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by Alanhod
Mon Nov 12, 2012 12:23 am
Forum: General Chrysler Sailing Discussion
Topic: Veterans Day
Replies: 3
Views: 4417

As it is said "Freedom is not Free"

Thank you for our freedom and your service to us all.

Thanks
Alan
by Alanhod
Thu Nov 01, 2012 12:40 pm
Forum: General Chrysler Sailing Discussion
Topic: New C22 owner
Replies: 12
Views: 12150

Re: Welcome Larry!

Welcome aboard ship mate! I see you already met one of the crew in person, excellent. That's the way to properly enjoy ones Chrysler. Thanks Alan I'm less than a year into The Coreth, a 1977 C22. Bought it already slipped at a quaint little marina here on the Puget Sound this past March. Spent many ...
by Alanhod
Mon Oct 29, 2012 12:55 pm
Forum: General Chrysler Sailing Discussion
Topic: Great Delivery Sunday! Trip report.
Replies: 4
Views: 4965

Sounds like a good day of sailing to me. Great report, thanks for sharing it.

Thanks
Alan
by Alanhod
Mon Oct 29, 2012 12:43 pm
Forum: General Chrysler Sailing Discussion
Topic: Hurricane Sandy
Replies: 25
Views: 56306

Here is a link to the HMS sinking http://t.news.msn.com/us/hms-bounty-rep ... ll-missing

I hope it is the only loss of life suffered in this storm and everyone else stays safe and sound.
by Alanhod
Sat Oct 27, 2012 11:07 pm
Forum: General Chrysler Sailing Discussion
Topic: HELP!!! C-22 Swing keel repair
Replies: 14
Views: 22018

Re: HELP!!! C-22 Swing keel repair

The boat can not be sailed as is, it looks great but doesn't float. Thank you. Andy A Chrysler Submarine! :shock: I want one of THOSE. Oh wait, no I don't. :wink: I only helped a little on Captain Scott's Keel job. From my point of view it was a lot easier then it looks. After all Captain Scott did...
by Alanhod
Sat Oct 20, 2012 11:10 am
Forum: General Chrysler Sailing Discussion
Topic: spintech Fiddle block
Replies: 3
Views: 5238

I've only ever used the Harken blocks that came with the boat. When I bought the boat it was missing a couple block so I replaced the missing ones with Harken again. I figured after 30 year the originals were in great shape. Figured I could not go wrong getting more of them. I'm starting to realize ...
by Alanhod
Sat Oct 20, 2012 11:05 am
Forum: General Chrysler Sailing Discussion
Topic: Oh Jeez... Look what just popped up on cl
Replies: 14
Views: 14120

Well this one got away but the next one. We will see. Man your wife is never going to let me come over and play at your house. :shock:

Thanks
Alan
by Alanhod
Thu Oct 18, 2012 2:09 am
Forum: General Chrysler Sailing Discussion
Topic: Latest projects
Replies: 5
Views: 7650

My was pot in brand new by the prior owner. He mounted it but never connected any wires. I did the wiring and I like it and its location. This is on the Starboard sidejust under the aft window on my C22. (Double click to enlarge.) http://thumb1.webshots.net/t/96/96/0/11/58/2024011580105487341hNgeRY_...
by Alanhod
Thu Oct 18, 2012 2:03 am
Forum: General Chrysler Sailing Discussion
Topic: Drop Board Side Rail Leaks Video
Replies: 6
Views: 5753

I've not had this leak but I think your finding it and the solution is fantastic.

Thanks
Alan
by Alanhod
Mon Oct 15, 2012 12:28 pm
Forum: General Chrysler Sailing Discussion
Topic: Oh Jeez... Look what just popped up on cl
Replies: 14
Views: 14120

I called it, a C-22 or a C-26 would pop up just around the corner. Vela, a C22 to order. Nice and clean, still needs a little something somewthing for a winter project and your ready to sail this spring. Now the clincher here is the owner will take $1500 and you will have to take it home with you. T...
by Alanhod
Sat Oct 13, 2012 8:57 am
Forum: General Chrysler Sailing Discussion
Topic: boom vang and back stay adjuster
Replies: 4
Views: 5288

