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by jsa
Fri Jul 16, 2021 5:47 am
Forum: General Chrysler Sailing Discussion
Topic: C22 Price
Replies: 2
Views: 7269

C22 Price

What are they going for these days? I'm looking to sell mine. It needs a bit of work... new battery, throttle cable is stuck on outboard, keel cable needs replacement, rudder lines need replacement, some cosmetic damage to bow, some wiring may need to be fixed, could use some paint/waxing. She comes...
by jsa
Fri Jul 16, 2021 5:43 am
Forum: General Chrysler Sailing Discussion
Topic: Rudder raising and lowering lines?
Replies: 4
Views: 8222

Re: Rudder raising and lowering lines?

I think it definitely helps to have two people there when installing it. One person to keep the line tight from the cockpit and another to put the rudder back in place. I did mine solo and it was a lot of on/off the boat to get it back in place.
by jsa
Sat Jul 10, 2021 2:48 pm
Forum: General Chrysler Sailing Discussion
Topic: Broken Keel Cable on Mooring
Replies: 2
Views: 6502

Re: Broken Keel Cable on Mooring

Thanks, Rick. I was able to get the keel up in the water with a combination of come-along straps attached to a line around the keel and attaching a strong rope to the keel by going down the tube and attaching that to the winch. Once the keel was past vertical I was able to winch her on up and safety...
by jsa
Fri Jul 09, 2021 5:02 am
Forum: General Chrysler Sailing Discussion
Topic: Broken Keel Cable on Mooring
Replies: 2
Views: 6502

Broken Keel Cable on Mooring

Hello everyone. I've got a broken keel cable on my Chrysler 22 and my keel is now stuck in the downward position on its mooring. How can I lift it? I'd like to get it lifted and secured enough to get her on her trailer. It's on a small lake, so hauling it out with a lift isn't an option. This will h...
by jsa
Mon Oct 05, 2020 3:15 pm
Forum: General Chrysler Sailing Discussion
Topic: Sheet to Tiller Steering and a Windy Sail
Replies: 2
Views: 10676

Sheet to Tiller Steering and a Windy Sail

I haven't posted in a while, but I thought I'd share some videos of me out in our Chrysler 22 on a breezy day on Lake Waccamaw, NC. Breezy upwind sailing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7SMbl6gBvOM Downwind sheet to tiller: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D1ju8RZeevA Upwind sheet to tiller: https:/...
by jsa
Mon Dec 16, 2019 11:59 am
Forum: General Chrysler Sailing Discussion
Topic: Bought a new sail for my 26 today
Replies: 3
Views: 13731

Re: Bought a new sail for my 26 today

I'd love to know what you think of them when you get them. I've been thinking about using Precision to order new sails for my 22. I was thinking the 400 series dacron as well. Looks like they make a quality product from the videos I've seen.
by jsa
Mon Dec 16, 2019 8:56 am
Forum: General Chrysler Sailing Discussion
Topic: Boom Gooseneck
Replies: 6
Views: 31593

Re: Boom Gooseneck

Got ya. I don't mind it being fixed. It's fixed so the top of the sail is at the mast head and there is plenty of tension on the luff. I'm also tall so I like the headroom. The boat I have has a few modifications. A previous owner also installed traveler tracks for the jib/genoa. It is nice being ab...
by jsa
Tue Dec 03, 2019 10:13 am
Forum: General Chrysler Sailing Discussion
Topic: Boom Gooseneck
Replies: 6
Views: 31593

Re: Boom Gooseneck

Is a sliding gooseneck standard? My 78' has a fixed gooseneck for the boom attachment.
by jsa
Mon Nov 25, 2019 10:45 am
Forum: General Chrysler Sailing Discussion
Topic: Boom Gooseneck
Replies: 6
Views: 31593

Re: Boom Gooseneck

I wonder if the Catalina uses a similar gooseneck.
by jsa
Mon Sep 24, 2018 12:07 pm
Forum: General Chrysler Sailing Discussion
Topic: Hurricane Florence
Replies: 4
Views: 23276

