Chrysler Sailors Forum

No. I dont think that's right.
My Main actually has a 1/4 to 3/8" round cord/rope sewed inside the sail. This cord threads through the groove and the size of the cord keeps the foot of the sail attached to the boom

Hope this helps

WOW!
That just sucks. My wife and I had our car broke into on our way to the NC coast. Stayed the night in Raleigh Durham. Maybe it's worse then we think.
Hope you are back on the water soon.

Welcome aboard, There are a couple of us on this site from Central Ohio. I see Ron already sent a post. Where are you sailing at? I go down to Rocky Fork lake 2x year, (that's pretty close to Dayton) the rest the time sail around central ohio. Glad your here and you will love your Chrysler and this ...

Hi Mike, I hook 1 strap on to the bridle and the other strap to the round part of the first tie down hook. Then back to your mast and gin pole. I didn't think about having them slide. That might work too! Then just use 1 strap looped thru. We always raise and lower the mast w/ 2 people. It will work...

Yes, That is the only way my wife and I raise and lower our mast.
One thing I have found is I started using tie down straps for the supports. Then I can loosen or tighten the supports as needed. This keeps the mast from swinging side to side.
Hope this makes sense to everyone.

MKB
Hi, I live just east of Col and have our C-22 docked at Hoover Resv in Westerville,
Call my cell 614-204-4524 anytime, would love to have you aboard. To look or sail!!

Good luck w/ the purchase Call if you have questions too!

Hi Hot Dot, Just read your post and all the remarks after. Sounds like fun. I was raised in Venice and know the waters from Sarasota south to Englewood. I still have family in the area (Bradenton to Englewood) now! Family moved there in 1969. Englewood was a little fishing town back then and Nokomis...

This is a fun subject!! Some of you know I got the boat for free w/ trailer. Getting it back to Ohio from NJ. Buying and fitting a tandem trailer (for long distance hauling) Motor New Keel Brackets and bottom paint. Made our own cushions and material Wife and I figure up right now we are at the $570...

Wow,
This article about the Catalina refit is awesome. There are some really good pics of the owner sailing his "new rig"!
Thanks for sharing.

I just got a great deal on a new tiller on e-bay. I have worked on my old one for 3 years to keep it good and finally said no more. The original length is around 40-43" If you look at www.idasailor.com they have new ones their. I have also heard of some using a wooden axe handle for temporary. ...

Congrtulations Ron!!
Wow I was just getting on to say I was the high bidder on E-bay for a new tiller. Sure didn't expect to read this. :)
Deb and I are Happy for you.
We can't wait to meet her.
We will all have a great time on Alum Creek this summer!!

Thanks Again

Hi All,
Tried to find using the search but no luck.

Anyone out there know the correct length of the stock tiller for a C-22??

cant find anything except C-26 on Idasailor!

Thanks in advance

Hi Guys, Thought I would give my 2 cents on this. We had a 6 hp merc 4-stroke w/ a pull start. Last year when I injured my shoulder we had no way to start the motor. So we could not sail all summer. My wife can not pull the the rope hard enough when the shaft is in the water. ( hard to get leverage ...

Last June, we were pulling out the C-22 around dusk. I have to go in about up to my knees at this ramp. I have used this ramp many times. Of course I slipped on the moss. Tried to catch myself and ripped out my shoulder from the socket. Thought I broke my arm. (Wish I would have, it would have been ...

Morning, I have seen many of you talking about making your own cushions. We have just about finished ours. Will show pics when done. Here is a tip I learned many years ago customizing vans. (back in the "60's) When you are ready to cut your foam. Borrow your wifes Electric Knife, the one you us...

Welcome aboard this forum. As you have seen lots of good people and good advice. As far as trailering our C-22 we take it to the Albemarle Sound twice a year. it is the body of water the Outer Banks protects. 28 miles wide and average 20 ft deep/ Intracoastal goes right thru it. We have a condo ther...

OK, thought I would chime in on this one. I do see alot of similarities. First I have been playing drums over 45 years. Professionally and for enjoyment. All kinds of genre, from R and B, to RnR, country and, Snare in a Bagpipe band. (running around town in a Kilt) :) Still playing now just no more ...

It is almost 50 degrees here today in balmy Ohio.
We could rename your boat the "USS ICESCRAPER" !! :)

Ron,
Looks very nice. Looking forward to seeing it on your boat, on the water.
Need any help getting it hooked up, let me know.
I almost have my table done. :)

Hi, Thought I would chime in since all I can do is watch snow falling!! I have been a musician (drummer) most of my life, so I wanted something from a song, a group, etc. I was originally thinking "Midnight Rider" (big Allman Bros. fan). Going thru old LP's one night I was recording Jeff B...

Hey Gus, Great to hear from you! Saw one of your posts on the NC pirates site. Glad to hear your doing well. Any ideas when you get home? Did you sell your C-22 or did you decide to keep it? Hope you kept it. I still want to meet w/ you in Albemarle Sound someday in NC. Making plans now to go 3rd wk...

Hi, I'm with Ron. The more boats we saw, the more we liked our Chryslers. One of the motor yachts we boarded had beautiful woodwork. I talked w/ the salesman about the show and how sales were going. He has 540 month financing! That's 45 years. I was stunned. That is what got the U.S in the problem w...

Good Evening, The only boat related thing we can do here in ohio this wknd is the INDOOR boat show. Hi temp today was 4, might get to 20 tomorrow!! Ronc and I will be at the show when the doors open. The news the other night for the next days temperature -- 6:am 5, 12:pm 10, 5:pm 9, told my wife the...

Merry Christmas
from central ohio! Right now it's 20 degrees but at least the sun is shining. :)
Hope to do some varnishing of my woodwork on the C-22 today!

Spring will be here before we know it!!

Hey Scott,
Yes the 6 hp was plenty for our C-22. We have sailed w/ that motor in some big water on the east coast. 2-4ft waves and headwind 15-20 and we moved right along.
I am sure yours will do great.

I purchased a 4 stk 6 hp merc last year. I keep it in a heated garage over the winter. Last spring it kept sputtering and giving me fits. Took it in on warranty and they almost did not repair it. The mechanic told me what to do each time out. Un-hook the gas line and let the engine run till it dies....

Hi Everyone, Yes, like Ron says, winter came early here in central ohio. :( But our Buckeyes still beat Michigan!! :) My wife and I do alot of traveling with our boat and I am looking at these Quick Release Shroud Levers from West Marine. There is 1 for 500lbs and 1 for 1500lbs of pressure. Any thou...

Glad to have you aboard. I got my boat for free, but you know what they say. There's no such thing as a free puppy, there's no such thing as a free boat!! :) You will love it. We have had ours since june 07. C-22's are great boats in bigger waters. I just replaced my keel brackets and pins this past...

I learned the hard way too! Going down the highway I had my rudder tied up w/ a line between the 2 tiedown hooks on the transom. From the bouncing it ended up sliding off and the rudder is now grinding down the freeway. A friendly driver pulled up next to me and got me to pull over. Wow! That was a ...