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by Erbardy
Mon Jul 25, 2022 9:53 am
Forum: Chrysler For Sale
Topic: Renovated 1978 Chrysler 26 and renovated trailer for sale
Replies: 1
Views: 7653

Renovated 1978 Chrysler 26 and renovated trailer for sale

Restored 1978 Chrysler 26 with a restored trailer. This is a great boat and among the largest of trailer sailors with standing headroom. This boat was a Covid isolation project. We love sailing so much that we are upgrading to a larger boat. This boat is a tank with filler furling 150% genoa and a 1...
by Erbardy
Tue Jan 11, 2022 3:48 am
Forum: General Chrysler Sailing Discussion
Topic: Deck/Hull joints?
Replies: 8
Views: 12815

Re: Deck/Hull joints?

I did this too. WE should talk.
by Erbardy
Tue Jan 11, 2022 3:47 am
Forum: General Chrysler Sailing Discussion
Topic: Easiest cockpit floor fix?
Replies: 9
Views: 12908

Re: Easiest cockpit floor fix?

We can talk more details over the phone if you send me a PM with your contact information. In short I did not cut away the fiberglass tabs. I just put the plywood over everything. I lost 1" of headroom as result. After everything was secure with the epoxy i put new headliner throughout the whol...
by Erbardy
Sun Jan 02, 2022 1:10 pm
Forum: General Chrysler Sailing Discussion
Topic: Easiest cockpit floor fix?
Replies: 9
Views: 12908

Re: Easiest cockpit floor fix?

I did some of this during the restauration of our C26. I cut a piece of 1" plywood to size and caked one side full of epoxy. I used a car jack from the birth under the cockpit to push it up against the cockpit sol from underneath. I them drilled 10 holes through the cockpit and put 0.25" b...
by Erbardy
Sun Dec 19, 2021 6:08 am
Forum: General Chrysler Sailing Discussion
Topic: Chrysler 26 Draft
Replies: 5
Views: 9874

Re: Chrysler 26 Draft

I measured the draft as a function of swing keel winch location while my C26 was on straps. The numbers below include when the keel is all the way up (0 rotations) to the keel being all the way down (16 rotations). Here were my findings. Winch Handle Rotations Draft (feet) 0 2.33 1 2.92 2 3.25 3 3.5...
by Erbardy
Sun Oct 31, 2021 4:52 pm
Forum: General Chrysler Sailing Discussion
Topic: Chrysler 26 Draft
Replies: 5
Views: 9874

Re: Chrysler 26 Draft

When I had the boat on the crane I went ahead and measured the draft one crank at the time of the swing heal. I can share those numbers if you want me to
by Erbardy
Sat Sep 18, 2021 4:08 am
Forum: General Chrysler Sailing Discussion
Topic: Chrysler 26 - Tow, tongue, boat weight
Replies: 1
Views: 6057

Chrysler 26 - Tow, tongue, boat weight

Just an FYI for those who are curious of tow weight for the swing keel version of the 1978 Chrysler 26.

Trailer - 1800 lbs
Chrysler 26 - 5500 lbs
Tow weight - 7300 - 7500 lbs when fully loaded
Tongue weight - 700 lbs
by Erbardy
Tue Aug 31, 2021 12:37 pm
Forum: Saloon/Cabin/Comfort
Topic: What does a C26 head look like?
Replies: 1
Views: 11613

Re: What does a C26 head look like?

I bought a 1978 C26 3 years ago. The bathroom has no head (bowl) nor any holding tank. Just a porta-potty. There is a "waste" metal plug on the port deck and a hose coming down from it going inside the bathroom. That's all the evidence of any previous head. No bolt holes on the floor. I s...
by Erbardy
Tue Aug 17, 2021 6:06 am
Forum: Sails
Topic: C26 main sail for SALE
Replies: 1
Views: 9660

C26 main sail for SALE

I have a recently refurbished Chrysler 26 main sail for sale. PM me if interested
by Erbardy
Thu Jul 29, 2021 1:42 am
Forum: Keel
Topic: C26 lifting frames and keel drop pics (added more pics)
Replies: 13
Views: 44792

