Chrysler Sailors Forum

Hi everyone, as someone new to sailing and owning a Chrysler 22 I would like to thank you all for the great posts on this page. Even though many of them are old they are still valuable. As a thank you I would like to invite any group member who may be visiting the UK to message me and we will show y...

The calcium chloride used as deicer is anhydrous (it doesnt have any water molecules attached) when it comes into contact with water (ice) it absorbs it and this process gives off heat which melts the ice. The calcium chloride then dissoves in the water and this further reduces its freezing point. I...

Hi Eric-Fai
I just saw this post that you replied to. I have a C22 I think its 1980 although the plate is very worn.
I am interested in getting tension information for Forestay, back stay and shrouds. If you have any data that may be use ful I would appreciate that.
Thank you

Hi I have a C22 and we sail on a tidal estuary. The main engine is a 5HP Mercury outboard which gets us inand out of the moorings without any difficulty. The boat also came with a 2hp Mariner which was sold as a back up in case the main engine failed. My question is is this big enough to propel my C...

Hi all, I currently us a twisted piece of wire through the ends of the screws on the turnbuckles and tape this round with electrical insulation tape to prevent it snagging on the sail. I have two questions: 1. How do other members stop the turnbuckles from gradually unscewing? 2. Is there a better m...

Hi Cavah, Yes Im home and awake. Im new to the board and will be reading and posting regularly. I have recently aquired a C22 she's sailable but needs some attention here and there. She's birthed at Lytham Dock in Lancashire, North of England.