Chrysler Sailors Forum

Findlay’s on.,
Welcome back, sorry you no longer have the boat but glad you are trying to recycle some of the important parts. Sadly this Chrysler website is getting very little traffic lately. It’s worth posting here but you may not get much exposure. Try looking at the last few posts as I think ...

Skipper Dan,
You must be working 40 hrs a week for all you’ve got done. Looks great , when is the launch date ? Carol and I will be heading up to Sequim WA to sail the straits in July and will spend some time in the islands. Let us know what else is being added.
Rick SV Brigadoon

Thank you Bob for keeping the forum going. I really enjoy reading of all the experiences and upgrades others make to their boats. Your maintaining the website has kept a valuable source of information available to all Chrysler owners. I look forward to participating and working with Chuck and Dan ...

Dan,
I just when back to see the replies to your previous post and see that my questions have been answered already. As Bob said keep us posted. I really like your sail drive installation, If I were 10 years younger I would seriously look at making a similar installation on Brigadoon. Rick

Wow, that’s a lot of battery power ! You’ve done a great job converting over to electric. I don’t remember have you had the boat out for any extended trips yet ? I know you did the original conversion several years ago. How has your electric sail drive worked for extended motoring ? I’m looking ...

Skipper Dan,
Glad to hear from you . I Remember your posts from all your work converting your 26, lt is quite impressive. Unfortunately there hasn’t been much interest in posting for the last year.
Last summer my wife and I attempted to sail the San Juan straits but our outboard quit just as we ...

Thanks for the post it was interesting to read. Sailing on the puget sound I have not encountered any locks. Must be an interesting experience on a small boat. Do you sail anywhere?
Rick SV Brigadoon

It has been done no a c26, a much bigger project. If you do the repair yourself it will cost less than a hundred dollars. Pics would be helpful for specific advice.
Rick, SV Brigadoon

I have no idea of the repair cost to have it done but if you watch a couple of videos the work is fairly easy and materials will run under $150.00. Fiberglass work is not hard for a small area.
Rick, SV Brigadoon

Greg
My boat Brigadoon is a 26 Chrysler. I have done some work and modifications on it including the rudder. I am pretty sure just tightening the bolt will not work. When you start motoring or sailing the force on the rudder is substantial. I do have a suggestion for replacing the rope while in the ...

I will be sailing Brigadoon out of John Wayne Marina Sequim the end of July and headed for Pts North. Any Chryslers sailing up that way this summer ?
Rick SV Brigadoon C 26

I will be sailing Brigadoon out of John Wayne Marina Sequim the end of July and headed for Pts North. Any Chryslers sailing up that way this summer ?
Rick SV Brigadoon C 26

Welcome to the forum! The forum has been very slow of late but a free 22 in sailing condition should generate some interest. The 22 is a great boat ! I hope you find a good home for her.
Rick SV Brigadoon

I suggest you change the cable to stainless steel ASAP if the cable breaks while the keel is up there would likely be damage possibly holing the hull. This happened to to someone in a c26 who managed to get the boat to the beach before completely sinking. Check the documents page if you want to know ...

I know they are expensive but Rudder Craft sells make , model specific tillers and lists some for the c26 and c22. Hope this helps.
Rick , SV Brigadoon

Captain Scott,
Glad to hear you are still sailing. My wife and I spent a week sailing the islands in our c26 this year. Had a great time but did not see any other Chryslers. Saw lots of wildlife including an orca while in the middle of the strait while crossing from cattle pass back to John Wayne ...

Captain Ron,
I looked in the manuals section for the depth on the swing keel c26 and it is listed as 2’ -3” so the rudder will not be deeper than that on the 26. You didn’t ay weather you have a 22 or 26. There are a very complete set of manuals for both the 22 and 26 in the document section. Specs ...

Moonracer,
You need to be a little more specific in what you need. Back stay, fore stay ,
Fore or aft shroud.?
Rick SV Brigadoon

My wife and I recently returned from cruising the San Juan Islands in WA.
Not much sailing but motored about 150 mi. all told. Unfortunately the wind never did cooperate so the iron Jenny got a workout. The islands are beautiful with great hiking and good anchorage’s. We used mooring balls when ...

Great video ! I’ve never seen a man o war so it was great to see your video. Next we need to see it sailing ,
Have fun with it.
Rick SV Brigadoon

Moonracer
Welcome to the forum. I sail a C26 and the life line stanchons all come at close to 90 deg from the water surface. The decks on the 26 are narrow enough without having life lines leaning in. Pictures would be helpful. Is the boat new to you ? Where do you sail ?
Rick SV Brigadoon

Jacob,
I believe several people have used ruddercraft products. Try going to the general discussion and use the search feature for “ rudder “ and you will likely find information. The stock rudder floats up and is a pain to get down.
I drilled two 3” holes through one side of my rudder then poured ...

Gary,
Glad you were able to get out in your boat.
My wife and I just returned from WA q cruising the San Juan islands. I can tell you tha in rough conditions that 9.9 hp is a real help plowing through 4 kn tides and 4 ft waves. Buried the rail getting bashed on the side a couple of times but the c26 ...

Hi,
Tried to post a message from WA. But the site kept saying my address was corrupt and would not let me on.
Welcome to the forum.where will you sail ?
Rick, SV Brigadoon

Lllleo
Sounds like a big project. Send pictures when you can. Welcome to the forum.
Rick, SV Brigadoon

Welcome to the forum . My wife and I just returned from a month in the puget sound with some island cruising in our c26. Had some rough seas crossing the straight but the boat just keeps on going. You will love your 22.

Rowdy,
Sorry to hear of your situation. Try rigging supply for spreader base and tabernacle. Also try posting in general discussion as it will get more exposure.
Rick sv brigadoon.

Safety wire ( stainless) or cotter pins with rigging tape.
Rick sv brigadoon

Sorry for the late reply, I usually only ck general discussion.
If there is much currant 2 hp won’t be near enough.
Rick sv brigadoon

This is a new rudder head for a C26. I need the dimensions on the original Chrysler part if any one can help. The C22 uses the same part. I need all the dimensions including the bolt diameter and distance from the step.