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by sblg43
Thu Aug 17, 2023 7:43 pm
Forum: General Chrysler Sailing Discussion
Topic: Man O War is back!
Replies: 1
Views: 4807

Man O War is back!

Way back in 2013 or so, I shared info about my newly acquired Man O War. However, since then, my son was born, and other things in life happened. In fact, I haven't even been out in the MOW! I had friends who sailed her, but for me personally, never sailed her! Disgusting, I know. Well, for now, I a...
by sblg43
Thu Dec 25, 2014 7:28 pm
Forum: General Chrysler Sailing Discussion
Topic: Door County Trip 2014
Replies: 9
Views: 20673

And thanks for stopping in at Nelson Shopping Center in Fish Creek where I work. It was good to meet another Chrysler sailor!
by sblg43
Sun Jul 20, 2014 8:40 pm
Forum: General Chrysler Sailing Discussion
Topic: Man O War - First Sail!
Replies: 3
Views: 7868

Man O War - First Sail!

As I mentioned in my post "New Man O War Owner" or something like that, I do my sailing on a small inland lake known as Clark Lake in Door County WI. Last year I saw my first Chrysler sailboat - the Man O War - on that lake while I was sailing my Sunfish. Since then, I have wanted my own M...
by sblg43
Sun Jul 20, 2014 7:54 pm
Forum: General Chrysler Sailing Discussion
Topic: New owner of a Man O War
Replies: 20
Views: 48532

Yep, 33' seems just right. I took the line that came with the boat and rigged the boat. With the sail fully extended, I had about 2.5 feet left to hold onto. So I went to the local West Marine to purchase new line. He had about 38' left on the roll and sold it to me for the price of 33'. Now I have ...
by sblg43
Thu Jul 17, 2014 8:49 pm
Forum: Rudders/Tillers/Wheels
Topic: Tiller extension broken - recommendations? Pic?
Replies: 0
Views: 16697

Tiller extension broken - recommendations? Pic?

New Man O War owner here. The MOW that I just got has a tiller extension that is broken where it connects through the tiller. I know there are many sources out there to buy a replacement but I need to do some research. Can anybody recommend a replacement? A particular company or product? Maybe even ...
by sblg43
Thu Jul 17, 2014 8:19 pm
Forum: General Chrysler Sailing Discussion
Topic: What's it worth....
Replies: 4
Views: 6487

I want to add that the value of an item in my possession is also affected by my ability to fix such an item.

If I don't know how to fix it or have no interest in fixing it, then it is worth considerably less to me.
by sblg43
Thu Jul 17, 2014 8:16 pm
Forum: General Chrysler Sailing Discussion
Topic: What's it worth....
Replies: 4
Views: 6487

What's it worth....

I have been active on chat forums for years about various interests that I have including... Sailboats, motorcycles and woodworking One very common question is "What's it worth?" (Another is "Where can I get parts?") I want to open a discussion about the first question. What's it...
by sblg43
Thu Jul 17, 2014 7:51 pm
Forum: General Chrysler Sailing Discussion
Topic: New owner of a Man O War
Replies: 20
Views: 48532

Just made plans to take her out for the first time this coming Sunday - July 20 2014. I better get the camera ready. For now I will use the mainsheet that came with her but I will be replacing the sheet with new. I have not found any info about how long the mainsheet should be on a MOW. The sheet th...
by sblg43
Tue Jul 15, 2014 6:45 pm
Forum: General Chrysler Sailing Discussion
Topic: New owner of a Man O War
Replies: 20
Views: 48532

And today I picked up the new tires/wheels from work

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by sblg43
Mon Jul 14, 2014 8:56 pm
Forum: General Chrysler Sailing Discussion
Topic: New owner of a Man O War
Replies: 20
Views: 48532

I was actually teaching my friend to sail on my sunfish when we spotted the Man O War on the same lake. So he knows all about my itch to have my own and he is really pressuring me to get it out on the water ASAP. I have already printed out a copy of the owners manual for reference but alas, I have n...
by sblg43
Sun Jul 13, 2014 9:03 pm
Forum: General Chrysler Sailing Discussion
Topic: New owner of a Man O War
Replies: 20
Views: 48532

Thanks for that sail cleaning idea, I will do that. No idea when it will get to open water - hoping for next week. http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/ll25/sblg43/Small%20Sailboats/Chrysler%20Man%20O%20War/DSC05957.jpg http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/ll25/sblg43/Small%20Sailboats/Chrysler%20Man%20...
by sblg43
Sun Jul 13, 2014 6:48 am
Forum: General Chrysler Sailing Discussion
Topic: New owner of a Man O War
Replies: 20
Views: 48532

Ha, the lawn mowers are because I do small engine repair on the side! The wife is a little concerned about that clutter too but it makes money so she doesn't get too radical. :lol:
by sblg43
Sat Jul 12, 2014 7:27 pm
Forum: General Chrysler Sailing Discussion
Topic: New owner of a Man O War
Replies: 20
Views: 48532

I know that forum members like a lot of photos.... http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/ll25/sblg43/Small%20Sailboats/Chrysler%20Man%20O%20War/DSC05867.jpg http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/ll25/sblg43/Small%20Sailboats/Chrysler%20Man%20O%20War/DSC05868.jpg http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/ll25/sbl...
by sblg43
Sat Jul 12, 2014 7:19 pm
Forum: General Chrysler Sailing Discussion
Topic: New owner of a Man O War
Replies: 20
Views: 48532

New owner of a Man O War

Last summer I was doing a lot of sailing on a small lake in Door County, WI. I was sailing my 1964 Sunfish, that I had refurbished. More than once, I saw another boat out on the lake that looked very sleek and sharp! I got close enough to call out to the other sailor and ask what he was sailing - he...