Chrysler Sailors Forum

The C-26 was designed for lake and Close In Coastal Cruising and was never designed as a true Blue Water boat.

Having owned a true Blue Water boat, and sailed on a number of them over the years, I would recommend that IF you truly want a Blue Water boat then go get one but don't use the Chrysler as ...

Had a good friend drown this past summer sailing, but he need not have.

Key item ... those aboard, not used to boating, never thought to throw him the life ring or any other throwable as the boat drifted away from him in high wind and seas.

ALWAYS instruct anyone coming aboard, even for just ...

I have sailed for years, mostly bigger boats, went down to a Catalina 25 and then picked up a C26 this past spring (1979 model).

When I went to raise the mast via the Chrysler system this summer it was top heavy and would not stay in the pivot pin while resting on the rear rail but instead wanted ...