Re: Hurricane Florence

I'm happy to report that both my C22 and Hobie 16 made it through the storm unscathed. Tilting the C22 on the stern kept water from entering through the companionway as it sometimes can on the trailer and she was bone-dry upon inspection. Our club was fortunate to not sustain much damage as well. Un...
by jsa
Fri Sep 21, 2018 7:22 am
Forum: General Chrysler Sailing Discussion
Topic: Hurricane Florence
Replies: 4
Views: 23276

Re: Hurricane Florence

My gal, Miss Marian, rode it out about on her trailer at Lake Waccamaw (a little west of Wilmington). Someone sent some pictures to me yesterday and both my C22 and Hobie 16 appear to be OK. I strapped the 22 to the trailer with heavy duty stuff and tilted her so that the back of the trailer rested ...
by jsa
Sat Aug 11, 2018 8:20 am
Forum: Rigging Tips
Topic: Downhaul Upgrade?
Replies: 1
Views: 25230

Downhaul Upgrade?

Has anyone upgraded the downhaul controls on their C22? The single line/pulley/clam cleat is really difficult to adjust in any wind. My sails are blown originals, but I just can't flatten the sail enough to get the creases out. There is a crease at every slug point on the main upwind. I was thinking...
by jsa
Thu Jul 26, 2018 5:30 am
Forum: General Chrysler Sailing Discussion
Topic: NC Sailors
Replies: 5
Views: 25217

Re: NC Sailors

I sail my Chrysler 22 on Lake Waccamaw mostly. I've got it moored there at a small sailing club. I've also got a Hobie 16 which tends to be my travel boat.

Oriental is such a nice place. I love visiting.
by jsa
Mon Jul 16, 2018 7:23 am
Forum: Rigging Tips
Topic: Dwyer Spreaders and mounts
Replies: 7
Views: 28658

Re: Dwyer Spreaders and mounts

I received my spreaders last week. It did take Dwyer about three weeks to complete the order before it shipped, however I do know they were recently bought out by another company. The spreaders and brackets look great, so I'll chalk it up to moving pains. When you attached the new brackets, did you ...
by jsa
Sun Jul 15, 2018 7:13 am
Forum: General Chrysler Sailing Discussion
Topic: NC Sailors
Replies: 5
Views: 25217

NC Sailors

Any North Carolina Chrysler sailors lurking around here by chance?
by jsa
Thu Jul 12, 2018 7:24 pm
Forum: General Chrysler Sailing Discussion
Topic: Installing Transom Ladder
Replies: 7
Views: 20427

Re: Installing Transom Ladder

I got the ladder installed, but forgot to take a camera to document the process. I'll be going back to the boat in a few days to install my new spreaders and I'll get some pics of the finished work. I camped at the lake to take care of a couple of projects. I needed to replace the ropes for my rudde...
by jsa
Mon Jul 09, 2018 6:15 am
Forum: General Chrysler Sailing Discussion
Topic: Installing Transom Ladder
Replies: 7
Views: 20427

Re: Installing Transom Ladder

Well... I think I'm about to actually undertake this project. The ladder I have has a permanent support near the last rung and will just fit the transom. However, to make it fit the mounting brackets are going to have to be just under the top rail of the stern. It doesn't feel like it is cored in th...
by jsa
Fri Jul 06, 2018 5:19 am
Forum: Rigging Tips
Topic: Dwyer Spreaders and mounts
Replies: 7
Views: 28658

Re: Dwyer Spreaders and mounts

They replied a bit ago and said they are shipping today. I know they've recently moved, so that may have had a bit to do with it.
by jsa
Fri Jul 06, 2018 4:38 am
Forum: Rigging Tips
Topic: Dwyer Spreaders and mounts
Replies: 7
Views: 28658

Re: Dwyer Spreaders and mounts

So, I ordered the same parts as you from Dwyer..... three weeks ago! I still haven't received shipping notification. How long did it take for them to get you your new spreaders?
by jsa
Mon May 14, 2018 12:56 pm
Forum: General Chrysler Sailing Discussion
Topic: Mainsheet Blocks Size
Replies: 1
Views: 10496

Mainsheet Blocks Size

Hello all. I was just wondering if anyone has replaced their original blocks and if so what brand/size did you go with. I'm not sure of the correct size and I don't have a marine store close by to compare my set with. The bearings in my upper block are shot and I'd like to replace it. Thanks and hap...
by jsa
Fri May 04, 2018 6:56 am
Forum: Rigging Tips
Topic: Dwyer Spreaders and mounts
Replies: 7
Views: 28658

