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by troyengel
Tue Dec 06, 2011 7:50 pm
Forum: General Chrysler Sailing Discussion
Topic: Where does your bilge pump, pump to?
Replies: 6
Views: 12195

Mine runs down the port side of the cockpit. then into the aft locker, and out the scuppers.
by troyengel
Wed Nov 30, 2011 7:17 pm
Forum: General Chrysler Sailing Discussion
Topic: post photos ????
Replies: 2
Views: 5708

post photos ????

OK, I give. how do you guys post such nice photos on the forum ??? I would love to post some photos, but it always says they are to big.

Thanks in advance
by troyengel
Wed Nov 30, 2011 7:15 pm
Forum: General Chrysler Sailing Discussion
Topic: Supportive spouses . . . . . . . . .
Replies: 20
Views: 31117

Well, its been 23 or 24 years, I've lost track, . She doesn't like boats, she gets sea sick in minutes. that said, she does like the fact that I involve the kids. its a way to spend time together and for them to learn. as for bringing things home, Well lets just say I built her a really nice kitchen...
by troyengel
Wed Nov 30, 2011 6:50 pm
Forum: General Chrysler Sailing Discussion
Topic: Toy Chrysler Sailboat
Replies: 7
Views: 14485

I made one out of a 2x4 when I was a kid, it worked out pretty good, I used a peice of aluminum sheet as a keel, I made a mold out of wood. and melted lead into it as a balist wait to hold it upright. Used a dowl as a mast. I just put it where it looked right. and used a cut up sheet for a sail. I u...
by troyengel
Wed Nov 09, 2011 8:13 pm
Forum: General Chrysler Sailing Discussion
Topic: Lesson #??? - In MI, the Gales of November Come Early.
Replies: 4
Views: 7186

Getting ready to tarp mine up for the winter. she spent 20 years in the open and seams to have done fine, so im hoping keeping her covered up should make her easier to clean up for next year. I'm planning on using the mast as a ridge board.
by troyengel
Wed Nov 09, 2011 8:02 pm
Forum: Trailers/Towing/Systems
Topic: Chrysler trailer serial number location
Replies: 6
Views: 25913

Its located on the left front side of the trailer frame, about three feet back from the pinch point were the C chanel comes together. I can take a picture of mine tomorow if needed, the Vin is on the sticker. so if its gone, your stuck waiting. I just registered mine this year. so I went thought it ...
by troyengel
Sun Nov 06, 2011 6:30 pm
Forum: General Chrysler Sailing Discussion
Topic: What a day
Replies: 10
Views: 13734

Dont feel to bad, My first outing, I broke my trailer winch, and on my second outing, I broke the new winch and the bow guide, and the bunking started to come off the suport boards. I have been bringing a comealong and a bunch of zip ties on every outing. Oh the battery was dead, and I ran aground 6...
by troyengel
Sat Nov 05, 2011 6:32 pm
Forum: General Chrysler Sailing Discussion
Topic: Help! What is this?
Replies: 14
Views: 21871

Welcome. I have all the O.E. cushons. I need to have mine all redone. so if any one does find a good place. I'm planing on using mine as a pattern, so if you need to dimentions, I might be able to help with that.
by troyengel
Thu Nov 03, 2011 6:37 am
Forum: General Chrysler Sailing Discussion
Topic: C26 fixed keel in N.C. $1400.!!
Replies: 8
Views: 15696

I just called the owner, ( I could not help myself) He sounds like a super nice guy. thats just trying to find a good home for this boat. The boat is still in the water (with the mast down) he is keeping the outboard that he had on it. and states that the only thing that it needs is a little cleanin...
by troyengel
Thu Nov 03, 2011 6:11 am
Forum: General Chrysler Sailing Discussion
Topic: C26 fixed keel in N.C. $1400.!!
Replies: 8
Views: 15696

I should add, that I have an 18ft 10,000 lb flat bed trailer that we could build a support rig for, located in michigan, I would be willing to lend it out. if any one around here wants this boat. I'd love to see it. :-)
by troyengel
Wed Nov 02, 2011 6:02 pm
Forum: General Chrysler Sailing Discussion
Topic: C26 fixed keel in N.C. $1400.!!
Replies: 8
Views: 15696

No Motor ? , I would have to ask were it went. I think there is a good story there. Nice price. butt sounds like a lot of work. and a diesel motor would not be cheap.
by troyengel
Sun Oct 30, 2011 3:42 pm
Forum: Electrical
Topic: Designing a new electrical system, input please!
Replies: 22
Views: 59302

I had to rewire all the wiring the prevois owner did. so I have some input. Most of the O.E wiring and panel are still in my boat. (still in good shape also) so I just had to redo the supply and battery box. I did install a plug for the outboard, Mine has an electric start. so I plug it in when I pu...
by troyengel
Sun Oct 23, 2011 6:39 pm
Forum: Trailers/Towing/Systems
Topic: Building a Trailer Tongue Extension
Replies: 25
Views: 82649

