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by C22Bob
Fri Apr 11, 2014 9:49 am
Forum: General Chrysler Sailing Discussion
Topic: Jack Stands
Replies: 13
Views: 22625

For my AC225 model I installed a 50amp breaker and used the 50A 250V NEMA 6-50R Receptacle . Very close to a clothes dryer type plug except the blades are parallel.

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by C22Bob
Fri Apr 11, 2014 4:40 am
Forum: General Chrysler Sailing Discussion
Topic: Jack Stands
Replies: 13
Views: 22625

John, I don't have experience with the 120v Lincoln welder, and from what I see on their home page it looks more expensive than the 230V model. Mine is the AC225 model and I highly recommend it. The 230v will allow you to work easily with 1/8" electrodes and weld up to 1/2" steel plate. Al...
by C22Bob
Thu Apr 10, 2014 10:32 am
Forum: General Chrysler Sailing Discussion
Topic: Jack Stands
Replies: 13
Views: 22625

You definitely should...not the starting a fire, but learning to weld. Stick welding is fairly easy. When you think of all the money spent on drill bits and fasteners, it pays for itself fast, and gives you a ton more creativity. Good luck, and do keep the fire extinguisher handy
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by C22Bob
Fri Apr 04, 2014 12:34 pm
Forum: Keel
Topic: Keel Replacement on Trailer
Replies: 4
Views: 23975

As for the nylon rod tensioner, I agree not a great design, but I think it was included on the later models, not the other way around. I have a 1980 C22 that has the tensioner. Since we're on the subject, the tensioner is not completely a bad idea. To properly work, the tension would have to be exer...
by C22Bob
Tue Apr 01, 2014 11:19 am
Forum: General Chrysler Sailing Discussion
Topic: Jack Stands
Replies: 13
Views: 22625

Jack Stands

Posting a few pix of my custom jack stands that cradle my C22. Materials used : 2"x3"x1/8" square steel tubing 2"x2"x1/8" square steel tubing 1/4" x 1.25" flat steel Welded the square tubing together and used the flat steel for a strap to cradle the boat. Tota...
by C22Bob
Mon Mar 31, 2014 6:29 am
Forum: Keel
Topic: Refinishing the keel on a C22
Replies: 3
Views: 22567

Same here. Dropped my keel couple weeks ago and in the process of chipping away all the rust. Air hammer does a nice job if you have one, but sounds like you're going the blast route. I have a lot of heavy pitting on mine and need to grind smooth much as I can. Once you're down to bare metal, there ...
by C22Bob
Fri Oct 04, 2013 5:33 am
Forum: DaySailors
Topic: List to starbord
Replies: 4
Views: 16657

George, I have a 1980 C22 that I'm restoring and have heard others on this forum mention the foam being saturated, but I haven't seen that with mine. Not sure if the later models used a different foam or not. I've heard where some owners remove the foam completely. If I suspected moisture, I would c...
by C22Bob
Fri Aug 02, 2013 12:39 pm
Forum: General Chrysler Sailing Discussion
Topic: Cracks around mast step...Pics inside
Replies: 10
Views: 19826

Those look like simple stress cracks in the gel coat only. Nothing too bad. My C22 had the same when I got her. Mostly cosmetic. The deck is over an inch thick there. Pickup a gelcoat repair kit. Work it in, sand and paint.
by C22Bob
Wed Jul 31, 2013 9:25 am
Forum: General Chrysler Sailing Discussion
Topic: How to rig for singlehanding?
Replies: 8
Views: 16280

Here's a nice link that shows running halyards aft to cockpit which will definitely be necessary for solo sailling. Running Halyards Aft to Cockpit I used a similar setup on my C22 with two Harken #140 Big Bullet Block with Cam Cleat at base of mast for halyards, and a Spinlock Deck Organizer to rou...
by C22Bob
Thu Jun 27, 2013 5:21 am
Forum: General Chrysler Sailing Discussion
Topic: Don't pay the ransom!!
Replies: 11
Views: 13625

Re: Don't pay the ransom!!

... I also have a rudder problem which will have to be taken care of. ...... Any thoughts or input is always welcome and I will try to post anything interesting that I happen to run into hi Andiron Several months ago I posted in the Rudders section of this forum how I redesigned mine. Subject - Rud...
by C22Bob
Tue Mar 26, 2013 5:28 am
Forum: General Chrysler Sailing Discussion
Topic: standing rigging on C22...
Replies: 42
Views: 97285

Rigging shops never 'guess'

Rigging shops want your exact measurements. They would never 'guess' the length. Tune your mast exactly to your liking, then take those measurements to the rigger. The measurement is terminal end-to-terminal end including turnbuckles. Turnbuckles should be set to allow plenty of room for tightening ...
by C22Bob
Thu Mar 14, 2013 12:04 pm
Forum: General Chrysler Sailing Discussion
Topic: Swinging the swing keel
Replies: 12
Views: 14437