Re: Dwyer Spreaders and mounts

Thanks for this! I've been wanting to replace mine but didn't even know where to start.
by jsa
Fri Apr 27, 2018 11:54 am
Forum: Wanted
Topic: 22 sails
Replies: 2
Views: 20264

Re: 22 sails

I had to replace mine when I got caught in some heavy winds and the top 4 feet of me main ripped horizontally to the mast. I was lucky enough to find a used set locally, but it took a lot of hunting. When I can spring for them, I'm planning to have these folks make a sail for my 22. Here is a video ...
by jsa
Wed Mar 28, 2018 10:51 am
Forum: Outboards
Topic: Gas tank question
Replies: 7
Views: 43858

Re: Gas tank question

The 6 gal Attwood is what I use as well. I've noticed that I have to really tighten it down when sailing or it can leak when at large heel angles, but then I have to remember to loosen it to vent or it will swell considerably in the heat. It was a little concerning at first and took me a second to f...
by jsa
Thu Mar 22, 2018 11:16 am
Forum: Outboards
Topic: Gas tank question
Replies: 7
Views: 43858

Re: Gas tank question

I use a 6 gallon for my 6hp 2Stroke Evinrude on my C22. I'm not familiar with the 26. The tank fits snuggly inside the rear storage compartment in the cockpit. It may be a while before I'm back at my boat, but I'll try to snap a picture if I can remember to.
by jsa
Thu Mar 22, 2018 9:28 am
Forum: General Chrysler Sailing Discussion
Topic: What else entertains you?
Replies: 18
Views: 85109

Re: What else entertains you?

... you know, you really rolled the dice asking this to a bunch of sailors. :)
by jsa
Thu Mar 22, 2018 6:59 am
Forum: General Chrysler Sailing Discussion
Topic: Hole in boat
Replies: 4
Views: 13939

Re: Hole in boat

I also thought that glass/resin would be the best way to fix the repair. I order my glass and resins from US Composites. Quality materials at much less cost that West Systems. http://www.uscomposites.com/specialty.html I like the 1708 biaxial cloth for the outer skins. I'd recommend using polyester ...
by jsa
Mon Mar 12, 2018 8:55 am
Forum: General Chrysler Sailing Discussion
Topic: Installing Transom Ladder
Replies: 7
Views: 20427

Re: Installing Transom Ladder

Thanks for the reply! I didn't know the trick about drilling over-sized holes and filling with epoxy. I'll be sure to do that. That certainly makes sense. I do know that water intrusion at the transom is bad news.
by jsa
Sun Mar 11, 2018 9:11 am
Forum: General Chrysler Sailing Discussion
Topic: Installing Transom Ladder
Replies: 7
Views: 20427

Installing Transom Ladder

Hello, I was able to salvage a very nice transom ladder off of a junked boat at my club and I am planning on installing it on my 22. Have any of you done this? It's the standard three bolt per hinge, flip up/down type ladder. Should I glass in a backing plate of marine plywood, or is the glass thick...
by jsa
Wed Mar 07, 2018 5:42 am
Forum: General Chrysler Sailing Discussion
Topic: Where's the water coming from?
Replies: 12
Views: 32477

Re: Where's the water coming from?

I've had some issues with minor leaking as well. I too was getting water in weird places. I was on the boat in a really heavy rain and noticed water coming in from the cockpit storage hatch/seat on the port side. Water would come in from the corner of the hatch and pour through into the cabin where ...
by jsa
Wed Mar 07, 2018 4:31 am
Forum: General Chrysler Sailing Discussion
Topic: Kind of an Emergency: Winter Water Leaks Filling Bilge and Cabin Sole
Replies: 2
Views: 10678

Re: Kind of an Emergency: Winter Water Leaks Filling Bilge and Cabin Sole

Sorry you are having bad luck with your new boat. Mine got flooded during Hurricane Mathew on the trailer and I evacuated the water with a batter operated sump pump I got for like 20-30 bucks at Lowe's. With fresh batteries it will actually move water pretty fast. You may want to get a cheap bit of ...