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by jfishburne
Fri Jul 01, 2022 7:25 pm
Forum: General Chrysler Sailing Discussion
Topic: Reefing line in boom
Replies: 1
Views: 6801

Reefing line in boom

I bought my C26 from a man who never raised the sails (weird!). I know that there is a cord that runs from the gooseneck back and partially through the boom, but I have don't know how to rig it or use it. I need your expert knowledge or there won't be any reefing in my future :0(
by jfishburne
Thu May 26, 2022 6:32 pm
Forum: Rigging Tips
Topic: Reefing line in boom
Replies: 1
Views: 4805

Reefing line in boom

I bought my C26 from a man who never raised the sails (weird!). I know that there is a cord that runs from the gooseneck back and partially through the boom, but I have don't know how to rig it or use it. I need your expert knowledge or there won't be any reefing in my future :0(
by jfishburne
Sun Apr 10, 2022 3:06 pm
Forum: Sails
Topic: lazy jacks
Replies: 0
Views: 16773

lazy jacks

Have any of you C26 sailors have "lazy jacks" for the main? Did you make them yourself or purchase them? Finally, are they a hassle when raising and lowering the mast? It's hard to picture.
by jfishburne
Sun Apr 10, 2022 2:44 pm
Forum: Sails
Topic: storm jib
Replies: 4
Views: 8512

Re: storm jib

I've not needed to reef my sail in the past but as I examine my boom and main, it looks like it was never designed to reef. What am I missing? My manuals don't address reefing.
by jfishburne
Mon Jan 11, 2021 12:56 pm
Forum: Saloon/Cabin/Comfort
Topic: potable water tank
Replies: 1
Views: 13578

potable water tank

Greetings! I have a C26 that has a steel water tank beneath the cooler. I have looked for a drain for the tank without success. I pump the tank as nearly dry as possible but the remaining water seems to spoil the new water added before a sail. I'm sure I'm missing something and I hope you can give m...
by jfishburne
Sun Nov 08, 2020 7:20 pm
Forum: General Chrysler Sailing Discussion
Topic: What bodies of water do you sail?
Replies: 42
Views: 383962

Re: What bodies of water do you sail?

My wife (1st Mate) and I sail a C 26 that we bought a couple of years ago. We felt that this boat was ideal for us since we live in Central Washington and we needed to trailer to our water. We have sailed in Lake Chelan, Lake Coeur d'Alene, Puget Sound and the San Juan Islands. We still have much to...
by jfishburne
Sun Nov 08, 2020 6:54 pm
Forum: General Chrysler Sailing Discussion
Topic: Recent requests for repairs, motor size or modifications
Replies: 1
Views: 8630

Re: Recent requests for repairs, motor size or modifications

Good comment, Rick. As a recent member and an owner of a lovely C 26, I look forward to reading as many posts as I can and I always find helpful posts. I'd love to sail with other Chrysler boat owners in the Puget Sound area. I live in Leavenworth, but I try to make a couple of extended sails in the...
by jfishburne
Sun Aug 18, 2019 6:53 am
Forum: Rigging Tips
Topic: Anchors Away
Replies: 2
Views: 23848

Re: Anchors Away

Thanks for your suggestion. I use my aft section sometimes for sleeping and since I drop my primary anchor from the bow, I'm hoping to find a way to keep the chain and rode near the bow. It's heavy and I'm not as young as I use to be ;0)
by jfishburne
Mon Aug 05, 2019 9:19 pm
Forum: Sails
Topic: Furling hardware recommended for a 26'?
Replies: 1
Views: 43643

Furling hardware recommended for a 26'?

My Chrysler 26 came with a new furling jib but without the hardware. What would you recommend for a "tightwad"?
by jfishburne
Sat Aug 03, 2019 7:32 pm
Forum: Rigging Tips
Topic: Anchors Away
Replies: 2
Views: 23848

Anchors Away

If you're using your V-birth for sleeping where do you stow your anchor chain and row for easiest access on a 26 Chrysler?