tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4794767418789670872.comments2024-03-10T08:33:47.912-04:00Bristol-Blue Lake Michigan Sailing AdventuresChris http://www.blogger.com/profile/17907070828592215722noreply@blogger.comBlogger211125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4794767418789670872.post-5713420196027574222024-02-02T10:33:46.927-05:002024-02-02T10:33:46.927-05:00Hmm...I wonder if that may explain what we're ...Hmm...I wonder if that may explain what we're seeing on our 1974 boat. Across the front of the cabin, where it meets the foredeck, that deck has clearly sunk, or been pushed downward by an overtightened rig, and just inboard of the stays on each side, the deck slopes downward and forward toward that same low point. If our's does have such a "saddle" type of beam, running across the cabin under the mast step, then downward at each side of the cabin, then outward toward the gunnel and chainplates, that would explain why the deck looks the way it does. Like that entire beam/saddle was tipped forward and pushed down by the rig being overtightened. We're planning on trying to gently and slowly jack this up from underneath, then installing a post to keep it up.Todd Caseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16964663376171068823noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4794767418789670872.post-62608064766179072752024-02-02T06:29:13.487-05:002024-02-02T06:29:13.487-05:00Best of luck. They make sailing on those hot days...Best of luck. They make sailing on those hot days much more enjoyable.Chris https://www.blogger.com/profile/17907070828592215722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4794767418789670872.post-52226057756170286122024-02-02T06:27:59.061-05:002024-02-02T06:27:59.061-05:00The later models had an additional internal frame ...The later models had an additional internal frame on the hull just over the chain platesChris https://www.blogger.com/profile/17907070828592215722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4794767418789670872.post-91884698717157699522024-02-02T00:16:53.528-05:002024-02-02T00:16:53.528-05:00Love this project, we are thinking of diy this for...Love this project, we are thinking of diy this for our Mirage 24. What size did you end up getting? May need to source a different one, this one is currently unavailable. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4794767418789670872.post-30755607474445033452024-01-18T09:11:26.835-05:002024-01-18T09:11:26.835-05:00Thanks, Chris. What do you mean by "saddle s...Thanks, Chris. What do you mean by "saddle supports?" Our cabin top (on the inside) has what appears to be a beam or lateral reinforcement of some sort glassed into it that transfers at least some of the load outboard. Is that what you mean?Todd Caseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16964663376171068823noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4794767418789670872.post-53727035014985830192024-01-17T20:41:26.317-05:002024-01-17T20:41:26.317-05:00Mine was a 78. The blocks were under the cabin so...Mine was a 78. The blocks were under the cabin sole. My 78 also had the saddle supports. I don't think Cape Dory started putting those in until later on. Best of luck with your restoration.Chris https://www.blogger.com/profile/17907070828592215722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4794767418789670872.post-46118246145060604412024-01-17T14:23:04.179-05:002024-01-17T14:23:04.179-05:00Great photos and description. This is next on our...Great photos and description. This is next on our Ty project list!Todd Caseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16964663376171068823noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4794767418789670872.post-61716048668807840422024-01-17T14:21:59.376-05:002024-01-17T14:21:59.376-05:00We are in the process of restoring our '74 Ty ...We are in the process of restoring our '74 Ty Weekender. The front to the cabin top and deck around it show significant sagging, perhaps as much as an inch or more down from its original position. We want to carefully and gradually jack that back up and add a compression post to keep it there. Does anyone have any advice about doing that? Todd Caseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16964663376171068823noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4794767418789670872.post-53393934052024028582024-01-17T13:44:52.423-05:002024-01-17T13:44:52.423-05:00We have a '74 Ty Weekender that we are in the ...We have a '74 Ty Weekender that we are in the process of restoring. The deck around the front and forward sides of the cabin top are showing significant sagging, perhaps an inch or more, probably from the rig being overtightened in the past (curiously, no cracking anywhere though). So, we are needing a compression post, likely as a permanent installation. Chris, a few questions: 1. What year is/was your Typhoon? 2. In the space under the cabin sole where you added your hardwood blocks, is the underside of the sole more or less parallel to the top of the keel? 3. Is there any reason other than the obvious aesthetics not to just cut a hole in the sole directly under the mast step underside for the bottom end of the post? 4. Given the sagging already evident and the jacking up we'll need to do, we might need to spread the load out from side to side under the mast step with a longer block of teak. Has anybody tried this? Finally, since our installation will require first jacking up the sagging cabin/deck, does anyone have any experience or advice regarding doing that? Thanks for any help you can offer!Todd Caseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16964663376171068823noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4794767418789670872.post-42639993772823774022023-07-29T14:36:01.153-04:002023-07-29T14:36:01.153-04:00Naviskin 10 Optional Colors Available 3-4 Bow 13 D...Naviskin 10 Optional Colors Available 3-4 Bow 13 Different Size Bimini Top Cover Includes Mounting Hardwares,Storage Boot with 1 Inch Aluminum Frame https://www.amazon.com/dp/B019PR53IC/?coliid=IU68NPC67EH2O&colid=1SAP7XUKVDJRH&psc=1&ref_=cm_sw_r_apann_lstpd_D0XXQ30ECXEP7DBBTXHGChris https://www.blogger.com/profile/17907070828592215722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4794767418789670872.post-35598678343036490682023-07-23T16:29:11.814-04:002023-07-23T16:29:11.814-04:00Which one from Amazon did you get exactly?Which one from Amazon did you get exactly?