18 that came on a trailer with wooden supports like that. As soon as I lifted the boat off the trailer the frame fell apart. It was okay while it was under compression. Inspect that trailer before it goes anywhere.
I had an old Rhodes 18 that came on a trailer with wooden supports like that. As soon as I lifted the boat off the trailer the frame fell apart. It was okay while it was under compression. Inspect that trailer before it goes anywhere.
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