Here's a photo of the OEM back stay adjuster on my C22. (Double click to enlarge) A shot of the whole rig. http://thumb1.webshots.net/t/68/468/7/14/31/2435714310105487341DiDwbo_th.jpg Business end of the adjuster. http://thumb1.webshots.net/t/85/175/7/1/16/2037701160105487341dUDJgC_th.jpg Attach poi...
by Alanhod
Fri Oct 12, 2012 12:26 am
Forum: General Chrysler Sailing Discussion
Topic: What is the standard shorepower hook up?
Replies: 11
Views: 10581

Hey Alan- Would you post a shot of how you have your solar panels deployed? Thanks! Mark Well I don't think I have a photo of it, but it's really simple. One panel hangs inside on the aft Port window, the other hangs on the Aft Starboard window. Both from the OEM suction cups that came with the pan...
by Alanhod
Thu Oct 11, 2012 11:57 pm
Forum: General Chrysler Sailing Discussion
Topic: Not a Chrysler but...
Replies: 5
Views: 9161

Wow, my wallet just barfed up a big lint ball just thinking about what it would cost to keep this baby up. :shock: That is some museum quality looking boating material there.

Thanks,
Alan
by Alanhod
Thu Oct 11, 2012 11:51 pm
Forum: General Chrysler Sailing Discussion
Topic: Trailer
Replies: 5
Views: 8967

Yup, what Captain Scott said. And Welcome to the forum, and congratulations on your new Chrysler Sailboat. My vintage 1970's trailer, while slightly ugly should last a loooong time to come. It needs Paint which has been sitting in the garage for a year. So my trailer would last longer if I paint it....
by Alanhod
Thu Oct 11, 2012 11:36 pm
Forum: General Chrysler Sailing Discussion
Topic: A sad day
Replies: 11
Views: 11262

No, Lots of cash or should I say the lack of lots of cash is the challenge of the the thing. If I had lots of cash then I'd be paying someone else to work on my boat and then I would not love my boat so much, and then I's sell it and get a BIG sail boat and pay someone to sail it for me. Then where ...
by Alanhod
Sun Oct 07, 2012 8:35 pm
Forum: General Chrysler Sailing Discussion
Topic: What is the standard shorepower hook up?
Replies: 11
Views: 10581

I've seen both the 3 prong 115v normal home type plug in and the 30AMP big yellow connections at marina's. I carry cords for both. Too cheap to buy that $80 pigtail that can go on my 30AMp big herking cable so I would only carry it and the pigtail. Well some day. But you know me. I'm fully solar pow...
by Alanhod
Sun Oct 07, 2012 8:29 pm
Forum: General Chrysler Sailing Discussion
Topic: Checking in
Replies: 3
Views: 4005

Advice, I second the motion. "Go" Half the fun of a Chrysler is Dry dock don't you know. The joy of sailing them just leads to more dry dock. It's the whole package I enjoy: 1. Top performance sailing in comfort. 2. Low cost of entry. 3. Easy to work on. 4. Freakishly large, loyal followin...
by Alanhod
Sun Oct 07, 2012 8:14 pm
Forum: General Chrysler Sailing Discussion
Topic: A sad day
Replies: 11
Views: 11262

Ooooh, not a good day. Well I've said it before and I'll say it again. Chrysler Sailboats are like potato Chips. You can't eat just one. Well you can't own just one in your lifetime. I'm thinking a C22 or a C26 is just itching to come home with you in the not too distant future. Till then, you have ...
by Alanhod
Fri Oct 05, 2012 11:28 am
Forum: General Chrysler Sailing Discussion
Topic: Nice CY30 on Ebay
Replies: 7
Views: 7132

Oooh, man, wow... Sometimes it's good to be broke or I would be on my way and then I'd be on the other side of the country with a new C30 and no way to get her home. Not that I would be aloud to come home if I did something like that. :shock: But my much more portable C22 will comfort me just fine f...
by Alanhod
Fri Oct 05, 2012 11:11 am
Forum: General Chrysler Sailing Discussion
Topic: Went sailing last night . . . . . .
Replies: 7
Views: 8852

Nice!