Re: C26 lifting frames and keel drop pics (added more pics)

I raised my 26 keel trunk 30 inches off the gound. That was plenty of clearance. When the keel pin shoes were removed that allowed another 3 or 4 inches of clearance for the tall part of the keel. Hi, I set the date to get MerSea on Jack-stands (aug 16) to have the bottom stripped, re-barrier coate...
by Erbardy
Wed Jul 21, 2021 3:45 am
Forum: General Chrysler Sailing Discussion
Topic: C26 May have found the leak
Replies: 10
Views: 19018

Re: C26 May have found the leak

Did you ever find out where the water leak came from?
by Erbardy
Wed Jun 09, 2021 3:00 am
Forum: Keel
Topic: C26 lifting frames and keel drop pics (added more pics)
Replies: 13
Views: 44792

Re:

Cool pics - did you have any issues getting the bolts out of the keel shoe ? I always wonder about the nuts to receive the bolts, and where they are - guess they dropped something like a plate in place before they did the ballast pour or something.. First bolt I tried wouldn't move, in fact I ended...
by Erbardy
Wed Jun 09, 2021 2:52 am
Forum: Keel
Topic: C26 Keel Pin
Replies: 3
Views: 20585

Re:

EmergencyExit wrote:Ira, Have you seen this page with pics ?

http://chryslersailing.lizards.net/sail ... acket.html
Hi,
THese links do not work anymore. Do you have any other references?
Thanks!
by Erbardy
Tue Jun 08, 2021 8:11 am
Forum: Keel
Topic: Chrysler 26 swing keel hinge and water in bilge
Replies: 0
Views: 19215

Chrysler 26 swing keel hinge and water in bilge

I have been doing research and have learned that the swing keel boot needs to be removed in order to replace the swing keel hinge. Does anyone have advice on how to replace the swing keel hinge. I have water in the bilge and I suspect it is coming from the pivot point of the swing keel. I sealed all...
by Erbardy
Sun Jun 06, 2021 5:34 pm
Forum: General Chrysler Sailing Discussion
Topic: Chrysler 26 water in bilge
Replies: 4
Views: 8980

Re: Chrysler 26 water in bilge

I had water in the bilge coming from the rear of the keel . It must have grounded at some time and the glass was very thin there. I found the leak when the boat was on the trailer and there was a wet spot that was weeping. That was a quick fix. I also had water on the sole that was coming in throug...
by Erbardy
Sun Jun 06, 2021 1:43 pm
Forum: General Chrysler Sailing Discussion
Topic: C26 May have found the leak
Replies: 10
Views: 19018

Re: C26 May have found the leak

I just finished a partial restoration of my Chrysler 26. I first found some Water infiltration into the bilge from below the waterline. It came from two spots. One was from where the rudder penetrates through the hole underneath the aft birth. The other one came from the old hull penetration from th...
by Erbardy
Sun Jun 06, 2021 1:35 pm
Forum: General Chrysler Sailing Discussion
Topic: Cabin modifications
Replies: 7
Views: 14455

Re: Cabin modifications

brigadoon wrote:Erbardy,
Beautiful work, makes me want to pull my boat to do a real refit. Where do you sail ?
Rick, Sv Brigadoon
Pymatuning lake. What about you?
by Erbardy
Sun Jun 06, 2021 1:35 pm
Forum: General Chrysler Sailing Discussion
Topic: Cabin modifications
Replies: 7
Views: 14455

Re: Cabin modifications

DTeeSail wrote:Beautifully done ! It's great to watch the video and see the excellent workmanship.

Thank you for sharing.

