Search found 719 matches
- Mon Jun 15, 2009 6:29 am
- Forum: General Chrysler Sailing Discussion
- Topic: Splash! (and lessons learned)
- Replies: 7
- Views: 6352
Sailfrog, I had a bit of trouble understanding your description until I realized that your extension is partially outside the main frame member. Mine is completely enclosed. So while that's a great idea, it won't quite work for me. Currently I'm thinking of a simple stop on the extension for putting...
- Sat Jun 13, 2009 4:41 am
- Forum: General Chrysler Sailing Discussion
- Topic: Splash! (and lessons learned)
- Replies: 7
- Views: 6352
Splash! (and lessons learned)
We pulled Copacetic up to Madison, WI yesterday and put her in Lake Mendota for the first time. We launched at Marshal Park, which went well thanks to our trailer's tongue extension. Although we had very little wind we were sailing on a beautiful day and really enjoyed it. The boat worked as expecte...
- Wed Jun 10, 2009 6:37 am
- Forum: General Chrysler Sailing Discussion
- Topic: Rudder Raising Clevis Pin (C26)
- Replies: 0
- Views: 2612
Rudder Raising Clevis Pin (C26)
The clevis pin that the rudder raising line wraps around was badly bent. It seems to be a 1/4" x 1 3/4". I haven't been able to find one so far, although I straightened mine out enough to use for now. Does anyone have a supplier for these? Are they a weak link and should I consider fitting...
- Wed Jun 10, 2009 6:32 am
- Forum: General Chrysler Sailing Discussion
- Topic: Crazy Idea!!!
- Replies: 13
- Views: 10732
- Mon Jun 08, 2009 7:41 pm
- Forum: General Chrysler Sailing Discussion
- Topic: Raised the mast for the first time (C26)
- Replies: 1
- Views: 2470
Raised the mast for the first time (C26)
With the trailer basically ready my attention has turned to the boat. I built mast carriers to get the mast off the pulpit and pushpit. I'm thinking of adding a roller to the stern carrier to make sliding the mast back and forth easier. I had a bit of a problem figuring out the main sheet arrangemen...
- Thu Jun 04, 2009 11:47 am
- Forum: General Chrysler Sailing Discussion
- Topic: Somebody type something!
- Replies: 12
- Views: 9184
- Wed Jun 03, 2009 4:54 am
- Forum: General Chrysler Sailing Discussion
- Topic: Somebody type something!
- Replies: 12
- Views: 9184
- Thu May 28, 2009 12:38 pm
- Forum: General Chrysler Sailing Discussion
- Topic: My new sails and FXSails
- Replies: 3
- Views: 3912
Thanks for keeping us informed of the good and the bad. In a similar, but work related situation, I ordered a custom server rack that was to be delivered in 6 weeks. This is week 5 so I called to confirm a ship date and was informed there was an error and my rack had not been built. Like you, they h...
- Thu May 28, 2009 12:25 pm
- Forum: General Chrysler Sailing Discussion
- Topic: $ What is the cost of ownership of your Chrysler $
- Replies: 18
- Views: 14837
- Wed May 27, 2009 6:01 am
- Forum: General Chrysler Sailing Discussion
- Topic: $ What is the cost of ownership of your Chrysler $
- Replies: 18
- Views: 14837
- Mon May 25, 2009 6:48 am
- Forum: General Chrysler Sailing Discussion
- Topic: How to reposition on trailer (without water)
- Replies: 27
- Views: 21041
We moved her Saturday. The floor jack under the keel sunk into the plywood it was sitting on so it would roll. We ended up winching her forward with a strap around the fixed keel only for an inch or two, then release the jack and repeat. Thanks to everyone for your suggestions. http://i36.photobucke...
- Fri May 22, 2009 11:30 am
- Forum: General Chrysler Sailing Discussion
- Topic: How to reposition on trailer (without water)
- Replies: 27
- Views: 21041
- Fri May 22, 2009 10:31 am
- Forum: General Chrysler Sailing Discussion
- Topic: OK, FESS UP!!!
