I asked this question yesterday, but it was buried in some other posts without a distinctive subject, so I thought I'd ask it again. Has anyone done cabin mods on their Ty similar to that in the ad at the attached URL? Looks like this guy has removed the V-berth and extended the quarter-berths for a layout similar to some of the cat-boats out there (like the Compac Suncat, et al.) It looks much more comfortable than the existing cabin layout for overnighting, and I may actually be able to sleep in a configuration like that, but I'm wondering how many hours of labor (and what specialized tools and skills) I would need to tackle it.
I have Don Casey's This Old Boat book, so can probably figure out the interior plywood work, but just not sure if I want to cut into my boat, especially since the interior is in good shape now. So, I'm wondering if anyone has done this mod (other than this guy, obviously), how hard it was, and if they now have any problems with the new layout (other than the obvious one of not having a place for the head.)
Ed
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Ty cabin mods
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Chip
Re: Ty cabin mods
Ed -
You are looking at serious materials, hours and dollars.
I think you will find the modifications less plywood (if any) but, rather, all were done with solid fiberglass laminates (not glass over plywood). Also, this owner has removed a lot of actual deck, cabin trunck, etc. to install additional hatches, portholes, storage etc. Clearly they knew what they were doing. However, as a typhoon myself and someone who currently is studying boatbuilding full-time, I think it's fair to say - at a minimum - that the modifications shown on your web link are not a project for the uninitiated. Consider that many Typhoons sell for $3,500-$6,000 and that this boat is listed for $13,700. That gives you an idea of what you are getting into. Finally, I don't see where they've lost the head. Looking at the photos, it seems to me they've INCREASED the space where the TY head is located, creating some storage space and head space, rather than eliminating the under berth head space.
Good luck with your TY!!
Regards,
Chip
chipgavin@hotmail.com
You are looking at serious materials, hours and dollars.
I think you will find the modifications less plywood (if any) but, rather, all were done with solid fiberglass laminates (not glass over plywood). Also, this owner has removed a lot of actual deck, cabin trunck, etc. to install additional hatches, portholes, storage etc. Clearly they knew what they were doing. However, as a typhoon myself and someone who currently is studying boatbuilding full-time, I think it's fair to say - at a minimum - that the modifications shown on your web link are not a project for the uninitiated. Consider that many Typhoons sell for $3,500-$6,000 and that this boat is listed for $13,700. That gives you an idea of what you are getting into. Finally, I don't see where they've lost the head. Looking at the photos, it seems to me they've INCREASED the space where the TY head is located, creating some storage space and head space, rather than eliminating the under berth head space.
Good luck with your TY!!
Regards,
Chip
chipgavin@hotmail.com