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4794767418789670872.post-46001743889906877972023-06-20T00:13:38.494-04:002023-06-20T00:13:38.494-04:00I believe the word is “bridle”. :)I believe the word is “bridle”. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4794767418789670872.post-54005021665518184862022-06-08T05:44:53.292-04:002022-06-08T05:44:53.292-04:00Super I'm glad that worked out so well for you...Super I'm glad that worked out so well for you.Chris https://www.blogger.com/profile/17907070828592215722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4794767418789670872.post-35474470317040617232022-06-06T17:32:09.747-04:002022-06-06T17:32:09.747-04:00I've had this post bookmarked for years and fi...I've had this post bookmarked for years and finally installed the mast support, as directed with slight modification. 4.5" blocks painted with botttom paint and screwed together with ss 3" screws were perfect for my 1974 weekender. I went through the more aft hole vs the bow locker bc i could more easily wedge it in bc it narrows as you move twd the bow. It was quite a reach to get my arm thru and the blocks far enough forward. I brushed on jb weld clear Epoxy Syringe into the corners of wood where it met the keel and floor. I cut out the upper wood block with a whole saw bit. The setup is tight but could be tighter. Thanks for the cheap, easy option to an annoying problem!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4794767418789670872.post-10864328307861619972021-12-20T18:43:27.655-05:002021-12-20T18:43:27.655-05:00Do you still have access to those drawings? I'...Do you still have access to those drawings? I've been talking to Todd Dunn this afternoon, and he says he lost them to a computer crash some years ago. wandering atavisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08853851268037743358noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4794767418789670872.post-43242164845748582342021-03-31T05:42:09.681-04:002021-03-31T05:42:09.681-04:00Thanks for commenting. Glad you are enjoying the b...Thanks for commenting. Glad you are enjoying the blogChris https://www.blogger.com/profile/17907070828592215722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4794767418789670872.post-69243621116067468132021-03-30T08:10:59.569-04:002021-03-30T08:10:59.569-04:00I am loving looking over all your posts. It's ...I am loving looking over all your posts. It's a great looking boat! Keep up the great work!The Bovashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07479214632088616093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4794767418789670872.post-33031328082794098282020-02-12T13:35:00.969-05:002020-02-12T13:35:00.969-05:00Thanks I'm glad you enjoy my ramblingsThanks I'm glad you enjoy my ramblingsChris https://www.blogger.com/profile/17907070828592215722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4794767418789670872.post-82700858757692026282020-02-12T09:04:56.791-05:002020-02-12T09:04:56.791-05:00Keep up the good work; I read few posts on this we...Keep up the good work; I read few posts on this website, including I consider that your blog is fascinating and has sets of the fantastic piece of information. Thanks for your valuable efforts. <a href="http://www.premierairandheat.com/" rel="nofollow">air conditioning repair near me</a><br />Jason Marshallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09659950211085370868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4794767418789670872.post-56674032060145428742019-11-21T09:33:37.273-05:002019-11-21T09:33:37.273-05:00Hi, do you remember who fabricated your Typhoon ca...Hi, do you remember who fabricated your Typhoon cabin cushions ?<br />Paul Mazur<br />PMazOD@juno.comPaulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00269721298525240346noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4794767418789670872.post-82881408137090515322019-11-17T11:44:15.247-05:002019-11-17T11:44:15.247-05:00I am looking to buy a Trailer for my Cape Dory Typ...I am looking to buy a Trailer for my Cape Dory Typhoon. I live in Northern NJ. Is anyone selling one or know of one available?<br /><br />Thank you. jdurante@risklogic.comJohn Durantehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16682310525381386382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4794767418789670872.post-78626641759130444612019-10-05T07:01:35.184-04:002019-10-05T07:01:35.184-04:00You are very resourceful and capable! I have not ...You are very resourceful and capable! I have not addressed my spinnaker at this point, still in its bag. Other larger issues occupy my time. At least I'm back from Italy and can get back on board and take care of the Alberg 30. Good to see you all sailing up there!Bill le Skeephttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03356901340461820311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4794767418789670872.post-19560999077418726812019-09-21T09:02:33.460-04:002019-09-21T09:02:33.460-04:00Rake is really a preference you can adjust your ba...Rake is really a preference you can adjust your back stay and fore stay to get more or less. I always put a lot of rake in my Typhoon to try to compensate for the full keel when going to windward.Chris https://www.blogger.com/profile/17907070828592215722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4794767418789670872.post-35798667349661240482019-09-20T16:57:40.690-04:002019-09-20T16:57:40.690-04:00Nice Typhoon slides; question about standard rake ...Nice Typhoon slides; question about standard rake for a Typhoon mast. I noticed this season, once the boat went into the water, there appears to be a lot of rake that I didn't see in the past. I kinda, think the rigging was done a land and then in the water the boat settled at a different angle. The rigger says Typhoons have a pronounced rake. Is this true? Photos i see of Typhoons have straight up masts.Paulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00269721298525240346noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4794767418789670872.post-4715811010684823582019-07-11T09:11:54.701-04:002019-07-11T09:11:54.701-04:00Glad you liked the slides. I do not know specific...Glad you liked the slides. I do not know specific numbers for tensioning the mast shrouds. I always do it by eye. Just making sure the mast is in column and then rake it back with some tension on the back stay. Chris https://www.blogger.com/profile/17907070828592215722noreply@blogger.com