- Replies: 24
- Views: 17958
- Thu May 21, 2009 6:22 am
- Forum: General Chrysler Sailing Discussion
- Topic: How to reposition on trailer (without water)
- Replies: 27
- Views: 21041
- Thu May 21, 2009 4:43 am
- Forum: General Chrysler Sailing Discussion
- Topic: How to reposition on trailer (without water)
- Replies: 27
- Views: 21041
Thanks for all the replies. Based on what I've been thinking and reading here I'm going to try something like what Dennis suggested. Especially since he's done it on this particular boat and trailer :D Thanks Dennis. Chrysler20%26, that's NEGATIVE 80 pounds (estimated) on the tongue, not 80 pounds. ...
- Wed May 20, 2009 11:56 am
- Forum: General Chrysler Sailing Discussion
- Topic: How to reposition on trailer (without water)
- Replies: 27
- Views: 21041
- Wed May 20, 2009 10:23 am
- Forum: General Chrysler Sailing Discussion
- Topic: How to reposition on trailer (without water)
- Replies: 27
- Views: 21041
IH, That's a 5,000 pound boat, not 14,000 pounds. Still a lot. GS, What makes you say it looks like the bunks are not set properly? It seems to be missing two, but I don't know if they were ever there. Apart from that it seems OK. I do like the idea of supporting the weight on the fixed keel, so I'l...
- Wed May 20, 2009 9:18 am
- Forum: General Chrysler Sailing Discussion
- Topic: Photos
- Replies: 10
- Views: 8620
- Wed May 20, 2009 8:53 am
- Forum: General Chrysler Sailing Discussion
- Topic: How to reposition on trailer (without water)
- Replies: 27
- Views: 21041
- Wed May 20, 2009 8:11 am
- Forum: General Chrysler Sailing Discussion
- Topic: How to reposition on trailer (without water)
- Replies: 27
- Views: 21041
- Wed May 20, 2009 8:07 am
- Forum: General Chrysler Sailing Discussion
- Topic: How to reposition on trailer (without water)
- Replies: 27
- Views: 21041
A strap around the keel sounds like a good idea. I like that better than pulling out my bow eye. I could even pad the strap until I feel all warm and fuzzy about it. I think a come-along attached to the trailer tongue would probably do it, and give me a bit more precise control than pulling with my ...
- Wed May 20, 2009 7:05 am
- Forum: General Chrysler Sailing Discussion
- Topic: How to reposition on trailer (without water)
- Replies: 27
- Views: 21041
- Wed May 20, 2009 6:39 am
- Forum: General Chrysler Sailing Discussion
- Topic: How to reposition on trailer (without water)
- Replies: 27
- Views: 21041
How to reposition on trailer (without water)
During the trip home my C26 shifted back on her trailer. This created negative tongue weight. I don't want to tow an hour to put her in the water in this state (although I probably already did to get her home). I'm assuming simply winching her forward would put too much stress on the bow eye area, b...
- Wed May 20, 2009 6:28 am
- Forum: General Chrysler Sailing Discussion
- Topic: What Other Hobbies do you have?
- Replies: 31
- Views: 22576
Too many hobbies, too little time. In addition to sailing, which I'm taking up after a two decade hiatus... Bicycling. I have been a cyclist my entire adult life. I used to do some time trialing and racing up to 200 mile time trials. Now I just ride for pleasure, and commuting in fair weather. My wi...
- Mon May 18, 2009 12:59 pm
- Forum: General Chrysler Sailing Discussion
- Topic: What does your boat name mean?
- Replies: 46
- Views: 31337
- Sun May 17, 2009 3:29 pm
- Forum: General Chrysler Sailing Discussion
- Topic: New C26 Owner
- Replies: 1
- Views: 2363
New C26 Owner
It took a lot of research here and elsewhere to decide that a Chrysler 26 is the best boat for us. It then took more research to find the right one for sale. Saturday we purchased Dennis K's boat and we could not be more pleased with the boat and the care that Dennis took of her for almost 30 years....
- Sun May 17, 2009 3:23 pm
- Forum: Chrysler For Sale
- Topic: 1979 C-26 for sale
- Replies: 1
- Views: 4053
- Thu May 14, 2009 1:01 pm
- Forum: General Chrysler Sailing Discussion
- Topic: How much paint for a C-26 hull?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 6617
- Thu May 14, 2009 11:37 am
- Forum: General Chrysler Sailing Discussion
- Topic: How much paint for a C-26 hull?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 6617
How much paint for a C-26 hull?
I'm thinking about painting a hull. How much Interlux or Awlgrip should I need to paint (roller) a C-26 hull?