Greg, yes, the potential for real damage is definitely possible on grounding with keel locked. I was thinking about some type of tensioner that would be spring loaded where it would release under heavy force, but stay engaged during heavy pitching. Im thinking maybe a ball plunger type tensioner tha...
by C22Bob
Thu Mar 14, 2013 10:44 am
Forum: General Chrysler Sailing Discussion
Topic: Swinging the swing keel
Replies: 12
Views: 14437

Locking the keel

Greg, thanks for bringing that up.. I'm considering installing a keel locking mechanism on my C22. I know some of the Catalina's have such a feature, although I haven't actually studied their design. My C22 has the snubber tension knob for the keel, but I've seen several posts on this forum say how ...
by C22Bob
Tue Feb 19, 2013 7:09 am
Forum: Rigging Tips
Topic: Spreader rake
Replies: 5
Views: 29443

Spreader rake

Looking to replace the stock spreaders on my C22 mast with the air foil types from Dwyer. Has anybody done that and what rake angle did you go with? The stock spreaders look like 0 degrees.
Thanks,
Bob
by C22Bob
Tue Jan 08, 2013 8:58 am
Forum: Sails
Topic: C22 Sails from "The Sail Warehouse"
Replies: 12
Views: 39742

On this same note, does anyone have a high quality image (.jpg, etc.) of the C22 sail logo? If you were to have one screen printed, what image would you use? Check this out. It's a logo I put together https://docs.google.com/open?id=0ByL5lSjjYxt3RWxuZTZ0bGxmdW8 Contact Dean info [at] displaylasercu...
by C22Bob
Tue Jan 08, 2013 8:42 am
Forum: Sails
Topic: C22 Sails from "The Sail Warehouse"
Replies: 12
Views: 39742

Re: C22 Sails from "The Sail Warehouse"

70 degrees here this weekend, to celebrate I ordered a new main sail from the Sail Warehouse on Friday, and withing an hour had a FEDEX tracking number. Trying to figure out how to put a logo and sail numbers on the new main. I have what's left of the original main. How have you guys done the logo ...
by C22Bob
Tue Dec 11, 2012 2:04 pm
Forum: Electrical
Topic: Full electrical overhaul. C-22
Replies: 20
Views: 65924

One end of the wires all end up at the switch panel(s) but what about the other ends? Obviously they end up at the device they control but where else can I reach the void from to pull wires through? The main wiring harness for cabin, mast, nav lights, etc is behind that panel. That's what makes it ...
by C22Bob
Tue Dec 11, 2012 5:39 am
Forum: Electrical
Topic: Full electrical overhaul. C-22
Replies: 20
Views: 65924

Well I did assume there was space behind there once you cut the hole, but my real question is how/where does it communicate with other areas of the boat to determine with path? That connector sounds nice and if it takes 8 guage then that's about all I'd need. I'm familiar with those little somewhat...
by C22Bob
Mon Dec 10, 2012 7:29 pm
Forum: Electrical
Topic: Full electrical overhaul. C-22
Replies: 20
Views: 65924

here's some pix of my boat to give you some ideas. Battery location https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-CrX2gGKbSLM/UMXm1fZhPyI/AAAAAAAAAD8/GZuanRkProU/s640/electrical-1.jpg Main panel https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-W7wWF0fW6aY/UMXm1Wt5lUI/AAAAAAAAAD4/2jzGTreCTss/s640/electrical-3.jpg Your panel...
by C22Bob
Mon Dec 10, 2012 5:57 am
Forum: Electrical
Topic: Full electrical overhaul. C-22
Replies: 20
Views: 65924

here's some pix of my boat to give you some ideas.

Battery location
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Main panel
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by C22Bob
Mon Nov 26, 2012 6:20 am
Forum: General Chrysler Sailing Discussion
Topic: Chrysler Logo
Replies: 4
Views: 6627

On my '80 C22, the word Chrsyler is painted in a script font on the port and starboard side. I can send you a pic if you'd like to see it. It's faded but you can get an idea of how it looks.
by C22Bob
Fri Nov 09, 2012 1:41 pm
Forum: Rudders/Tillers/Wheels
Topic: Rudder Upgrade Part 1
Replies: 3
Views: 26406

Rudder Upgrade Part 1

Here's a link to Rudder Upgrade Part 2 that shows the retractable rudder design -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Restoring a C22 over the next few months and will be posting several enhancements I have planned for her. For starters, I'm mak...
by C22Bob
Thu Oct 04, 2012 4:44 am
Forum: Wanted
Topic: C22 Galley Needed
Replies: 0
Views: 5859

C22 Galley Needed

If anyone has, or knows where I can get, a slideout galley please email me at bob.73bmw[at]gmail.com.

thanks,...Bob