Thanks
Alan
by Alanhod
Tue Sep 25, 2012 12:51 pm
Forum: General Chrysler Sailing Discussion
Topic: Portlights, yet again
Replies: 13
Views: 21102

Yup, screws on the outside. Clearly my windows had been done by some prior owner but there were no screw holes on the face of the inside of my port lights. Assumption only is they have always been on the outside. However the screws on the inside do make more seance. Owe well, my keep the water out n...
by Alanhod
Thu Sep 13, 2012 12:31 pm
Forum: General Chrysler Sailing Discussion
Topic: Adding weight in the keel area???
Replies: 16
Views: 27021

I regularly add weight to my keel before sailing. A burger, fries and a very large cold beverage get added to my keel most times before sailing. :lol:

Oh you mean the boat! No don't do it. Burp.

Thanks
Alan
by Alanhod
Thu Sep 13, 2012 12:24 pm
Forum: General Chrysler Sailing Discussion
Topic: Sailor's Wishlist - Pimp my Boat
Replies: 13
Views: 16092

Clinometers, or "tilt-o-meters" are truly not a nesessity, however, if you have a first-mate, you will most likely be told your craft is heeling far to much for their liking before the clinometer will tell you. :D Well the "Tilt-o meter" does give me warning before my first mate...
by Alanhod
Thu Sep 13, 2012 12:15 pm
Forum: General Chrysler Sailing Discussion
Topic: T-Shirts any interest?
Replies: 23
Views: 25634

What I can only vote once. :D If it was Russia we could vote lots of times. :lol: Oh my bad! Okay I'm thinking 1 C22, 1 C26 and 1 C27 this time around. Chrysler sailboats are like potato chips. You can't eat just one. Well I'm thinking you can't own just one in you lifetime. Am I right Chrysler20%26...
by Alanhod
Thu Sep 06, 2012 2:13 am
Forum: General Chrysler Sailing Discussion
Topic: Not a Chrysler, but looks to be a fine delivery
Replies: 13
Views: 19539

Re: Not a Chrysler, but looks to be a fine delivery

Hi all, to crew on a delivery of a Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 50 DS to San Francisco. Stoked! OH JEALOUSY, is just too soft a word here. Oh man the Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 44 has been on my wish list for years. Where is that quarter million when I really need it. :? Photo's, you must get p[photo's and stori...
by Alanhod
Thu Sep 06, 2012 2:04 am
Forum: General Chrysler Sailing Discussion
Topic: Sailor's Wishlist - Pimp my Boat
Replies: 13
Views: 16092

Yes Sir, one antique tilt-o-meter right here. My boat had it installed when I bought her, vintage 1976 I think and it still works Grrrrreat! Never leave port without it! :lol: http://inlinethumb30.webshots.com/51101/2149736390105487341S500x500Q85.jpg I've healed her over to 25 degrees with the toe r...
by Alanhod
Mon Sep 03, 2012 4:31 pm
Forum: General Chrysler Sailing Discussion
Topic: Sailor's Wishlist - Pimp my Boat
Replies: 13
Views: 16092

Ah yes the wish list. I started that right after buying my boat. I used Excel for my wish list. It also doubled as the "What I have spent list" I estimated how much time and how much money I would spend on each wish Item to help me prioritize my budget on the boat. Once I got an Item for m...
by Alanhod
Sun Sep 02, 2012 5:51 pm
Forum: General Chrysler Sailing Discussion
Topic: Stove Options
Replies: 24
Views: 26392

I use a Forespar swinging galley stove. I bought it for my Pamlico Sound sailing trip last year...[/img] Okay this is the stove for me. I looked online at it and I think this is on my wish list. Maker... http://www.forespar.com/products/boat-gimballed-stove-mini-galley.shtml Vendor with the best pr...
by Alanhod
Sun Sep 02, 2012 1:09 pm
Forum: General Chrysler Sailing Discussion
Topic: Adding weight in the keel area???
Replies: 16
Views: 27021

Well speaking from my vast once Novice sailing skills to my new and improved rank Amiture sailing skills with heavy Novice tendencies. I other words we maybe should hear from some of the old salts for the proper answer but I will toss a low salt substitute. Less sail my friend. Yes, it pains me to t...
by Alanhod
Sat Sep 01, 2012 5:54 pm
Forum: General Chrysler Sailing Discussion
Topic: Fun on the lake
Replies: 8
Views: 7946

Oh you just hit my diving fun spot of the World here. I've been told no one is allowed to dive Deception Pass at any time any more without some legal go ahead from the state. Now prior to that I've dove it slack, and tide going in ether direction all in the same day on the same dive. I first dove it...