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- Sun Apr 09, 2023 2:38 am
- Forum: General Chrysler Sailing Discussion
- Topic: Sailing Opportunity in UK
- Replies: 1
- Views: 8073
Sailing Opportunity in UK
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...
- Fri Apr 07, 2023 5:11 am
- Forum: DaySailors
- Topic: Will calcium chloride do any damage to fiberglass?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 31128
Re: Will calcium chloride do any damage to fiberglass?
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...
- Fri Apr 07, 2023 5:04 am
- Forum: DaySailors
- Topic: Forestay tension
- Replies: 2
- Views: 17250
Re: Forestay tension
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
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
- Fri Apr 07, 2023 4:49 am
- Forum: Outboards
- Topic: is a 2HP Mariner engine big enough?
- Replies: 1
- Views: 9792
is a 2HP Mariner engine big enough?
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...
- Sun Apr 02, 2023 3:26 am
- Forum: Rigging Tips
- Topic: Securing turnbuckles (Bottle Screws) from turning, what is the best way?
- Replies: 1
- Views: 8868
Securing turnbuckles (Bottle Screws) from turning, what is the best way?
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...
- Wed Mar 29, 2023 4:33 am
- Forum: DaySailors
- Topic: I’ve got a LoneStar 16
- Replies: 2
- Views: 3382
Re: I’ve got a LoneStar 16
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.