I think I'm going to add a roller to the front of my trailer to help push up the bow, I've had some problems getting it back on the trailer, I've noticed that the one thats up front is not even touching the Bottom. so I'll adjust it up, and install another one farther up to help align and lift the b...
by troyengel
Sun Oct 23, 2011 6:19 pm
Forum: General Chrysler Sailing Discussion
Topic: Roller-Furling
Replies: 8
Views: 14432

I got out on Cass lake today, had a good time. but its probably the last time for the season, I think my next lake is St Clare, Cass has to many shallow spots, glad I have a swing keel. I'ts going to be time to cover her up, and get ready for the winter. :-(
by troyengel
Wed Oct 19, 2011 4:49 am
Forum: Rigging Tips
Topic: How I support my mast when on the road!
Replies: 10
Views: 30641

Hey, thats a good Idea. Thanks.
by troyengel
Tue Oct 18, 2011 4:20 pm
Forum: General Chrysler Sailing Discussion
Topic: C22 Hatch Board Survey
Replies: 23
Views: 43222

My 77 C22 has 3 regular boards, and one 1/2" lower board for the bottom, I just leave this one there. I've left it out before by accident, did not seem to notice for days. :-)

Oh. not a pop top.
by troyengel
Tue Oct 18, 2011 4:11 pm
Forum: Rigging Tips
Topic: How I support my mast when on the road!
Replies: 10
Views: 30641

I was thinking about making something like that for the bow, I have a jib furler, so I have to bungiee a broom stick to the mast to hold it up. So I was planning on welding one up out of steel, and adding a bracket for the furler, and I was also planning on linning it with fire hose and keeping it s...
by troyengel
Tue Oct 18, 2011 3:55 pm
Forum: Trailers/Towing/Systems
Topic: Towing
Replies: 36
Views: 3369762

Ok, here is something that I have knowledge of, I tow with a K2500 Chev Standard Pick up. I also plow snow with this same truck, After towing my C22 around a bit, I would recommend a full size SUV if your planning on going more that a few miles from home, I know that the previous owner had a hard ti...
by troyengel
Tue Oct 04, 2011 5:48 pm
Forum: Wanted
Topic: C-22 Mast Erection Pin
Replies: 5
Views: 14306

Just make one

I've made two now, I just used a trailer hitch pin, I simply cut it down. works great.
by troyengel
Tue Oct 04, 2011 8:35 am
Forum: General Chrysler Sailing Discussion
Topic: It floats, it sails...
Replies: 11
Views: 14207

I did notice that. Thanks. Have you ever had a problem ???
by troyengel
Tue Oct 04, 2011 3:31 am
Forum: General Chrysler Sailing Discussion
Topic: It floats, it sails...
Replies: 11
Views: 14207

Thanks Guys, Great photos & Video. Looks like I don't need to worry. so next time I'll keep her going and see how she does. :-)
Hoping to go out one more time before the end of the year.
by troyengel
Mon Oct 03, 2011 5:05 pm
Forum: General Chrysler Sailing Discussion
Topic: New Boat Owner
Replies: 28
Views: 27535

Me too

Looks Good, I rewired my trailer & replaced the tires & wheels prior to trailering many miles from home, also got a spare tire. this I figure is a good thing, I could show you photos of how I wired my trailer, if you would like. also My daughter and I stepped the mast the first time, in 1.5 ...
by troyengel
Mon Oct 03, 2011 4:49 pm
Forum: General Chrysler Sailing Discussion
Topic: T_ SHIRTS! finally!!!!! CHECK IT OUT!
Replies: 81
Views: 355013

Let me Know

Please let me Know when you do the next round, I would like a few shirts, I think they look great.
by troyengel
Mon Oct 03, 2011 4:36 pm
Forum: General Chrysler Sailing Discussion
Topic: It floats, it sails...
Replies: 11
Views: 14207

Congrats. Me Too

I got mine in the water for the first time also on Sunday, I had the other problem, of two much wind, any one know how far over you can heal a C22 before it becomes a problem. I scared my young chew a bit, and had to turn into the wind to stop her from going to far over, (I thing we had water up to ...
by troyengel
Mon Oct 03, 2011 4:18 pm
Forum: General Chrysler Sailing Discussion
Topic: Running out of time!
Replies: 12
Views: 14693

Re: Running out of time!

Put mine in the water for the first time on Sunday. I picked to small a lake (Lake Orion) and the boat launch is to shallow. Still had a good time. Well, I've resigned myself to not getting the boat in the water AND not getting it painted before storage. Rats!! Blew my back out, again, a few weeks a...