Review of Cape Dory Typhoon
Basic specs.
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The boat can enter even shallow marinas as the draft is just about 0.79 - 0.89 meter (2.59 - 2.89 ft) dependent on the load.
An outboard motor is often used on this boat for docking and maneuvering. In that case the boat will typically require a power of 2 - 3 hp, alternatively 40 - 48 lbs thrust if you prefer an electrical motor. Electric outboards are becoming popular among sailboat owners who want clean instant power with less noise and no exhaust fumes.
Sailing characteristics
This section covers widely used rules of thumb to describe the sailing characteristics. Please note that even though the calculations are correct, the interpretation of the results might not be valid for extreme boats.
What is Theoretical Maximum Hull Speed?
The theoretical maximal speed of a displacement boat of this length is 4.8 knots. The term "Theoretical Maximum Hull Speed" is widely used even though a boat can sail faster. The term shall be interpreted as above the theoretical speed a great additional power is necessary for a small gain in speed.
Sailing statistics
This section is statistical comparison with similar boats of the same category. The basis of the following statistical computations is our unique database with more than 26,000 different boat types and 350,000 data points.
What is Displacement Length Ratio?
The DL-ratio for Cape Dory Typhoon is 407 which categorizes this boat among 'ultra heavy cruisers'.
Maintenance
Dimensions of sail.
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If you need to renew parts of your running rig and is not quite sure of the dimensions, you may find the estimates computed below useful.
| Usage | Length | Diameter | ||
| Mainsail halyard | 18.1 m | (59.3 feet) | 6 mm | (1/4 inch) |
| Jib/genoa halyard | 18.1 m | (59.3 feet) | 6 mm | (1/4 inch) |
| Spinnaker halyard | 18.1 m | (59.3 feet) | 6 mm | (1/4 inch) |
| Jib sheet | 5.8 m | (19.0 feet) | 8 mm | (5/16 inch) |
| Genoa sheet | 5.8 m | (19.0 feet) | 8 mm | (5/16 inch) |
| Mainsheet | 14.5 m | (47.5 feet) | 8 mm | (5/16 inch) |
| Spinnaker sheet | 12.7 m | (41.8 feet) | 8 mm | (5/16 inch) |
| Cunningham | 2.7 m | (8.8 feet) | 6 mm | (1/4 inch) |
| Kickingstrap | 5.4 m | (17.6 feet) | 6 mm | (1/4 inch) |
| Clew-outhaul | 5.4 m | (17.6 feet) | 6 mm | (1/4 inch) |
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