Chrysler Sailors Forum

Still working on talking my wife into it. It will be about a two weeks before I know for sure. Leaving tomorrow for a week long vacation in Colorado.

I have a led on a C22 that I am looking at buying for parts. I thought I would take what I need and offer the rest at resonable prices. (This is the way I can justify buying it to my wife!) It is sitting on an original trailer that I don't need. Once the parts are gone and I get rid of the hull the ...

NYCSailor,

I think Chrysler offered the C22 with that color hull from the factory.

Mine was easy for this forum, my dad had a Chrysler C22 back in the 70's. It was the boat I learned to sail on. So I am a second generation Chrysler C22 owner. I guess a shorter name could have been C22 Jr.

Tim,

The sail is what used to be called a drifter. My dad ordered it from Hood sails back in the late 70's for his Chrysler C22. When he moved up in boats he kept the sail. When I bought my C22 he remembered he had it. The sail bag was covered in dust but the sail inside was like new.

I came across this listing wish it wasn't so far from me. A C22 for $150 with the mast, life lines, all the hatches etc.

http://boston.craigslist.org/nos/boa/1274613484.html

Jeffery, Do you use the tie down straps from the bridle to the mast and from the bridle to the gin pole? That sounds easier then then a line from one to the other thru the bridle. Or does the line need to slid in the bridle as the mast raises and lowers? I finally got my boat in the water yesterday ...

Can the mast on a C22 be lowered using the same gin pole method that is used for raising it?

Have one for me! No make that two did I say two I ment three or was that four I lost count you better start over.

Alan, I have always chartered with the Moorings. They have been chartering in BVI for about 40 years. Before your first charter with them they have a form you fill out that is basically your sailing resume. Once approved you receive a certificate from them, you are checked out on the boat when you a...

I have only snorkled in BVI. My wife is more into reading and sunning when on a sailboat. Have you gone diving near the Rhone? I was amazed at what I could see snorkling over it I bet diving it would be even better. We have always gone to BVI the end of October the last week of hurricane season. Goo...

Have a great time!! I have been there three times and bareboat chartered with the Moorings out of Roadtown. If it's your first time be sure to visit the Baths on Virgin Gorda. 14 days sounds great we could only manage 7 days each trip. Our last time we finally made the trip to Anegada and it was wor...

My experience of sailing in the Keys is limited to day sailing. My grandparents retired to Long Key (66 mile marker) in the early 70's and my dad had a C22 we trailered there every Christmas and spring break. I bought my C22 last summer and trailered it to Sunshine Key (mile marker 39) last Christma...

If anyone is looking for a trailer for a C26 I came across this one on Craigslist. It looks nice and is set up for a C26.

http://charleston.craigslist.org/boa/1179584584.html

I came across this on Craigslist it looks like a good deal and is allready set up for a C26.

http://charleston.craigslist.org/boa/1179584584.html

This site pulls up sailboats for sale on Craigslist. You can search by brand name.

http://free-sailboat-listings.com/

I keep hearing about Chrysler Sailors meeting and had a crazy idea. Why not pick a location and plan a long weekend get together with as many Chrysler sailboats as we could get in one location. Any thoughts on the idea?

I have my bridles made but have a question before using them. I have always used the three person method when raising the mast on my C22. One on the ground pulling up using the forestay attached to a line with two on the boat lifting and keeping the mast straight (My wife isn't thrilled with this me...

Dave,

I am looking for the brackets that hold the spreaders to the mast also a new motor bracket.

I love this site! Thanks for all the advice.

We threw around a few names but nothing seemed to fit. What finally fit "Mel-O" the first three letters of our last name with an added letter to describe the feeling we have when sailing.

What is the best material to use when making bridles for raising the mast? I have the dimensions just trying to decide what to use.

In a forum like this, most boats in the 30 plus age range, sails are going to be needed quite often. The service one member gets effects what the rest of us do. Rig-Rite is a prime example. I am about to order a mast step from them based on the great comments from members here. We are all waiting to...

There is a fixed keel C22 on a trailer on Ebay. Here is the link-

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Chrysler ... 240%3A1318

Andiron 120 - if someone has the specs for the rudder post thru hull I could get a quote on having one made. I assume it is the same material as the bearings.

Does anyone have the specs for rudder bearings? I found out what material the bearings are made of and know a guy that owns a CNC lathe shop. I used to have a machine shop and he did work for me at very reasonable prices. He does great work and can hold a tolerance of .0005". If I can get the s...

I contacted IDA Sailor and their reply was they can make a set. The cost would be $55 for one or an upper and lower for $100 plus shipping. Delivery would be about one week. Now I just have to pull the rudder and see if they are needed.

I have alot of slop in my rudder and am about to pull and rework it. I remember previous posts talking about the mushroom shaped bearings. I assume mine are shot. Where can I buy them and what do hey cost?

You want to use the opposite end of your boom. The end away from the mast should have a hole for the pin. Scott has a great description with pictures and shows step by step how to raise the mast alone. I'm sure he will reply but it is still early on the west coast.

I thought it was strange that you didn't check further when "something gave way" and I thought you were crazy when you tried to haul a sinking boat with a dinghy.