Thanks!
by Erbardy
Sun Jun 06, 2021 10:11 am
Forum: General Chrysler Sailing Discussion
Topic: Chrysler 26 water in bilge
Replies: 4
Views: 8980

Chrysler 26 water in bilge

Quick question for other Chrysler 26 owners. We completely renovated our boat including taking off the toe rails and rebuilding them after caulking the deck joints. The only thing we didn’t do is take off the old bottom paint and reapply barrier coat and ablative paint. Next year. But I noticed some...
by Erbardy
Wed Jun 02, 2021 11:57 am
Forum: General Chrysler Sailing Discussion
Topic: Chrysler 26 - Hull work advice
Replies: 0
Views: 18597

Chrysler 26 - Hull work advice

Hi, There are a few things I would like to do to complete my 1978 Chrysler 26 restoration. Here is a video I made of the work thus far. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EshWSrVCJe0 The work I would like to do at the end of the season if to do the following: 1. Take off the old ablative paint and repa...
by Erbardy
Fri May 07, 2021 4:48 am
Forum: General Chrysler Sailing Discussion
Topic: Cabin modifications
Replies: 7
Views: 14455

Re: Cabin modifications

HEre is a video of the work we did

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EshWSrVCJe0&t=162s
by Erbardy
Mon May 03, 2021 4:40 am
Forum: General Chrysler Sailing Discussion
Topic: Chrysler 26 aft cabin cushions
Replies: 1
Views: 6733

Chrysler 26 aft cabin cushions

Hi everyone. I have a Chrysler 26 and need aft cabin cushions. Does anyone have a set they are willing to sell or have a drawing with dimensions for sewing them?
by Erbardy
Tue Mar 16, 2021 2:40 am
Forum: Chrysler For Sale
Topic: 1979 Chrysler 26' for sale
Replies: 5
Views: 23472

Re: 1979 Chrysler 26' for sale

if you are willing to sell the cushions for the rear berth i would purchase those from you.
by Erbardy
Tue Mar 16, 2021 2:39 am
Forum: General Chrysler Sailing Discussion
Topic: C26 - rebedding toe rails
Replies: 6
Views: 14033

C26 - rebedding toe rails

I have a 78 Chrysler 26 that I am partially restoring. I am at the point of rebedding the toe rails. I wanted to confirm that water flows in the gap between the toe rail and the deck and then drains through the holes on the bottom of the toe rail. If that is the case, I will not use any sealant when...
by Erbardy
Tue Mar 16, 2021 2:37 am
Forum: Wanted
Topic: C26 - Cushions for reat berth
Replies: 0
Views: 25081

C26 - Cushions for reat berth

I have a 78 Chrysler 26 and am looking for cushions for the rear berth. Does anyone have any they are willing to sell?
by Erbardy
Tue Mar 16, 2021 2:36 am
Forum: Chrysler For Sale
Topic: c 26 parts for sale
Replies: 3
Views: 17566

Re: c 26 parts for sale

I know your post is dated, but do you happen to still have the cushions for stern berth?
by Erbardy
Sat Sep 05, 2020 3:24 am
Forum: Rudders/Tillers/Wheels
Topic: rudder shaft leak into bilge
Replies: 1
Views: 8678

rudder shaft leak into bilge

Hi everyone,
I have a 1978 Chrysler 26 and noticed a leak from the rudder shaft penetration on the bottom part of the hull that is below the water line that trickles into the bilge. Any advice on how to repair it?
by Erbardy
Sat Sep 05, 2020 3:24 am
Forum: General Chrysler Sailing Discussion
Topic: rudder shaft leak into bilge
Replies: 2
Views: 10122

rudder shaft leak into bilge

Hi everyone,
I have a 1978 Chrysler 26 and noticed a leak from the rudder shaft penetration on the bottom part of the hull that is below the water line that trickles into the bilge. Any advice on how to repair it?
by Erbardy
Tue Aug 18, 2020 11:32 am
Forum: General Chrysler Sailing Discussion
Topic: Chrysler 26 swing cable tube water flow
Replies: 1
Views: 9075

Chrysler 26 swing cable tube water flow

I have a new to me chrysler 26 (1978). Everything was fine for two weeks and then I dragged the keel on the ground. Shook the keel trunk. A week later I had water in the cabin around the keel trunk. took it to a ship yard and they said water was overflowing over top the hose that follows the swing c...