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by Reality
Tue Oct 21, 2014 8:41 am
Forum: General Chrysler Sailing Discussion
Topic: new owner, "new" boat, what shaft length outboard
Replies: 15
Views: 25552

Thanks Bill. I was wondering what those chrome caps were for. A couple of mine are very rusted and just had electrical tape covering them. Maybe I'll drill a drain hole as you suggest to see what happens.
by Reality
Sat Oct 18, 2014 4:09 pm
Forum: General Chrysler Sailing Discussion
Topic: new owner, "new" boat, what shaft length outboard
Replies: 15
Views: 25552

thanks. Hadn't thought about the weight pulling the drains down below surface. Important consideration.
by Reality
Sat Oct 18, 2014 7:03 am
Forum: General Chrysler Sailing Discussion
Topic: new owner, "new" boat, what shaft length outboard
Replies: 15
Views: 25552

Thanks for the good info. I'd looked at the 6hp 25" Tohatsu online, but wasn't sure if it would have enough power. But I'm mostly looking for a motor that provides safety, not speed, so probably a good choice. I assume it's best to have the prop out of the water while sailing? Would this requir...
by Reality
Fri Oct 17, 2014 5:57 pm
Forum: General Chrysler Sailing Discussion
Topic: new owner, "new" boat, what shaft length outboard
Replies: 15
Views: 25552

new owner, "new" boat, what shaft length outboard

A week ago I bought a C-22 locally and am looking forward to becoming a beginner sailer next year. Boat came without an outboard, so I'm looking to pick one up over winter. Boat will be slipped in northern Green Bay and occasionally sailed into Lake Michigan once I get some experience/skills. With t...
by Reality
Sun Oct 12, 2014 4:33 pm
Forum: General Chrysler Sailing Discussion
Topic: Keel pin access C22
Replies: 3
Views: 8502

I just bought a C22 last week. I've gone through it the last couple days. Mine (1977) has a black plastic cover about 6 inch diameter on the "walkway" side and is exposed on the other side (under the forward) seat of the dinette. Mine lived in fresh water and I'm not seeing a problem.