This blog will document the restoration of Cape Dory Typhoon (Weekender) Hull #1044. The Cape Dory Typhoon is a great sailing small-scale 'yacht', and offers a very friendly experience for her captain and crew. The scope of this restoration project will be painting the interior, deck and topsides, as well as fabricating new teak brightwork.

Wednesday, May 31, 2017

BRIGHTWORK


The brightwork on Hull #1044 is in rough shape, no question.  The companionway drop boards are in sound structural shape, with no gouges or cracks.  The drop boards due require sanding, cleaning and varnish work however.  There is potential for some of the companionway trim to be saved as well, but would require closer examination.




The photo below shows the port coaming board as well as the cockpit locker lid - both requiring replacement.



The starboard coaming board showed the worse wear, with a fairly significant 'chunk' missing from its forward point.



The starboard locker lid exhibiting severe weathering and cupping.



The toe rails also require replacement, and the photo below shows dock line damage to the aft point of port toerail.



The aft point of the starboard coaming shows a large crack just prior to the aft cockpit trim board.



...is that 'mossy' green?



Photo below shows a section of the port toerail, forward, with damage.



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