Comments for Modified Cape Dory Typhoon at http://smallcraftadvisor.com , comment 1 to 10 out of 10 comments http://smallcraftadvisor.com Tue, 07 Feb 2012 16:22:03 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.3 http://smallcraftadvisor.com/our-blog/Modified-Cape-Dory-Typhoon.html#comment-460 Pat, Sam, congratulations on your Typhoons, everything I've read about The Typhoon is true. Our last sail in early October was off the NC coast, hove to in a Noreaster sipping coffee. It was only gusting to about 20k with no worries. I would install two line reefing and a furling head sail, with a double reef and three wraps on the jib things get quiet as your Typhoon will head up and fall off. I've read some Tys were fitted with heads and may have an intake and discharge thru hulls. I've only sailed this Typhoon 37 hundred miles so I'm new to the Ty but I'm sure people have sailed theirs tens of thousands of miles, they are the real experts, Winthrop Fisher and Howard Rice trust this boat and so will you. dayton - Dayton Mon, 16 Jan 2012 15:19:30 +0100 http://smallcraftadvisor.com/our-blog/Modified-Cape-Dory-Typhoon.html#comment-448 I joined your fraternity yesterday. Bought a Typhoon Weekender that needs some work but is not a basket case. I am thrilled to pieces. I will be asking many questions, but for now I have only one. There were 2 brass thru hulls below the waterline on either side closer to the bow. I didn't have time to investigate thoroughly. I can't imagine why they are there since the boat has no sink or head. Does anyone have any idea what they are there for? - Sam Sat, 26 Nov 2011 09:01:48 +0100 http://smallcraftadvisor.com/our-blog/Modified-Cape-Dory-Typhoon.html#comment-430 I have just purchased a Cape Dory Typhoon, its not in the water yet I am still working on it. Hope to finish the painting and woodwork soon can't wait to try it out! I do love the photos of your dodger and bimini top! I have a lot of questions and hope to follow your postings. Pat - Pat Farrell Sat, 03 Sep 2011 12:39:32 +0100 http://smallcraftadvisor.com/our-blog/Modified-Cape-Dory-Typhoon.html#comment-378 Drew, I wouldn't want to sail without the dodger and bimini top. In winds over 20k I'll remove the bimini, the roll bar frame begins to rattle. The dodger is in the way when reefing so I'm installing two line reefing with lines led through the zippered dodger window. The top gives me the feeling of being inside the boat instead of being exposed to the elements, and when it rains the river is yours! even in the summer. If you come to SC We'll put you up in our BB&B bed, boat and breakfast across the street, just across from the beach, downtown Cherry Grove, and take you sailing, free! I'm a licensed Captain, one or two passengers. Regards dayton - dayton Sun, 22 Aug 2010 22:34:47 +0100 http://smallcraftadvisor.com/our-blog/Modified-Cape-Dory-Typhoon.html#comment-352 WOW! She looks spectacular. Does the Dodger get in the way of things? I imagine it greatly increases dryness. I am about halfway done with restoring the Typhoon I just purchased in Nantucket, MA. I have been looking for rigging plans for the mains sheet. My only sailing experience has been single handed so keeping all the sheets centrally located and handy remains a must. Any info you could offer would be greatly appreciated. Regards, Drew - Drew Thu, 20 May 2010 22:08:21 +0100 http://smallcraftadvisor.com/our-blog/Modified-Cape-Dory-Typhoon.html#comment-308 Dayton, You can find Eleanor's story by following this link http://en.wordpress.com/tag/sailing-eleanor-cape-dory-typhoon/ . I know its confusing that there is a link to S/V Eleanor and a tag for sailing Eleanor. Anyway, if you click on the tag, I wrote about the early days of Eleanor and me. Many people feedback to me, that they liked my experiments with sculling a boat like Eleanor. Thought you might be interested in that too. Thank you for thinking about contributing to my cruise. I would really appreciate it. - Lang Thu, 05 Nov 2009 21:15:36 +0100 http://smallcraftadvisor.com/our-blog/Modified-Cape-Dory-Typhoon.html#comment-306 Lang, I think the engine does hang out to far, and would like to rid myself of the smelly thing altogether but we're 8 miles from the ocean. I'm moving mine over and in also to make room for Norvane self steering, and am researching the idea of installing a well for the 4hp Mercury by refering to James Baldwins' "Atom" website. I'll contribute to your cruise. How did your Cape Dory find its way to Singapore? Dayton - Dayton Thu, 05 Nov 2009 08:59:42 +0100 http://smallcraftadvisor.com/our-blog/Modified-Cape-Dory-Typhoon.html#comment-301 Beautiful Typhoon. I moved my motor mount deck fixture inwards by 1.5". I felt it was hanging out too much. I am planning to do a 200nm trip next summer. If you would like to know more about it, follow this link http://funvinyldecals.wordpress.com/sv-eleanor/ - Lang Mon, 02 Nov 2009 22:47:09 +0100 http://smallcraftadvisor.com/our-blog/Modified-Cape-Dory-Typhoon.html#comment-296 Robert, That's a standard mount that came with most Cape Dorys, its made by Spartan marine and is still available. It tilts up and comes out of its bracket without fasteners, all bronze with a mahogany board and its not cheap!! dayton - Dayton Sat, 10 Oct 2009 16:41:33 +0100 http://smallcraftadvisor.com/our-blog/Modified-Cape-Dory-Typhoon.html#comment-294 Where did you get that motor mount for your boat; I have been looking for a auxilary mount for my curved transom nimble-- robert werner - robert werner Thu, 08 Oct 2009 18:35:13 +0100